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The supposedly reclusive billionaire went to Blu Bambu in the Bigg Market to celebrate the club's 2-0 win against Barnsley in the Carling Cup on Wednesday — but the bar does not allow football shirts and he was told he could not come in.

Stunned Ashley (pictured right), the 25th richest man in Britain, was with his chairman Chris Mort.

The sports tycoon, who also wore his shirt for his first Newcastle game at Middlesbrough last weekend, was explaining who they were to staff when Mark Johnson, assistant manager of Blu Bambu, recognised the pair and said he would make an exception.

The wealthy duo were so pleased with the match result and the fans' support that they announced their arrival over the PA system, bought everyone a drink and gave the bar staff a £500 tip.

Mark Jones, chairman of Ultimate Leisure, who ownBlu Bambu, said: 'Mike was wearing his black and white shirt for the Carling Cup match and came in after the game with Chris Mort and a few other friends and colleagues. But when they arrived at the door, Mike was told he couldn't come in because we have a strict no-colours policy.'

They bought 150 pints for their fans before leaving at 3am.

Stanley facing new fight for survival

Accrington Stanley are in danger of going out of business after selling just 118 season tickets.

They are in their second season back in the Football League after going bust in 1962.

Chairman Eric Whalley said: 'It is the worst since our UniBond days — and the thing is I know each and every one of them. We need another investor.'

Date with destiny

Rebel club FC United make their debut in the FA Cup tomorrow in a derby with Trafford at Altrincham's Moss Lane. Victory would earn a first qualifying round trip to Fleetwood, the club against whom Newton Heath — the forerunner of Manchester United — played their first Cup tie over a century ago.

Barwick supports Platini call

FA chief executive Brian Barwick is backing UEFA president Michel Platini's controversial plan to award a Champions League place to the winners of the FA Cup. Barwick claimed Platini's proposals are 'perfectly reasonable'. He said: 'The most important thing is to keep as many English clubs in the Champions League as possible.'