Private company

St James Holdings

British sports team holding company

St James Holdings Limited was a company set up by tycoon Mike Ashley, specifically to acquire shares of Newcastle United Football Club during his 2007 takeover. The company name was a reference to St.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

2007Founded1
  • HeadquartersNewcastle upon Tyne1

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St James Holdings Limited was a company set up by tycoon Mike Ashley, specifically to acquire shares of Newcastle United Football Club during his 2007 takeover. The company name was a reference to St.2

The story

Founded by Mike Ashley in 2007.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • Newcastle United F.C.

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 2007Founded Founded1

Sources

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