Mike’s band aid!

MucH has been written about Mike Ashley’s treatment of his staff, but he should also be praised for his occasional acts of kindness, such as the time he made a surprise visit to sports Direct’s warehouse.

He encountered a youth who was walking around with the sole of his trainer flapping about. He said to the boy: ‘son, you can’t walk about the warehouse like that, it’s dangerous.’

the boy replied: ‘I’m sorry, Mr Ashley, but I am on a zero-hours contract, and I haven’t had much work for a month. But when I do get enough hours, I intend to buy myself a new pair of trainers.’

Ashley pulled a large wad of £50 notes from his pocket, took off the rubber band and said: ‘Here, son, put this round your shoe to stop it flapping.’ It just goes to prove there is good in everyone!

bob mcVicKeR, Kirkcaldy, Fife.