Thu Oct 04, 2018 12:30 pm
ASHLEY JOINS RAFA AND SQUAD FOR DINNER
04/10/18
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley took Rafael Benitez and his playing squad out for dinner on Wednesday in an attempt to establish a better working relationship.
Ashley arrived in the North East by helicopter, before meeting Benitez for the first time in five months over pizza and pasta in Newcastle.
The gesture is understood to have been initiated by the club's managing director Lee Charnley. It is seen as an opportunity for Ashley to attempt to address the problems at the club and demonstrate his support and commitment.