RAF: SHOW LASCELLES SOME LOVE

RAFA BENITEZ wants Newcastle fans to stick by “family member” Jamaal Lascelles – and give his team a 10 per cent boost. The Toon boss urged fans: “Support the players on the pitch, and after we can have opinions.” Benitez backed Lascelles yesterday after he caused a storm by saying unpopular owner Mike Ashley seemed a “nice guy,” and that fan protests were having an adverse effect on the players. Benitez has ordered the St James’ Park crowd to raise the volume because he believes a fierce support improves his players’ performance. Newcastle have failed to score in four of their last five matches and are winless in 11 games this season, losing

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