For many Newcastle United fans losing Rafael Benitez this summer was the final straw. Thousands of supporters decided to boycott St.James Park to protest Mike Ashley’s ownership.
In response, the club chose to give away 10,000 free half-season tickets to rebuild their relationship with the fanbase. Yet it has only further angered some of those boycotting.
Today we ask, why are Newcastle fans divided on these free tickets and what does the ticket giveaway tell us about the power of fans in 2020?
Guests:
– Chris Waugh (@ChrisDHWaugh), Reporter/The Athletic
– Alex Hurst (@tfalex1892), Chairman/Newcastle United Supporters Trust
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