Monday, 28 November 2016

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benítez criticises Hull over EFL Cup tickets

• Hull’s ground expected to be less than half full
• Only 2,400 tickets given to Newcastle for cup tie

Rafael Benítez is disappointed Hull City have refused to increase Newcastle United’s allocation of 2,400 tickets for their EFL Cup quarter-final at what threatens to be a sparsely populated KCom Stadium on Tuesday night.

All the indications are that Hull’s ground will be barely half full, with a crowd of around 13,000 expected for a tie which both sides arguably could do without as they strive to, respectively, remain in the Premier League and return to it.

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