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Rafa Benitez: Pundits react to Newcastle appointment

ByRussell Hughes|
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - APRIL 9: Shay Given of Newcastle hands the captain's arm band over to Nolberto Solano as he leaves the field injured, during the Barclays Premiership match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James' Park on April 9, 2007 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Newcastle United via Getty images)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - APRIL 9: Shay Given of Newcastle hands the captain's arm band over to Nolberto Solano as he leaves the field injured, during the Barclays Premiership match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James' Park on April 9, 2007 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian Horrocks/Newcastle United via Getty images)
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Former Newcastle United striker Tino Asprilla has been extremely active on Twitter recently, and he seems as excited as the next man for Rafa Benitez.

The star tweeted a welcome picture to the Spaniard as he looks forward to their first game against Leicester City on Monday.

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