Rafa Benitez: Pundits react to Newcastle appointment

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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Benitez has called the players in to train today. Now taking them. Statement there - fun & games over. https://t.co/sIMPRoC5NU
— Mark Douglas (@MsiDouglas) March 11, 2016

Newcastle United editor for local newspaper the Chronicle, Mark Douglas, was quick to point out that Joe Kinnear gave the players a day off when he was appointed manager of the club.

In spark contrast, Rafa Benitez has called them in for a training session as he hopes to keep the side in the league.

Next: Nobby Solano