“There is a message I would like to send out to fans this Christmas.” “Everyone associated with the club is happy at the moment and that is really good for everyone.” “Hopefully everyone – staff, players and fans – will have good health going forward; that is the main thing, to be sure that we are fine and that is my message.” “If we are healthy then we can keep doing our job and do well.” “Then I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!” “Hopefully we will keep winning games in 2017 and then the fans will appreciate that.” Rafa Benitez – Newcastle manager ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- merry Christmas everyone