An ‘exclusive video’ has emerged on social media from North East reporter Craig Hope, showing Mike Ashley and Rafa Benitez arriving at an unknown restaurant for a meal – with them set for talks for the first time in five months.
It was reported earlier in the week that the NUFC owner would take Benitez and the squad out for Pizza in a bid to ‘build relationships’ and it looks like that ‘dinner date’ is taking place tonight.
Here’s footage of the pair arriving for the meal tonight – with it believed to be at a restaurant in a Northumberland village:
Exclusive video: NUFC owner Mike Ashley arrives to have dinner with Rafa Benitez, his staff and playing squad. pic.twitter.com/US4JmTn4ni
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) October 3, 2018
Exclusive video: A smiling Rafa Benitez arrives for dinner with NUFC owner Mike Ashley. More to follow @MailSport pic.twitter.com/wZkQVE4n0y
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) October 3, 2018
As stated above, Rafa Benitez is seen smiling ahead of the meeting, with Ashley having invited all of his staff and playing squad.
Let’s hope all goes well – although it looks like they’ve all missed out on happy hour!
This is (genuinely) the sign outside the restaurant where Mike Ashley is currently hosting Rafa Benitez and his NUFC players for dinner. Some of the squad were in by 645pm, I hope they ordered… pic.twitter.com/t9SuZOe0Ip
— Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) October 3, 2018
