Jamaal Lascelles reacts to anti-Mike Ashley chants from Newcastle United fans
Jamaal Lascelles says Newcastle United’s players were not distracted by chants against Mike Ashley.
Saturday’s 3-0 win over Cardiff City at St James’s Park was punctuated by chants for Ashley to sell up.
Supporters, angered by under-investment during Ashley’s 12 years as Newcastle owner, demanded that Ashley “get out our club”.
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Hide Ad“As players we hear the chants – we understand,” said Lascelles, United’s captain.
“As players, we hear it, but we have to focus on our job – that’s all we can do.”
For a full interview with Jamaal Lascelles, see tomorrow's Gazette