‘It would reflect poorly on the club if the stadium were as sparsely-populated for the semi-final as it was for the (Hull v Newcastle) quarter-final.

The Chapecoense tragedy has rocked the football world and beyond, with Hull City and Newcastle United tonight paying tribute.

Charlie Nicholas “Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez tried to play it clever by leaving out Dwight Gayle among others at the weekend…”

It would be a shock to the system for Newcastle fans but not fatal…I’m just saying, don’t get too carried away whatever happens.

Tickets will be on general sale to fans on the night of the Hull v Newcastle match but Toon fans are warned.

Rafa Benitez Hull press conference: “If I change players, it is because I am convinced it is still a strong team.”

Great news for Newcastle fans as Hull boss Mike Phelan says “We can use young players and players who need game time.”

Hull City star Harry Maguire pays Newcastle United a huge compliment, let’s hope he is right.

Hull fans comment on Newcastle match: ‘Any publicity the low crowd generates is a positive for the cause.’

Mike Phelan ahead of the Newcastle United quarter-final “No one wants to see empty seats…but that’s where we’re at the moment.”