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Newcastle MP writes to Secretary of State as fans demand refund from club for games played behind closed doors

Newcastle United have refused to refund fans for games set to be played behind closed doors when the Premier League resumes.

The English top-flight will return to action on June 17, with the Magpies hosting Sheffield United four days later.

Five of Newcastle’s remaining nine league fixtures will take place in an empty St. James’ Park, and while other 19 EPL clubs have refunded their season ticket holders for such games, the Magpies are yet to take action or communicate their plans.

Owner Mike Ashley’s decision hasn’t gone down with Newcastle Member of Parliament Chi Onwurah, and she has written to the Secretary of State in hope that something is done.