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Lawro: Benitez family key to him staying

Mark Lawrenson believes Rafael Benitez's family were instrumental in him staying at Newcastle.

The Spaniard has decided to remain as the Magpies鈥� manager and signed a new three-year contract following their relegation from the Premier League.

Lawrenson, a former coach at Newcastle, says we should not "understate the part his wife and daughters have played" in the 56-year-old opting to stay at St James鈥� Park.

This clip was first broadcast on 5 live Sport, Wednesday 25 May 2016.

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