Looks like what many of us have feared, is going to play out. Ashley is deliberately ignoring Rafa (as he did with Shearer) and as a result, he will leave the club. Then there will be a PR onslaught from Keith Bishop - via the likes of Sky, who will attempt to suggest that Rafa set unrealistic expectations and that Newcastle cannot compete financially with the top 6. The season ticket money will continue to roll in and we will face another relegation battle next season. Rinse and repeat.