Mr Logic

I don't believe so. If McClaren had two more wins on the board, he'd still be sitting pretty as safe as houses. Ashley knows where the money is and will do what it takes to get back there. He did nothing to rock the boat in 2009-10 either after it quickly became evident that we were going to piss it. It's after promotion that would be my concern. Rafa walking now would have been a disaster for him, with a massive drop in attendances and a mass exodus of players. I honestly don't think he'd give the slightest shit about losing Benitez after promotion, in fact I think he'll want someone else in who will help him sell assets and diminish expectations. We'll see I suppose. I don't trust him and I never will. I see where you're coming from Wullie with this PoV, God knows the history is there for all to see. I just think on this occasion Ashley has painted himself into a corner and will ride the coat tails of Rafa out of it. He has no options left, and so called 'water-tight' contracts will see he remains holding the coat tail and not doing anything stupid. Charnley must be thanking all known deities for this turnaround, he's still in a job and all he has to do is follow Rafa's lead in most areas and he won't fuck up again. Everytime I hear Rafa mention how he gets along with Charnley and can work with him I think this is the scenario. Rafa will be subtly guiding Charnley all the way. The only stumbling block I can see is with transfer funds, but if Rafa has already been given a figure he will work within it I'm sure.

Yep, there was real air of optimism then as now.

Christ, the internet is a brutal place. Poor Stifler.

He might actually come out of all this, a few years down the line, to actually be able to do the job for real. Depends if he watches and learns I suppose.

Thought Cabella's clause was activated by Marseille, no? Aye, but they need a Wonga loan to go through with it. "Olympique de Marseille enter administration after defaulting on predatory pay-day loan" Now that's an 'ace' post.

Because this is Planet Insane.

http://i.imgur.com/6ww1N66.gif Looks just like a goose at one point, so dinosaurs did survive!!!

Let's not forget Souness. Yes let's forget him. When it comes to cuntery, Pardew should wear the undisputed belt. No diluting it by including lesser cunts in the same breath. Its true on reflection, Pardew was in a cuntery league of his own.

Dave posted it. Not sure if serious.

Get IN! Feels a bit like a rebirth.

Shocking, providing the sun is being accurate. The video show some right howlers like. What could be done though, short of video evidence for every penalty box incident? Start a petition though at earliest opportunity, Sunderland and Newcastle to swap places. edit: NPW. FFs, this is happening with alarming frequency, there must be a conspiracy

Cannot disagree re Vinyl, though I'd give Sissoko and Tiote a chance in a Benitez team too.

http://www.nigerianwatch.com/images/stories/shola-ameobi.jpg http://www.nufcblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/mike-williamson-360.png I believe you statement needs reconsideration MW.

When Ashley referred to Benitez as formidable I assumed he meant negotiator/contracts etc. No stone unturned but Ashley likely has his lawyers looking under every grain of sand anyway. #soon ##FML npw

Whoa, that IS impressive. (Fingers crossed thae next three years doesn't destroy it.)

I don't understand this appointment at all, I don't think it will work. Mourinho is a delicate little flower at the best of times, this will test his limits and, I think, expose them.

Fucking get in. Been grinning like a chimp for the last 7 pages. Justice will be done, you fucking narcissistic prick.

You mean like Charnley?

He did, but he's always been a lying cunt.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/life-after-graham-carr-what-11346682 Lengthy read, but worth it I think for another peek into the methods of Rafa and his own scouting network.

Spoke with him this morning. Training far more focused on tactics and positional awareness under Rafa (compared to McIsland). Overwhelmed by crowd reaction on Sunday. I asked him if he'd be gone next season, he looked surprised and said 'No', he wanted to stay. (For what its worth).

Just bookmarking these for when we're in the Champion's League.

Deschamps looks like a petty cunt to me, the French Pardew.