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We're perfectly capable of relegating ourselves thanks..

Just seen Slaven Bilic's comments on McClaren's sacking. Basically saying he's not sure why we've sacked him because its not like we've had a terrible season and this kind of thing is normal for us looking at the last 4 or 5 seasons, what a cretin. I mean not only is that patently wrong, but even if it was true he's basically saying that because we haven't done great in recent years we should be happy to sleep walk into relegation

On the plus side at least he'll never sink as low as to manage Leeds

It goes on to say the concerns are from fans who are getting nervous because of the delay in confirming his appointment Typical nothing article desperately masquerading as news.

If we do get Benitez in (can't believe I'm even contemplating it..) we at least need to have him confirmed and at the match even if he's not officially picking the team. Just having him watching with the players knowing he'll be the new manager could help to motivate them.

I think their was a time when performances did look like they were improving, but not now, especially the Bournemouth game which was a joke quite frankly. I mean we just couldn't do a thing away from home but at home we were doing ok. So instead of just playing the same team that beat West Brom he fucks about with team selection and picks the likes of Riviere, lost us 3 very crucial points and I lost any faith I had left in him there.

Its just absolutely mind blowing stupidity, two managers that have done pretty much fuck all vs a man who's won things almost everywhere he's been, including the very top honours.

Are they fucking serious? Deal with that shit IF he keeps us up FFS. For now just get him in for the remaining 10 games, we don't have time for this shit right now!

Correct sadly. Or he could come for just the 10 games and all of that wouldn't matter.

The King?, back to the top?

He would make an immediate difference simply by drilling a routine into the players that would at least make them organised.

They should definitely back McClaren.. into a corner and set the fucking dogs on him.

I wouldn't be unhappy with that at all, far better than some of the alternatives, like for instance McClaren staying, or some complete relic coming in to replace him. How about that bit Aye that would be shit, still better than keeping McClaren at this stage as at least it offers some chance of a change helping us stay up, but a shit appointment none the less.

I wouldn't be unhappy with that at all, far better than some of the alternatives, like for instance McClaren staying, or some complete relic coming in to replace him.

What?, Benitez is planning a bomb threat for the weekend?

They'd still have to have the press conference a day or so later anyway as its a requirement they're contracted to. So doesn't help them as far as not wanting to discuss why they kept McClaren on. Only reason to cancel it is if they need to delay discussing the managers position for a day or two for some reason.

Sunderland chose Di Canio/Poyet over Benitez apparently :lol: Just when you worry this thread might be a bit embarrassing for the forum that lot make it all seem really sensible and reasonable by comparison

Board meetings to discuss McClarens position followed by tomorrows pre-match conference being cancelled and McClaren then summoned to meet the managing director. All points towards McClaren losing his job today. But in Newcastle United land it'll be a meeting to discuss the possibility of talking about what McClaren wants to do about the new wall paper in his office "How do you feel about bare walls in order to cut costs Steve?"

Almost definitely right on Benitez, but I don't think we'll stick with McClaren.

Or if its purely a 10 game deal to keep us up, with a huge pay day for him.

Charnley would probably say "Steve, #wait"

If Benitez is prepared to take over for any length of time and no matter what it costs fucking do it now, what are you fucking waiting for?!

Anything that takes the decision out of Charnley's hands is good in my book, don't care about making it hard for him personally, just want to stay up. Had enough of the whole relegation bollocks last time, not following these fuckers down again. Also can't even contemplate the utter drivel we'll get from all and sundry about how we shouldn't have hounded Pardew out because look what happened, we got relegated and his new club stayed up..

Yeah if keeping McClaren or £4m a year for Moyes are the only two options its the second one every time. But I can understand why people would be surprised at Moyes asking for that much money.

It's about 3 league places higher in prize money. So what?, its far more than he's worth. Benitez is the kind of manager you pay whatever it takes to get, Moyes isn't. If we're going to throw money at a manager I'd rather offer Benitez £1m for 10 games and £3m bonus if we stay up.