STM

No youngster is going to be the finished article, it's about finding the ones that have a good chance of succeeding and giving the best coaching possible to help them realise their potential. Newcastle are shocking, in both regards.

The successful signings of Dubravka, Kenedy and Slimani have helped Rafa enormously. Ashley sees transfers as his easiest way for the club to lose money and that's why he put so much trust in Greame Carr (because he falsely thought he was good at getting bargains). Now that Rafa has shown his worth in terms of recruitment, perhaps he wont be so reluctant to open the wallet. I think I read that we will get at least 121m for finishing top 10. If that doesn't cover the transfers Rafa needs and then some, I dont know what does. Give him a sizable budget and let him do his fucking job.

Amazing that we are in this position. Top 10 as a minimum FFS. Would love it if we nicked 8th.

Produced two of the smallest touches you will ever see, to help the team score two great team goals. Really stepped his game up since Xmas.

How long before he falls out with a player or starts a fight with someone? 10/10 for entertainment value though.

Mind You, might not get in with Dumerto Carlos playing so well.

Howay Yorkie, Rafa would make good players of a handful from Southampton. Redmond? Bertrand? James Ward-Prowse? Shaquiri (sp) would be class, if Rafa could get him grafting.

Judging by his quotes in Spain, contracts talks with him and his staff have probably begun. Hopefully they can extend his deal by a couple of years, say 50.

Fairly sure West Ham will win this and that will be it, Premiership just about over.

I wouldn't like him using the club as a stepping stone but it might not be the worst for all parties. If he was a success here, his value will double.

I'm hoping for the last post in this thread. Just because I want to call them SAD MACKEM BASTARDS. Edit: Na, someone else gets it.

They gave Mo MotM but they said Shelvey had a good game. Moved on to the man Utd game quite quickly.

There was more than 3. I counted 6 or 7 throughout the game. He carved them open on numerous occasions. He can be forgiven for a touch of sloppiness.

Look at that sexy bastard ... holding tightly onto Jamaal.

Old Trafford looks empty.

He won't be expensive, and such things matter to our owner.

Man Utds standards have dropped loads, if this is ok for them.

Jay Rodriguez 8 in 13 starts.

Players slipping all over.

Time for Rafa to shut up shop. Hayden will be on next.

Reckon it will finish 2-2

Perez touch man.

telt ya.

Fancy us nicking this.