ScottishMagpie

Why doesn't he just text Midhat Kidwai then? He should just ask Odin. What?..........too soon?

He’ll only sell at a price and time where he thinks he’s won. For that reason I think going down would make him less likely to sell. He would probably be even more nasty to the club if we stayed down he’d want to make it suffer forever. I don't see that playing out personally. He likes money too much. He appears pretty stretched (relatively speaking) due to his shopping spree. I think the threat of a boycott should be used to make it as difficult to appoint a decent manager as possible. Ashley and Charnley will be in a position knowing that the season is going to be toxic. We have a difficult start and they know things will only get worse once the season has started. Being in that position vs having Benitez signed on for an additional year weakens his negotiation position significantly. I guess that was why he threw a tantrum and let Rafa know through Sky sports that he was gone. If he doesn't sell there is one potential out of fourteen million, six hundred and five that could be decent for us. Ashley may want to "win" the Benitez situation. What better way than appointing someone half decent giving them the money that Benitez would never have actually seen. Then playing the "look Benitez was a t***" card. Not really. I agree most of your points but not the last one. He did that and we relegated. He won’t do that again. Half decent manager yes (lol, if there is one) but no more spending. Even the sales proceeds may not be allowed to put back to the club. Yours is the most likely outcome it's just really hard to predict a psychopaths reaction. They probably have a list of potential signings already lined up. Not through skill but the list that Rafa rejected as they didn't meet his criteria. They bring in a coach. Then through arrogance sign all the Rafa rejects thinking they know better. To a gambler this may appear as a decent hedge against relegation as even when we go down they will think they'll be able to repeat the Sissoko and Wijnaldum outcome. A psychopath that loves money = Cashout out at the best possible price while having put them through absolute hell in the process. Th best possible price changes after 2 years in the championship. But more than that, 2 years in the championship is two years decreased value to the reasons he wants the club. The club is of no use to him if it isn't high profile. Getting relegated for one season doesn't impact our profile too much because, as one of the relegated/promoted teams we never really leave the PL conversation. But if we fail to get promoted first time, we become just another championship club. All that matters to Ashley is what the club is worth to him. Don’t agree. I think will only leave at a great cash out point he will lose otherwise. Last week with Rafa in charge was the best cashout point he was ever going to get “A psychopath that loves money = Cashout out at the best possible price while having put them through absolute hell in the process.” He had to give us the hell part first then leave with a winning cash out. He won’t let go of Newcastle in the Championship for a lower price while appearing to have lost he will sell it at the best possible point for him and worst point for us which is late on in the window hopefully If that was true what 'new' owner would pay £350million and take over this football club with 1/2 weeks of a transfer window to wheel and deal in?

So Odin is a massive dobber then. What about this lad that supposedly had twitface chat with this lawyer dude?

Without Rafa does the valuation of the club reduce? Logic would say that if the main 'thing' which kept us on the PL gravy train is no longer there then the value takes an immediate hit. So does he not want to sell and doesn't give a shit about valuation or was it his refusal to give Rafa what he wanted, Rafa wouldn't sign so he had to do something.... and will get a patsy and stick them on a 1yr contract whilst sale gets sorted..... if new coach gets a 3yr deal think we can safely lock this thread.

I know it's probably going to turn out to be bollocks (no offence intended Odin!) but I'm going all just so I've got some hope to cling on to right now.

Still can't believe we are taking about a replacement for Rafa..... In my dreams a takeover will happen soon and Rafa will come back, failing that a takeover and Jose comes in. But back in the real world and if I was a betting a man then my money would go on it being Steve Bruce. :'(

So for the next incoming 'person' will have loads to contend with: 1) you are not Rafa 2) you can only bring in one assistant/coach 3) we only want you to work with kids under 25/24yrs old 4) you are not Rafa 4) you wont have final say (or any say) on transfers 5) "your" transfer budget will be the lowest in the league 6) as soon as it's goes 'south' you're a dead man walking 7) press/fans will be all over you (goldfish bowl effect for want of a better word) 8) you're not Rafa! 9) a takeover *may* be in the pipeline at some point so probably best just to stay in a hotel 10) you will receive no real support from those above you 11) oh, and you're not one of the best managers in the world! Anyone taking it either has balls of steel or more likely is a fucking pussy desperate for a fisting.

never seen/heard of these guys before but quite a good video summarising events.

Obviously I'm biased but wtf?!

This. I thought this was just me Me as well. Feel like Ben Affleck in Good Will Hunting.... favourite part of the day is when I get up and fire up the laptop and log in here, that sliver of hope as the page loads.....

Brilliant!!!

Off topic but by God! What a tune! From a cracking album too!

Fuuuuuccccckkkk!!! I'm so excited!! :frantic: :frantic: :frantic:

Thanks for the explanation!

Beat me to it. Can someone enlighten me also?

ARRGGHH!! My eyes are bleeding!!

but but.... two teams from the best league in the world tho!

Game has been fucking rank. Barca v Ajax would have been so much better for so many reasons.

Fucking ridiculous. Funny that is was Moussa but c'mon...never a pen!!

Sad news. RIP. Couldn't give a fuck how good of a footballer he was, 35 is now age to go. :'(

WTF has gone on? Left the office and this thread was on page 11 and it was like "talking but long way off" etc and now all this!! Just worked my way through every page. Can't believe it. Hearty welcome back to those returning members. Working from home tomorrow so going to have SSN on all day hoping for the confirmation. Only thing that could top it of was if Hayley McQueen facetimed me to give me the news personally. Wish I was in the toon but got the next best thing... this forum!

Testimonial?

Absolutely brilliant result!!! Now for someone to come in and buy us.....

Know this is petty as fuck but love that famous anfield atmosphere