r0cafella

Aramco or Saudi telecom is my guess.

Get in! Another thing which will help make this feel “real”

Nothing to be downbeat about. They will be gone at some point.

Would love to see us announce massive sponsorship deals. Seeing the other teams fume at having competition is extremely satisfying bi-product

Rafa is one of the most decorated managers in the world. to compare him to managers such as Allardyce is ridiculous.

I didn’t hear anything about the sponsorship freeze either. Would be surprised if they haven’t extended it though.

Prices are definitely getting jacked up for us if that’s the price

The reasons are obvious, he gets to manage in the premier league in a location which suit him perfectly. I’m sure he weighed up the whole host of cons as well mind and I’m sure he concluded he could get the fans on side and turn it around at this moment that does appear to be unlikely however.

I think arsenal are after him.

I know it’s lead to bad memories but I think we can stop worrying about the fit and proper persons test.

They have nothing that can deal with asm.

Asm makes Ben Arfa look like Kante

It’s clear he has ability but will he have motivation? He’s not a young player and is unlikely to improve this present risk. He certainly won’t see us as a step up so we need to rely on him being a professional who has something he wants to prove.

Pretty sure that’s inaccurate.

No news regarding the extension of the sponsorship ban?

Barring a stupid sending off this will be our first win.

No, just wanted to add to the irrelevant spam.

So, transfer rumours?

Context is important here. Rafa knew as soon as Ashley fucked him on transfers and investment he wasn’t going to renew. I love how people magically forget how Ashley lied to Rafa on at least two occasions about these things.

They had like a week and half to get it done it looks shit aye but given it’s better than nothing and likely a short term solution it will do.

Hindsight is obviously 20/20 but what a poor choice Rafa made going there.

Desperate relationship? I mean such comments seem rather Over the top. And caring what the media and pundits think isn’t something which concerns me, they are joint to cast us in whatever light boosts revenue. Although, I must admit my hypothetical question is Ill timed despite the nature of it.

This forum is convinced we are relegated why not throw in another hypothetical.

Great point, it an area of the pitch we have been weak in for a long time. I just worry about the balance of it and leaving space in front of the centre of defence behind your midfield is just asking for it at this level.

I would also go with the same 11 minus Clark who should never play for us again. Moving forward I still feel the two man midfield is Wilock and Shelvey will bite us when we play against any sides who have a remotely competent attack.