xLiaaamx Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I wanted to like him becase unlike Pardew and Carver he doesn't seem a total prick. Unfortunately it just hasn't worked. The game has passed him by it seems. He's far too afraid to make big changes and has only tried 2 systems all season. Why the hell have we never played a 433? It's been our best source of points in recent years and he hasn't used it once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Something has happened - batten down the hatches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Aye, as a person he seems quite a decent bloke but his time here has not worked out for whatever reason. I have no dislike for him, other than the fact he's not a very good manager for us. Would like to see him pick up a nice job in the Championship or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Craig Hope: "I understand NUFC hierarchy are now preparing to speak to Steve McClaren for the first time since the weekend." Can you tell us how you plan to turn this around Steve? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Craig Hope: "I understand NUFC hierarchy are now preparing to speak to Steve McClaren for the first time since the weekend." Can you tell us how you plan to turn this around Steve? as everyone else has turned us down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I was reading in the latest Chronicle that they haven't had any direct contact with Benitez but both parties are interested or something a long those lines.... What exactly have they been doing for 3-4 days? We still seem miles away from doing anything decisive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Craig Hope: "I understand NUFC hierarchy are now preparing to speak to Steve McClaren for the first time since the weekend." Ah, preparing. In a classic Newcastle style, this means that they'll actually speak to McClaren at some point next month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Craig Hope: "I understand NUFC hierarchy are now preparing to speak to Steve McClaren for the first time since the weekend." Ah, preparing. In a classic Newcastle style, this means that they'll actually speak to McClaren at some point next month. Without actually preparing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I was reading in the latest Chronicle that they haven't had any direct contact with Benitez but both parties are interested or something a long those lines.... What exactly have they been doing for 3-4 days? We still seem miles away from doing anything decisive. This. It's a complete farce. I mentioned that I had heard similar on Talksport, this morning. Are we one of the only clubs that do this? "Preparing a bid." "Planning talks." "Sounding out." Etc. Everything takes forever. Just get it done, FFS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Sit down and hold on lads! We're preparing to make moves! In a few days time we'll be releasing a statement about how we couldn't "get it over the line". Love this time of the year, reminds me of transfers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shintonsghost Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 does it not go like this? charnley......" Steve ya shit, you'll get ya money but thanks, now fuck off" SM....."OK" Charnley....." Rafa do you want the job? tell me what you want, its yours" Rafa....."aye, xyz" job fucking done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberts Mustache Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I can see Charnley walking around in a circle in his office. "I can't just call Benitez, can I? What if he says no?! No, this is stupid, I don't even have his number. Shut up, STEVE, I'm trying to think! Better sleep on it" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Wasn't McClaren sacked by Derby because they wouldn't agree a compensation deal for him walking away? Something tells me there is 0 chance of him resigning. But who could blame him? If I knew I was going to be sacked, but also knew I could resign and get nothing or wait until I am sacked and get 3 years salary then I'd be sitting at my desk until my replacement shows up! Thing is football management must be the only career where getting the sack never reflects badly on your record or cv Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 does it not go like this? charnley......" Steve ya shit, you'll get ya money but thanks, now fuck off" SM....."OK" Charnley....." Rafa do you want the job? tell me what you want, its yours" Rafa....."aye, xyz" job fucking done Something tells me he'd cock it up anyway by trying to haggle Rafa down to the terms Steve was on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 just get this bellend out and Rafa in ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elma Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I can see Charnley walking around in a circle in his office. "I can't just call Benitez, can I? What if he says no?! No, this is stupid, I don't even have his number. Shut up, STEVE, I'm trying to think! Better sleep on it" What if his dad answers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 If I was betting on the timeline of events since Bournemouth, I imagine we've approached potential replacements, been told to fuck off and are gonna stick with McClaren. I know we've seen us cling onto shite managers in the face of common sense, but the situation hasn't been this dire since we went down. They'll be bricking it. Rightfully, because we ARE going to get relegated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Lee Ryder @lee_ryder 4 hrs4 hours ago Rafa Benitez interested in taking Newcastle United job but could walk away if club are relegated Could walk away? We'd be lucky if he comes in the first place never mind going down with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Sack McClaren. Hire Rafa. 10 match winning streak. Mid table finish. I wake up and it's all a dream. It's Wednesday morning ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 If I was betting on the timeline of events since Bournemouth, I imagine we've approached potential replacements, been told to f*** off and are gonna stick with McClaren. I know we've seen us cling onto s**** managers in the face of common sense, but the situation hasn't been this dire since we went down. They'll be bricking it. Rightfully, because we ARE going to get relegated. Probably just delaying the bad news that he is staying and preparing their responses to inevitable questions from journalists. He will be in charge for Monday's game and we will get gang banged by 11 blokes in blue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 It's like they don't realise that after Monday, we are playing our two relegation rivals back-to-back. 4-6 points from those two games and I think we'll have a great chance of staying up. Every hour is a wasted one for a potential replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Waiting for the "Rafa Benitez" thread to start. Whoever is brave enough to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I wanted to like him becase unlike Pardew and Carver he doesn't seem a total prick. Unfortunately it just hasn't worked. The game has passed him by it seems. He's far too afraid to make big changes and has only tried 2 systems all season. Why the hell have we never played a 433? It's been our best source of points in recent years and he hasn't used it once. Same here, for me his biggest failure is his own lack of faith in what he was doing when he first arrived. The players were gasping for a more possession based style but he chucked it away far too early because of poor results. Now he has no system at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 It's like they don't realise that after Monday, we are playing our two relegation rivals back-to-back. 4-6 points from those two games and I think we'll have a great chance of staying up. Every hour is a wasted one for a potential replacement. Yeah, it does seems like we've given up on the Leicester game and only care about getting someone in before Sunderland (if at all). Like you say though, they'll not have much time to prepare and if we lose that game we're playing catch up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 They are simply must not lose. We're down if we lose both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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