WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 R-R-Rafa Benitez, Steven Taylor, Colback and Dummett. Ra-Ra-Rafa... Might as well start singing now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 "Steve McClaren waiting to be sacked" I hated Souness. I REALLY hated Pardew. I don't particularly dislike McClaren at all. I actually feel a bit sorry for him if all this is true[emoji38] I didn't like Souness, Pardew I sometimes disliked and sometimes thought was okay but I've hated McClaren since he was at Boro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 CraigHope_DM' Craig Hope @CraigHope_DM NUFC LATEST: Steve McClaren waiting to be sacked with Rafa Benitez at the top of club's shortlist to replace him. More to follow @MailSport As if Benitez is ever coming to nufc. Where do they get this, if he does he must be so desperate or Fatman has done a total u turn and offered silly money, either way it would have to be short term so he could get rid after he keeps us up, then look for another monkey who he can pay peanuts too. Why not? Keep us up and he's boosted his reputation massively. We go down and everyone knows it's not his fault, he'll leave in the summer win-win for someone like him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 "Steve McClaren waiting to be sacked" I hated Souness. I REALLY hated Pardew. I don't particularly dislike McClaren at all. I actually feel a bit sorry for him if all this is true[emoji38] Sort of this. He looks broken lately and now being undermined by the club. If they fail to replace him how are the players meant to respect him? I can't believe he hasn't walked. It's fairly degrading not to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 CraigHope_DM' Craig Hope @CraigHope_DM NUFC LATEST: Steve McClaren waiting to be sacked with Rafa Benitez at the top of club's shortlist to replace him. More to follow @MailSport As if Benitez is ever coming to nufc. Where do they get this, if he does he must be so desperate or Fatman has done a total u turn and offered silly money, either way it would have to be short term so he could get rid after he keeps us up, then look for another monkey who he can pay peanuts too. More likely to be one his cockney cronies like Glen Hoddle or Gerry Francis. No way is Benitez putting his chopper on the block here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishMagpie Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 CraigHope_DM' Craig Hope @CraigHope_DM NUFC LATEST: Steve McClaren waiting to be sacked with Rafa Benitez at the top of club's shortlist to replace him. More to follow @MailSport not enough of these: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I don't feel sorry for him one bit. He's not an outright cunt like Pardew or Carver, certainly, but he's a complete and utter pansy who lacks the honour to do the decent thing and walk, as was the case with the England job. Pussies like that deserve the humiliation that invariably comes their way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02530/alan-pardew_2530074b.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymc1 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I'm just picturing him sitting outside Charnleys office on a little bench - almost school head teacher style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 One thing about Rafa is that he has worked at some incredibly difficult clubs with dubious owners/presidents operating difficult setups at times. I;m in no doubt he could work with these cunts, but he won't last long. I'm not so sure he would work as an interim manager either as his results at Chelsea were mixed. His methods and coaching take time to sink in. The club don't have that time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I don't feel sorry for him one bit. He's not an outright cunt like Pardew or Carver, certainly, but he's a complete and utter pansy who lacks the honour to do the decent thing and walk, as was the case with the England job. Pussies like that deserve the humiliation that invariably comes their way. Agreed. 100%. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoywhonder Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/mar/08/newcastle-steve-mcclaren-clings-job-rafael-benitez?CMP=share_btn_tw Mike Ashley, the owner, will not sanction a change unless the new appointment is a definite “upgrade” on McClaren. The board are believed to want to hire a replacement capable of exciting deeply disgruntled supporters and have effectively ruled Nigel Pearson, the former Leicester manager and Harry Redknapp out of the running. Who actually believes this horsesh*t? I couldnt care less about being excited by the club and haven't for some time. Supporting NUFC isn't about entertainment anymore, its a chore, a boring obligation to sit through now and again. Grind out 10 unwatchable 1-0 wins, we can talk about excitement another time.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnMag Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02530/alan-pardew_2530074b.jpg All Marx brothers in that pic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 CraigHope_DM' Craig Hope @CraigHope_DM NUFC LATEST: Steve McClaren waiting to be sacked with Rafa Benitez at the top of club's shortlist to replace him. More to follow @MailSport As if Benitez is ever coming to nufc. Where do they get this, if he does he must be so desperate or Fatman has done a total u turn and offered silly money, either way it would have to be short term so he could get rid after he keeps us up, then look for another monkey who he can pay peanuts too. Why not? Keep us up and he's boosted his reputation massively. We go down and everyone knows it's not his fault, he'll leave in the summer win-win for someone like him Worked for Shearer Oh wait... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Absolute scenes if we appoint Rafa. That Guardian article is fairly positive if you ignore the significant threat of relegation hanging over us or the fact that it's now mid-March. Not starting this process three weeks ago is the most ridiculous thing of all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 CraigHope_DM' Craig Hope @CraigHope_DM NUFC LATEST: Steve McClaren waiting to be sacked with Rafa Benitez at the top of club's shortlist to replace him. More to follow @MailSport As if Benitez is ever coming to nufc. Where do they get this, if he does he must be so desperate or Fatman has done a total u turn and offered silly money, either way it would have to be short term so he could get rid after he keeps us up, then look for another monkey who he can pay peanuts too. Why not? Keep us up and he's boosted his reputation massively. We go down and everyone knows it's not his fault, he'll leave in the summer win-win for someone like him Worked for Shearer Oh wait... "someone like him" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 CraigHope_DM' Craig Hope @CraigHope_DM NUFC LATEST: Steve McClaren waiting to be sacked with Rafa Benitez at the top of club's shortlist to replace him. More to follow @MailSport As if Benitez is ever coming to nufc. Where do they get this, if he does he must be so desperate or Fatman has done a total u turn and offered silly money, either way it would have to be short term so he could get rid after he keeps us up, then look for another monkey who he can pay peanuts too. Why not? Keep us up and he's boosted his reputation massively. We go down and everyone knows it's not his fault, he'll leave in the summer win-win for someone like him Worked for Shearer Oh wait... Nobody thought Shearer was a manager before or after his tenure. Everyone knows Benitez is a very good manager and a proven winner, regardless of what he'd accomplish here in 10 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 seriously, how fucking awkward and pointless must training have been today? (I mean moreso than usual). players waiting on the the training ground. McLaren walking out and trying to convey some air of authority. the players then looking down at their feet, trying to avoid making eye contact and mumbling some half-arsed "morning gaffer". just amateurish from top to bottom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 CraigHope_DM' Craig Hope @CraigHope_DM NUFC LATEST: Steve McClaren waiting to be sacked with Rafa Benitez at the top of club's shortlist to replace him. More to follow @MailSport It's that Hope that kills. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I can't believe he hasn't walked. It's fairly degrading not to. I don't understand this at all. I'd love him to walk, of course, but he'd be utterly crazy to. If he just sticks around for a few days (possibly hours!) more, he gets a few million quid. I don't care how much I was hated, there's not a job in the universe I wouldn't put up with for a million quid a day. Suggesting that in some way he shouldn't is bonkers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 CraigHope_DM' Craig Hope @CraigHope_DM NUFC LATEST: Steve McClaren waiting to be sacked with Rafa Benitez at the top of club's shortlist to replace him. More to follow @MailSport As if Benitez is ever coming to nufc. Where do they get this, if he does he must be so desperate or Fatman has done a total u turn and offered silly money, either way it would have to be short term so he could get rid after he keeps us up, then look for another monkey who he can pay peanuts too. Why not? Keep us up and he's boosted his reputation massively. We go down and everyone knows it's not his fault, he'll leave in the summer win-win for someone like him He's most recently managed Real Madrid. I'm sure that's a good enough selling point without needing 'saved NUFC from relegation when 1 point from safety' on his CV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 McClaren's latest comments seem to suggest to me that he feels the players just aren't responding and to be fair to him they aren't. The buck stops with him of course - he simpy isn't good enough - but I'm not going to go too heavy on him given almost 95% of this squad has no heart, no professionalism, leadership or the gumption to at least fucking have a go, if only for their own self interest or pride. Sissoko I mean has the Euros coming up, he should be busting a gut to try and make the French squad. McClaren is probably too nice and too easy going for them, coupled with a complete lack of charisma and ability to man manage and its proving a recipe for disaster. That and the way this club is run in terms of recruitment. In short he was never the answer, he is and never will be NUFC manager material. But the people who run this club thought he was. That says it all really. To a man they are absolutely clueless. Moyes is a good manager but again he's not NUFC material. Rodgers would be interesting long-term, I'd take him even though I think he's false as fuck. Rafa though... fucking hell man he is one of the best managers in the game. I know loads of LFC fans who would swap him for Klopp tomorrow without even blinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Imagine going from managing Cristiano Ronaldo to Yoan Gouffran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 CraigHope_DM' Craig Hope @CraigHope_DM NUFC LATEST: Steve McClaren waiting to be sacked with Rafa Benitez at the top of club's shortlist to replace him. More to follow @MailSport As if Benitez is ever coming to nufc. Where do they get this, if he does he must be so desperate or Fatman has done a total u turn and offered silly money, either way it would have to be short term so he could get rid after he keeps us up, then look for another monkey who he can pay peanuts too. Why not? Keep us up and he's boosted his reputation massively. We go down and everyone knows it's not his fault, he'll leave in the summer win-win for someone like him He's most recently managed Real Madrid. I'm sure that's a good enough selling point without needing 'saved NUFC from relegation when 1 point from safety' on his CV. Exactly. And I don't care what people say, if he comes in and relegates us from a position where with 10 to go we need one more point than f***ing Sunderland that will definitely tarnish his reputation. It might be a risk worth taking for him if we make him an offer (financially) he can't refuse, but it's not without risk to his reputation as has been suggested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I'm reluctant to even engage with the Benitez rumours but brief moments of hope in amongst the soul crushing disappointment are about all we have left, so what the hell... A manager of that standing could completely change the mindset of the club, demand higher standards throughout and possibly even get Ashley properly engaged and interested, there would be genuine cause for optimism for the first time in years... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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