Carlito Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 He's still our best option regardless of whether we stay up or not so we should be at least approaching him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick 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... The players would certainly listen to him, even if they've never worked for him, they will know of his reputation and that would improve performances without changing anything with the players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag 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 Sam I bet it doesn't happen. And like I said Ashley would only do it short term, and if he did keep us up, he wouldn't pay the going rate so we would be back to the dregs of footballing society again. If I'm wrong I'll eat my words. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster 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 What a load of bollocks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaron Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Graeme Bailey @GraemeBailey Exclusive report via @HITCsport from last week remains the case - Rafa Benitez would seriously consider a temporary role at Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Insert X Files poster here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Consider before telling us to fucking do one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Sportsmail understands the former Real Madrid boss has been spoken about in depth by the club’s board and they will use intermediaries to gauge his interest. So we've spent 72 hours discussing whether the former Real Madrid manager would be an upgrade for 19th placed Newcastle United and have now sent a carrier pigeon to Liverpool to see what he thinks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe 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... I'm trying to remind myself of that ambitious and inspiring short list of managers they leaked to the press with names like Tuchel, Galtier etc on it. This Benitez thing is probably the same sort of bull. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Graeme Bailey @GraemeBailey Exclusive report via @HITCsport from last week remains the case - Rafa Benitez would seriously consider a temporary role at Newcastle. http://i.imgur.com/4EJf2dO.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 The scenario we've got McClaren waiting for his dismissal whilst we somehow try to convince Benitez to be our manager is an interesting one. If we have that Berahino cash lying around just give that to him. tbf Rafa was on BTsport the other week and expressed his desire to return to work specifically in England. You just never know if the terms are good to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Rafa would have to be mad to consider it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Benitez? Is this real life? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Saying goodbye to the players? Went in to collect his clipboard and magnetic counters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Benitez? Is this real life? No! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-sound-out-rafa-benitez-7518453 Benitez, who was axed from the Bernabeu in January, is keen on a return to the Premier League and has had contact from United. But no deal has been done and while Bentiez has yet to turn down the opportunity, he needs convincing about the powers he would have to reshape the club in the long run. Benitez is being considered but will demand guarantees and influence behind the scenes, as well as on the training ground, if he is to say yes, and he is not yet convinced. Any new boss is likely to be appointed until the end of the season, before talks about the future direction of the club once Newcastle know which division they are in. Benitez’ European reputation – he has also bossed Chelsea, Inter Napioli and Valencia - is considered a plus in motivating an international dressing room short on inspiration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-sound-out-rafa-benitez-7518453 Benitez, who was axed from the Bernabeu in January, is keen on a return to the Premier League and has had contact from United. But no deal has been done and while Bentiez has yet to turn down the opportunity, he needs convincing about the powers he would have to reshape the club in the long run. Benitez is being considered but will demand guarantees and influence behind the scenes, as well as on the training ground, if he is to say yes, and he is not yet convinced. Any new boss is likely to be appointed until the end of the season, before talks about the future direction of the club once Newcastle know which division they are in. Benitez’ European reputation – he has also bossed Chelsea, Inter Napioli and Valencia - is considered a plus in motivating an international dressing room short on inspiration. Inter Napioli?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 If we could convince someone like Rafa to take the job (which I highly doubt), surely the contract would need to be until the end of the season and surviving relegation triggers an automatic 4/5 year extension. Imagine Rafa getting us out of the shit, then leaving to take over a proper club and us ending up with Sherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Benitez for 10 games I can just about imagine from his point of view, long term is just a completely bonkers proposition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 This would be amazing, I have no Ill feeling of McClaren and would be happy for him to take over the academy but he is just not the right fit for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaron Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 We will end up with John Gregory or something like that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milburn Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 So where is Terry Venables in the line? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Like Rafa would ever end up in this madhouse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phillipealbert Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 We will end up with John Gregory or something like that Fred West. Or Hitler. Either would be better than Redknapp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 fucking benitez? not a chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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