Minhosa Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Rafa will be off because Ashley simply can't deal with somebody that isn't subservient to him. He'll spite himself because of it. One million percent this. Rafa and KK were the only appointments that weren't from the 'Grateful Dead' file. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 My prediction is, we spend average money on a number of players, and string Rafa along with 1 marquee signing, that is 20-30m and would make the window a big spend- but will fall through on deadline day. resulting in a spend way short of what he was promised and is needed to get away from the bottom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Ashley should just cash in on us in the summer when promotion is confirmed and we are hot property at the top. I fear if Rafa does stay, Ashley will just sack him off in October like he did with Hughton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Ashley should just cash in on us in the summer when promotion is confirmed and we are hot property at the top. I fear if Rafa does stay, Ashley will just sack him off in October like he did with Hughton. It was December they sacked Hughton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Ashley should just cash in on us in the summer when promotion is confirmed and we are hot property at the top. I fear if Rafa does stay, Ashley will just sack him off in October like he did with Hughton. It was December they sacked Hughton. Oh aye. We beat the mackems 5-1in October didn't we? Got mixed up there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Rafa will be off because Ashley simply can't deal with somebody that isn't subservient to him. He'll spite himself because of it. That's my fear too. Ashley treats the club like his business portfolio, he can't ever not be in control of something even if he's clueless. Complete egomaniac Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Is Graeme Bailey in Carr's pocket? That new article he has written seems very anti-Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Is Graeme Bailey in Carr's pocket? That new article he has written seems very anti-Rafa. Yeah the crux of the argument was a bag of bollocks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I must be the only one who reckons Rafa will get what he wants in the summer and still be here next season then. 4 quality players (£50m budget) I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I must be the only one who reckons Rafa will get what he wants in the summer and still be here next season then. 4 quality players (£50m budget) I reckon. nah, i also think he'll stay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I must be the only one who reckons Rafa will get what he wants in the summer and still be here next season then. 4 quality players (£50m budget) I reckon. nah, i also think he'll stay Me too. For all his meddling and wanting to be Billy Big Boots at Newcastle, Ashley must know deep down that he needs Rafa more than Rafa needs him. He'll give him a decent transfer war chest and twiddle his thumbs for a few months. He's always going to be worrying about players resale value though, so the same bullshit will probably come around again in 12 months time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I've always thought that with the players we have and the position we're at, Ashley may of thought we have enough to get by without paying silly prices, more than likely Rafa is looking for insurance to ensure we get there, but obviously Ashley doesn't wish to pay the premiums. There's got to be some bodies out there who are out of a job and willing to give it all to gain a contract that will put them back in the shop window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Is Graeme Bailey in Carr's pocket? That new article he has written seems very anti-Rafa. Yeah the crux of the argument was a bag of bollocks the most horrendous article i've read in quite some time. what in the living f*** is that stupid c*** trying to get at writing that piece of s*** article? this guy is trying to justify mike ashley's anger and saying rafa has no place to demand anything? that mike ashley understands squad quality/football/value of players? what the fuck? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 It'll be a compromise imho. Rafa will want to spend a lot on 4-5 key players with experience (preferably premiership) and the club will want to make young signings for less money and probably from abroad where the market hasn't gone crackers. Somewhere in-between is the sensible answer and the compromise the club as a whole will make. I do feel the squad and the manager have been quite complacent over the last few weeks, but from the pictures yesterday they all seemed fired up...we certainly have been more vocal and on point the last few days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 There's nothing wrong with signing players of the calibre of Cabaye, Remy, Ba, Ben Arfa etc. it's the idea that you'd undermine Rafa Benitez and force him to sign players against his wishes and/or think you'd be able to get something out of hiring managers like Pardew and McClaren to manage some talented players. It's idiotic man. You could just step back and let someone who's only finished outside of the top 5 1x with Liverpool (looking at a full season). Defies logic really. But we know Mike Ashley is an imbecile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I must be the only one who reckons Rafa will get what he wants in the summer and still be here next season then. 4 quality players (£50m budget) I reckon. nah, i also think he'll stay Me too. For all his meddling and wanting to be Billy Big Boots at Newcastle, Ashley must know deep down that he needs Rafa more than Rafa needs him. He'll give him a decent transfer war chest and twiddle his thumbs for a few months. He's always going to be worrying about players resale value though, so the same bullshit will probably come around again in 12 months time. Same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/02/08/sports_direct_fails_to_inform_staff_over_hack_and_data_breach/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Chibas Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/02/08/sports_direct_fails_to_inform_staff_over_hack_and_data_breach/ SD running outdated system software, with an unpatched/insecure portal = wouldn't be another example of Wor Mike's penny pinching would it? I hope this leaves SD/Ashley vulnerable, potentially, to a class action lawsuit (by it's employees whose personal data has been pinched). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/02/08/sports_direct_fails_to_inform_staff_over_hack_and_data_breach/ SD running outdated system software, with an unpatched/insecure portal = wouldn't be another example of Wor Mike's penny pinching would it? I hope this leaves SD/Ashley vulnerable, potentially, to a class action lawsuit (by it's employees whose personal data has been pinched). Aside from keeping his serfs skint, he's also sapped their spirit and any ounce of self-dignity so they never even dream of suing him. They're zombies with SD logo trampstamps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/02/08/sports_direct_fails_to_inform_staff_over_hack_and_data_breach/ SD running outdated system software, with an unpatched/insecure portal = wouldn't be another example of Wor Mike's penny pinching would it? I hope this leaves SD/Ashley vulnerable, potentially, to a class action lawsuit (by it's employees whose personal data has been pinched). Probably running a hooky copy of windows 2000, his IT support is most likely a YTS lad on the cheap. IT in his business isn't a revenue stream so there is no investment in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I've worked with Sports Direct and part of their IT, this doesn't really surprise me although they do have what I'd call adequate procedures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/02/08/sports_direct_fails_to_inform_staff_over_hack_and_data_breach/ SD running outdated system software, with an unpatched/insecure portal = wouldn't be another example of Wor Mike's penny pinching would it? I hope this leaves SD/Ashley vulnerable, potentially, to a class action lawsuit (by it's employees whose personal data has been pinched). Probably running a hooky copy of windows 2000, his IT support is most likely a YTS lad on the cheap. IT in his business isn't a revenue stream so there is no investment in it. IT can be a revenue stream. Ever heard of e-commerce websites? For example, Amazon or sportsdirect.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/02/08/sports_direct_fails_to_inform_staff_over_hack_and_data_breach/ SD running outdated system software, with an unpatched/insecure portal = wouldn't be another example of Wor Mike's penny pinching would it? I hope this leaves SD/Ashley vulnerable, potentially, to a class action lawsuit (by it's employees whose personal data has been pinched). Probably running a hooky copy of windows 2000, his IT support is most likely a YTS lad on the cheap. IT in his business isn't a revenue stream so there is no investment in it. IT can be a revenue stream. Ever heard of e-commerce websites? For example, Amazon or sportsdirect.com NO what are they ? I meant the day to day support of his systems. Not the on line sales business. Updating your security isn't a revenue stream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 If only: http://www.footballinsider247.com/davie-provan-makes-big-mike-ashley-claim-wanted-rangers/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 If only: http://www.footballinsider247.com/davie-provan-makes-big-mike-ashley-claim-wanted-rangers/ Signing a deal with the devil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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