Yorkie Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 It's not even a case of SPEND LOADS OF MONEY NOW YA TIGHT b******! It's more simply 'be sensible, back the manager, don't lie'. What do you class as sensible spending for this summer ? However much Rafa thinks he needs to spend in order to achieve whatever he wants to achieve next season, give or take a few million either way. There isn't a specific number. I don't really like the whole "oh, we need to spend X amount," because that isn't how it works. I've argued before that I don't think we need to spend absolutely gazillions in order to create a side that will stay up. We need a minimum of four significant upgrades in defense, midfield and attack to ensure we've got a team capable of surviving, imo. Fuck knows how much they're gonna cost; it'll be whatever the selling clubs are prepared to sell for. Only one problem with that logic - you are assuming that Rafa will be happy just to survive in the premier next season. I doubt it. He's not daft, he'll know we are a couple of years away from having a team he can be proud to call his, but he's going to want a first team that can at least compete with the big boys. Mid table will probably be a realistic ambition for next season but he'll be wanting to hit the European spots by the season after IMO. Nah I'm not. My second point about 'what I think we need to survive' is a separate one to what I said in the initial paragraph. I don't know what Rafa's target is for next season; but he's pragmatic enough to know that, despite his ambition, qualifying for Europe is probably unlikely (though far from impossible...) My overall point is that I think it's unrealistic to say "we absolutely must spend THIS, or he's been shafted!" The first order of business is to invest to the point where we've got a squad good enough to survive. Anything beyond that - Rafa, the board and selling clubs will have to 'have out'. I'm optimistic we'll get what we need to see him stay and continue building. On a separate note; some interesting comments from Wheez Keez about a potential takeover. Aye she's a Mackems but she's constantly around NUFC as well. Would love to hear Caulkin's take on it, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Chibas Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Rafa exhausting his extensive network of contacts to land the players he wants Vs The board (under Ashley) propensity to penny pinch (to secure the perfect deal), and deliberately underbid for top targets (as revealed by Keegan). Now the real fun & games begin. Rafa's vision Vs well, Ashley's Sports Direct United's business model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chicken little Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 anyone have an idea at all what the dread louise taylor is banging on about here? https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/apr/25/newcastle-premier-league-mike-ashley-rafael-benitez Will the club be sold in the coming weeks? Watch this space. It is quite possible that nothing will happen and Newcastle simply continue under Mike Ashley’s ownership but senior club sources acknowledge that there has been discreet interest from assorted parties in recent months. If – and it is only an if – a takeover does happen, expect it to be as sudden and unexpected as Manchester City’s switch to Emirati control. Possible buyers? Well, the state of Qatar is reportedly weighing up purchasing a Premier League club and rumours of Chinese interest refuse to disappear. first i've heard of it, tho i've hardly been looking quite hard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 anyone have an idea at all what the dread louise taylor is banging on about here? https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/apr/25/newcastle-premier-league-mike-ashley-rafael-benitez Will the club be sold in the coming weeks? Watch this space. It is quite possible that nothing will happen and Newcastle simply continue under Mike Ashley’s ownership but senior club sources acknowledge that there has been discreet interest from assorted parties in recent months. If – and it is only an if – a takeover does happen, expect it to be as sudden and unexpected as Manchester City’s switch to Emirati control. Possible buyers? Well, the state of Qatar is reportedly weighing up purchasing a Premier League club and rumours of Chinese interest refuse to disappear. first i've heard of it, tho i've hardly been looking quite hard. somebody was talking about it on facebook last night- they claimed a deal had been done when Benitez signed and is only proceeding now- I assume cos we are promoted- I call it bullshit tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Only Ashley could agree to sell the club and then alow Carr, Charnley and McLaren to relegate it. :lol: I'll wait fir solid evidence that NUFC are up fir sale before getting interested too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 With the riches in the Premier League and his previous pronouncements on selling the club, I can't see any takeover materialising Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Charnley arrested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'd be happy with a Qatari zillionaire who would be happy to donate an oil well or two to the cause. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 He likes a scandal like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Today's events are just another great moment in the Ashley era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Varying up how he's brought the club into disrepute at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 He likes a scandal like. He is a scandal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Please die. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie1892 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'll wait fir solid evidence that NUFC are up fir sale before getting interested too much. Ashley will sell it on the quiet, guaranteed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Sell up you fucking fat mess! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie1892 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Sell up you f***ing fat mess! We're dreaming he will sell. The club is his own personal ATM, and an outlet for his crappy merchandise, and billboard for the same. The club was the perfect purchase for him at the perfect time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Maybe the SFO have had to move now before the club is sold??? Wild speculation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 He's so going to f*** it up again isn't he Yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-39724254 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pons Alias Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Presumably any possible sale has now been Kiboshed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Presumably any possible sale has now been Kiboshed. Or speeded up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof69 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 ftom caulkin earlier on today: "Weird. No contact from Ashley to Benitez to congratulate on promotion or reassure after Charnley arrest. #Nufc " Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosenrot Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 ftom caulkin earlier on today: "Weird. No contact from Ashley to Benitez to congratulate on promotion or reassure after Charnley arrest. #Nufc " Fuck sake our club is so embarrassing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 ftom caulkin earlier on today: "Weird. No contact from Ashley to Benitez to congratulate on promotion or reassure after Charnley arrest. #Nufc " f*** sake our club is so embarrassing. I think its more Ashley thats the embarrasment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Toon Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Wonder if Ashley shows up tomorrow. Be strange if he doesn't although his chopper flew to Brighton earlier tonight and it's a canny way from there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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