Bimpy474 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 In a short time he's made us hard to beat. If he'd had a month more we would've picked up draws and been absolutely fine. Reality is our attacking players just have absolutely nothing to offer, there's no right team selection or formation that would solve the issue, the players we've signed over the last few seasons in that area of the pitch just aren't fit for purpose. There is one thing i didn't get though, Perez, then Wini and finally Sissoko as the number 10, yet at no stage did he try the proper number 10 in De Lung. Don't think it would have mattered but why not try him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I think he'll be off but it wont be to Everton. He doesn't seem the sort that would manage a rival of a club he has a massive affiliation to. I don't know, he went to Chelsea. Remember the tension between the two clubs when Rafa was at Liverpool especially during their Champions League tie? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Just listening to his interview - he sounds a broken man, to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bert Shaft Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I'd like to see him stay if only because I don't trust anyone else to clear this squad of the s**** that is stinking up the dressing room. Yep, am more bothered about him staying than what league Sports Direct United are in next season. If he is allowed to fook off, it will be years before SDU recover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Him staying (fwiw i think he will) will depend on what he's allowed to do in the summer. If he's given free reign then he's staying. I think fatty will get rid of him regardless of whether he wants to stay so he can save a bit of money. That clause was put in for him as much as it was for Benitez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Him staying (fwiw i think he will) will depend on what he's allowed to do in the summer. If he's given free reign then he's staying. I think fatty will get rid of him regardless of whether he wants to stay so he can save a bit of money. That clause was put in for him as much as it was for Benitez. Aye you're probably right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 What hurts the most is that he gave me hope and a reason to give a fuck again. I was even thinking of going to a few away games next season if we stayed up and he stayed on. SJP is dead to me, too much SD, wonga and cretins for fans foisting the joint out, but away from home fuck aye with Rafa in charge?! This actually hurts. A few months back I was hoping for relegation and laughing my tits off at the complete melt of a club we were. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 The hope had me planning a legit trip to come to Newcastle and see a match at SJP next season. :-( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 The hope had me planning a legit trip to come to Newcastle and see a match at SJP next season. :-( Well you still could. Rotherham's gonna be a real firecracker of a match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 What hurts the most is that he gave me hope and a reason to give a f*** again. I was even thinking of going to a few away games next season if we stayed up and he stayed on. SJP is dead to me, too much SD, wonga and cretins for fans foisting the joint out, but away from home f*** aye with Rafa in charge?! This actually hurts. A few months back I was hoping for relegation and laughing my tits off at the complete melt of a club we were. :thup: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 He's gone, just like us Was good knowing you Rafa and thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Don't think he got it wrong at all today personally, people always seem to forget the alternatives to what he selects are as bad as what we start with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 pls stay Raf pls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontooner Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Truely happy he tried to turn us around. God bless his soul. Please go on to win more titles. leavin us is the correct decision for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 It was frustrating but I don't think he was wrong with the way he set up today. You can see he has us drilled defensively, and it worked, but of course as a fan you want to see people pressing and trying to nick the ball back. Do that and get it wrong and you leave opposition attackers open and that's what we've been doing most of the season. As others have said another five/ten games or so with him in charge and wed most likely have been fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Don't think he got it wrong at all today personally, people always seem to forget the alternatives to what he selects are as bad as what we start with. He got us to keep a clean sheet, probably was just hoping we would take our chances when they came but we didn't. That's not really his fault. Maybe De Jong could have been given more pitch time, that's about the only thing I can think of that might have made a difference. Might have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 pls stay Raf pls He'll look at what he's got in that dressing room and think it'll be difficult, if not impossible, to come straight back up with that shite and gracefully bow out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 How about a mass "Please stay Rafa" gathering at SJP next Sunday; he's a very emotional guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Such a damn shame that this class act was with us for such a short time. Hope he gets a really big job and goes on to win more trophies and fulfil his footballing ambitions. Top bloke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosford Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 What hurts the most is that he gave me hope and a reason to give a f*** again. I was even thinking of going to a few away games next season if we stayed up and he stayed on. SJP is dead to me, too much SD, wonga and cretins for fans foisting the joint out, but away from home f*** aye with Rafa in charge?! This actually hurts. A few months back I was hoping for relegation and laughing my tits off at the complete melt of a club we were. 100% this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Really intrigued to know what others think, be honest. Do you think Rafa might stay if we go down? Personally I've got a feeling he might. Depending, of course, on what assurances he receives moving forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Not a chance in hell imo, and rightly so for his sake. oh and i think we can dispense with the 'If'... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I think it's 50/50 from his side but he's an expensive asset so he'll be fucked off in least graceful way possible by Cunt and the Shit Gang. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Really intrigued to know what others think, be honest. Do you think Rafa might stay if we go down? Personally I've got a feeling he might. Depending, of course, on what assurances he receives moving forward. I hope he does stay because it wouldn't take much to bring us back up as long as we get rid of the shite from the squad and bring in proper players who give a shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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