triggs Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 definitely? I'm thinking it's about 70/30 right now. You're saying this just so you can have a go at people for having a bit of faith in the small possibility that it doesn't happen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I'm basically relying on "in Rafa we trust". God knows Ashley et al. can't be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 definitely? I'm thinking it's about 70/30 right now. You're saying this just so you can have a go at people for having a bit of faith in the small possibility that it doesn't happen He's saying he's a 7 on the RAFASTAYOMETER. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 definitely? I'm thinking it's about 70/30 right now. You're saying this just so you can have a go at people for having a bit of faith in the small possibility that it doesn't happen We have a moody inept owner who does dickhead things on the daily. I think it's perfectly feasible that the relationship breaks down before a contract is signed. I see no reason to be "very confident" of anything right now. I also said that I think it's 70% likely he will re-sign. I think that's pretty fucking confident tbh. Until I see the press conference / signed contract, I severely doubt I'll ever go beyond 80% given Mike is involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'm basically relying on "in Rafa we trust". God knows Ashley et al. can't be. I'm not sure Rafa's integrity is a good thing as far as likelihood of him signing goes tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'm basically relying on "in Rafa we trust". God knows Ashley et al. can't be. I'm not sure Rafa's integrity is a good thing as far as likelihood of him signing goes tbh. I didn't say I was on solid ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Pretty obvious he's staying at this point, which is fucking amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Pretty obvious he's staying at this point, which is f***ing amazing. Only things on Ashley and the Thumbs list - Get past season ticket deadline - Appoint Neil Warnock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Would love a confirmation soon, starting to get impatient Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Would be good to get some indication of progress today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Pretty obvious he's staying at this point, which is f***ing amazing. Only things on Ashley and the Thumbs list - Get past season ticket deadline - Appoint Neil Warnock I think most people who haven't akresdy renewed are sitting tight until they know who the new manager will be anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I have it on good authority from someone who has a twitter account that this possibly may or may not happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning_Linguist Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I have it on good authority from someone who has a twitter account that this possibly may or may not happen. Links? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Pretty obvious he's staying at this point, which is f***ing amazing. Only things on Ashley and the Thumbs list - Get past season ticket deadline - Appoint Neil Warnock I think most people who haven't akresdy renewed are sitting tight until they know who the new manager will be anyway. Not to mention many who pay monthly and prepared to cancel the direct debit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 A further round of discussions between club MD Lee Charnley and manager Rafa Benitez were scheduled to take place on Monday. Contact between both parties continued after last week's face to face talks, with written agreements regarding budgets and roles now drafted. In addition to pre-season plans, Benitez has also been consulted over the future of various players, with confirmation of those to be released, retained or extended, expected in the near future. Loving the bit in bold - Benitez had Aarons score for him and virtually froze Saylor out of the team. Hoping that means Rolando stays and Taylor goes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Rafa Benitez and Newcastle United have been in talks for more than a week-and-a-half now - and they have progressed to an extremely advanced stage. A comprehensive and complex contract is being drawn up and, though the lack of movement is frustrating, I understand there is no reason to be unduly concerned at this stage. My understanding is that Newcastle intend to hold a Press conference once the deal is finalised - which they hope will be later on this week. Benitez did set a two-week timeframe and, as seemingly with anything Newcastle do, the pace of developments have been agonisingly slow. From the Chronicle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Pako Ayesteran confirmed as Valencia manager, can only be a good thing as this was potentially one of the jobs that could have tempted him away Now it's up to Ashley/Charnley to not mess it up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 A complex contract will have a lot of potential for breaches I'd have thought. It's ok though cos Mike and Lee are extremely competent and trustworthy and I'm sure they won't breach any of the conditions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Lawyers slowing shit down, earning their fees. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueview Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 If they get a contract past the lawyers within two weeks I´m rather impressed.. In my experience they always contact you "next week" even if its a trivial change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 contract bollox- If they were in full agreement they would just announce it and let the paperwork take its course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Wants everything water tight and I don't blame him in the slightest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Aye, why would Benitez trust their word?, I wouldn't. He'll want it all signed before he commits publicly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Wants everything water tight and I don't blame him in the slightest. This pretty much More important that it's bullet proof than being rushed through. We don't want future fuck ups because sloppy mistakes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Do we want it water tight or bullet proof? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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