dinotheprehistoricgeordie Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I don't know how to feel, relegation followed by this. Just Newcastle things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Oh sweet Jesus, it is happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Could be such a game changer this, regarding so many things. Hope now, finally...We deserve some good times for once FFS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Written assurances were requested on full control, scouting network structure and transfer budgets apparently. Now received, hence the movement. Just have to hope the club stick by them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Interim manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 On 25/05/2016 at 11:26, Scoot said: Oh sweet Jesus, it is happening. The Fappening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Cracking news. :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peder Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 :frantic: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Chuffed to bits. Rafa is the man! What a classy act for someone of his pedigree to take us on. He deserves legend status just for that. Wish I lived back at home so I could go to the matches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Googling statue sculptors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'm going to spend most of the day gently playing with myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fret Astaire Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 http://ih0.redbubble.net/image.132353023.9286/flat,800x800,070,f.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_Glass Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 On 25/05/2016 at 11:34, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: I'm going to spend most of the day gently playing with myself. "gently" - lol http://i.imgur.com/YeEIC.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 On 25/05/2016 at 11:38, Mister_Glass said: Quote I'm going to spend most of the day gently playing with myself. "gently" - lol http://i.imgur.com/YeEIC.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 No matter what happens, he deserves loads of credit for taking this project on. None of this 'I'll only manage a club in the Champions League' wank the other top managers seemingly subscribe to, with world class players and unlimited funds to play with. The first bit of genuine hope about this club in a long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 On 25/05/2016 at 11:40, Dave said: No matter what happens, he deserves loads of credit for taking this project on. None of this 'I'll only manage a club in the Champions League' wank the other top managers seemingly subscribe to, with world class players and unlimited funds to play with. He's an instant club legend for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 On 25/05/2016 at 11:40, Dave said: No matter what happens, he deserves loads of credit for taking this project on. None of this 'I'll only manage a club in the Champions League' w*** the other top managers seemingly subscribe to, with world class players and unlimited funds to play with. The first bit of genuine hope about this club in a long time. THIS! So much this! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Rafa signing an updated contract with us goes to show how big a draw we actually are. Getting him in the first place was massive especially given our predicament at the time, retaining him after relegation just goes to show the potential we have. One of the best managers in the world with a proven pedigree managing in the 2nd tier of English football. I'm not even worry about him being messed around as I am sure the delay has been him making sure Mike's assurances/promises are iron clad. Him and his back room staff won't be on the cheap either so Mike sacking them on whim doesn't seem like an option either. This is weird, I actually find myself optimistic about us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 On 25/05/2016 at 11:40, Dave said: No matter what happens, he deserves loads of credit for taking this project on. None of this 'I'll only manage a club in the Champions League' wank the other top managers seemingly subscribe to, with world class players and unlimited funds to play with. The first bit of genuine hope about this club in a long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 And in many ways, starting in the Championship is actually a positive. Obviously we desperately need to be promoted at the first attempt but it forces the hands of players, agents and the club alike. Start again and rebuild properly, hopefully within a winning atmosphere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I expected this but it still seems surreal. Rafa Benitez is going to manage us in the Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 On 25/05/2016 at 11:44, Dave said: And in many ways, starting in the Championship is actually a positive. Obviously we desperately need to be promoted at the first attempt but it forces the hands of players, agents and the club alike. Start again and rebuild properly, hopefully within a winning atmosphere. Agree 100% I actually think in this instance, relegation is probably the best thing we could have hoped for. A year to gain togetherness, focus and get used to Rafa and for him to put his stamp on the team. Enormously excited about the season ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peder Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 On 25/05/2016 at 11:45, ads said: Quote And in many ways, starting in the Championship is actually a positive. Obviously we desperately need to be promoted at the first attempt but it forces the hands of players, agents and the club alike. Start again and rebuild properly, hopefully within a winning atmosphere. Agree 100% I actually think in this instance, relegation is probably the best thing we could have hoped for. A year to gain togetherness, focus and get used to Rafa and for him to put his stamp on the team. Enormously excited about the season ahead. +2. This is excactly what the club needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 On the subject of other "top managers", contrast with Mourinho leaking news of his appointment just as his predecessor was lifting a major trophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning_Linguist Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 On 25/05/2016 at 11:40, Dave said: No matter what happens, he deserves loads of credit for taking this project on. None of this 'I'll only manage a club in the Champions League' w*** the other top managers seemingly subscribe to, with world class players and unlimited funds to play with. The first bit of genuine hope about this club in a long time. To me this goes to show the balls that Rafa has, I know that he wants reassurances etc (standard when you consider the goings on previously) but could you see Guardiola / Mourinho managing a championship side? Hell Not even Moyes wants a piece of the Championship Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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