r0cafella Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 People will always complain and have criticism no matter who the manager is, the appointment of Rafa is proof of that. Even if we played 4-4-2 the way some wish we would and lost people would still moan x,y or z didn't start so we lost. Unfortunately people just like to complain we are just going to have to get used to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 People will always complain and have criticism no matter who the manager is, the appointment of Rafa is proof of that. Even if we played 4-4-2 the way some wish we would and lost people would still moan x,y or z didn't start so we lost. Unfortunately people just like to complain we are just going to have to get used to it. Some people think football is so simple nowadays you just need a winger and big guy upfront in a 442 and that will get you results. If it's that simple why don't all teams and managers do it.... Reason is its actually far easier to defend against that now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 People will always complain and have criticism no matter who the manager is, the appointment of Rafa is proof of that. Even if we played 4-4-2 the way some wish we would and lost people would still moan x,y or z didn't start so we lost. Unfortunately people just like to complain we are just going to have to get used to it. Some people think football is so simple nowadays you just need a winger and big guy upfront in a 442 and that will get you results. If it's that simple why don't all teams and managers do it.... Reason is its actually far easier to defend against that now. Goes in cycles really, as attackers get pacier and shorter, then so do defenders, to the point where a 6'3 target man becomes unplayable, and the circle continues.. imo anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 People will always complain and have criticism no matter who the manager is, the appointment of Rafa is proof of that. Even if we played 4-4-2 the way some wish we would and lost people would still moan x,y or z didn't start so we lost. Unfortunately people just like to complain we are just going to have to get used to it. Some people think football is so simple nowadays you just need a winger and big guy upfront in a 442 and that will get you results. If it's that simple why don't all teams and managers do it.... Reason is its actually far easier to defend against that now. It's not that it's that simple but if you have a squad which would be best suited to that then do it. I doubt anyone on here would stick to any formation if they had personnel better suited to something different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shintonsghost Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 the bloke can do what he wants, im in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Jamaal fucking Lascelles man, no one would recognise the cunt if it wasn't for Rafa behind him. I'm a big Lascelles fan as it happens but Rafa has made him. post was decent but this seemed totally unnecessary to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Got to start putting men on the posts from corners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 What a man! He will never be fully satisfied and will always work on details and demand more and more. Apart from the the first two games it's a pretty damn good run we've had with 8w 1d and 1 loss. We will only get better and better as well as He will tune us into perfection almost. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 One defeat in 12 in all comps. 10 of those wins. Long may it continue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shintonsghost Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 The clamour for Mitro ? Let Rafa do it his way, results prove HE is right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 http://i.makeagif.com/media/7-03-2015/lRAQ49.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Jamaal fucking Lascelles man, no one would recognise the cunt if it wasn't for Rafa behind him. I'm a big Lascelles fan as it happens but Rafa has made him. post was decent but this seemed totally unnecessary to me I was feeling particularly passionate about what I was writing, maybe a little bit excessive in this sentence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 We've scored 10 goals from set pieces so far this season! I wonder how many we scored under Pardew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Rafa Benitez on why it cost him 'nothing' to drop in on Newcastle United Foundation event http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitez-cost-him-nothing-12032593#ICID=ios_ChronicleNewsApp_AppShare_Click_Other Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 http://thesefootballtimes.co/2016/10/17/the-ghost-in-the-dressing-room-inside-rafael-benitezs-short-reign-at-internazionale/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Rafa Benitez on why it cost him 'nothing' to drop in on Newcastle United Foundation event http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitez-cost-him-nothing-12032593#ICID=ios_ChronicleNewsApp_AppShare_Click_Other And people were saying he isn't charismatic? He's mint, man, I proper live him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Rafa Benitez on why it cost him 'nothing' to drop in on Newcastle United Foundation event http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitez-cost-him-nothing-12032593#ICID=ios_ChronicleNewsApp_AppShare_Click_Other And people were saying he isn't charismatic? He's mint, man, I proper live him. Me too. He's the live of my lofe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 http://thesefootballtimes.co/2016/10/17/the-ghost-in-the-dressing-room-inside-rafael-benitezs-short-reign-at-internazionale/ Good read that, would love him to do Man Utd in a cup this year It's pretty weird how they've both sort of switched roles in their age though, with him now looking like a much more likeable character in the dressing room and Mourinho seemingly falling out with everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 http://thesefootballtimes.co/2016/10/17/the-ghost-in-the-dressing-room-inside-rafael-benitezs-short-reign-at-internazionale/ Good read that, would love him to do Man Utd in a cup this year It's pretty weird how they've both sort of switched roles in their age though, with him now looking like a much more likeable character in the dressing room and Mourinho seemingly falling out with everyone. He certainly seems a warmer character than in previous jobs. Past players talk of him being cold and distant even if they had respect for him but the relationship between Rafa and our players seems to be really good and they all seem somewhat in awe of him. Maybe there is less ego because they are not the elite players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 The good thing for us is we have him at his most experienced, he is battle hardened from his past jobs and has no doubt learned a lot. If that means warming to players then he knows that is what needs to be done. Love the bloke, I want NUFC to be his club. I want this to be his last job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 From that related piece about his Valencia side: Tactically speaking, Benítez’s most important change was to switch from a 4-4-2 diamond to a compact 4-2-3-1, with two defensive midfielders and wingers in Vicente and Rufete who worked for the team in both transitions. There were very few teams at the time who played with one up front – this was long before 4-2-3-1 was the formation in vogue across Europe – and the system allowed Benítez’s side to exert a measure of control in midfield over opponents who generally had a man fewer. Add to this one of the best goalkeepers in the world, a world-class defence, and a manager who rates defensive organisation as the game’s most important facet, and it’s fair to say that Benítez’s Valencia were built from the back. Rings very true now, albeit with the league by comparison rather than Europe or the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I don't think we'll see the best of Benitez until next season tbh. In the championship you could probably go with a more attacking line up and walk this division, it's in the premier where I think his organisation will really pay off. I know there's a load of hype over Spurs and Liverpool with their fantastic pressing style, but Souness wrote a good article recently (sorry) that to keep up that intensity over a full season takes some doing. You need to be able to play on the back foot as well sometimes especially over a long British season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I don't think we'll see the best of Benitez until next season tbh. In the championship you could probably go with a more attacking line up and walk this division, it's in the premier where I think his organisation will really pay off. I know there's a load of hype over Spurs and Liverpool with their fantastic pressing style, but Souness wrote a good article recently (sorry) that to keep up that intensity over a full season takes some doing. You need to be able to play on the back foot as well sometimes especially over a long British season. Someone should tell that to the likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Alan Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I don't think we'll see the best of Benitez until next season tbh. In the championship you could probably go with a more attacking line up and walk this division, it's in the premier where I think his organisation will really pay off. I know there's a load of hype over Spurs and Liverpool with their fantastic pressing style, but Souness wrote a good article recently (sorry) that to keep up that intensity over a full season takes some doing. You need to be able to play on the back foot as well sometimes especially over a long British season. Someone should tell that to the likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Alan Pardew. Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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