Decky Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 So we reckon we'll have a new record transfer this summer then? Amazes me that the Owen deal is still there after all these years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 So we reckon we'll have a new record transfer this summer then? Amazes me that the Owen deal is still there after all these years. Reckon there's a fairly good chance we'll break it on a midfielder or a striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hope we do tbh, sick of that scumbag Owen being our record transfer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 "Villa have 8m bid accepted for Colback" is the title of dreams. I've heard the news & read the reports. Still not sure if genuine. These happened to be next to each other, made me chuckle... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 If Ashley doesn't invoke some degree of twattery our own fans will be Rafas biggest obstacle. We need to stick with Rafa through thick and thin and appreciate that we won't be a champions league team overnight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The £100m for 'wages and training ground' is far more exciting than the £70m for transfers IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Just found out this news now after logging on here and I'm pleasantly surprised this has all happened so quickly. Looks like Ashley has finally figured out that it's not a good idea to look a gift horse in the mouth. If you are going to trust anyone to spend a huge amount of money, why not one of the best managers in the world? Buzzing for next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'm buying a shirt, I'm buying a season ticket. Fuck it, I'm buying a Greggs coffee and pasty deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The £100m for 'wages and training ground' is far more exciting than the £70m for transfers IMO. Think he means £30m there. From £100m 70 is for transfers and 30 for the rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Yeah he does, 70 of the 100 on transfers rather than 70 and an extra 100. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'm sorry like but there's no way we will be telling everyone what has been given. Luke Edwards is blatantly having a stab in the dark. #TinHat #DidntReadArticle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 We're gannin proper radge this summer I'll be buying the new shirt to help with the warchest, I got this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 As a PL club you'll almost always have to overpay. Hope we don't splash it all on shitters from this country, though. We won't if the likes of Ben Gibson are being quoted at £30m. The good thing is, Rafa will have as good a knowledge of the foreign market as anyone so he'll be the right man to bring in quality players for decent value. English players will end up going to CL clubs like Chelsea and Man U who will be prepared to pay stupid money for an instant fix. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Mentioned this in another thread but I can easily see us fetch £25m for Mitrovic, Hanley, Lazaar, Krul, Sels and Saivet. But this is wonderful news, although I never really thought he'd go this time. I still pinch myself every day that, after all our suffering over the years, Rafa Benitez has somehow ended up as Newcastle United manager. It's just outstanding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I trust Rafa completely. He made it clear exactly what he wanted at every stage of his appointment - upon arrival, when deciding to remain in the Championship, when deciding to remain after a farcical January, and now. If he's satisfied with Ashley's commitment and response, then I certainly can't help but be. He's an unbelievable professional and a brilliant manager - and seems to truly get the club and the fans in a very special way. Add to that the money, the elimination of f***ing Wonga, the promotion, I can't help but be incredibly excited. I'm sick of being cynical. I don't care if it makes me an idiot. I want to believe again, so I'm going to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'm buying a shirt, I'm buying a season ticket. f*** it, I'm buying a Greggs coffee and pasty deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Every single fucker on N-O has dollar signs in their eyes this evening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I'm buying a shirt, I'm buying a season ticket. f*** it, I'm buying a Greggs coffee and pasty deal. No Wonga, I might do the same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hope we have some decent training gear with Wonga gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 This is just such great news. Can't wait to see what Rafa can do with us in the Premier League. I still can't see him getting anywhere near £70m to spend but I'd love it if it was true. Come on toons! (And fuck it, let's buy Grealish) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I wouldn't get too excited. All he's said is he's not going to take any money out of the club, but at the same time there's no indication that he's going to put any in. That's pretty much how he's tried to run things since he took over. He's not suddenly gone all Abramovich on us. For sure, with the new TV money, that gives us a lot to play with, but that's the same for everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4493652/Rafa-Benitez-ploting-double-swoop-Manchester-City-duo.html Took long for it to begin :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 We might break the record for shirt sales this season as well. A shirt for Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4493652/Rafa-Benitez-ploting-double-swoop-Manchester-City-duo.html Took long for it to begin :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I wouldn't get too excited. All he's said is he's not going to take any money out of the club, but at the same time there's no indication that he's going to put any in. That's pretty much how he's tried to run things since he took over. He's not suddenly gone all Abramovich on us. For sure, with the new TV money, that gives us a lot to play with, but that's the same for everyone. I don't want or expect him to put any of his own money in. Do you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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