Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I will brick Ashley's wife in the face if Benitez goes like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I'm still hopeful this will all work out but the signs really, really aren't good. The manager should not feel he has to come out and say this for fuck's sake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Nothing wrong with Rafa "questioning" Mike Ashley's intentions/promises, or at least implying towards it to some degree. Happy he's doing it instead of licking his fat ass full of half melted chips. Can't see Ashley being too happy about Rafa's comments (even though it's his own fault for failing to deliver, so far anyway). It will all blow up soon and go to shit, just a question of time. At least Rafa won't stand up to it and just accept, he'll leave. Maybe my life would be better off without Newcastle... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I dont think Ashley likes anybody- subordinates, Mps , customers holding him to account tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Nothing wrong with Rafa "questioning" Mike Ashley's intentions/promises, or at least implying towards it to some degree. Happy he's doing it instead of licking his fat ass full of half melted chips. Can't see Ashley being too happy about Rafa's comments (even though it's his own fault for failing to deliver, so far anyway). It will all blow up soon and go to s***, just a question of time. At least Rafa won't stand up to it and just accept, he'll leave. Maybe my life would be better off without Newcastle... Its just a matter of time before the fall out begins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 This shouldn't be an issue, Rafa should be spending money however he sees fit. Best case scenario is that he's just pushing Ashley to complete deals and it'll all work out. I'm mentally preparing to follow a different sport mind... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Is Ashley really gonna be that arsed now that the season ticket money is in, and he;s guaranteed £100 million this season from the TV deaL? The man doesn't give a flying fuck, apart from reveling in playing with the hopes and fears of the fanbase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 In context with the rest of the statement it doesn't hit as bad...but it's there and when you stop and dissect it...it's clear he's currently in the dark with what's going on. An absolutely disgraceful way to treat a man of his calibre, especially as he could improve your business tenfold. They really are scum. Did the same with two established club legends. Why would he care about a guy that's been here 1 1/2 seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I dont think Ashley likes anybody- subordinates, Mps , customers holding him to account tbh. Obviously not, that's why he's been hiring lickspittles for the past 10 years. That said, it ended up costing him a lot of money when it backfired. He's already described Rafa as a very impressive man so he knows what he's dealing with, if he wants competency he'll have to be prepared for some home truths from that very impressive man he hired. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Didn't someone tell Rafa that it's not even August yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Prepare yourselves, people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Really wish this would come to a head one way or another now, either he stays and we can actually enjoy being a supporter, or he walks and we hate Ashley and want us to lose every week again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 That doesn't sound good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Not even sure my avatar is right anymore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Really wish this would come to a head one way or another now, either he stays and we can actually enjoy being a supporter, or he walks and we hate Ashley and want us to lose every week again. If Rafa goes we wont exist every week to most fans, until Mike fucks off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Personally I think the only reason that Rafa is still here is the fans, and that he's fallen in love with Newcastle. He will give the club as much of a chance as possible, he really wants to make something good of this club for the fans and himself, long term. However he won't give it unlimited amount of time or patience, and I'm afraid the cup is about to be full. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlito Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 http://i.imgur.com/XMtgJwE.gif This clearly isn't going to end well, is it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 http://i.imgur.com/XMtgJwE.gif This clearly isn't going to end well, is it... perfect ending... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 July has been the worst Christmas ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 At a guess it seems like Rafa is asking for specific players, the prices are high and the club are trying to get him to go for cheaper alternatives. He's sticking to his guns and now there's a stand-off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 "Gerry Francis' black and white army" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Those comments put huge pressure on Ashley to deliver, nobody has done that to him before and it'll be interesting to see how he responds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 July has been the worst Christmas ever. Well, of all the managers I've ever seen speak publically, e.g. interviews etc., Rafa Benitez is probably the most careful and deliberate in what he says. Every single word is spoken for a purpose. Rafa knows football politics incredibly well, this is his way of kicking Lee up the bum through Mike imo. It's a bold move but unfortunately necessary. When you have a glorified secretary in charge of transfer negotiations it's never going to go well. Wonder how long Rafa will put up with this shit, that's the question. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Like someone said before, I just fucking want this to be done, one way or another. Sick of this shit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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