Optimistic Nut Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Rafa at that Elite Coaches Meeting was probably like John Candy in Cool Runnings. Just begging for one of his mates to give him something on the cheap to try and compete, even if he was old and rusty at such short notice and on the money we have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Sir Alex will probably wheel Berbatov out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I reckon he'll stay at least until January. I'd imagine he will want to build on his work from last season, whilst seeing it as quite a challenge in trying to get us as high a finish as possible/survival. That's probably me giving myself a way out from crying myself to sleep tonight, but regardless he will not be here not season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Leaving personal feelings of despair to one side, he needs to walk away for his own sanity. These incompetent, ignorant, lying cunts will never ever change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 He probably genuinely sees it as a challenge. See how high he can get us with what he's got. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Rafa has never quit a job I don't believe, and so he won't do it here. If the window ends in disaster he will start releasing info through the media and exposing what has gone on, which will make MA squirm no end. He will have to sack Rafa in order to get rid of him IMO. Valencia, and it was because of clashes regarding transfer policy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 That photo shows what calibre of a manager he is. Ashley should be fucking disgusted at not backing him, the fucking cunt. Looking forward to some fuckwit saying he should be at home sorting out transfers instead of being at this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Rafa at that Elite Coaches Meeting was probably like John Candy in Cool Runnings. Just begging for one of his mates to give him something on the cheap to try and compete, even if he was old and rusty at such short notice and on the money we have. Great stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Rafa at that Elite Coaches Meeting was probably like John Candy in Cool Runnings. Just begging for one of his mates to give him something on the cheap to try and compete, even if he was old and rusty at such short notice and on the money we have. Great stuff Good at least someone quoted that, great reference and comparison Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Rafa has never quit a job I don't believe, and so he won't do it here. If the window ends in disaster he will start releasing info through the media and exposing what has gone on, which will make MA squirm no end. He will have to sack Rafa in order to get rid of him IMO. Valencia, and it was because of clashes regarding transfer policy Ah right ... we're screwed then. Brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Rafa at that Elite Coaches Meeting was probably like John Candy in Cool Runnings. Just begging for one of his mates to give him something on the cheap to try and compete, even if he was old and rusty at such short notice and on the money we have. Lovely stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Rafa at that Elite Coaches Meeting was probably like John Candy in Cool Runnings. Just begging for one of his mates to give him something on the cheap to try and compete, even if he was old and rusty at such short notice and on the money we have. Great stuff top notch reference Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulgame Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Rafa will stay 100% . He suffered far worse at Liverpool under Hicks and Gillette ownership and never walked out .And that was when the likes of Real Madrid wanted him. He is loyal to the fans to the core.There is zero chance he will resign regardless of whatever happens in this window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Rafa will stay 100% . He suffered far worse at Liverpool under Hicks and Gillette ownership and never walked out .And that was when the likes of Real Madrid wanted him. He is loyal to the fans to the core.There is zero chance he will resign regardless of whatever happens in this window. Hope you're right mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Further confirmation if needed, after the farce of the transfer window,math at he is literally the only thing holding us together. If he walks that's it for me and probably a lot of other. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Little Waster Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 This is how it ends Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 He's at the training ground now!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks hot under the collar. hot! Hot!! Hot!!! Yet pensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistle17 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 He's at the training ground now!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks hot under the collar. hot! Hot!! Hot!!! Yet pensive. So much drama and emotion when you're involved in the Premier League! Ugh, I hope Sky catch it all <3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Rafa will stay 100% . He suffered far worse at Liverpool under Hicks and Gillette ownership and never walked out .And that was when the likes of Real Madrid wanted him. He is loyal to the fans to the core.There is zero chance he will resign regardless of whatever happens in this window. Whilst he's clearly had numerous battles with boards over his career, this one is different. This one involves a serious possibility of relegation. Relegation would be a big dent in Rafa's reputation (even if it shouldn't, but we know how fickle and uninformed people within the sport generally are). Even a bad string of defeats could result in a sacking by Ashley, which would be an even bigger dent in his reputation. In both instances his future job prospects could be damaged, which is something I'm sure he'd want to avoid, and there's going to be a line drawn as to how much risk he's willing to take on - it's easy to forget that some managers have their careers effectively ended after a bad job or two. Whilst that won't happen to Rafa, it does mean he'll not have a reasonable pick of clubs going forward. And this is before we get to all of the stuff about principles, broken promises, being lied to, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 If we get this left back and a forward today I reckon he'd be content enough to stay. If we get no one or even lose Gayle without replacing him then I reckon he's gone before Swansea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I'd be shocked if he walks (not that I'd blame him if he did). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Wonder what odds are available for him walking tomorrow. His position is being made untenable by the owner who seems content to lie and pull the rug out from underneath him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Rafa will be fuming. Only a takeover will stop him leaving next summer and we'll be lucky to get that far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I believe he will stay for the players and the fans. But he will probably no longer believe in a long term project. He will be working to put us on a solid platform that the next manager can either build on or fuck up. Maybe one day he will return under new ownership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Solid platform Ashley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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