Dr Venkman Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 You know he'll have been devising a plan all week to get something on Monday, no way did he just start thinking about it today. This sort of thing unites a fan base. One of the worst things about the last few years for me is how estranged from my fellow NUFC fans I've felt. Now we can all unite in support of Rafa and get on with loving the club again as a collective. Who knows, if we stay up and Ashley keeps his promises we might even see the return of a lot of fans who had walked away from SJP for a while, and get a real atmosphere back. We've all seen it before, this club is a juggernaut once it gets rolling. Aye but juggernauts crash big, we've seen it all before. What's your point, Mick? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 A mate of mine today said he would take Rafa and relegation than staying up with SMC and another 3 or 4 years of him. By the way if we do go down, I could see a scenario where Rafa stays and takes us back up. Its about the project with him! There is no way Rafa manages us in The Championship, he is far too good for that. Absolutely vital we stay up because next season could be class Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Two questions a) Is he still our manager this morning? b) Why the fuck didn't we do this after the Chelsea game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnMag Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Still cant believe this is true...please don`t wake me up and tell me that Carver is new manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Oh yeah, this happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alijmitchell Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Regardless of whether we go down or stop up, I have some pride and connection back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Press conference is at 2pm today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm very nervous that this is going to go down to the last match like it did in 92 when KK first arrived. No reason it should, we have to play the mackems and Norwich. Players hopefully will be well up for it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Absolutely love the excitement it's generated. Last night my whole family and girlfriend were like "Why are you so hyper?"[emoji38]walking round doing Jamaican accents just cause we were going to eat at Turtle Bay and generally being stupid. So glad we have him in charge. Fingers crossed it works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Jamaican accents lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Load of pics up http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/News/Gallery/0,,10278~5413065,00.html No Aarons in training? Preferred Media Partner said not everyone could make it into training as a few had gone some distance away on their day off. Assume he is one of them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Peter Schmeichel @Pschmeichel1 What makes Newcastle think that Rafa Benitez will get them out the predicament they're in? If I were them, I'd go for Nigel Pearson. Honestly man, how can you be that thick? Really don't get this race to the bottom mentality. Why pick the best coach possible when you can have someone who can frequently finish lower? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelunchbox Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 we need to stop creaming ourselves please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 y Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Peter Schmeichel @Pschmeichel1 What makes Newcastle think that Rafa Benitez will get them out the predicament they're in? If I were them, I'd go for Nigel Pearson. Honestly man, how can you be that thick? Whatever we do some will always try to put a negative spin on it. Can't believe they are feeling sorry for McClaren - he was clearly out of his depth and devoid of any ideas - he should have walked but he held on and will no doubt get a nice pay out. He's a few millions richer than he was 9 months ago - poor thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Nice to wake up this morning and realise this isn't all a dream. It's been so long since my first thoughts upon waking up have been excitement about this club! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelunchbox Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 just dont think its worth getting excited, ashley won't change. besides, we are not going to get sexy football from Rafa. dont get me wrong its the best appointment he made so far but that aint saying much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Peter Schmeichel @Pschmeichel1 What makes Newcastle think that Rafa Benitez will get them out the predicament they're in? If I were them, I'd go for Nigel Pearson. Honestly man, how can you be that thick? The appointment of Benitez will at least excite the players as well as the supporters, which wouldn't be the case with Pearson, whatever his abilities. I can understand Schmeichel's point, even though I don't agree with it. It will have been a while since Benitez managed a club in our situation, and with this standard of player. He's a very good long term appointment, but he also has the short-term task of keeping us up this season with the existing squad. But it's important that the doom and gloom has been lifted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 just dont think its worth getting excited, ashley won't change. besides, we are not going to get sexy football from Rafa. dont get me wrong its the best appointment he made so far but that aint saying much. Ok it's taken a bumper TV deal to happen but I disagree. The spending of 80+ Mil and the appointment of Rafa tells me this is a change. We have Rafa Benitez as our manager !! - sexy football our not he's a brilliant manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Woke up at 5.30am this morning and then remembered we had actually got Rafa Benitez as manager. Safe to say I just couldn't get back to sleep after that. I'm still like a kid at xmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Still giddy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 just dont think its worth getting excited, ashley won't change. besides, we are not going to get sexy football from Rafa. dont get me wrong its the best appointment he made so far but that aint saying much. Ashley already has changed, we've spent just under £80 million in a year and we've appointed our first manager on merit since Keegan came in. As for sexy football, who gives a shit? Surely the only thing we need is effective football and I'm sure we now have a very good chance of seeing that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I've got no idea why Pearson was and still seems to be being chucked about as someone who could do a job. He done f***ing s**** with Leicester in the PL apart from 2 month of the previous seasons and has done f*** all else of real note anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I agree it's exciting and it'll be a while before we can tell whether change is truly here. He needs a window of his before we'll know but it's certainly counterculture Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Still giddy. Yep - still reading articles on it as I cannot quite believe it. Much like when Joe Kinnear was made manager - just doesn't seem real - obviously for different reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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