Nobody Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Anyone know what time his press conference will be today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/WA5jlh8.png There's my next Halloween mask sorted, that's sinister. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 rafu pls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/WA5jlh8.png There's my next Halloween mask sorted, that's sinister. What is Cantona doing at the minute[emoji38] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Had to go on mute on a conference call. I am in tears at that picture ;D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Reminds me more of the rapey Dad from This Is England http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/thisisenglandpedia/images/a/a2/ThisIsEng.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150915195459 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR15 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Nice e-mail from Rafa this morning. Rafa Bentiez: First let me start by thanking you all for the heartfelt reception I have received since I arrived. It was an honour to be asked to take charge of this club and I could not have asked for a warmer welcome. As you know, work began with intensity from the moment my coaching staff and I arrived. Our first job is to make sure we remain a Premier League club and this week we have committed everything we have to making that happen. Whilst the result on Monday at Leicester wasn’t what we wanted, I was pleased with parts of what I saw. We have worked intensively on the areas that need improvement and I am confident we go into Sunday’s game well-prepared. I have been in the opposing dug out at St. James’ Park and I know that when I take my place on the home side, I will be backed by some of the most passionate fans in the world. In fact, the strength of your famous support is one of the many things that drew me to this club. On Sunday, Sunderland’s team will face not only the 11 players on the pitch, but a 50,000-strong army. I hope you will not underestimate the importance of the role you will play on Sunday; you can make the crucial difference for us. Let’s create a wall of sound and a tide of black and white. I am sure there will be respect on both sides, that's important, but I have no doubt that the atmosphere you will create will be electrifying and imposing. We are ready… In turn, I know the team will play with the passion befitting of this historic fixture. We will give our all to honour the tradition of the derby and take the victory we need. I know you’ll be behind them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/pXFUAzB.jpg What's the design/pattern of the 'O' all about ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I thought the shitty e-mails would have stopped to be fair. Just do the business on the pitch, man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/pXFUAzB.jpg What's the design/pattern of the 'O' all about ? http://www.docksidechandlery.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Life_Ring.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Who knew day releases were allowed to go to the match? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Now Sportsmail can reveal that the Spaniard has axed days off in the build-up to matches, a tradition under sacked head coach Steve McClaren which saw the players enjoy time off 72 hours before a game. Benitez has also told his squad they cannot head off at lunchtime every day and will instead use the afternoon to work on tactics, team shape and fitness. How much training was McClaren actually doing? 3 days off before a game ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I think it means some time off 72 hours before the game, can't mean the whole 72 hours! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Thats how i read it, he cant have had us in for 4 days a week and off each lunch time The lunchtime thing on its own is bizarre, no afternoon training? Eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Thats how i read it, he cant have had us in for 4 days a week and off each lunch time The lunchtime thing on its own is bizarre, no afternoon training? Eh? Aren't there quite a lot of teams like that? Everyone has made a big deal out of Poch at Spurs, with his double sessions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Nice e-mail from Rafa this morning. Rafa Bentiez: First let me start by thanking you all for the heartfelt reception I have received since I arrived. It was an honour to be asked to take charge of this club and I could not have asked for a warmer welcome. As you know, work began with intensity from the moment my coaching staff and I arrived. Our first job is to make sure we remain a Premier League club and this week we have committed everything we have to making that happen. Whilst the result on Monday at Leicester wasn’t what we wanted, I was pleased with parts of what I saw. We have worked intensively on the areas that need improvement and I am confident we go into Sunday’s game well-prepared. I have been in the opposing dug out at St. James’ Park and I know that when I take my place on the home side, I will be backed by some of the most passionate fans in the world. In fact, the strength of your famous support is one of the many things that drew me to this club. On Sunday, Sunderland’s team will face not only the 11 players on the pitch, but a 50,000-strong army. I hope you will not underestimate the importance of the role you will play on Sunday; you can make the crucial difference for us. Let’s create a wall of sound and a tide of black and white. I am sure there will be respect on both sides, that's important, but I have no doubt that the atmosphere you will create will be electrifying and imposing. We are ready… In turn, I know the team will play with the passion befitting of this historic fixture. We will give our all to honour the tradition of the derby and take the victory we need. I know you’ll be behind them. The bit about the wall of sound and tide of black and white gives you goosebumps just reading it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Nice e-mail from Rafa this morning. Rafa Bentiez: First let me start by thanking you all for the heartfelt reception I have received since I arrived. It was an honour to be asked to take charge of this club and I could not have asked for a warmer welcome. As you know, work began with intensity from the moment my coaching staff and I arrived. Our first job is to make sure we remain a Premier League club and this week we have committed everything we have to making that happen. Whilst the result on Monday at Leicester wasn’t what we wanted, I was pleased with parts of what I saw. We have worked intensively on the areas that need improvement and I am confident we go into Sunday’s game well-prepared. I have been in the opposing dug out at St. James’ Park and I know that when I take my place on the home side, I will be backed by some of the most passionate fans in the world. In fact, the strength of your famous support is one of the many things that drew me to this club. On Sunday, Sunderland’s team will face not only the 11 players on the pitch, but a 50,000-strong army. I hope you will not underestimate the importance of the role you will play on Sunday; you can make the crucial difference for us. Let’s create a wall of sound and a tide of black and white. I am sure there will be respect on both sides, that's important, but I have no doubt that the atmosphere you will create will be electrifying and imposing. We are ready… In turn, I know the team will play with the passion befitting of this historic fixture. We will give our all to honour the tradition of the derby and take the victory we need. I know you’ll be behind them. The bit about the wall of sound and tide of black and white gives you goosebumps just reading it. Its all fine and dandy when it comes from Rafa. I am sure McClaren would be slaughtered for that cliche shit mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 really? Sounded straight off the NUFC.co.uk new manager press release template to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Nice e-mail from Rafa this morning. Rafa Bentiez: First let me start by thanking you all for the heartfelt reception I have received since I arrived. It was an honour to be asked to take charge of this club and I could not have asked for a warmer welcome. As you know, work began with intensity from the moment my coaching staff and I arrived. Our first job is to make sure we remain a Premier League club and this week we have committed everything we have to making that happen. Whilst the result on Monday at Leicester wasn’t what we wanted, I was pleased with parts of what I saw. We have worked intensively on the areas that need improvement and I am confident we go into Sunday’s game well-prepared. I have been in the opposing dug out at St. James’ Park and I know that when I take my place on the home side, I will be backed by some of the most passionate fans in the world. In fact, the strength of your famous support is one of the many things that drew me to this club. On Sunday, Sunderland’s team will face not only the 11 players on the pitch, but a 50,000-strong army. I hope you will not underestimate the importance of the role you will play on Sunday; you can make the crucial difference for us. Let’s create a wall of sound and a tide of black and white. I am sure there will be respect on both sides, that's important, but I have no doubt that the atmosphere you will create will be electrifying and imposing. We are ready… In turn, I know the team will play with the passion befitting of this historic fixture. We will give our all to honour the tradition of the derby and take the victory we need. I know you’ll be behind them. The bit about the wall of sound and tide of black and white gives you goosebumps just reading it. Its all fine and dandy when it comes from Rafa. I am sure McClaren would be slaughtered for that cliche shit mind Was about to post this and thought ,na, ill get hounded for pointing it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 really? Sounded straight off the NUFC.co.uk new manager press release template to me Aye Every time I read them, I still expect them to end the email with something along the lines of "and tickets are still available at the low, low price of £.." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Thats how i read it, he cant have had us in for 4 days a week and off each lunch time The lunchtime thing on its own is bizarre, no afternoon training? Eh? Aren't there quite a lot of teams like that? Everyone has made a big deal out of Poch at Spurs, with his double sessions. Yeah, suppose they train differently as the season progresses. Seems wasted time though if the players cant/wont follow tactical instruction, you could work on things that arent that physically demanding surely. Rafa obviously thinks somethings possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Has there been many a well received letter to fans from any club/manager? They're all kind of cringe-y. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Has there been many a well received letter to fans from any club/manager? They're all kind of cringe-y. This one worked wonders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 They've spent so much time asking for fans to create an atmosphere, they've no idea it would/does happen naturally if you make inspiring changes for your club. You dont have to ask for it, thats why it looks a bit try-hard. Didnt help they started when we were woeful to watch, as if that was the issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I think it's all about the context of what your opinion of someone already is. McLaren or Pardew do it and it's just more bullshit. Benitez does it and it holds more weight to it, which is a good thing regardless imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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