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That sort of email just reads so much differently when it's coming from a world class manager. You want to get behind them. If it was McClaren/Carver/Pardew etc. you just hate them more for it.

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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.

 

This is what I thought, Carver and McClaren can ask for it until they're blue in the face but if what we're seeing on the pitch is soul destroying it just drains the atmosphere. Rafa just being there will create a wall of sound, if we do the business on the pitch then it will be deafening. No need to ask Rafa, just do what you do and we'll do what we do!

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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.

 

 

Shame they can't spell his surname

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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.

 

I was feeling quite pessimistic this morning after reading a Caulkin interview with M'Vila but reading that has given me a good lift. No waffle with Benitez, the guy is so direct and full of purpose and just seems to be obsessed with football.

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That sort of email just reads so much differently when it's coming from a world class manager. You want to get behind them. If it was McClaren/Carver/Pardew etc. you just hate them more for it.

 

Exactly, when it comes from a manager and leader it has a different feel than from the bloke in charge of shouting 'Retreat!!'

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