nufcjb Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Many people forget that according to David Sullivan (yeah I know), Rafa was 'two hours away' from becoming West Ham's manager in the summer before Real came in for him. Whether it was true or not, I don't know but if it was true, seems to me he was desperate to come back and manage in the Premier League. And he was linked with having an interest to manage us come the summer back in January too. By the way: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3484567/Newcastle-United-poised-appoint-Rafa-Benitez-manager-encouraging-talks-sack-Steve-McClaren.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 McClaren still grinning like a ginger chimp in that article man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Not sure how reliable this account is and what spanish sources they've found that states it but anything that makes it seem closer to happening is a good thing in my world. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160310/6f9410e99eaecd00eea1edad8ad4311c.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnMag Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 McClaren still grinning like a ginger chimp in that article man Happy fella for reason, he`s coaching results are so f*** brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Went to bed early last night. Just turned on my computer. What the actual fuck?!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh74 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Who's Benitez' assistant? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Damn you all for making me hope Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Who's Benitez' assistant? Ayesteran, but he's joined Valencia recently I think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Who's Benitez' assistant? Cant recall his name but he's recently been appointed at Valencia to help out G Nev. They started to pick up results as soon as he arrived. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Who's Benitez' assistant? Ayesteran, but he's joined Valencia recently I think? He did indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Our squad is a steaming pile of shit. If he can get a tune from them it'll be a small miracle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I'd be delighted if he was appointed on a long contract regardless of relegation. Would at least fill me with hope that we would come straight back up. That said, I can't see him hanging around if we are in the championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Would we fuck Cathro et al off then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Our squad is a steaming pile of shit. If he can get a tune from them it'll be a small miracle. We've got plenty of good players. It's character, attitude, teamwork and leadership we are missing. All things which a good manager could rectify. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 The NUFC Guide to Doing Fake Deals suggests that tomorrow Rafa's camp should be releasing a statement that they haven't had any contact from the club and reports that a deal is close to being done are categorically untrue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 We have lots of good players in about 20% of the positions. The back 4 and strike options are a joke. He would have serious work do - regardless those attributes you describe have been missing and they would no doubt improve matters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 My dad's reaction - 'not sure myself.' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 We have lots of good players in about 20% of the positions. The back 4 and strike options are a joke. He would have serious work do - regardless those attributes you describe have been missing and they would no doubt improve matters. Can't argue with that. Watch how many of our injured players are suddenly available again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnMag Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Why they have not sack McClaren? Mr Toothfairy has been dead man walking few days allready. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 We need 4/5 wins. The chances of this happening with Rafa are significantly higher than with ginge. Just a little worried it might be a little too late if the odd thing goes against us in games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 We need 4/5 wins. The chances of this happening with Rafa are significantly higher than with ginge. Just a little worried it might be a little too late if the odd thing goes against us in games. Impossible to say really. We've got to look at the table like this now and aim to win it. Sunderland. P 0, Gd 0, Pts 1 Norwich. P 0, Gd - 4, Pts 0 Newcastle. P 0, Gd - 6, Pts 0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Walnuts Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 it'll be a smokescreen before they announce the dream team of Roy Evans and Craig Brown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 The fact alone that he's a largely well respected manager should give the players a lift. His discipline should also mean no more pathetic effortless performances a la Moussa v Bournemouth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 It's all well and good but if charnley and go stay then it severely handicaps Benitez going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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