Dave Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 “It would be massive for Newcastle to keep Rafa as manager,” said Townsend, signed from Tottenham for £12million in January. “He’s one of the best managers in the world. If we can keep a manager of that calibre, and keep doing the right things, we will build. “We will not cut corners and we’ll build for the future and come straight back in the Premier League, and not just in the top flight, but up there challenging, because that is what the manager wants to do.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If he stays, rebuilds us and eventually wins something man. Biggest legend ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Has a Champions League winning manager ever managed in the second tier? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 He's the sort of bloke that will Google the opposition manager and coaches before a match just so he knows who he's shaking hands with and doesn't just walk up to the physio and kit man. I love him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Has a Champions League winning manager ever managed in the second tier? Clough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If he stays, rebuilds us and eventually wins something man. Biggest legend ever. Totally. I will build my own statue of him and stick it on my chimney. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 its a struggle to make sense of why in gods name he would think it a good idea to stay when he can get any number of better jobs in england or abroad, best I can come up with is since he's won leagues, cups and european trophies maybe he wants to build a club up but again there are clubs where that won't be half as difficult or have to deal with an owner where the only consistency is the stupidity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/05/16/rafa-benitez-close-to-agreeing-terms-to-remain-at-relegated-newc/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 its a struggle to make sense of why in gods name he would think it a good idea to stay when he can get any number of better jobs in england or abroad, best I can come up with is since he's won leagues, cups and european trophies maybe he wants to build a club up but again there are clubs where that won't be half as difficult or have to deal with an owner where the only consistency is the stupidity I think just because his potential role is so big and the ceiling for NUFC is so high. Not often you get a chance to run a club as big as this and take it wherever you want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJbarnes Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Villa fans laughing at us going down with them won't be so happy if we appoint Rafa.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Wonder what Charnley's role will involve, now? Can imagine the two of them getting ready to sit down to discuss terms with an agent, Rafa telling Charnley to just shut the fuck up until the deal's agreed, then he can step in and present a contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Villa fans laughing at us going down with them won't be so happy if we appoint Rafa.... Hope will play them at Villa Park on the opening day and dick them 5-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 We're the only English club, and quite possibly the only club in the world, to have had an average attendance of over 50,000 for a season outside of the top flight... If this comes off we might just do it again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Wonder what Charnley's role will involve, now? Can imagine the two of them getting ready to sit down to discuss terms with an agent, Rafa telling Charnley to just shut the f*** up until the deal's agreed, then he can step in and present a contract. Someone needs to hold Rafas pen and then kneel down so his back can be used as a desk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Wonder what Charnley's role will involve, now? Can imagine the two of them getting ready to sit down to discuss terms with an agent, Rafa telling Charnley to just shut the fuck up until the deal's agreed, then he can step in and present a contract. admin role in day to day stuff and sorting whatever paperwork and other official stuff is needed on transfers, he's probably reasonably competent at that side of the job just lacks any leadership ability in the slightest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 We're the only English club, and quite possibly the only club in the world, to have had an average attendance of over 50,000 for a season outside of the top flight... If this comes off we might just do it again. Just a Wee Club in the North. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 We're the only English club, and quite possibly the only club in the world, to have had an average attendance of over 50,000 for a season outside of the top flight... If this comes off we might just do it again. ? We didn't even average over 50,000 this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 We didn't average over 50k in 2010. When was this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Scenes in November when we've slumped to 11th, no wins in 5 after a 0-1 loss at home to Rotherham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 We didn't average over 50k in 2010. When was this? 56,283 Division Two 1947/8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 We didn't average over 50k in 2010. When was this? 56,283 Division Two 1947/8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Agreeing a deal? Is his current 3 year deal going to change like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 One of the things that I keep hearing said by "experts" doubting Rafa's ability to manage in the Championship is that it is such a slog playing two games most weeks. Why do they think it is so much more difficult than playing two games every week when you are playing in Europe each season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Good lord, this might actually happen. Relegated and I'm holding back being overjoyed right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 We averaged 43k in our Championship season. It was still one of the highest attendances in Europe, but not aware of a record. I think the Newcastle-boro match was some kind of record though. http://www.nufc.com/html/2009-10html/homeatt.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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