Milburn Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Would it be Benitus or Benisus? Benjudas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Radio 5 saying it's dependent on how much funds MA is likely to release for squad rebuilding. Pretty sure that would've been one of the first things sorted on Sun/Mon. Sounds like bullshit The reports guesses had said that's what the 2nd LC meeting was all about. So it's taking the fat Jabba a few days to come up with a figure? Aye right. No, I never said or suggested that. I'm just stating what reports said to back up your post Sorry, that came across wrong. It was in relation to the original post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36331354 Rafael Benitez's decision whether to stay on as Newcastle manager will depend on the amount of funds he is given to strengthen the squad. Benitez took over in March but could not stop the club being relegated, despite the Magpies winning three of their last six league matches. He could now activate a clause in his deal which allows him to leave. However, he has held talks with the Magpies hierarchy, with talks described as positive. Benitez replaced Steve McClaren with the club in 19th and the Spaniard was in charge for 10 top flight games in all. "My heart is telling me yes, it is a great opportunity, city and club," the former Real Madrid boss told BBC Sport after his side's 5-1 win over Tottenham in their last game of the campaign. "But my brain is saying to analyse what is going on." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Load of speculative tosh. Hardly a money issue if they have been discussing targets already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Load of speculative tosh. Hardly a money issue if they have been discussing targets already. Depends if the discussions have been along the lines of "Can I have this player?" "Nah, too much wonga, innit" "How about this player?" "Nah mate, you ain't gettin' the moollah for that." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'd be very surprised if fat Mike was willing to give him what he actually wants to rebuild. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'd be suprised if he doesn't. Given how little money it will take to get us back in the premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Newcastle United remain in advanced talks with Rafa Benitez over plans to extend his stay as manager, Sky sources understand. Benitez has held two meetings with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to iron out the finer details of his proposed contract at the club. The first was in the manager's office at St James' Park immediately after the 5-1 win over Tottenham on the final day of the Premier League season and the second was at the Shirebrook head office of Ashley's Sports Direct business. There is understood to be a willingness by both parties to see Benitez remain as manager but the Spaniard wants assurances in writing that he will have full control over transfers and that there will be money to spend in the next two transfer windows. It is believed Benitez will also want to overhaul the scouting system at Newcastle, which could throw into doubt the future of Newcastle's long-standing chief scout, Graham Carr. On Saturday, Benitez said he wanted two weeks to weigh up his decision and although there is now an urgency to get the deal done, it may be next week before the contract is signed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Saying that if funds accrued from any sales were also made available it should be there or thereabouts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'd be suprised if he doesn't. Given how little money it will take to get us back in the premiership. Exactly. If Ashley needs to put cash in he'll add it to our loan, he wants to get us back in a season so we can collect the tv money and advertise the shite out of his shitty company Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Hopefully the club is monitoring the situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I was worried when I saw the title change, but there's nothing in that story that we didn't already know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 It's funny how we are reacting from micro amounts of news and making huge assumptions. It feels to me the normal sort discussions are going through their motions and we are still in pole position. Rafa was always going to ask for more control and the right funds etc. - reporting it now as potential stumbling blocks is daft as they were always there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Didn't Ashley say there is no money left to spend, just after we appointed Benitez? Pretty sure I remember him saying it in that interview where they were on about him going before the MPs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 He did, but he's always been a lying cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 He won't need to spend anything, If I'm Ashley I'm saying to Rafa no problem mate, but im not putting any in because I made it clear it was spent in the last two windows, but whatever you recoup from moving players on etc is yours to reshape this side however you like. I can't see what is wrong with something like that, we could still hang on to a fair few and sell enough players on and reinvest the funds, not too much will need spending to return at the first. We don't need to panic yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julie Anderton Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Talk of 2nd and 3rd meetings man. You can just imagine it, Rafa's presented a 3 year rebuilding plan, mapped out and budgeted for: "Maybe just invite Neil in for a chat" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 It's funny how we are reacting from micro amounts of news and making huge assumptions. Pretty much the same as every transfer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 That BBC article has quotes from four or five days ago and is nothing but speculation. It's no more or less reliable than the Mail/Telegraph/Express/Sky etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'd be suprised if he doesn't. Given how little money it will take to get us back in the premiership. Is that no exactly the worry? Rafa wants a fair amount to build a team to challenge in the Premier League next season, Ashley knows he could get up on a shoestring with someone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shush Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Didn't Ashley say there is no money left to spend, just after we appointed Benitez? Pretty sure I remember him saying it in that interview where they were on about him going before the MPs. I think be referred to the bank being emptied, but don't recall him saying no more money to spend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 The media certainly know how to put the shits up you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Have the BBC ever actually broke a football story before anyone else? Considering the size of them they're usually slow in announcing breaking news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Of course the transfer funds available would be a key part of Rafa's decision. BBC just pointing out the obvious, they may as well have wrote an article saying "Rafa will only stay on as manager, not a physio". I thought it was common knowledge that NUFC and Rafa met twice this week and had arranged to meet again next Monday after the contracts etc had been drawn up? There will be no more news until early next week at the earliest, all articles between now and then are just speculation/reaffirming what we already know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 One thing is pretty much certain and that is if Rafa doesn't stay or is replaced with a manager of a similar standard, then this club should be left to burn to the ground, all support financial or otherwise should be withdrawn (as much as that is possible) and the Ashley out campaign should get everyone's 100% backing. We should know in days if we still actually have a club to follow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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