Guest chopey Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I think Rafa actually enjoys being the manager of Newcastle United Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I think he absolutely detests every second. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Not gonna lie, I'd probably sprint towards Rafa like them if I seen him too Memories of 'Mandoon' sprinting across the terraces to see Ben Arfa and tripping over the railing Worra knacker :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Not gonna lie, I'd probably sprint towards Rafa like them if I seen him too That clip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Remember when Sir Bobby came to open a dentists next to our school and it was like that. Such a ridiculous change in atmosphere when we've got a proper manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 thats the thing. it happened with me when we had keegan and then with sir bobby. now my own kids worship the manager more than any of the players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 This man may save a generation of fans from supporting someone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 i've even had to buy my 2 daughters (5 and 11) tickets for the vitesse friendly. me and my 2 boys have season tickets close to the gallowgate corner and my elder daughter was gutted as there were no extra season tickets available close to us. she's never been to a game before but has gotten caught up in the whole "Rafalution" thing. such a feel good factor in the city despite relegation. would be great to sell out the ground for that friendly. a real 2 fingers up to the premiership and SKY. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 This man may save a generation of fans from supporting someone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 This guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 “To go from the Premier League to the Championship is not easy for anyone. I understand that Sissoko and Wijnaldum need some time to analyse the situation and understand where they are.” “But they need to take their responsibility too – and try to do their best to change the situation.” “In this case, it would be to do well, get us promoted back to the Premier League and everyone will be happy.” “As I have said before, if we don’t want to sell anyone we don’t have to sell anyone. “We understand that the market is quite difficult and someone will maybe come with a big offer for a player. Then we have to analyse whether we say yes or no. But at the moment we will say no to everyone.” Well said Rafa He's fucking class like! Not bending over and taking shit. He's the boss! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Imagine if it was Pardew being asked that question. "Well there are clubs out there, owned by sovereign states and we're vulnerable to that. We can't compete financially with clubs like Swansea and Southampton, or even with the likes of Bournemouth and Crystal Palace." "If a big bid comes in during the window, then we'd have to consider it." "Please buy my players. Please?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I know the whole narrative with Sissoko and Wijnaldum is that they are "cowards" or "go missing" and that they both "couldn't give a s***" but I really want to keep both of them. I know there will be a huge question mark over their application and willingness to continue playing for us but if there is one man who can sort this its Rafa. Plus they will both be disgusting in the championship, Barton was one of the best players down there last season FFS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I know the whole narrative with Sissoko and Wijnaldum is that they are "cowards" or "go missing" and that they both "couldn't give a s***" but I really want to keep both of them. I know there will be a huge question mark over their application and willingness to continue playing for us but if there is one man who can sort this its Rafa. Plus they will both be disgusting in the championship, Barton was one of the best players down there last season FFS. Aye I would keep them unless we get offered absolutely ridiculous money that will help us now and in the long term. Otherwise the both of them should stay, and if they still don't accept it then let em rot in hell, somewhere outside the club where they can't affect anyone, it's their problem if they can't take any responsibility. Would be nice to have both of them motivated and starting for us tbh.. Feels fucking good having Rafa Win win i'd say no matter what. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I want to keep Wijnaldum, but Sissoko can get fucked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemagpie Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Apparently Sissoko has been told if he doesn't show the right attitude he'll rot in the reserves! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Happy to keep Gini because he can actually play football; get rid of Sissoko for as much as possible and move on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Apparently Sissoko has been told if he doesn't show the right attitude he'll rot in the reserves! Really? Where's this from? (yeah i would rather keep Gini of the two as well for more than one reason) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Apparently Sissoko has been told if he doesn't show the right attitude he'll rot in the reserves! Hope this is true. Where is this from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Rafa's comments are just the complete opposite of the crap we had to put up with for years from Pardew Rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Apparently Sissoko has been told if he doesn't show the right attitude he'll rot in the reserves! That message should be brought across to the entire team. Be non-existent or not even try on the pitch and you can rot in the reserves/ kiss your international career goodbye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I'd still like to know where this was from, but I totally agree and Rafa seems to demonstrate this (the Taylor substitution for example). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 I know the whole narrative with Sissoko and Wijnaldum is that they are "cowards" or "go missing" and that they both "couldn't give a s***" but I really want to keep both of them. I know there will be a huge question mark over their application and willingness to continue playing for us but if there is one man who can sort this its Rafa. Plus they will both be disgusting in the championship, Barton was one of the best players down there last season FFS. I get that there will be fans on here saying daft stuff like snap their hands off for anything more than £3m for Sissoko, that's just the nature of fan forums, but I absolutely trust Rafa to hold players accountable to their contracts and make them perform this season. If we get an offer we can't turn down then obviously we can look at it and make a decision, but he's sending out exactly the right message here: of a leader in total control of the situation who will make sure we are in the premier next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 tons of people on this forum have said the same about Moussa and Gini. A massive offer should be the only reason to sell, and I'd be happy to if we get a massive offer for both - Rafa will use those funds to buy us better players anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Absolutely bizarre that on one of those Chronicle polls on what fee we should sell Wjnaldum for, the figure that has the highest number of people voting is 14-16 million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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