xLiaaamx Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Put his faith in Jamaal as well despite his shaky start and its paid off last couple of games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/aHhskAu.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Class. Just knows how to see a game out. Also the substitutions just all make sense. Anita's played every game, match is wrapped up, give Gamez his first Championship appearance. Anita pulled up a few times from my viewing. Looked like he might have a knock. But I still agree, bringing on Gamez at the time was a good move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Put his faith in Jamaal as well despite his shaky start and its paid off last couple of games. Bringing him out for the Reading game probably did him the world of good. Just grounded him a bit after being given the captaincy, poor first two games, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I thought Diame was a monster yesterday, calmness and quality Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Some really class passing moments yesterday. Quick precise passing with players moving off the ball. Thought Anita was absolutely superb at RB and so far this season deserves that position as his own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Class. Just knows how to see a game out. Also the substitutions just all make sense. Anita's played every game, match is wrapped up, give Gamez his first Championship appearance. Anita pulled up a few times from my viewing. Looked like he might have a knock. But I still agree, bringing on Gamez at the time was a good move. I saw that too. Struggled after he kicked the ball at one point and then thought he signalled to the bench to take him off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 He really has got this hasn't he. We can all chill out again now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 No Anita on the wings, only 1 defensive midfielfer (who actually has a bit about him) and Shelvey pushed forward. He sorted it out quick like, hope it stays more the same away from home too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Put his faith in Jamaal as well despite his shaky start and its paid off last couple of games. Bringing him out for the Reading game probably did him the world of good. Just grounded him a bit after being given the captaincy, poor first two games, etc. Agree. Captain or not, he has to earn his place in the team - same as everyone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I thought he might wait until next season to get shot of shrivelled lung fakers like Colback, but he's already moved Hayden into that position and is giving Shelvey the opportunity to push the red haired local favourite further down the ladder. This man is phenomenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Got to admit, I’m pretty ecstatic with the window. We’ve bought good quality in relation to our current level, with a good proportion of those imports able to be part of an average (at least, I’d argue) Premier League squad. The fact that the new players are here for much more genuine reasons can’t be overstated either. There’s a few obvious fillers in there to get us through this year, yeah, but I have no issue with that at all – there needs to be an element of short-termism to this process. The likes of Clark (if Rafa doesn’t improve him) and Murphy can easily be cast off after this year, as it’s likely their stock will be ‘decent’ while we likely win the league. I know Hanley isn’t the most fashionable of defenders but he seemed to have a very decent season last year and I think he’s got enough to be a fine 4th choice CB in the Prem. Another winger and CM and it’d have been absolutely perfect. Best window we’ve had in how long? Thanks, Rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I am in awe. Keegan and Robson had emotional connections, but this guy is something else. it's like watching Michael Corleone moving the chess pieces in the Godfather. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 He must have some gravitas to have changed the culture as quick as this. That and the fact Mike and Lee have probably finally realise they don't know anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 He must have some gravitas to have changed the culture as quick as this. That and the fact Mike and Lee have probably finally realise they don't know anything. Can see them two on Skype from the boardroom eager and bouncing off the walls all day desperate to respond while Rafa is sitting there feet up, enjoying a tipple telling them to wait, calm down and I've got this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I am in awe. Keegan and Robson had emotional connections, but this guy is something else. it's like watching Michael Corleone moving the chess pieces in the Godfather. Perfectly put. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 What a guy. Pardew would have been happy to tout Sissoko round for half the price. Rafa has played this whole scenario very well indeed. He's rebuilt the squad without much fuss imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Sissoko would have went for £16m in July under the last two managers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number9shirt Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 What a guy. Pardew would have been happy to tout Sissoko round for half the price. Rafa has played this whole scenario very well indeed. He's rebuilt the squad without much fuss imo. Sissoko would have went for £16m in July under the last two managers. Mike has had pards & the like trying to encourage clubs to pay "silly money" for anyone halfway decent. Now with Rafa in charge we receive our second & third highest fee ever. all in one window while being in the championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 .com Transfer deadline day found United boss Rafa Benitez attending the 2016 Elite Club Coaches Forum - an annual event at UEFA's HQ in Nyon, Switzerland. Chaired by Sir Alex Ferguson; Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Zinedine Zidana and Luis Enrique were among the other participants. David Moyes mysteriously wasn't invited. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 What a guy. Pardew would have been happy to tout Sissoko round for half the price. Rafa has played this whole scenario very well indeed. He's rebuilt the squad without much fuss imo. And made a profit of £30m+ i think it is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 potentially gonna gan radge in the january window if needed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 What a guy. Pardew would have been happy to tout Sissoko round for half the price. Rafa has played this whole scenario very well indeed. He's rebuilt the squad without much fuss imo. And made a profit of £30m+ i think it is It makes a difference when you are not trying to flog the player in every interview and appearing desperate. Much better to take the position of refusing to sell because you want the player to stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 What a guy. Pardew would have been happy to tout Sissoko round for half the price. Rafa has played this whole scenario very well indeed. He's rebuilt the squad without much fuss imo. And made a profit of £30m+ i think it is It makes a difference when you are not trying to flog the player in every interview and appearing desperate. Much better to take the position of refusing to sell because you want the player to stay. Yep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 What a guy. Pardew would have been happy to tout Sissoko round for half the price. Rafa has played this whole scenario very well indeed. He's rebuilt the squad without much fuss imo. And made a profit of £30m+ i think it is It makes a difference when you are not trying to flog the player in every interview and appearing desperate. Much better to take the position of refusing to sell because you want the player to stay. Agreed and i know the market has changed but Rafas quiet way has us 12 new players i think it is, and a big profit for January spending if needed. Such a lovely contrast from the godbshit at Palace like you said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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