Heron Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Has massively improved us at set plays from an attacking point of view. Can see Mitro getting a hat-full if he keeps for and unsuspended Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I actually believe we would match up well against PL sides in the Cup competitions as well at full strength and our "edge" to the gulf in talent would be Rafa's preparations, tactics, and management of the match itself. I believe he's built that type of side through the transfer window and how he's setting them up to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I'm dying to get the Mackems at SJP in the FA Cup 3rd Round. It'd be such a fucking occasion and I think we'd win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I actually believe we would match up well against PL sides in the Cup competitions as well at full strength and our "edge" to the gulf in talent would be Rafa's preparations, tactics, and management of the match itself. I believe he's built that type of side through the transfer window and how he's setting them up to play. Don't think there is a huge gulf between our squad and a good few PL sides Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Just seems to me that he's so disciplined about seeing us as a long-term project. What we're seeing now are the first few steps, getting the basics of defending drilled in, making sure that the entire squad - even the fringe players - understand their roles and understand that we have to be solid and compact throughout the side. Considering how mentally fragile we've been, that's no easy task. You can see the growth in Gouffran, Anita, Shelvey (to an extent), Lascelles, even Colback isn't quite as horrible as usual these days. I think we'll see this sort of match a lot over the first few months. Ideally once we're more comfortable and confident, there'll be a bit more flair. For now, this is exactly what we need. Settle the team down, get used to controlling matches and winning. We haven't had a mentality like that for a long, long time. I guess especially since we've had such clowns in charge for so long, to see a boss with a genuinely earned air of authority is reassuring. Who would have thought shit players play better against shitter opponents I agree with you by the way. Love how Rafa is building this team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 post match interview anywhere online? Not good quality but at least you can hear him. <3 <3 <3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsted Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I'm going to have to recalibrate. mrs n said this morning, "How's your bruise?". I'm like "my fucking what, now?" She said "Look at your upper inside arm, from where you fell over like a startled goat when they scored a second goal, you massive fucking idiot". Fuck me, I've got a massive fucking bruise. I have no idea. No pain at all, what did I hit? Investigations continue. Love Rafa and all his works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 It was an absolute belter, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsted Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I was startled that we'd scored iirc. Which I don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I actually believe we would match up well against PL sides in the Cup competitions as well at full strength and our "edge" to the gulf in talent would be Rafa's preparations, tactics, and management of the match itself. I believe he's built that type of side through the transfer window and how he's setting them up to play. Don't think there is a huge gulf between our squad and a good few PL sides I think you're right there tbh. The thing that's far different today than even last season and the obvious big name players is we are playing like a Rafa side which means we are intelligent, compact, and hard working on both ends of the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Really hope we get a (lower half) Premier League side should we beat Wolves in the cup. Should be good timing for us with Rafa's tactics having settled with all the new players and to test us how good we are against that quality of opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Really hope we get a (lower half) Premier League side should we beat Wolves in the cup. Should be good timing for us with Rafa's tactics having settled with all the new players and to test us how good we are against that quality of opposition. I agree, I think it was really important in the 92/93 promotion that we drew Boro (who were in the PL at the time) in an early round of the League cup and beat them comfortably, I would like to say it was 3-1. This gave us confidence I think in that we were more than good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Really hope we get a (lower half) Premier League side should we beat Wolves in the cup. Should be good timing for us with Rafa's tactics having settled with all the new players and to test us how good we are against that quality of opposition. I agree, I think it was really important in the 92/93 promotion that we drew Boro (who were in the PL at the time) in an early round of the League cup and beat them comfortably, I would like to say it was 3-1. This gave us confidence I think in that we were more than good enough. 0-0 at home and won 3-1 in the 2nd leg at Ayresome Park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Done an article on how the stats show Benitez is already second only to Keegan and Robson in the pantheon of Premier League era NUFC managers... http://www.themag.co.uk/2016/09/rafa-benitez-gaining-kevin-keegan-sir-bobby-elo-ratings-newcastle-united/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Sir, I am in your debt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 So this guy eh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Done an article on how the stats show Benitez is already second only to Keegan and Robson in the pantheon of Premier League era NUFC managers... http://www.themag.co.uk/2016/09/rafa-benitez-gaining-kevin-keegan-sir-bobby-elo-ratings-newcastle-united/ Far too early for that kind of analysis, no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 So this guy eh. Should have gone for Pearson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 :smitten: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Best thing that has happened to this club in years. Back to loving football and NUFC again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 A very special man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Would let him absolutely ravage is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Best thing that has happened to this club in years. Back to loving football and NUFC again This times ten! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Going to start calling him dad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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