Figures 1-0 Football Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 He'll not leave, he has no reason to. There isn't a club in the country where he could have it as good as he has it with us. The only place he'd probably go to is Liverpool and there is no way Klopp is leaving there anytime soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I can see a situation where Rafa takes us up and decides to leave, especially if the fat one decides to meddle. Hope not like, because what he is doing is totally transforming the club on and off the pitch in a similar albeit less out there way, to what KK did. Fuck off man. Such a negative twat these days. In my mind, Rafa is taking us up and getting us into Europe within two seasons. Minimum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I can see a situation where Rafa takes us up and decides to leave, especially if the fat one decides to meddle. Hope not like, because what he is doing is totally transforming the club on and off the pitch in a similar albeit less out there way, to what KK did. Fuck off man. Such a negative twat these days. In my mind, Rafa is taking us up and getting us into Europe within two seasons. Minimum. Which of Man City, Man City, Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea or Arsenal are you expecting us to be finishing ahead of in two years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 All of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I can see a situation where Rafa takes us up and decides to leave, especially if the fat one decides to meddle. Hope not like, because what he is doing is totally transforming the club on and off the pitch in a similar albeit less out there way, to what KK did. Fuck off man. Such a negative twat these days. In my mind, Rafa is taking us up and getting us into Europe within two seasons. Minimum. Which of Man City, Man City, Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea or Arsenal are you expecting us to be finishing ahead of in two years? Clubs will make mistakes. Look at Chelsea last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I can see a situation where Rafa takes us up and decides to leave, especially if the fat one decides to meddle. Hope not like, because what he is doing is totally transforming the club on and off the pitch in a similar albeit less out there way, to what KK did. f*** off man. Such a negative t*** these days. In my mind, Rafa is taking us up and getting us into Europe within two seasons. Minimum. Which of Man City, Man City, Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea or Arsenal are you expecting us to be finishing ahead of in two years? To be fair, we did finish 5th in our second season back after promotion, last time. Leicester are obviously a huge exception and not the rule, but they've taught us that the top bracket of clubs aren't as infallible as the media would have you believe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I can see a situation where Rafa takes us up and decides to leave, especially if the fat one decides to meddle. Hope not like, because what he is doing is totally transforming the club on and off the pitch in a similar albeit less out there way, to what KK did. f*** off man. Such a negative t*** these days. In my mind, Rafa is taking us up and getting us into Europe within two seasons. Minimum. Which of Man City, Man City, Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea or Arsenal are you expecting us to be finishing ahead of in two years? To be fair, we did finish 5th in our second season back after promotion, last time. Leicester are obviously a huge exception and not the rule, but they've taught us that the top bracket of clubs aren't as infallible as the media would have you believe. Aye it's possible like, but "expecting" it is getting a bit carried away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Expecting it is exactly why we all end up tarred with the deluded brush. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Who said expecting. He just will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Apparently the Wigan game was match number 1000 as a professional manager https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/features/benitez-joins-the-1-000-club Rafa Benitez knew; there isn’t much about football that Newcastle United’s world-renowned manager doesn’t know, whether it’s what Gareth Bale eats for breakfast or how many kilometres Dwight Gayle covered in training last week. It was just that, with an important game ahead, he didn’t want any fuss, any distractions. Instead, it was only after Wednesday’s win at Wigan - on the team coach - that Benitez let slip to a couple of his staff that it had been his 1,000th professional match as a manager. There was no fanfare - just a throwaway comment made after another victory which had taken his side back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table. But while he may not have wanted to shout it from the rooftops, there’s no doubt that managing for 1,000 games is a massive achievement - and one that only a select few can match. Benitez’s first game as a manager was Real Madrid B against Hercules Alicante on September 4th, 1993; he was just 33 years old and his side won 3-1. After a successful period with Real’s B team, Benitez went to Real Valladolid in 1995 then moved on to Osasuna a year later. At both clubs, circumstances contributed to disappointing results but that only made him stronger. He took over at unfashionable CF Extremadura in 1997 and led them to a shock promotion, before keeping them up for a season against expectations. In 2000, he gained another promotion with CD Tenerife before being appointed as Valencia’s manager a year later. At the Mestalla Stadium, he led the team to a first La Liga title in 31 years and back-to-back Champions League finals before signing off with another league title and a UEFA Cup success. He became manager of Liverpool in 2004 where he spent six trophy-laden years, which included winning an epic Champions League final against AC Milan in 2005. But while that night in Istanbul was perhaps the most famous of his 1,000 games, other highlights include winning the FA Cup in dramatic fashion a year later, then winning the FIFA Club World Cup and Supercoppa Italiana with Inter Milan in 2010. At Chelsea, he won the Europa League in 2013; with Napoli, he lifted two more trophies in 2014. Then he got the chance to manage his beloved Real Madrid, before arriving at St. James’ Park in March. And, at the age of just 56, there should be many more games to come - and more landmarks, too. Just don’t expect him to make a fuss about any of them. No he ain't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 He'll not leave, he has no reason to. There isn't a club in the country where he could have it as good as he has it with us. The only place he'd probably go to is Liverpool and there is no way Klopp is leaving there anytime soon. If we don't go up, I think he will probably leave but I am confident he will stay if we are promoted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Apparently the Wigan game was match number 1000 as a professional manager https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/features/benitez-joins-the-1-000-club Rafa Benitez knew; there isn’t much about football that Newcastle United’s world-renowned manager doesn’t know, whether it’s what Gareth Bale eats for breakfast or how many kilometres Dwight Gayle covered in training last week. It was just that, with an important game ahead, he didn’t want any fuss, any distractions. Instead, it was only after Wednesday’s win at Wigan - on the team coach - that Benitez let slip to a couple of his staff that it had been his 1,000th professional match as a manager. There was no fanfare - just a throwaway comment made after another victory which had taken his side back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table. But while he may not have wanted to shout it from the rooftops, there’s no doubt that managing for 1,000 games is a massive achievement - and one that only a select few can match. Benitez’s first game as a manager was Real Madrid B against Hercules Alicante on September 4th, 1993; he was just 33 years old and his side won 3-1. After a successful period with Real’s B team, Benitez went to Real Valladolid in 1995 then moved on to Osasuna a year later. At both clubs, circumstances contributed to disappointing results but that only made him stronger. He took over at unfashionable CF Extremadura in 1997 and led them to a shock promotion, before keeping them up for a season against expectations. In 2000, he gained another promotion with CD Tenerife before being appointed as Valencia’s manager a year later. At the Mestalla Stadium, he led the team to a first La Liga title in 31 years and back-to-back Champions League finals before signing off with another league title and a UEFA Cup success. He became manager of Liverpool in 2004 where he spent six trophy-laden years, which included winning an epic Champions League final against AC Milan in 2005. But while that night in Istanbul was perhaps the most famous of his 1,000 games, other highlights include winning the FA Cup in dramatic fashion a year later, then winning the FIFA Club World Cup and Supercoppa Italiana with Inter Milan in 2010. At Chelsea, he won the Europa League in 2013; with Napoli, he lifted two more trophies in 2014. Then he got the chance to manage his beloved Real Madrid, before arriving at St. James’ Park in March. And, at the age of just 56, there should be many more games to come - and more landmarks, too. Just don’t expect him to make a fuss about any of them. No he ain't. Well he clearly believes he has, sooooooooo....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/f2I8uTy.jpg What a fucking manager. Still buzzing that he's here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 But, but.......1 up front! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I can see a situation where Rafa takes us up and decides to leave, especially if the fat one decides to meddle. Hope not like, because what he is doing is totally transforming the club on and off the pitch in a similar albeit less out there way, to what KK did. Fuck off man. Such a negative twat these days. In my mind, Rafa is taking us up and getting us into Europe within two seasons. Minimum. Which of Man City, Man City, Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea or Arsenal are you expecting us to be finishing ahead of in two years? Might have a chance against Man City or Man City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 http://i.imgur.com/f2I8uTy.jpg What a f***ing manager. Still buzzing that he's here. Dat win ratio is f***ing staggering like! If karma is a real thing, then we will have suffered for so long only so that this fella can come in and bring us the success we have been craving. It's going to be some sight to behold! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I think it says it all about this man that if he stays here for long enough, I genuinely expect our name to not look out of place on that list of teams he's managed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-boss-rafa-benitez-12333812?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 And to think how the Chelsea mob treated him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 http://www.nufoundation.org.uk/news.aspx?id=743 Newcastle United Manager Rafa Benitez had the first glimpse of the Lego Model of St James’ Park that Newcastle United Foundation is auctioning to raise funds for the Charity. http://www.nufoundation.org.uk/DynamicImage.aspx?id=1366 Really good to see he's putting the building blocks in place for a bright future Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubestationatmidnight Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I can see a situation where Rafa takes us up and decides to leave, especially if the fat one decides to meddle. Hope not like, because what he is doing is totally transforming the club on and off the pitch in a similar albeit less out there way, to what KK did. f*** off man. Such a negative t*** these days. In my mind, Rafa is taking us up and getting us into Europe within two seasons. Minimum. Which of Man City, Man City, Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea or Arsenal are you expecting us to be finishing ahead of in two years? Who knows. It's doable though. We were ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea 2 years after getting promoted last time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Like the truth faith podcast eluded, Rafa knows that you can rely on other teams to make mistakes; sign poor players, sack managers, hire the wrong managers etc. We just need to do the right things once we are promoted. It won't be easy but we can capitalise on other teams failings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 West fucking Brom are only 11 points from 2nd in the table like Of course it is do-able to challenge the big boys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Aye well I never said it wasn't doable. "Expecting" was the bit I took issue with Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I can see a situation where Rafa takes us up and decides to leave, especially if the fat one decides to meddle. Hope not like, because what he is doing is totally transforming the club on and off the pitch in a similar albeit less out there way, to what KK did. f*** off man. Such a negative t*** these days. In my mind, Rafa is taking us up and getting us into Europe within two seasons. Minimum. Which of Man City, Man City, Liverpool, Spurs, Chelsea or Arsenal are you expecting us to be finishing ahead of in two years? Who knows. It's doable though. We were ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea 2 years after getting promoted last time. I think we need to lower our minimum expectations a little bit or we'll only end up getting dissapointed. The best case scenario for the next 3-4 seasons is competing with Everton, West Ham and Southampton etc..., and then push on from there if any of the big teams slip up. If he can get us a consistent top half team in the next 3 years then I'll be happy. Anything else would be exceptional. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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