Sho Time Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 And probably will be until the end of the season when Schteve is still here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Can see it over the weekend http://i.imgur.com/JWrdav8.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Can see it over the weekend http://i.imgur.com/JWrdav8.png Fucking Rafa and Wonga man. We can't be wearing those shirts if we do get him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 So what's the word in Spain VI, is this pretty much a done deal or what? Last update this afternoon from As (who broke the news this morning that it was nearly done) is that talks are still ongoing, and that the holdup is that apparently Benítez demands significant transfer investment since his aim is to transform NUFC into a PL top team again. Note that Balagué writes for As, so I give them some credit when reporting about Benítez. I'm assuming that we would know that Benitez is going to come at a significant cost due to his pedigree. If we've entered into significant talks with him it must be in the knowledge that we are going to have to compete at the top level and invest accordingly. To be fair, we are probably one of a handful of clubs in the Premier who can do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 So what's the word in Spain VI, is this pretty much a done deal or what? Last update this afternoon from As (who broke the news this morning that it was nearly done) is that talks are still ongoing, and that the holdup is that apparently Benítez demands significant transfer investment since his aim is to transform NUFC into a PL top team again. Note that Balagué writes for As, so I give them some credit when reporting about Benítez. I'm assuming that we would know that Benitez is going to come at a significant cost due to his pedigree. If we've entered into significant talks with him it must be in the knowledge that we are going to have to compete at the top level and invest accordingly. To be fair, we are probably one of a handful of clubs in the Premier who can do that. Rafa is bringing the horse to the cart. Shame the cart has no wheels right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 If Benitez comes and fails it'll confirm once and for all that we're beyond recovery under Ashley. McClaren wasn't a fair test because he's a rubbish manager. Benitez is a successful manager and, you would think, could move most clubs forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Can see it over the weekend http://i.imgur.com/JWrdav8.png Isn't the all new NUFC photo style more like: http://i.imgur.com/EzWByRs.jpg He has borrowed Beren's death wellies already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 So what's the word in Spain VI, is this pretty much a done deal or what? Last update this afternoon from As (who broke the news this morning that it was nearly done) is that talks are still ongoing, and that the holdup is that apparently Benítez demands significant transfer investment since his aim is to transform NUFC into a PL top team again. Note that Balagué writes for As, so I give them some credit when reporting about Benítez. I'm assuming that we would know that Benitez is going to come at a significant cost due to his pedigree. If we've entered into significant talks with him it must be in the knowledge that we are going to have to compete at the top level and invest accordingly. To be fair, we are probably one of a handful of clubs in the Premier who can do that. Rafa is bringing the horse to the cart. Shame the cart has no wheels right now and the horse is in the second last phase in the glue manufacturing process. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 There must be loads to sort out considering the whole thing is being overhauled. We just have to see what transpires. But the silence from both the club and Rafa's people has given me more confidence really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 what about the games press conference tomorrow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 what about the games press conference tomorrow? They do them on thursday, they cancelled today and rescheduled, the latest they're allowed to do it is saturday for a monday game iirc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 what about the games press conference tomorrow? They do them on thursday, they cancelled today and rescheduled, the latest they're allowed to do it is saturday for a monday game iirc Has to be held by sunday , looking at the guardians back page Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/newcastle-united-next-manager-mike-ashley-jets-in-to-decide-steve-mcclaren-s-fate-a6924161.html Mike Ashley, the Newcastle United owner, will fly into England today to hold talks with Lee Charnley in which the club’s managing director is expected to present his case for Rafa Benitez to become manager. Benitez’s representatives are prepared for their man to sign a three-year contract to replace Steve McClaren, the current head coach. However, there is the possibility that the former Liverpool manager will not want to take control at St James’ Park until after Newcastle’s trip to title-chasing Leicester City on Monday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookidge Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Charnley has to persuade Ashley? Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 And of course Craig Hope has an entirely different line, stating Benitez will want to work with the players before Leicester. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3486727/Rafa-Benitez-hoping-appointed-Newcastle-manager-Friday-ahead-Monday-s-trip-league-leaders-Leicester.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/newcastle-united-next-manager-mike-ashley-jets-in-to-decide-steve-mcclaren-s-fate-a6924161.html Mike Ashley, the Newcastle United owner, will fly into England today to hold talks with Lee Charnley in which the club’s managing director is expected to present his case for Rafa Benitez to become manager. Benitez’s representatives are prepared for their man to sign a three-year contract to replace Steve McClaren, the current head coach. However, there is the possibility that the former Liverpool manager will not want to take control at St James’ Park until after Newcastle’s trip to title-chasing Leicester City on Monday. That's the end of that then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 If this doesn't come off, torches and pitchforks outside Ashley's pad. I'll bring beer and lighter fluid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Rafa Benitez hoping to be appointed Newcastle manager on Friday ahead of Monday's trip to league leaders Leicester Rafa Benitez is set to replace Steve McClaren as Newcastle manager Spaniard's proposed £4m-per-year deal is nearing completion Former Real Madrid boss is eager to get to work with his players He had expected McClaren to be sacked by the club yesterday Rafa Benitez wants to be installed as Newcastle manager by the end of Friday and begin work with the players ahead of Monday’s trip to Leicester. Talks between the Spaniard’s representatives and managing director Lee Charnley are at an advanced stage and a £4million-per-year three-year deal – with a break clause should the Magpies be relegated – has been agreed in principle. Benitez, however, had expected Newcastle head coach Steve McClaren to be sacked yesterday, freeing the way for his move to St James’ Park to be finalised. That did not happen – even though McClaren is expecting the axe – and it has delayed Benitez’s arrival by at least 24 hours. The former Real Madrid boss is ready to leave his home in the Wirral and travel to the North-East to take up the role, once final details such as backroom staff have been agreed. Newcastle are desperate to land the 55-year-old and they have been encouraged by a positive reaction to the news among supporters, who are growing increasingly exasperated at the club’s failure to fire dead-man walking McClaren. Jonjo Shelvey, who had been appointed captain in recent weeks, believes the players have let down their outgoing boss. ‘He (McClaren) is at the forefront of it, which he doesn’t deserve,’ he said. ‘I think the players have let the club down. I don’t feel as though the manager has. I feel it’s the players. ‘I feel like I’ve let the club down because I’ve had the captain’s armband twice and we’ve lost. It’s lovely to be made captain. ‘The manager has shown a lot of faith in me to do that. I obviously adore him for that. It’s just a shame I have not been able to pick up the wins.’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/newcastle-united-next-manager-mike-ashley-jets-in-to-decide-steve-mcclaren-s-fate-a6924161.html Mike Ashley, the Newcastle United owner, will fly into England today to hold talks with Lee Charnley in which the club’s managing director is expected to present his case for Rafa Benitez to become manager. Benitez’s representatives are prepared for their man to sign a three-year contract to replace Steve McClaren, the current head coach. However, there is the possibility that the former Liverpool manager will not want to take control at St James’ Park until after Newcastle’s trip to title-chasing Leicester City on Monday. It happens a lot these days. An incoming manager wants to look at the team unofficially as it's being set up by the current coaching staff who will presumably have been directed by the outgoing head coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 4m a year? Ok this can't be real. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Rafa Benitez hoping to be appointed Newcastle manager on Friday ahead of Monday's trip to league leaders Leicester Rafa Benitez is set to replace Steve McClaren as Newcastle manager Spaniard's proposed £4m-per-year deal is nearing completion Former Real Madrid boss is eager to get to work with his players He had expected McClaren to be sacked by the club yesterday Rafa Benitez wants to be installed as Newcastle manager by the end of Friday and begin work with the players ahead of Monday’s trip to Leicester. Talks between the Spaniard’s representatives and managing director Lee Charnley are at an advanced stage and a £4million-per-year three-year deal – with a break clause should the Magpies be relegated – has been agreed in principle. Benitez, however, had expected Newcastle head coach Steve McClaren to be sacked yesterday, freeing the way for his move to St James’ Park to be finalised. That did not happen – even though McClaren is expecting the axe – and it has delayed Benitez’s arrival by at least 24 hours. The former Real Madrid boss is ready to leave his home in the Wirral and travel to the North-East to take up the role, once final details such as backroom staff have been agreed. Newcastle are desperate to land the 55-year-old and they have been encouraged by a positive reaction to the news among supporters, who are growing increasingly exasperated at the club’s failure to fire dead-man walking McClaren. Jonjo Shelvey, who had been appointed captain in recent weeks, believes the players have let down their outgoing boss. ‘He (McClaren) is at the forefront of it, which he doesn’t deserve,’ he said. ‘I think the players have let the club down. I don’t feel as though the manager has. I feel it’s the players. ‘I feel like I’ve let the club down because I’ve had the captain’s armband twice and we’ve lost. It’s lovely to be made captain. ‘The manager has shown a lot of faith in me to do that. I obviously adore him for that. It’s just a shame I have not been able to pick up the wins.’ What the fuck is that jumble supposed to mean? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Really can't imagine Shelvey saying 'lovely'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Really can't imagine Shelvey saying 'lovely'. Probably mumbled through the whole thing and said lovely by mistake, then sat for 5 minutes sulking about said mistake before carrying on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 'lovely smack' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Rafa Benitez hoping to be appointed Newcastle manager on Friday ahead of Monday's trip to league leaders Leicester Rafa Benitez is set to replace Steve McClaren as Newcastle manager Spaniard's proposed £4m-per-year deal is nearing completion Former Real Madrid boss is eager to get to work with his players He had expected McClaren to be sacked by the club yesterday Rafa Benitez wants to be installed as Newcastle manager by the end of Friday and begin work with the players ahead of Monday’s trip to Leicester. Talks between the Spaniard’s representatives and managing director Lee Charnley are at an advanced stage and a £4million-per-year three-year deal – with a break clause should the Magpies be relegated – has been agreed in principle. Benitez, however, had expected Newcastle head coach Steve McClaren to be sacked yesterday, freeing the way for his move to St James’ Park to be finalised. That did not happen – even though McClaren is expecting the axe – and it has delayed Benitez’s arrival by at least 24 hours. The former Real Madrid boss is ready to leave his home in the Wirral and travel to the North-East to take up the role, once final details such as backroom staff have been agreed. Newcastle are desperate to land the 55-year-old and they have been encouraged by a positive reaction to the news among supporters, who are growing increasingly exasperated at the club’s failure to fire dead-man walking McClaren. Jonjo Shelvey, who had been appointed captain in recent weeks, believes the players have let down their outgoing boss. ‘He (McClaren) is at the forefront of it, which he doesn’t deserve,’ he said. ‘I think the players have let the club down. I don’t feel as though the manager has. I feel it’s the players. ‘I feel like I’ve let the club down because I’ve had the captain’s armband twice and we’ve lost. It’s lovely to be made captain. ‘The manager has shown a lot of faith in me to do that. I obviously adore him for that. It’s just a shame I have not been able to pick up the wins.’ What the fuck is that jumble supposed to mean? The quality of the Daily Mail articles isn't the best like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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