madras Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Aren't all managers, and players comet to think of it, like that these days when asked about their futures ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Aren't all managers, and players comet to think of it, like that these days when asked about their futures ? No. Your being naive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 No surprise here - Rafa is telling it like it is. He won't commit himself to a long stay at the club because he has doubts about Ashley and his cohorts being as committed to success as he is. I hope he doesn't go in summer but unless he receives cast-iron budget/assurances about the extent of his control over signings etc I fear he will be off...and who could blame him because he would be the fall guy if we start struggling in the PL after his hands were tied over team strengthening. Big, big problems for Ashley if this happens but I reckon he is likely to try for someone like Wagner if Rafa walks...Wagner would see NUFC as a step up from Huddersfield(albeit a temporary one)whilst Ashley would bank on his comparative success there being able to appease fans angry at Rafa's exit. Ashley's dream option is an approach for Rafa from another top club, he then gets the compo from that and gives Huddersfield a lesser amount to get Wagner....it would suit him down to the ground and you can see it happening - or something similar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 More positive! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4302398/Rafa-Benitez-revelling-Newcastle-adulation.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitez-says-best-memories-12725436 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Happy one year Rafaversary! Here's hopefully to many more years! Do not f*** this up, Mike Ashley! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Can see him going back to Valencia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Raaaaafa Benitez RAAAAAFAAA BENITEZ BENITEEEEEEEZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shintonsghost Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Nowt better than the fact he just gets "it". Proper footballing gentleman. Just like Sir Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Aren't all managers, and players comet to think of it, like that these days when asked about their futures ? No. Your being naive. They are to be fair. "No one knows what can happen, but i'm happy here" is basically play #1 of the footballer asked about a transfer response book if they're actually happy. Very few people in the profession come out with "No chance i'm leaving" as they don't want to be taken for granted. I dont think he'd start on about seeing the situation similarly to liverpool & hoping he can repeat his success if he wasn't planning for the future. That and the fact he says he's planning for the future. Sounds like his relationship with Charnley is alright aswell, I also think he's well positioned to talk to Ashley about finances as the guy is clearly smart and very analytical. It will depend on how open Ashley is to listening, he won't have dealt with someone like Benitez in football yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hog Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 It won't surprise me if Rafa does leave if we get back in to the Prem. I think Ashley messing him about would be the perfect excuse for him to go without any blame being put on his shoulders while showing that he was a success at the project he decided to take part in (getting us back to the Prem). Maybe he felt a little responsible for not being able to save us from relegation previously and he wanted to show that he could rectify the situation, that he is capable at all levels of the game. I will be immensely saddened if Rafa does leave but I won't be surprised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Gerry Francis, Paul Jewell or John Gregory please. None of this foreign muck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 He just doesn't want to be caught out making promises, which he may not be able to keep. He knows we are behind him and THEY know too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Rafa knows exactly what he's doing. Like Dave said, he's putting the ball in the clubs court and letting everyone know about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I think we are also used to our manager's talking all kinds of shit in the press. He's given a masterclass on how to manage the media over the past 12 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 One year one man. http://i.imgur.com/HS2pv2e.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I see nothing in his demeanour or attitude which would indicate he is not enjoying this project and will want to see it through. He is however a consummate professional who would give nothing away anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 He'll stay. I can see us making a couple of early moves for players to settle everyone down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I see nothing in his demeanour or attitude which would indicate he is not enjoying this project and will want to see it through. He is however a consummate professional who would give nothing away anyway. Agree, it seems pretty clear that he really likes it hear and has an affiliation with the fans/area. I think he'll give Ashley every chance to confirm what he originally asked for and demonstrate ambition but if he's dicked around he'll be off for sure. It's almost like he's backing Ashley into a corner to the point where Ashley will be seen as the complete idiotic cunt if he goes back on his word. "I want it, the fans want it.....over to you" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 He'll stay. I can see us making a couple of early moves for players to settle everyone down. He'll probably never play them though. Wasting more money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 If only we had Steve McClaren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Rafa is doing nothing in those interviews that he didn't do at the end of last season, he has all of the leverage and he's using it. Rafa has all of the good cards and he's playing them like the pro that he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/big-interview-ben%C3%ADtez-my-first-year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I've just had 12 months of enjoying supporting NUFC again. Thank you Rafa X Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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