Mick Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 As Keegan once said, this man/Ashley cannot be trusted - he'll tell you one thing (to your face I assume) and mean another. No benefit of the doubt from my side of the fence. Unbelievable that some are prepared to grant Ashley that, again. I don't trust Ashley, I do trust Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 As Keegan once said, this man/Ashley cannot be trusted - he'll tell you one thing (to your face I assume) and mean another. No benefit of the doubt from my side of the fence. Unbelievable that some are prepared to grant Ashley that, again. Fucking hell. We have asked for chips, we have been given chips, don't piss all over them man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 So player sales were mentioned to help generate extra funds. That means the door is getting shown to a few im guessing. Whos out first? Gotta be looking at Sels,Mitrovic,Lazaar,Hanley and maybe more .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Fucking fantastic news So happy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 As Keegan once said, this man/Ashley cannot be trusted - he'll tell you one thing (to your face I assume) and mean another. No benefit of the doubt from my side of the fence. Unbelievable that some are prepared to grant Ashley that, again. I don't trust Ashley, I do trust Rafa. I still think and will remain to think Ashley is a massive cunt. But until proven otherwise what's good enough for Rafa is good enough for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 WAR CHEST Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 That Ashley quote is not reassuring whatsoever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 That Ashley quote is not reassuring whatsoever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I don't give a fuck about Ashley. The only one who can really make a difference is Rafa fucking Benitez. Looking at Sunderland's recent financial info tells the story that money isn't everything in football. If you give money to a shit manager to spend, it will leave you relegated with massive debts. Whatever money he gets, Rafa will spend it on what he thinks we need. It will also be done over several windows. He knows that success is built, not bought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankpingel Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 The feeling of hope continues, what a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Is there no photos of Rafa at the end of Sundays match. http://i1.chroniclelive.co.uk/incoming/article12999432.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Newcastle-United-v-Barnsley-Sky-Bet-Championship-St-James-Park.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 3 years ago today a certain bloke said this to me: "Don't ever give up on your club, keep supporting it, it's your club and trust me one day you will get your club back and it will be everything you wanted it to be, Newcastle United is bigger than anyone. It hurts I know, but just keep going, he is only one man, we are a city, a whole population. Trust me." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I don't give a f*** about Ashley. The only one who can really make a difference is Rafa f***ing Benitez. Looking at Sunderland's recent financial info tells the story that money isn't everything in football. If you give money to a s*** manager to spend, it will leave you relegated with massive debts. Whatever money he gets, Rafa will spend it on what he thinks we need. It will also be done over several windows. He knows that success is built, not bought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 So Rafa staying, with ~70m-100m to spend and full control. What's the catch? Haven't we previously done some kind of fuckery where Ashley includes all the new player's wages for the whole length of the contract as coming out of the transfer kitty up front? It was something stupid like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I trust Rafa completely. He made it clear exactly what he wanted at every stage of his appointment - upon arrival, when deciding to remain in the Championship, when deciding to remain after a farcical January, and now. If he's satisfied with Ashley's commitment and response, then I certainly can't help but be. He's an unbelievable professional and a brilliant manager - and seems to truly get the club and the fans in a very special way. Add to that the money, the elimination of fucking Wonga, the promotion, I can't help but be incredibly excited. I'm sick of being cynical. I don't care if it makes me an idiot. I want to believe again, so I'm going to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Who was that journo on twitter the other week telling us it was all bad news and just wait and see? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Who was that journo on twitter the other week telling us it was all bad news and just wait and see? all of them, probably? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Not to be a downer (not about this at all) but £70m isn't a huge amount these days, I mean John Stones went for £50m and he's shit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 How much do we expect a season ticket to be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 How much do we expect a season ticket to be? They've already been announced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Not to be a downer (not about this at all) but £70m isn't a huge amount these days, I mean John Stones went for £50m and he's shit Downer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Not to be a downer (not about this at all) but £70m isn't a huge amount these days, I mean John Stones went for £50m and he's shit Not disagreeing but even in this age of ever increasing sky money/fees/wages, there are still a class of clubs that will have to pay a premium just because of who they are. Stones to City being a prime example of them having to pay way over the odds because of who they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 That's because City are a bit thick, you can get 5 ( at least ) quality players for that amount of money. Factor in the sales and i wouldn't be surprised if Rafa can do quite a lot with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Well we were never going to spend any more than that in our wildest dreams, and Rafa was also probably going to resign, so on balance it's a positive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Rafa is likely to get some very goods loans, and some cheap/ free younguns in as well. then the big buys with that money- its plenty tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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