Rich Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I trust Greg and he's just made my heart sink further than I knew possible in the football supporting world. WTF was it about? Wimbledon. I was drawing up plans to murder Ashley and his kin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Lee Ryder is a total idiot, and the Chronicle in general have been beyond clueless this transfer window. Not to mention navigating their abomination of a site is like crossing a minefield in clown shoes. So like every other newspaper then? They've been pretty on the ball on since Rafa joined tbh, and I mean Ryder actually spoke to Rafa, and that's he's only reporting what he said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 That's alright then, we're managing to keep up with Brighton. It's like the last 10 years never happened. 10 years of dicking around in the transfer market with no ambition other than to make a few quid and when we're seeing the same thing happening again, hearing the same rumours and reports and missing out on targets you can forgive people for getting a bit twitchy. Precisely. That said, if things were so bad Rafa wouldn't be here. It's not like he didn't get a glimpse into what they're like in January and this is all coming as some sort of surprise to him. He stayed on with assurances, unless/until he walks we can only assume things are still acceptable behind the scenes. We'll find out in the next couple of weeks I would think. Rafa's not going to walk while they are giving assurances, but at some point they will have to deliver. If they don't then we'll see what Rafa really thinks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Ooops wrong thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Ooops wrong thread. New balls, please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 There's always an excuse for when Rafa is directly positive himself, and some newspaper is trying to say he's fed up and leaving. Last time it was the club were making his quotes up, now its because kids were there. Can't we just take what the man himself says? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Made ten times worse by being the last post on the page. Was expecting a shit storm on this page. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Possibly my finest moment on the forum since I registered on Wednesday 22 December 2004. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Ooops wrong thread. New balls, please! New ring piece please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Lee Ryder is a total idiot, and the Chronicle in general have been beyond clueless this transfer window. Not to mention navigating their abomination of a site is like crossing a minefield in clown shoes. They plummeted new depths when their main transfer scoop for one day was when some fan saw Rafa getting his groceries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 FWIW I don't think it's really time to panic yet, it's just worrying because of our history and our owner. Exactly where I'm at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Lee Ryder is a total idiot, and the Chronicle in general have been beyond clueless this transfer window. Not to mention navigating their abomination of a site is like crossing a minefield in clown shoes. They plummeted new depths when their main transfer scoop for one day was when some fan saw Rafa getting his groceries. 'Five things we learned about Rafa's weekly food shop'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 He bought fresh pasta, these three Italian players might be available for transfer... actually that is possibly the kind of shite they discuss in their editorial meetings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 A romantic profile pic, there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Guess if Rafa acknowledges it's crazy, that's something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 The Lukaku deal could cost man Utd at least £140 million with wages that's what I call crazy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Depends how much money is coming in the other end I suppose. If clubs are making big losses, it's crazy. If the money is in the business, it should go to the performers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Rafa Benitez has admitted this summer’s transfer window is proving to be “a little bit crazy” with prices of players soaring due to the huge TV deal in the Premier League. That was underlined yesterday afternoon as Swansea City slapped a £50million price tag on Gylfi Sigurdsson while Bournemouth’s £20million purchase of Nathan Ake and Everton’s £30million deal for Michael Keane demonstrate the transfer market’s current extortionate climate. Benitez, speaking at United’s 1892 Foundation Cup event yesterday, said: “It’s not easy for a lot of teams because the market is a little bit crazy. We have to try to do our best. “The top sides have a lot of money. The other teams are spending too, but we will see what we can do.” Benitez was also asked if training the team during pre-season was preventing him getting deals done behind the scenes. When asked how much he was working the Toon boss pulled one mobile phone out of each pocket and said: “All the time. You have to be on the phone and you are training (at the same time). “I have very good staff and they can do the job. “I like to be there coaching and watching every movement in training too.” Even heavy rain showers could not wipe the smiles off faces of parents and youngsters attending this year’s Foundation Cup. Benitez said it was good to see the mood in the city upbeat after winning promotion. He said: “Everybody is happy when things are going well. “So yesterday was a good one to enjoy after a great season for Newcastle United. “This was more about the children and what they will get out of the tournament. “In England the rain is very common. In Spain we get the sun, but the rain can be good here. “If you are a player you prefer rain because you can run even faster as it is cooler. “Believe me in Spain playing 40 degrees you just can’t run. “The idea of all of this is not just playing in a tournament it is to have an engagement between the city and the club. “The Foundation has to be stronger in the future. “Yes, we seen some good players but that’s not the main aim.” However, Benitez was back to pre-season today and preparing the team for Friday’s friendly match with Hearts. He said: “When the holidays come the reality is you aren’t on holiday - you’re trying to do your best for the team. “As soon as you realise you’re coming back there’s soon another game. It’s like that every year. Oh, and I'm not resigning, you daft cunts.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RobS Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 lmao @ the obviously unedited end Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Panic over already then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Panic over already then? The opposite in fact. Rafa sees there as being three types of teams in the division: 1 2 3 “The top sides have a lot of money. The other teams are spending too, but we will see what we can do.” 1. Very rich clubs who can spend. 2. Other clubs who will spend. 3. Us, who aren't spending. sharpening the torches and lighting the pitchforks as we speak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Slightly less worried after those comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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