bhoywhonder Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 This day's been insane....I've been teaching so couldn't even have a sneaky deak on my phone between lunch and finish, just caught up now. This is a monumental coup for us, one which will probably have fans elsewhere questioning his sanity. Kudos to Rafa though, to have the cojones to take on what is a massive task that lesser managers wouldn't have touched with a ten foot cattle prod. When I heard it on the radio in the car i just burst out laughing. Unbelievable day. I've got this weird sensation that I haven't felt for over a decade. What's it called again? Oh yeah....optimism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Taken training already? 'I've made a huge mistake' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Still can't quite believe this could be the outcome of everything we've been put through by the club these past years, it's unbelievable really. It'll all be on a knife edge until the end of the season, but at least there is now something to look forward to if we can somehow stay in this league, even if it is just a tantalising glimpse at the moment. Rafa could have such a a huge positive impact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Biggest signing the club has made since shearer/robson. Really hope we stay up and this isn't a false dawn. Loved being told by a load of mackems at work today why this is a bad signing... Just sat grinning ear to ear whilst trying to eat my lunch. Not bitter in the slightest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulivye Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Mick Quinn is ecstatic about the NUFC appointment. Rafa Benitez will be the best manager to stand in the home dugout at Newcastle United since Sir Bobby Robson - he is that good. Mike Ashley has not appointed many people who excite me and the fans over the years, but Benitez is a proper manager. His record states that – he is a Champions League winner. When’s the last time Newcastle had a one of those in charge? There’s been ones who’ve won it as players, but not as coaches. This is a coup for the club, make no mistake about it. I’ve followed him since his Liverpool days, another club very close to my heart, and he is a proper football man. Benitez knows the English game inside-out and he has succeeded in the Premier League before – I see no reason why he wouldn’t do that again at Newcastle if he’s given the correct assurances. What I do know about Rafa too is he will love the club and the passion that surrounds it – he thrived on that at Liverpool and he will definitely buy into it at Newcastle too. The thing with Rafa is he just gets it, and I think Toon fans will learn that quite quickly. He’s a big-time manager. Out of the credentials of all the names linked with that job, he 100 per cent has the best CV, so in fairness to the club they’ve gone for the best man by far. I think he’s a class act. When he was at Liverpool, they won four trophies and it started brilliantly; for the first few years it worked extremely well. If I’m honest I think it went sour towards the end of his Anfield tenure – and both him and the club really needed a change by then. The last season was poor to be fair but the first few were exceptional. I have every ounce of respect for him because he’s a winner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Someone help me host that as an avatar? You forgot to change the baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaadge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Biggest signing the club has made since shearer/robson. Really hope we stay up and this isn't a false dawn. Loved being told by a load of mackems at work today why this is a bad signing... Just sat grinning ear to ear whilst trying to eat my lunch. Not bitter in the slightest. I too experienced this. Walking back from the canteen I audibly said "You seen Defoe has torn his hamstring" the m*ckems were like piranhas[emoji38] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Someone help me host that as an avatar? You forgot to change the baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaadge. Sheer laziness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I feel.... Confused. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antz1uk Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 They've gone all out this time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 If they'd done this when he was sacked from Madrid we'd have a much better chance. Good move but can't understand why it didnt happen earlier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 The atmosphere at games is going to be so much better now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Carragher on SSN talking about it now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueview Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Well, woke me up from my lurking mode this... Big story, not only in England but all over Europe actually. Will follow this with interest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Spent last night watching some of his interviews. can't wait for him to start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie_once_removed Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Anyone else feel a bit like this? Still very happy though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 What page did confirmation break on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyAnth Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Fucking mint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppe Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I was excited but Racing To Groom says he's "just a Spanish McClaren" so now I don't know what to think... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 What page did confirmation break on? 87 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Carragher on SSN talking about it now what did he say? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Well this has certainly reinstalled some faith in my belief that Newcastle United is, and for a long time will be, considered a big club. The mackems and Norwich will hate this fact and actually if the vile hadn't twisted earlier in the game then they may have been able to attract him also. The most important thing here is motivation and for someone in the stands this will greatly motivate me. I suspect he will sufficiently motivate key players like Sissoko once again and we will progress. With everything pointing in the right direction come May, I hope the board realise that all along the fans were to be listened to. Pardew will potentially be sacked at Palace and Carver and McClaren will be jobless. Newcastle on the up and the rest of England bitter as f*** because actually...We, the fans, were right. Fingers crossed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkzter Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I'm delighted and annoyed! I'd finally decided to just not give a toss, wasnt gonna go to anymore of the remaining games and chuck my season ticket. Now we have Rafa Benitez as our manager!!! Actually hard to believe. And the cycle of hope continues! Great to feel good about the club again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Carragher on SSN talking about it now what did he say? Said he's the best manager tactically he ever had. Isn't a massive motivator though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I cant remember the last time we played with tactics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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