Paully Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 We're going up don't worry. Lots have people have said over the last couple of years that they're done with NUFC, or cited eventualities that would see them pack it all in. I'm doubtful many of us could truly do that, but allowing a situation where Benitez walks would be just about as bad as it gets. Never mind the relegations, the embarrassments and the horrendous PR decisions, we've dropped massively lucky here and need to make the most of it. I know some people aren't fans of his systems and brand of football so far but he's literally the best manager a club of our present stature could possibly hope for. The most qualified, most highly decorated, most experienced, most respected, you name it. And that's just considering matters on the pitch, he's also doing a fantastic job rebuilding the club's connection with its fans and the local community. Forcing him out would be absolutely criminal. Absolutely spot on mate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 We're going up don't worry. Lots have people have said over the last couple of years that they're done with NUFC, or cited eventualities that would see them pack it all in. I'm doubtful many of us could truly do that, but allowing a situation where Benitez walks would be just about as bad as it gets. Never mind the relegations, the embarrassments and the horrendous PR decisions, we've dropped massively lucky here and need to make the most of it. I know some people aren't fans of his systems and brand of football so far but he's literally the best manager a club of our present stature could possibly hope for. The most qualified, most highly decorated, most experienced, most respected, you name it. And that's just considering matters on the pitch, he's also doing a fantastic job rebuilding the club's connection with its fans and the local community. Forcing him out would be absolutely criminal. I agree with much of that except when you say "he's literally the best manager a club of our present stature could possibly hope for." I think he's far better than any club in our position could realistically hope to attract. I can't wait to see what he can do at our club given the right backing and time, I think we are in for a good future and it's been many years since I've felt able to say that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I cant believe we have fallen apart towards the end like this. Tbf we have been shite for months. I just hope we go up and rafa can build for next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I will never be done with the club, if you can turn off an emotion just like that then I would question how much passion you actually had in the first place Indeed. If we go up, Rafa will stay and there'll be some fairly significant investment in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I will never be done with the club, if you can turn off an emotion just like that then I would question how much passion you actually had in the first place Most people, myself included have steadily been losing said passion for the club for many years now. It's was hanging by a thread before Rafa arrived and likely would all but gone if it didn't happen. I imagine a lot of people feel the same, Rafa has the act of a tissue applied to wound but it didn't really heal properly and still hasn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 We're going up don't worry. Lots have people have said over the last couple of years that they're done with NUFC, or cited eventualities that would see them pack it all in. I'm doubtful many of us could truly do that, but allowing a situation where Benitez walks would be just about as bad as it gets. Never mind the relegations, the embarrassments and the horrendous PR decisions, we've dropped massively lucky here and need to make the most of it. I know some people aren't fans of his systems and brand of football so far but he's literally the best manager a club of our present stature could possibly hope for. The most qualified, most highly decorated, most experienced, most respected, you name it. And that's just considering matters on the pitch, he's also doing a fantastic job rebuilding the club's connection with its fans and the local community. Forcing him out would be absolutely criminal. Absolutely. The thing with Benitez is: it would've been a massive appointment even at the best of times. The fact he arrived during Mike Ashley's custodianship is what upgraded the appointment from 'unlikely' to 'a miracle'. Rafa being here feels like the greatest chance of actual silverware (not immediately, obviously) since I've supported the club - regardless of who owns it. The guy is manna from heaven as far as I'm concerned; to see him walk would have me seriously doubting that the club is ever worth expending any thought or emotion about. I'm desperate for that not to happen, because - for all this season hasn't been pretty to watch - actually supporting the club again and losing my shit when we score an important goal... that has felt wonderful. Compare that to celebrating Swansea City pinch a last minute winner against us at SJP in 2014... I mean ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Imagine the delicious final day tension at home to Barnsley if Brighton lose tonight, and then lose or draw at home against Bristol City; we beat Preston at home and Cardiff away. Too much to hope for?? Could imagine Villa getting something, against them, especially if Brighton's arses are twitching. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Imagine the delicious final day tension at home to Barnsley if Brighton lose tonight, and then lose or draw at home against Bristol City; we beat Preston at home and Cardiff away. Too much to hope for?? Could imagine Villa getting something, against them, especially if Brighton's arses are twitching. I'll be amazed if the bold happens. I know they got a draw up here but Brighton beat the shite at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Would also require us winning 3 in a row for the first time in fucking ages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Whilst it may be the thing that kills you, got to hope man. No fat ladies chanting yet (apart from Delia, "Where are you!") Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Imagine the delicious final day tension at home to Barnsley if Brighton lose tonight, and then lose or draw at home against Bristol City; we beat Preston at home and Cardiff away. Too much to hope for?? Could imagine Villa getting something, against them, especially if Brighton's arses are twitching. I'll be amazed if the bold happens. I know they got a draw up here but Brighton beat the s**** at home. You never know, Bristol might need the points to stay up. Could be an interesting one but it is unlikely, they are shite away. 3 wins all season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Wouldn't surprise me if the next two games go our way and then Villa fold like the absolute worthless cunts that they are like. Their fans would love it too, celebrate it like their own win Despite the fact they'll be rotting out this league next season too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Whilst it may be the thing that kills you, got to hope man. No fat ladies chanting yet (apart from Delia, "Where are you!") True, but I just can't see it. In the words of Keegan, I would love it if it happened, love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Ironically, just seen this on Twitter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Could be 1 point behind Brighton by the next time they play... I imagine they'll smash Bristol City at home though to seal it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Ha! Kev the gaffa/King Rafael! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Could be 1 point behind Brighton by the next time they play... I imagine they'll smash Bristol City at home though to seal it. Best we can hope for is for Bristol City to come out the blocks flying at them like they did to us (coupled with Brighton being shit, like we were that day in the first half), and get a point imo. Always thought Villa would beat them at Villa Park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Agree, I reckon Villa will probably beat them but can't see anything else than an easy home win against Bristol. Think we'll be lucky to win our last 3 though the way things are going Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppe Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Ironically, just seen this on Twitter. Haha, brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shintonsghost Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I'd love it, love it Rafa can be frustrating at times but i agree he has brought the love back for this club. Ashley has a big job to do in the summer, it starts with helping Rafa secure 17th, then we go again and build. Make no mistake it will take fortunes to stay up. If we go up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Ironically, just seen this on Twitter. Haha, brilliant Jesus, looks like a character from corrie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 To a Newcastle fan that image is porn. Even the poster of Shearer wheeling away with his arm up on the wall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 "They've got to go to Villa and get something" (Hopefully they have to) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Anyone who still now isn't a 10 deserves to be set on fire! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 7.5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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