Ben Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Heard this pm today , thought it was BS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Thing is, if Ryder's just rang up or texted Lee Marshall and asked the question, the answer is obviously going to be no. The club, through its head of media, are hardly going to admit they're sounding out a replacement for a manager still in post. There's not really anyone close to Ashley or his inner circle, so it's almost impossible to find out what he's thinking or planning. The only other way it might get out is from Benitez's side but I can't see that being the case as he's not one to court publicity for the sake of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I don’t believe it, but I welcome stories like this just to rattle Bruce more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Was thinking this last night, actually. If his pal Staveley assured him the takeover is close, can he come in now before its too late etc. 3 months, walk away if he's still stuck with Ashley. But nah. Already dismissed too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I thought people said in the other thread that Rafa had too much principles to come back and work for Ashley? The only way this happens is if the takeover has been sealed and is watertight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Dust not mentioned... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I thought people said in the other thread that Rafa had too much principles to come back and work for Ashley? The only way this happens is if the takeover has been sealed and is watertight. People did say that and people are right. There’s no way he’s coming back if Ashley asks him ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankles Bennett Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I posted on here yesterday the question of whether Ashley would ask Rafa to come back on a short term contract etc and would be in situ as manager if the takeover goes through. Looks like its developed into a rumour overnight! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I posted on here yesterday the question of whether Ashley would ask Rafa to come back on a short term contract etc and would be in situ as manager if the takeover goes through. Looks like its developed into a rumour overnight! Go you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I posted on here yesterday the question of whether Ashley would ask Rafa to come back on a short term contract etc and would be in situ as manager if the takeover goes through. Looks like its developed into a rumour overnight! Forum speculation turns into a general internet rumour which journos pick up on and publish as news which creates a frenzied speculation on the internet and also another flurry of forum posts on the topic until that topic runs out of steam and another is started thus keeping the cycle going. Are we the head or the arse of the snake? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 One journalist (who is not known to be a decent source for either NUFC or Rafa stories) makes an outlandish claim that every other journalist seems to disagree with... There’s more chance of Kinnear coming back for a third stint. As others have said, the only way it’d be possible was if the takeover was guaranteed. Sadly, it’s far from guaranteed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 One journalist (who is not known to be a decent source for either NUFC or Rafa stories) makes an outlandish claim that every other journalist seems to disagree with... There’s more chance of Kinnear coming back for a third stint. As others have said, the only way it’d be possible was if the takeover was guaranteed. Sadly, it’s far from guaranteed. People need to dust themselves doon and focus on the future not the present,This isn't nufc and Steve Bruce was never our manager or ashley the owner.If it wasn't for this place i wouldn't even know who we played next its dead! Under Rafa i knew the whole season ahead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Bring him back as DoF just for the laughs and to see Bruce squirm a bit more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Bring him back as DoF just for the laughs and to see Bruce squirm a bit more. That would be quality, and he would have to address him as “the mighty Rafa” every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 No way will Rafa and Ashley work together again. That's one of the silliest rumours I've seen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I think the important thing now is to ask Bruce as many questions about Rafa as possible, I nominate Chris Hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 No way will Rafa and Ashley work together again. That's one of the silliest rumours I've seen. 100% but to see Bruce squirm , well, it’s priceless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Rafa turns down chance to save us Bruce stays ? ?? Rafa's fault we're relegated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I could see him taking it until the end of the season if the takeover is likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I could see him taking it until the end of the season if the takeover is likely. Thats where I'm at, a big defeat tomorrow and the pressure will ramp up on Bruce, in fact I think if fans were in the grounds he would already be gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Ashley hasn't taken notice of fans protesting at the ground before with managers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 It's more that the fact that Bruce blatantly isn't thick skinned enough to deal with the pressure from the stands when it comes. He's barely keeping it together from what his Son tells him about twitter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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