HaydnNUFC Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 He's obviously a c*** then, who writes utter s****. Quite a lot of them around now. Hope they all die. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Listened to an interview with him on BBC Newcastle pre-match yesterday where he talked about a lot of things. Most interesting part, for me, was when he explained the roles and responsibilities of those involved with the first team management. Not surprising, but it really is a very structured approach with his team all having specific responsibilities, leaving nothing to chance and all reporting into him. Bearing in mind there is a similar model operating below that at U23 and junior levels and he seems to have everything at his finger tips. Although Rafa is undoubtedly the "gaffer" in every sense of the word he couldn't have have sounded more like a "director of football" if he'd wanted to. He really is an excellent person to have in charge. As good as Rafa is, he could never carry out his approach fully on his own. Having these capable staff on the touchline really is a remarkable transformation from what we’ve endured before. Insert picture of three blokes eating beans on toast here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 A journalist who writes for a publication that covers the Premier League said this to me today... there are very few things in football worse than Mike Ashley... go on... one of them is giving Rafa Benitez a large transfer budget After the transfer window closed he argued that we had a perfectly fine squad and Rafa shouldn't have any complaints. Which now, of course, means that in his mind we are performing about average given our squad (i.e. a replacement manager would be doing the same). Not sure any manager in the league be able to do what Rafa has done for us and especially what we’re doing right now. I don’t see the managers who run the top 5 having the patience and character to persist with the high level of coaching, preparation, and planning to get these players ready every single week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 If he wasn't winding you up then he probably fits into the category of "special". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 He wasn't - there's a group of three I know, one a Liverpool fan (another Chelsea), who absolutely hate him and think he's completely overrated as a manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I think a lot of people who write about football forget that doesnt make their opinion on footballing matters more Valid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 A journalist who writes for a publication that covers the Premier League said this to me today... there are very few things in football worse than Mike Ashley... go on... one of them is giving Rafa Benitez a large transfer budget After the transfer window closed he argued that we had a perfectly fine squad and Rafa shouldn't have any complaints. Which now, of course, means that in his mind we are performing about average given our squad (i.e. a replacement manager would be doing the same). Not sure any manager in the league be able to do what Rafa has done for us and especially what we’re doing right now. I don’t see the managers who run the top 5 having the patience and character to persist with the high level of coaching, preparation, and planning to get these players ready every single week. I mean, let's not re-write history and pretend like he's perfect. But he did sign some absolute dross for Liverpool and he seemed mad keen on getting rid of Alonso for Gareth Barry! So I'm not saying that anyone he signs should just automatically be given a free pass, because Rafa rates them. All of that said. That line about Benitez is pure All managers have clubs where they don't succeed at and all managers have a long list of players that didn't work out, or were just complete and utter flops. We have had a few with Rafa already. But so what? It happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The good thing with Rafa is if it doesn't work out, he wont just persist for the sake of it like Pardew would. He's also quite ruthless which I like. Most managers would have tried to build a team around Gayle after his exploits in the Championship last season, but Rafa sees things differently. He did buy a lot of dross for Liverpool mind, but I think he's learned along the way since then. His record at improving players' games is also impressive. Its rare to find a manager who you trust almost 100% and in Rafa I trust him like that in almost every aspect of managing the club, including transfers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I think Rafa signs players based on mentality, intelligence and dedication as priorities, with technique and physical attributes as secondary. With this in mind, it would make sense that people would think his transfer policies a bit weird. Chasing after seemingly average players, dumping supremely talented ones etc. He believes the team more often than not benefits from team players and cohesion, compared with talented mavericks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Get yer Dirk Kuyt for the lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_F Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The S*n (I know) reporting Rafa turned down an approach from Everton https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4716545/rafa-benitez-rejects-everton-ronald-koeman-newcastle/amp/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Mirror reporting it as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Fair play on him. I doubt he would have went there even if he was a free agent, however if he’s dismissing it straight away then it shows that he see’s some potential of a future with us, especially now that Ashley is open to wanting to sell the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Mirror reporting it as well. Just their rumour roundup isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 No idea I haven't opened the article as their website breaks my computer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 A complete nothing story. Wonder how long it'll be before the tabloids link him to the Leicester job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Outstanding and Perez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Outstanding and Perez Also said Joselu was good for us in the Championship Few errors in it. Their videos are usually better than this tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Why does Perez have dark brown/black skin in that video? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 If we get taken over and the new people start pumping the money in, expectations will obviously and naturally rise. I do hope, however, that fans don't get a sense of entitlement and become blase perhaps with Rafa and his methods because what I love about the club at the moment, Ashley aside, even with a bang average side, is how united we are all with Rafa and the team. I know his football isn't to everyone's taste nor his tactics, even among his biggest fans, like myself for example. But I could think of no-one better to lead us and help us become a successful football club than Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papavasiliou Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I do hope, however, that fans don't get a sense of entitlement and become blase perhaps with Rafa and his methods I think most of us have had the idea that we have unrealistic expectations ground into us over the years that even if it got to that stage, we'd still be "Anti-expectation" just on principle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I do hope, however, that fans don't get a sense of entitlement and become blase perhaps with Rafa and his methods I think most of us have had the idea that we have unrealistic expectations ground into us over the years that even if it got to that stage, we'd still be "Anti-expectation" just on principle. It depends on the would be new onwers' ambitions and how much they spend on players, that alone can increase expectations massively. I'd like to the think the core of the support, however, are very much of the same mind-set as Rafa. Hard work, team ethic, togetherness, good characters, build the club up from the ground up etc. Plus, we know we have a manager capable of winning things which is a huge factor. I just remember when Hughes was appointed at Man City who before their takeover would have been considered a really good appointment and he did quite well for them, but a lot of fans thought nah, we have Robinho and all this money. Obviously Rafa is a much better manager and has an in built rapport that I don't even think sir Bobby had with the fans which goes a long long way. I'm thinking way ahead I know, but again, I love how connected the fans are now with Rafa and his players and I'd hate for that to change because of a lottery win which a takeover with big ambitions would be akin to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Reefatoon make it happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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