toon25 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I’m absolutely certain this man is no less a manager than that abhorrent cunt Mourinho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Don't really like it when he continually keeps banging on about the lack of quality in the side, can't be good for the players confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Don't really like it when he continually keeps banging on about the lack of quality in the side, can't be good for the players confidence. Why not? It's the reality. I don't imagine any of the players don't know this deep down. The idea is that if they stick together and believe in Rafa and his methods, they could do well as a collective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Don't really like it when he continually keeps banging on about the lack of quality in the side, can't be good for the players confidence. Why not? It's the reality. I don't imagine any of the players don't know this deep down. The idea is that if they stick together and believe in Rafa and his methods, they could do well as a collective. Don't really like it when he continually keeps banging on about the lack of quality in the side, can't be good for the players confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 He's consistently praised their work rate and effort in training and matches. They're giving everything, but sometimes it isn't enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Normally I'd agree that Rafa's negativity would be an issue. However, I think (and hope) most of this collection of players will know that they're Championship material and yet to be proven at Premier league level. Some will know that they're flat out not good enough yet, but will have the hope that they can develop further. Others will consider themselves to be borderline good enough to be playing at this level, but will/should still recognize that the team as a whole needs more competition and to be driven by 3-4 top quality key players so that they themselves are able to perform to Premiership standards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 It hasn't affected the players so far, but people still seem quite keen to point out that it'll affect them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Just shows how downtrodden we are as a fanbase when we can be concerned that a manager wanting better players can be perceived as a problem. Of course there's a balance to be struck but playing for NUFC should be a privilege, it's not a charity. Consider the key players that won us the league last year, if we'd replaced them with better quality in the summer would anyone give a shit? Not really, because we should always be looking to improve. We've finally got a manager that demands ambition appropriate to the size and potential of the club and isn't shy about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Just shows how downtrodden we are as a fanbase when we can be concerned that a manager wanting better players can be perceived as a problem. Of course there's a balance to be struck but playing for NUFC should be a privilege, it's not a charity. Consider the key players that won us the league last year, if we'd replaced them with better quality in the summer would anyone give a s***? Not really, because we should always be looking to improve. We've finally got a manager that demands ambition appropriate to the size and potential of the club and isn't shy about it. Spot on! Rafa is actually quite the optimism, I mean, going to Old Trafford where they have only conceded like one goal all season, and getting an early goal to try and win the game, with two up top as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I mean it’s reality that Pogba Lukaku and Martial cost more than our entire matchday 18. (I’m guessing here) it’s obvious the gulf in finances and the players aren’t stupid either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 If Pardew was saying it there would be uproar with typical Alan bringing down the squad. I love Rafa and obviously it goes without saying Man United's squad is far superior to ours, I just don't see the benefit of repeatedly making a point of it in public. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 If Pardew was saying it there would be uproar with typical Alan bringing down the squad. I love Rafa and obviously it goes without saying Man United's squad is far superior to ours, I just don't see the benefit of repeatedly making a point of it in public. But he doesn’t say it regularly, in many ways he’s defending his team, saying hey we lost because of the sheer quality of the opposition. And unlike Pardew, Rafa sends the team out to win regardless of who we are playing be it at home or away. He’s the reason this Championship side is sitting 11th and many of them can thank him for being PL players because frankly, only a handful would seriously look out of place in a Championship side, the rest no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 If Pardew was Proper getting on my tits this like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I fucking hate seeing him compared to Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 If Pardew was Proper getting on my tits this like. Aye, the reason Pardew got called out on all his shit was because of his fucking dire record, Rafa deserves the benefit of the doubt 100%. One is Hitler and the other a fucking saint, howay man, the two do not compare and never should. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 If Gary Glitter was sitting outside a school in his car there'd be hell on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I think that's a fair representation of the difference between Rafa doing something and Pardew doing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 It's also just nonsense. Just watch the video above, Rafa is full of praise for his players and then answers that question about being on a level playing field with Mourinho with a grounded sense of ambition - stay up and then push on up there. None of this "Nooocarselll can't compete with Southampton" nonsense. Pardew once dedicated a win to himself and Mike Ashley ffs - bet that motivated the players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I think that's a fair representation of the difference between Rafa doing something and Pardew doing it. Shan on Glitter tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 It deserves a slap like, if it was Pardew the context would be League One. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/rafa-benitez-has-positive-news-for-fans-on-his-own-newcastle-future-1-8876651 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/rafa-benitez-has-positive-news-for-fans-on-his-own-newcastle-future-1-8876651 Top man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hands tied or not, he’s bought some ultra shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hands tied or not, he’s bought some ultra shite. No question. Also making some bad selection decisions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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