Stifler Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/benitez-talks-to-start-t95m3mb9d So he has the green light to sign his first choice striker? Any guesses? Chris Zebroski from Eastleigh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I'm lost here. So Rafa is valued so highly by the motley crew that run us that they want to extend his stay..Yet they have failed to show any signs of backing him in consecutive transfer windows, and relationships have seemed strained between them for months. The proposed new owners planning a takeover have openly said he is the man for them and him staying is an integral part of any potential deal... The goons who run us currently are either Machiavellian geniuses or inept fuckwits: I'm getting baffled by the whole bloody lot of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I'm lost here. So Rafa is valued so highly by the motley crew that run us that they want to extend his stay..Yet they have failed to show any signs of backing him in consecutive transfer windows, and relationships have seemed strained between them for months. The proposed new owners planning a takeover have openly said he is the man for them and him staying is an integral part of any potential deal... The goons who run us currently are either Machiavellian geniuses or inept fuckwits: I'm getting baffled by the whole bloody lot of it. It’s all bullshit and they know it. They’re all just laughing at us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Can't see why he'd sign any new deal anyway, so the whole prospect is moot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Can't see why he'd sign any new deal anyway, so the whole prospect is moot. I could see him signing one without the reported resignation penalty. It would give him a bit more leverage not having that clause in play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 How do we get past this like (I know he's the owner, can do what he likes etc.) but at the very least why are people so prepared just to turn up and get laughed at. I know people go to the games for all sorts of reasons and of course I respect people for paying their hard earned to go but the guy just takes the piss month after month. There ought to be a reckoning, however impotent it may be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Can't see why he'd sign any new deal anyway, so the whole prospect is moot. I could see him signing one without the reported resignation penalty. It would give him a bit more leverage not having that clause in play. Yeah I was discounting the possibility of the club offering that out of hand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 When did Martin Hardy start writing for The Times? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Can't see why he'd sign any new deal anyway, so the whole prospect is moot. I could see him signing one without the reported resignation penalty. It would give him a bit more leverage not having that clause in play. Yeah I was discounting the possibility of the club offering that out of hand. Much smaller print increasing it to £12m is more likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Can't see why he'd sign any new deal anyway, so the whole prospect is moot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 How do we get past this like (I know he's the owner, can do what he likes etc.) but at the very least why are people so prepared just to turn up and get laughed at. I know people go to the games for all sorts of reasons and of course I respect people for paying their hard earned to go but the guy just takes the p*ss month after month. There ought to be a reckoning, however impotent it may be. Rafael Benítez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 If he signs a new deal I honestly wouldn't know what to think about football anymore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 If he signs a new deal, the takeover is clearly on and this was a demand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Rafa holds all the cards, no point in him even entering discussions right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Unless its a pr stunt there must be some indication - who am I kidding, it's clearly a PR stunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 He would be mad to stick around. Having said that, in a perverse way, he loves the political side of football and likes the challenge of making others see the light or way, his way. Mad loveable bastard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 At this point, however, o can only think this is some kind of PR shit coming from the club... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jan/19/rafael-benitez-newcastle-signings-january-transfer-window Benitez has 18 months left on a contract that includes a clause stipulating he – or a poaching club – must pay a £6m compensation fee should he resign before entering the final 12 months of the deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jan/19/rafael-benitez-newcastle-signings-january-transfer-window Benitez has 18 months left on a contract that includes a clause stipulating he – or a poaching club – must pay a £6m compensation fee should he resign before entering the final 12 months of the deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jan/19/rafael-benitez-newcastle-signings-january-transfer-window Benitez has 18 months left on a contract that includes a clause stipulating he – or a poaching club – must pay a £6m compensation fee should he resign before entering the final 12 months of the deal. So, were stuck with him for the rest of the season at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jan/19/rafael-benitez-newcastle-signings-january-transfer-window Benitez has 18 months left on a contract that includes a clause stipulating he – or a poaching club – must pay a £6m compensation fee should he resign before entering the final 12 months of the deal. So, were stuck with him for the rest of the season at least. Unlucky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jan/19/rafael-benitez-newcastle-signings-january-transfer-window Benitez has 18 months left on a contract that includes a clause stipulating he – or a poaching club – must pay a £6m compensation fee should he resign before entering the final 12 months of the deal. So, were stuck with him for the rest of the season at least. We’re* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I think i'm having a brain fart but if Rafa signed a 3 year deal in May 2017, how can he only have 18 months left in January 2018. EDIT :FFS, it was May 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I think i'm having a brain fart but if Rafa signed a 3 year deal in May 2017, how can he only have 18 months left in January 2018. He signed it 2016. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I think i'm having a brain fart but if Rafa signed a 3 year deal in May 2017, how can he only have 18 months left in January 2018. He signed it 2016. Cheers Nut. Just worked it out and edited by post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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