cubaricho Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I’ve no idea why he’s still here like. Only thing I can think is that he’s hoping to outlast Ashley over the next 10 months. He’s also brought in players and said put your future in my hands. He’s a good dude and doesn’t want to walk away from that. That’s also the big issue being overlooked during this whole window. Rafa is our best recruitment tool, money or not, and his position isn’t even “safe” right now. Until his contract issue gets settled, why the hell would anyone worth a damn sign on for the cause? His contract situation is the key to this whole project and needs to get sorted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 There's no chance he can't leave without paying like, that's just bullshit. He could easily just stop turning up to work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 There's no chance he can't leave without paying like, that's just bullshit. He could easily just stop turning up to work. And then face legal action from MA and a big bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I couldn't see Rafa's people agreeing to that when he signed the initial deal, More PR guff from Bishop, via the club's media partner? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 The best thing we can do is support the team whilst Rafa is here and keep forcing Ashley out via other means. Since they decided to fuck this transfer window up this has always been the case, just need to increase the pressure on Ashley and his friends. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Scorched fucking earth when he goes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 There's no chance he can't leave without paying like, that's just bullshit. He could easily just stop turning up to work. Does that sound like something Rafa would do? He's well known for being big on honouring contracts, he'll do a professional job this season as always while making it clear he's been hamstrung by a shit owner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Just imagine if Rafa improves the team whilst making a profit and reducing the wage bill. And then he sits down with Ashley and says "You're a wanker but I love it here. Put 5m towards the academy and I'll sign." Ashley: I definitely think Ashley is a chance of axing Rafa before the season ends, doubtlessly for some petty reason (ref Hughton) and some unspeakably bad replacement found from the dross of unemployed (and shameless) managers. What Ashley does to our club, it's just monstrous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 MA tried a power play by restricting purchases to a 'sell to buy' policy until Rafa signed. Rafa pulled a bigger power play and said fine I'll sell to buy and won't sign until I am satisfied. Let's talk after the window. All the pressure is on MA now. I'm betting the team is going to do well even with these restrictions this window, and MA will have to do what is necessary to extend Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgk_lfc Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 He could easily just stop turning up to work. No chance of that. The guy lives, breathes football, and has always honored his contracts. When he was fired from Liverpool, he started coaching his daughters U8 team. He used to turn up at games and weird parents out by shouting at 6-8 year old girls for not following his tactics. No way he is walking away from a contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 MA tried a power play by restricting purchases to a 'sell to buy' policy until Rafa signed. Rafa pulled a bigger power play and said fine I'll sell to buy and won't sign until I am satisfied. Let's talk after the window. All the pressure is on MA now. I'm betting the team is going to do well even with these restrictions this window, and MA will have to do what is necessary to extend Rafa. This plays into Ashley’s hands, though. If we spend nothing and survive, that £40-50m that we have in cash rolls over to next summer. Say we pocket another £100m net (£50m end of the season and £50m before next season starts). If Benitez signs a new contract, he has approximately £150m to spend. If he doesn’t, Ashley gives a new manager that £150m. All of this would fit into Ashley’s ‘spend all the cash the club generates’ philosophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 So do people think there’s still a chance Rafa will be here beyond his contract end? I was assuming this window being a let-down would make him leave for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 So do people think there’s still a chance Rafa will be here beyond his contract end? I was assuming this window being a let-down would make him leave for sure. No chance he will be here IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 So do people think there’s still a chance Rafa will be here beyond his contract end? I was assuming this window being a let-down would make him leave for sure. It totally depended on backing the manager IMO, I think the signings so far aren't really a sign of that. Ashley is just carrying on usual policy of buying players down the list that he thinks can still be good value while balancing the books. If he'd handed Rafa £50m and said there you go, spend it how you like, then I think he'd have signed like a shot. So at the moment I think there's no chance of him extending his contract just going off how Ashley is making it pretty clear it's his way or the highway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Pupkin Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Rafa will sign a new contract when the new owners come in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I can’t see him going tbh. I think he’ll sign a new contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 So do people think there’s still a chance Rafa will be here beyond his contract end? I was assuming this window being a let-down would make him leave for sure. Without a takeover 0% chance imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 He has kept saying we will see how the window goes. If we manage to get the amount of players in he wants (even if they aren't first choice) it might be enough to pursuade him to ink a short term extension. He is the master of ownership mind games though. I agree he might just hold out for a change in ownership too. Wouldn't surprise me to see him turn up the heat in the media to incite the fans on the sly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 So do people think there’s still a chance Rafa will be here beyond his contract end? I was assuming this window being a let-down would make him leave for sure. More chance of Lord Lucan riding Shergar to win the Grand National next year imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 So do people think there’s still a chance Rafa will be here beyond his contract end? I was assuming this window being a let-down would make him leave for sure. It’ll be sorted in January. Either by takeover or MA will give him the money in January after months of protests. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 The Mirror are credible source for our news, no? I think it was them that also broke the Schar news. Fuck this shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Thing is, if he doesn't spend and has all this cash available next window he could technically offer the academy and training facilities without much extra expense whilst offering a sell to buy policy again. Rafa would sign on those terms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 It's been fucking obvious for ages he isn't going to sign a new contract and is unhappy (for good reason). Not sure why this is press news week in week out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Thing is, if he doesn't spend and has all this cash available next window he could technically offer the academy and training facilities without much extra expense whilst offering a sell to buy policy again. Rafa would sign on those terms. Why would he ever trust Ashley? He ain't going to be bought off by him after being let down window after window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Thing is, if he doesn't spend and has all this cash available next window he could technically offer the academy and training facilities without much extra expense whilst offering a sell to buy policy again. Rafa would sign on those terms. Why would he ever trust Ashley? He ain't going to be bought off by him after being let down window after window. He wouldn't, the terms about training and academy would be in the contract as would his transfer terms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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