Tiresias Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Only thing that makes me think he's staying is almirion saying he only joined to work with Rafa. Wonder if Rafa told him he's sticking around? Still doubt he's going to, if he does will be out of pity for us fans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Only thing that makes me think he's staying is almirion saying he only joined to work with Rafa. Wonder if Rafa told him he's sticking around? Still doubt he's going to, if he does will be out of pity for us fans Where did he say that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Hopefully it means a takeover is on the cards or at the very least Rafa has secured some more concrete guarantees from jabba. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 i'm edging toward him staying now slightly i do wonder if he'll play proper hardball now as his contract will presumably expire end of june or whatever...agree a certain number of deals in principle by then or i'll not extend if he gets the basic demands he has he'll stay imo, likes it too much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Thing is, Rafa has worked hard on this squad and although it lacks star dust, it has an excellent nucleus of players. Players like Lejeune, Dubravka, Schar, Almiron and Rondon (if we can get another 12 months), are the starting point of something good. If they can just put the effort into getting Rafa 3 more quality players in the summer I.e more Almiron's less Muto's, he might decided to preserve with his project. FWIW, I don't think Rafa wants to leave, he just wants Charnley and Ashley yo show him that he's not wasting his time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 If I was Rafa the only way i would stay is if the board gave me complete control over transfers and specified a transfer budget at the start of every season + fees generated from player sales. Otherwise it's just more seasons of perpetual frustration and being totally in the dark. Even if that meant stipulating no players over the age of 26 unless they cost less than £3m. Or capping wages at £50k per week. Even if that budget is only £25m per season, doesn't matter. Rafa is the most qualified man at the club to be making decisions on players and keeping him in the dark about transfers and budgets makes no sense whatsoever. Leaving it all to Charnley and that other stooge is a fucking mockery! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 i'm edging toward him staying now slightly i do wonder if he'll play proper hardball now as his contract will presumably expire end of june or whatever...agree a certain number of deals in principle by then or i'll not extend if he gets the basic demands he has he'll stay imo, likes it too much Pretty much this, don’t forget he gets well paid and is adored too. A few days has changed so much except the demon still in control. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 He, bizarrely, sounds like he might stay. He's always wanted to stay, but he'll want a team that can at least compete with the top end clubs. All he's said there is that he's got a couple of players which will help, but reading between the lines, he will want a few more in the Almiron category for him to sign on again. If anything, Charnley's divulging of the club dithering over costs might make him realise he's fighting a losing battle. We could have had Almiron a year ago ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 If he gets iron clad assurances that he can sign more Almiron type priced players, he will stay IMO. As much as I have my burn it all to get rid of MA feeling, if they finally made Rafa happy I'd say long may it continue in the top flight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 If he gets iron clad assurances that he can sign more Almiron type priced players, he will stay IMO. As much as I have my burn it all to get rid of MA feeling, if they finally made Rafa happy I'd say long may it continue in the top flight. That's the main thing. Just run it properly, that's all people want to see, a normal functioning football club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 He's actually going to stay, isn't he? Incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 I'd much prefer not wasting my brain power and emotion on hating MA and wishing for all this shit to burn down for 2-3 seasons to get rid of him, to then build it back up for 2-3 seasons. Just want to carry on talking actual football tactics, players, rumors etc. with you lot, having some hope we could win something and/or build something under Rafa and be in the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 If he gets iron clad assurances that he can sign more Almiron type priced players, he will stay IMO. As much as I have my burn it all to get rid of MA feeling, if they finally made Rafa happy I'd say long may it continue in the top flight. That's the main thing. Just run it properly, that's all people want to see, a normal functioning football club. it's all anyone has ever wanted, no cunt him to put his own money in...just balance the books and spend what we can to improve the team in line with what the manager wants he'll find a way to fuck this brief period of not hating everything for us, no doubt about it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Only thing that makes me think he's staying is almirion saying he only joined to work with Rafa. Wonder if Rafa told him he's sticking around? Still doubt he's going to, if he does will be out of pity for us fans Where did he say that? Can't find the quote now but fairly sure he said Rafa was what attracted us to him, maybe not only thing but doubt much more. Shouldnt be a surprise Rafa is our best asset to attract anyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 A couple of £20 million players every transfer window. Job done. prick will need to invest in the facilities and youth development as well mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Rafa: "Yesterday, with only a few hours until the closure of the transfer window, we have reached agreements for two signings: “Miguel Almirón, an attacking midfield from Atlanta United FC in the Major League Soccer in USA and Antonio Barreca,a left-back from AS Monaco. “In the case of Miguel Almirón, he was a star player at Atlanta United FC, current winners of the MLS cup with the club being founded just five years ago. “We have been following Miguel Almirón for a while and we think he will add pace to our attack playing behind the striker or even like a winger. “He is really focused and wants to do well. “He wants to be successful and he wants to help the team, to score goals and give assists if possible. It’s a pleasure to welcome him to Newcastle. “Our other addition who it’s also pleasure to welcome is Antonio Barreca, an Italian player from AS Monaco who comes to reinforce the left wing. “The left-back/left-wing-back position is one we’ve been looking to strengthen for a while and he has quality, good delivery and is good going forward. “With these two reinforcements, both with an offensive mentality, we will try to improve overall and find the balance, like we did in the last game against Manchester City. “I want to thank all those involved for all the work and effort in improving the squad after this tough and ‘long’ transfer window. “So we are looking now to the future and prepare the complicated game against Tottenham. “C’MON TOONS!!!” :smitten: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Rafa: “With these two reinforcements, both with an offensive mentality, we will try to improve overall and find the balance, like we did in the last game against Manchester City. where's all the gobshites? the man fucking knows Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 faaaa, i love this bloke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 He’s not staying. Not a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 At most it's got me curious enough to watch until the end of the season. Reckon he won't wait until the end of the window to walk if he does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Rafa staying isn't just about transfers, he wants the training ground upgraded, he wants the academy upgraded. It's going take a lot more than a £20m player and loan signing to convince Rafa to carry on imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Can’t imagine that one signing makes any difference long term. Next window he’ll be back to battling Ashley again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Rafa staying isn't just about transfers, he wants the training ground upgraded, he wants the academy upgraded. It's going take a lot more than a £20m player and loan signing to convince Rafa to carry on imo. Exactly. I also think the club's main reason to sign almiron is to sell at a bigger price if he succeeds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 As long as there is hope that he will stay, I am content. If MA screws this up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Rafa staying isn't just about transfers, he wants the training ground upgraded, he wants the academy upgraded. It's going take a lot more than a £20m player and loan signing to convince Rafa to carry on imo. Exactly. I also think the club's main reason to sign almiron is to sell at a bigger price if he succeeds. As ever, no ambition for us as a club. Just the money making schemes of Ashley really is our only ambition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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