ToonArmy1892 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 His lovr for the city, fans etc is so strong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Think he'll sign but also resign pretty soon after. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Stringing him along to avoid any protests tomorrow and try to quell any mass vocal support for him during the game. I expect this to unravel early next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Would have been hardly any protests tomorrow anyway, don't get that argument. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 4:17 onwards for the patter about his contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Support for him will only be louder if we think there's a chance to make him stay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I do wonder how much being adored affects how matters of the heart affect the head. Genuinely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 4:17 onwards for the patter about his contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I command you to do this to your boner right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 This was April 23rd “I have not had any answers, so I want to know what their answers are. If I have the answers, then I can decide.” To go from that, to his comments last week and this week in particular would suggest he’s happy enough to stay on. Probably. He's just getting a legal expert to look through the contract. Uh-oh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribesman Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 The beautiful f***er is staying isn’t he. I would like to know what things they have agreed on so far and what else needs to be agreed for Benitez to sign a new contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 "Yes, it was positive because Lee he knows what I'm talking about and what I think. And I know what they think. So at least we can now move forward. It's not more or less 'confident', but it's more 'positive', because at least we're [my representatives and the club are] talking now. "We don't have too much news. I can't say [when it will be done but] we'll have another meeting and then we'll talk about the future. We'll give the information if we're progressing or not." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Downie's tweet is a bit misleading. Rafa doesn't say much, just that they're actually talking now. Trying not to get my hopes up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I watched that and actually don’t get much of an impression that he!s closer to staying, possibly less to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 If Rafa stays, Ashley stays, if he goes, maybe just maybe that might end in Ashley selling up and going. I would rather Ashley goes than Rafa stays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Right I thought I enjoyed the Downie tweets, but after reading this thread I'm now depressed. It's like the fuckin Game of Thrones thread al our again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I totally believe that they’ve had talks and Benitez has liked what he’s heard. I totally believe that he thinks it’s almost ready to sign a new deal and he’s genuinely bullish and optimistic. Unfortunately I also know exactly what these cunts are like. They lie, they spin, they are duplicitous wankers who are just as capable of bringing it crashing down as soon as the last fan has left tomorrow. Last home game and no chance to protest and kick off if they fuck him off. I trust Benitez 100%, I don’t trust the cunts he works for at all and I never will. This guy nailed it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I suppose when you break down exactly what he said there’s not really all that much to go on, I think we’re reading into his general mood. Far more upbeat than previous weeks. Maybe it’s because of the game we’re about to play. Or maybe he’s finally been told things he wants to hear? Or maybe it’s one week closer to the light at the end of the tunnel.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I watched that and actually don’t get much of an impression that he!s closer to staying, possibly less to be honest. Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espio Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I watched that and actually don’t get much of an impression that he!s closer to staying, possibly less to be honest. Why? Because Stifler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I still will treat today as potentially his last at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Mike Ashley after relegation 2007/2008 - “Getting Alan in is the best decision I’ve ever made, he’s the future of this club.” There has been no communication between Shearer and MA/the club following that statement. Nothing! I personally wouldn’t read anything into Rafa’s latest statements as a sign the two - club and manager - are close to some kind of mutual agreement leading to a new deal. This is spun from Rafa and his camp based on both parties are now talking and that’s says it all really because the club have know Rafa’s plans, conditions and demands for months now and it’s all good and well the club getting back to him after all that time and basically saying OK, let’s talk, we like what we’re hearing. But it’s Charnley telling Rafa this and not the owner. Rafa knows this and he’s basically said OK, you like it, we are talking, this is good, it’s positive, now put your money where your mouth is because I ain’t budging. The ball is firmly in the club’s court and Rafa is in total control here and he’s letting everyone know if nothing comes of this, then that’s their problem, not his. If after all this he doesn’t sign a new deal, what more proof do you need they can’t have been that happy with the plans otherwise they’d have never let him walk away. And that’s what he will do if he doesn’t get what he wants, it’s now take it or leave it. Wake up people if they were genuine and committed they’d have signed him up months ago, what’s to talk over or think about? For the club they are hoping Rafa will comprise on this and that and allow his emotions and relationship with the fans to make him sign up again regardless. Not this time, call his bluff and see what happens. He’s off. Charnley FFS I’ve read your plans Rafa, this is mint, I love it, sorry it’s taken me so long to check it over and get back to you, but I had to look up a lot of words like ambition, success, professionalism and find out what they mean. Rafa: So we are agreed then Lee, I await Mike’s approval, signature and confirmation. I’ll be around all evening after Fulham Away, see you then. LC: No bother, leave it with me I’ll tell Mike I love your plans and we’ll be in touch. 10 years later.... Didn’t they do that with Shearer? He’s off, fuck them, fuck that, fuck off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 This man is already an absolute legend already up here. I get why Keegan and Sir Bobby are rightfully considered legends here but this man has done wonders and considering what he has had to put up with, he just needs a proper statue to be built for him once Fat Mike f***s off. ok maybe a statue is a tad over the top but his ambition and drive for the cloob and city is amazing seeing he isn't a local lad or something. Hope he does stay but won't hold anything against him if he leaves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Rafa associated with NUFC makes me emotional. Defies logic. He’s literally only here because he wants what we want and we the fans have connected with him that only Valencia and Liverpool have. Again, makes me fucking emotional. Love our proper support. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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