gdm Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Rafa has earned the right to do what the fuck he wants. Showed us respect, I show him respect. Ashley is the problem here. Could be the first manager to win Champions League and Chinese League Exactly this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Okay, hope I can contribute something for you guys, as someone who lives near China First of all, I genuinely don’t blame Rafa to go China because he didn’t have much options left, and that’s due to us. There were a huge lot of interests back in April, like Roma, but Rafa turned them all down till the end of June, because he wanted to stay with us. And secondly, China is a very complicated market in relation to football. There are a lot of hidden terms and rules that are not disclosed to the public. For example, a lot of managers contract has a release clause that, if the manager has lost three games in a row, the club can sack him immediately without any compensation paid. In addition to that, there are a lot of requests from owners and even the govern bodies, and there’s basically no such thing as control of transfer. One recent example is most of the national team players are forced to transfer to Evergrande for a pre-determined fees set by the government, in order for “better preparation for World Cup 2022”. This ridiculous order had forced the reigning league champion to sell their MVP Wu Lei to Espanyol last January in order to prevent financial loss. I think Rafa has been badly advised for this move. I ain’t disappointed, I just feel sorry to this legend that he had to make this move because he wanted to stay with us, the real fans who really care for the club. He won’t last in China for long. Worst fit imo. He would be back to Europe within one year. Interesting insight I was reading that Carrasco had a massive fallout with Dalian Yifang just recently because he couldn’t be bothered to travel back from Europe in time for a match. Also their other star player Hamsik has made a lot of negative comments about Rafa in the past. As you say I can’t imagine he’ll be in China for long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Rafa has just announced it. And he has called it a “project” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyne81 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Have to say I'm surprised at his choice but good luck to him. Maybe the job he wanted isn't around so instead of sitting on his arse all day why not try something different and rake in the coin doing what you love? This is the man that managed kids at one point when he didn't have a job Go on Rafa lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Okay, hope I can contribute something for you guys, as someone who lives near China First of all, I genuinely don’t blame Rafa to go China because he didn’t have much options left, and that’s due to us. There were a huge lot of interests back in April, like Roma, but Rafa turned them all down till the end of June, because he wanted to stay with us. And secondly, China is a very complicated market in relation to football. There are a lot of hidden terms and rules that are not disclosed to the public. For example, a lot of managers contract has a release clause that, if the manager has lost three games in a row, the club can sack him immediately without any compensation paid. In addition to that, there are a lot of requests from owners and even the govern bodies, and there’s basically no such thing as control of transfer. One recent example is most of the national team players are forced to transfer to Evergrande for a pre-determined fees set by the government, in order for “better preparation for World Cup 2022”. This ridiculous order had forced the reigning league champion to sell their MVP Wu Lei to Espanyol last January in order to prevent financial loss. I think Rafa has been badly advised for this move. I ain’t disappointed, I just feel sorry to this legend that he had to make this move because he wanted to stay with us, the real fans who really care for the club. He won’t last in China for long. Worst fit imo. He would be back to Europe within one year. Fucking hell he should have stayed here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Feels a bit weird like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianovthetoon Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 He doesn’t look particularly happy on his unveiling pic mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Good luck Rafa - I can’t believe some of our fans are giving him stick about it FFS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 He doesn’t look particularly happy on his unveiling pic mind paco like "fuck this" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Happy for him. Gan on and get your cheddar Rafa lad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Good luck Rafa - I can’t believe some of our fans are giving him stick about it FFS Project? He's having a fucking laugh isn't he? Next he'll feel at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandamninator Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Rafa has earned the right to do what the fuck he wants. Showed us respect, I show him respect. Ashley is the problem here. Could be the first manager to win Champions League and Chinese League Behind Lippi, but not a bad two man list to be on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Realistically If we can allow forrin teams like Cardiff in the ENGLISH Premier League, we can let these guys in. So go on Rafa, get that league won. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Farewell sweet prince x Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Rafa has earned the right to do what the fuck he wants. Showed us respect, I show him respect. Ashley is the problem here. Could be the first manager to win Champions League and Chinese League Behind Lippi, but not a bad two man list to be on Who are the most high profile managers to manage there Lippi, Pellegrini, Sven any others? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Good luck Rafa - I can’t believe some of our fans are giving him stick about it FFS Project? He's having a fucking laugh isn't he? Next he'll feel at home. The project comment was obviously about NUFC but of course one ferkwit decided he knew better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newintoon Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 People need to separate going to China and leaving Newcastle he was always leaving I’m surprised he lasted as long as he did working for these cretins. After he left did I see him going to China absolutely not, he would be one of the last people I would expect to take whatever money was offered, in my eyes it’s a place where ur career goes to die, not fitting for one of the best in the business such a shame and the premier leagues loss. Thanks Rafa for trying ur upmost to improve our club, ur always be welcome back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I wonder if Rafa can convince his new £16 billion owner to look abroad for his next club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Probably already watched all their games from last season and all the other teams as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Shame. I was hopeful Rafa might return under new ownership this month. Just fuck off Ashley man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Any details of how long the contract is yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Red doesn't suit him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 What a sad state of affairs man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 This is like some sort of sick nightmare, man. I just want to wake up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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