Gallowgate End Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Loved the quick, but classy, slagging of Jogback at the 30 minute mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Loved the quick, but classy, slagging of Jogback at the 30 minute mark. What did he say about wor Jack? For us non-subscriber plebs.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlouismag Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Loved the quick, but classy, slagging of Jogback at the 30 minute mark. What did he say about wor Jack? For us non-subscriber plebs.. My best attempt at his response to the question of why he moved from his typical 4-2-3-1 to three at the back - "but when we came here [to Newcastle], we didn't have . . . I remember the first year, the first months, we didn't have a holding midfielder, we didn't have a left fullback. We played Colback one game, we played Anita one game, so we didn't even have the players." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 His wife telling him to get a job after he was using the glassware to work on tactics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 His wife telling him to get a job after he was using the glassware to work on tactics. Caulkin What will Christmas be like in the Benitez household? Rafa “I’m quite lucky because she(My wife) will be busy with the Christmas parties and I can watch all the games on the TV” Love how much he loves football. He mentioned he might go onto manage in his 70’s like Sir Alex. I’m all for him coming back to Newcastle late in his career like Sir Bobby Robson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Great to listen to him obviously but I was a bit disappointed with the questions. They only really got out of him stuff we've heard before. Fair enough if he doesn't want to discuss the way he left but do we really need to hear that the Spurs game was his best/most important moment again? He's said it a hundred times. "Paul Dummett is reliable, do you agree?" Howay, man. Would've been more interesting to know about a few more relationships with individual players we've heard less about, or his vision and why he signed X player and Y player and wanted a certain player he never got, or how he managed to make certain players perform beyond their usual ability like Diame, Hayden and (presumably) Longstaff. Kinda just got the usual stuff. That said, regarding Bruce and the wonderful, wonderful football we're seeing and the unbelievably brilliant position we are in the table; I do enjoy Rafa saying "er, yeah, we built a solid team with a good work ethic and balance, of course they're doing fine." No real credit for the dimwit actually in the dugout. Bit disappointed with George these days. I feel like if we were doing equally 'well' but had appointed a manager he didn't have some personal affection for, he'd be his usual cutting self. Seems comparatively uncritical these days which is a shame, kinda felt like he was the forum's mole in the press at one point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Hiring Bruce was a masterstroke as he has many friends in the media and north east. Even Shearer has held his punches because of his mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Hiring Bruce was a masterstroke as he has many friends in the media and north east. Even Shearer has held his punches because of his mate. Unfortunately true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Hiring Bruce was a masterstroke as he has many friends in the media and north east. Even Shearer has held his punches because of his mate. Mad that Ashley's learning. Doesn't bode well. Bruce will be here for /years/. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Bruce will be here for /years/. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Tbh the main reason he's avoided so much scrutiny is due to our place in the league. Although I have no doubt when the shit hits the fan absolved of any blame during the process just like Pardew was and the scrutiny instead will be thrown at the players "well they have proven they could do it with Rafa in the past and early days Bruce..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 He'll be getting an 8 year contract next season. Nailed on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 He'll be getting an 8 year contract next season. Nailed on. Definitely something they’d do It would probably be the most uninspiring moment in the clubs history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Have absolutely zero doubt he'll be rewarded with a better contract at some point before next season. Shortly after we're mathematically safe I'd wager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Keep it clean, stop talking about SB in the Rafa thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Keep it clean, stop talking about SB in the Rafa thread It should be a lifetime ban, a £5000 fine and stoned within 1mm of death, IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Fucking hell. Had a dream he came back to manage us, Mike released a statement that he has been wrong, investing the money Rafa needs. Rondon coming back too. Woke up excited. Then realized it was a dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Keep it clean, stop talking about SB in the Rafa thread It should be a lifetime ban, a £5000 fine and stoned within 1mm of death, IMO Needs to be a worse punishment. Give them a season ticket. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/B6dbl7aIgYY/?igshid=xm1c22ve7psa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Black and white blinds/curtain things Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 That Christmas tree is hideous, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 That Christmas tree is hideous, mind. His wife's choice as I'm sure he would have preferred a 5-3-2 design or similar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 I've got a springer spaniel and a shit Christmas tree............ I'm Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 “As for my work now, I am enjoying it at Dalian Yifang. In my last year at Newcastle, I had some strong interest from other clubs in the Premier League, but I don’t like to leave a job in the middle of the season, not when you’re depended upon and especially if you’re happy there. When I left St James’ Park, I decided I didn’t want to wait around. This was a huge project and a great option, so I will say it again: I’ve seen a bit of speculation, but I will be staying in China, 100 per cent” [The Athletic] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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