Bimpy474 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 SJ said this last week too. He’s a know-nothing prick. Look at the state of him. Bet he hangs out with Wayne Lineker and Pardew. And if you didn't already hate him, he gets to bang Suzannah Reed in his spare time as well. Not any more, he's just had a kid with Michelle Dewberry i think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 SJ said this last week too. He’s a know-nothing prick. Look at the state of him. Bet he hangs out with Wayne Lineker and Pardew. And if you didn't already hate him, he gets to bang Suzannah Reed in his spare time as well. It wasn't Jordan who was banging Reid, it was current Palace chairman Steve Parish. Lucky bastad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pons Alias Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 It wasn't Jordan who was banging Reid, it was current Palace chairman Steve Parish. Lucky bastad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 By pure accident as well. He (Diame) was never meant to play in that role. I’m not shitting on Rafa btw, but it’s nonsense to say that he had a midfield that were in control of things. Mostly due to Ashley not backing him properly but he still had overall yes or no on new players. He has about a 50% success rate with signings. Murphy, Atsu, Lazaar, Ki, Muto, Gamez, Hanley, Sels, Joselu. That’s 50 million spunked right there and that doesn’t include the cost of wages. Dubravka, Schär, Diame, Ritchie, Fernandez, Clark, Hayden, Lejeune and Gayle came in for roughly 55 million. Have been either very good or just ok Not counting Merino as we didn’t get to see him enough but we also didn’t lose money on him so can’t be classed as a bad move, but not a great one either. Overall Rafa got to make 28 signings including loans. One caveat to note, Rafa was never allowed to sign his number one targets. So he would work down his list, with us sometimes signing the 4th or 5th choice. You do that and you will get a not so successful transfer success rate. Absolutely. The first name on that list should probably read Andros Thownsend, who might not have been spectacular but he was less of a punt than Murphy. The rest of the list I'm not sure but few of them were first choice. Also I'd argue that Ki, Hanley were solid acquisitions that played their part exactly as expected. Gamez was possibly an influence in the dressing room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Looks like he's off to Napoli. Takeover eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Takeover is separate to Rafa Benitez, believe it or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 So it isn't Rafa who's buying the club? Phew.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 He would/should If he loved the club as much as he said he does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Who's saying Rafas going to Napoli? He wanted to come home to see his family more so doubt that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 He would/should If he loved the club as much as he said he does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 He would/should If he loved the club as much as he said he does. height=200https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/englands-rio-ferdinand-laughing-at-training-picture-id651568614[/img] height=200https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0a/19/e6/0a19e6d863e451b127ead854418c6206.jpg[/img] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 By pure accident as well. He (Diame) was never meant to play in that role. I’m not shitting on Rafa btw, but it’s nonsense to say that he had a midfield that were in control of things. Mostly due to Ashley not backing him properly but he still had overall yes or no on new players. He has about a 50% success rate with signings. Murphy, Atsu, Lazaar, Ki, Muto, Gamez, Hanley, Sels, Joselu. That’s 50 million spunked right there and that doesn’t include the cost of wages. Dubravka, Schär, Diame, Ritchie, Fernandez, Clark, Hayden, Lejeune and Gayle came in for roughly 55 million. Have been either very good or just ok Not counting Merino as we didn’t get to see him enough but we also didn’t lose money on him so can’t be classed as a bad move, but not a great one either. Overall Rafa got to make 28 signings including loans. One caveat to note, Rafa was never allowed to sign his number one targets. So he would work down his list, with us sometimes signing the 4th or 5th choice. You do that and you will get a not so successful transfer success rate. Absolutely. The first name on that list should probably read Andros Thownsend, who might not have been spectacular but he was less of a punt than Murphy. The rest of the list I'm not sure but few of them were first choice. Also I'd argue that Ki, Hanley were solid acquisitions that played their part exactly as expected. Gamez was possibly an influence in the dressing room. McClaren signed Townsend iirc, Rafa sold him but I don’t think he had much choice in that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 By pure accident as well. He (Diame) was never meant to play in that role. I’m not shitting on Rafa btw, but it’s nonsense to say that he had a midfield that were in control of things. Mostly due to Ashley not backing him properly but he still had overall yes or no on new players. He has about a 50% success rate with signings. Murphy, Atsu, Lazaar, Ki, Muto, Gamez, Hanley, Sels, Joselu. That’s 50 million spunked right there and that doesn’t include the cost of wages. Dubravka, Schär, Diame, Ritchie, Fernandez, Clark, Hayden, Lejeune and Gayle came in for roughly 55 million. Have been either very good or just ok Not counting Merino as we didn’t get to see him enough but we also didn’t lose money on him so can’t be classed as a bad move, but not a great one either. Overall Rafa got to make 28 signings including loans. One caveat to note, Rafa was never allowed to sign his number one targets. So he would work down his list, with us sometimes signing the 4th or 5th choice. You do that and you will get a not so successful transfer success rate. Absolutely. The first name on that list should probably read Andros Thownsend, who might not have been spectacular but he was less of a punt than Murphy. The rest of the list I'm not sure but few of them were first choice. Also I'd argue that Ki, Hanley were solid acquisitions that played their part exactly as expected. Gamez was possibly an influence in the dressing room. McClaren signed Townsend iirc, Rafa sold him but I don’t think he had much choice in that Rafa wanted him back though. And we ended up with Murphy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Wonder if Marseille will interest him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Wonder if Marseille will interest him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Would be great, that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 New league, can imagine it being of more interest than another stint in Italy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Would be nice if he could help them knock PSG off their perch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Haven’t Marseille been bought out by the Saudis? Pretty sure I read that somewhere Not PIF but a Saudi Prince Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Marseilles is brutal on owners, players and managers that under perform, with some serious groups of ultras not putting up with crap on any level. A pity that the supporters of NUFC have turned into a bunch of squabbling pussies unlike the radge bastards down there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Haven’t Marseille been bought out by the Saudis? Pretty sure I read that somewhere Not PIF but a Saudi Prince Not yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Haven’t Marseille been bought out by the Saudis? Pretty sure I read that somewhere Not PIF but a Saudi Prince Not yet Interesting though. Firstly, that Rafa could go to a team about to be owned by the Saudis but secondly it could make it easier for Rafa to come here afterwards if he wanted to. If the King comes calling, the Prince isn’t gonna say no. Not that I could see Rafa wanting to bin a job after so little time in post but just thought it could be an interesting dynamic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Rafa has turned down Marseille according to Julien Laurens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I'm 99.99999999999% certain that he won't go anywhere until we have a decision on the takeover - Caulkin spoke to him a few weeks ago and said he 100% would comeback under different owners as he has a big affinity for the cloob, fans and area! Don't forget, he brought Amanda to the NUFC table! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 If it's true he turns down the job in France, then that pretty much say he really is holding out for the conclusion of the takeover here. Marseille would be a project just like us. To wake up the a half-awake giant. Great fanbase and beautiful place to work. Plus, if the Saudi takeover goes through there, then he'd be loaded too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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