Darth Crooks Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Aye we’re another window away from that meaning mean fuck all despite there being kernels of truth in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I'd be staggered if Rafa quits Newcastle for a club such as Leicester. Not his style. By all accounts, the two Daves at West Ham promised him the world to become their boss last summer, but he preferred working for Ashley just to stay here. The way I see it, Rafa realizes how difficult it is to break into the Champions League and neither West Ham nor Leicester have the resources or the pedigree to finish top 4. Sure if the Chelsea, Arsenal, or Spurs jobs were available, he wouldn't think twice about it. However, right now if the best options are the also-ran clubs that aim to finish seventh, he'd be better off building something at Newcastle. Also part of him, the masochistic and delusional part, probably relishes the battle against Ashley. I think he thrives on that conflict, much like Mourinho. I think the Leicester job is a better fit for someone like Rodgers anyway, and it's certainly looking probable that they have already tapped him up. The green half of Glasgow would be devastated, I reckon. He wants to build something here but sadly we have an utter bellend of an owner who does not give a shit about us as a football club! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 We can breathe a bit more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I'd be staggered if Rafa quits Newcastle for a club such as Leicester. Not his style. By all accounts, the two Daves at West Ham promised him the world to become their boss last summer, but he preferred working for Ashley just to stay here. The way I see it, Rafa realizes how difficult it is to break into the Champions League and neither West Ham nor Leicester have the resources or the pedigree to finish top 4. Sure if the Chelsea, Arsenal, or Spurs jobs were available, he wouldn't think twice about it. However, right now if the best options are the also-ran clubs that aim to finish seventh, he'd be better off building something at Newcastle. Also part of him, the masochistic and delusional part, probably relishes the battle against Ashley. I think he thrives on that conflict, much like Mourinho. I think the Leicester job is a better fit for someone like Rodgers anyway, and it's certainly looking probable that they have already tapped him up. The green half of Glasgow would be devastated, I reckon. He wouldn’t go back to Chelsea mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Aye, that's an even worse decision (for him) than staying here under Ashley Maybe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I know people go on about the Liverpool/Everton thing, but Everton are the one club I still worry about going in for him and him being tempted. A couple of poor appointments will make him seem a lot more appealing to their fans than he would have done 2-3 managers ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I know people go on about the Liverpool/Everton thing, but Everton are the one club I still worry about going in for him and him being tempted. A couple of poor appointments will make him seem a lot more appealing to their fans than he would have done 2-3 managers ago. Yeah I agree. Everton are the only club I can see (aside from us) who he’d be tempted by imo as a project. But i just think the Liverpool connection would be too much for both parties. I still think he’ll stay with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Unless Pochettino leaves Spurs. I could see Rafa going there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Unless Pochettino leaves Spurs. I could see Rafa going there. I thought that, but then I thought that there’s no money available due to paying off that new stadium and thought that might put him off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyne81 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Rafa isn't going to Everton. He adores and is adored by Liverpool and their rivalry with Everton isn't quite the timid family affair many assume. No way would a man of Rafa's principles break that bond. He will do all he can to stay here, but you know, Ashley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 If West Ham continue to spend £100m+ every year, all they need is the right manager really. That goes goes for nearly every club in the league now, I don’t think the mid table sides are set in stone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Unless Pochettino leaves Spurs. I could see Rafa going there. I thought that, but then I thought that there’s no money available due to paying off that new stadium and thought that might put him off. As long as he could control the funds that were made available, I don't think he'd mind. So if he can make £16m and then wants to spend that on a 32 year old, they let him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Unless Pochettino leaves Spurs. I could see Rafa going there. I thought that, but then I thought that there’s no money available due to paying off that new stadium and thought that might put him off. He's moulding shit into gold here - I reckon he might be able to make something work with Kane, Son, Eriksen, Alli, all the fucking rest... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Brodge is in Leicester for talks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Brodge is in Leicester for talks. sorry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I didn't actually see it posted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Take consolation in the fact you used the worst nickname for anyone ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Rafa is staying man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Unless Pochettino leaves Spurs. I could see Rafa going there. I thought that, but then I thought that there’s no money available due to paying off that new stadium and thought that might put him off. He's moulding shit into gold here - I reckon he might be able to make something work with Kane, Son, Eriksen, Alli, all the fucking rest... That’s a good point. Think the time and love he’s put into us might count for something though. I’m sure t would be hard to leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
last_monetarist Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 It's a bit delusional to think he won't accept the Spurs job if Levy offered it. They have shown they are good enough to compete in the Champions League, and I am sure Levy will give him guarantees that no players will be sold. There will be more money available than at Newcastle as well. The only thing that makes me doubt Levy offering him the job is most Spurs fans, and arguably the board too, will consider themselves too good for him. But I am sure if he is appointed, he'll keep them challenging at the right end of the table. Nonetheless, it's pretty clear Rafa loves managing Newcastle, I just don't see him giving that up for the pleasure of finishing 7th with West Ham or Leicester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 That’s a good point. Think the time and love he’s put into us might count for something though. I’m sure t would be hard to leave. been thinking how to post this but even considering the constraints he's been working under he's managed to either buy, develop or improve a nucleus of a team of (no loanees) dubs schar lascelles lejeune longstaff ki hayden perez almiron EDIT: also of course not as good as above or fitting the age thing but still considered part of the group yedlin dummett atsu ritchie shelvey that's a squad with age on it's side and development potential that he might want to stick around and work with given some additional resources (which as we all know is key) point being, he's put 3 years graft into that, he's unlikely to want to walk away from it imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 It's a bit delusional to think he won't accept the Spurs job if Levy offered it. They have shown they are good enough to compete in the Champions League, and I am sure Levy will give him guarantees that no players will be sold. There will be more money available than at Newcastle as well. The only thing that makes me doubt Levy offering him the job is most Spurs fans, and arguably the board too, will consider themselves too good for him. But I am sure if he is appointed, he'll keep them challenging at the right end of the table. Nonetheless, it's pretty clear Rafa loves managing Newcastle, I just don't see him giving that up for the pleasure of finishing 7th with West Ham or Leicester. Don't think Spurs would go for him. Think West Ham are pretty happy with Pellegrini too, he's a good manager and he plays in a very positive style Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
last_monetarist Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Don't think Spurs would go for him. Think West Ham are pretty happy with Pellegrini too, he's a good manager and he plays in a very positive style Yes, I agree. I don't think Levy will appoint him if Pochettino leaves for Real in the summer. The West Ham ship has sailed (probably), they tried appointing him on multiple occcasions previously and he declined for one reason or the other. If he leaves, it will be to a club abroad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonTastic Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 point being, he's put 3 years graft into that, he's unlikely to want to walk away from it imo I don't think he has any actual interest in leaving and starting a project all over again. It's whether he can get what he needs to not be fighting for relegation each season and to create his grand plan to push us much higher up the table. If he can't, he has nothing to prove, so he'll leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 point being, he's put 3 years graft into that, he's unlikely to want to walk away from it imo I don't think he has any actual interest in leaving and starting a project all over again. It's whether he can get what he needs to not be fighting for relegation each season and to create his grand plan to push us much higher up the table. If he can't, he has nothing to prove, so he'll leave. yeah this is fair buy a starting striker he wants and some quality fullback cover and he'll stay imo, and we'll be pushing to be best of the rest if he gets them in early enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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