Mole_Toonfan Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I think they're the definition of poor to average. If Stoke are considered above average then the standard of average has gotten really low. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Was all going well on the 5-Live interview...then they started comparing him to Allardyce & Pulis with his style of play and coaching. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Kevin Nolan now comparing himself to Benitez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I think they're the definition of poor to average. If Stoke are considered above average then the standard of average has gotten really low. I think they're above average, along with Everton, Leicester and Southampton. Average is the Watfords, West Broms, West Hams of the world. No idea what we are yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Was all going well on the 5-Live interview...then they started comparing him to Allardyce & Pulis with his style of play and coaching. Fuck sake doesn't surprise me though, most football media is so black and white. You are either the dominating possession guy or really negative and direct. The idea of any in between is completely beyond anyones comprehension. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Interesting to hear Steve Sidwells views on Joselu, good to hear 😀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Yeah that was good. And also how there never seemed to be any space on the pitch whenever they played one of his teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Allardyce & Pulis, fucking hell Considering all 3 are very high profile Managers with over a thousand Premiership games between them that viewpoint is beyond embarrassing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Kevin Nolan now comparing himself to Benitez. Only thing in common is they both have big bellies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I hope Klopp stays for a long time.. the dippers would be a lure for Rafa to return for sure if that job was available again. Love Klopp and think HTT is dead wrong about him not being able to win the league, but do doubt his long term ability with a team. He asks so much of his squad, that if things go wrong, they might not be able to pick things up again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Hypocrisy on Soccer Saturday now is staggering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 So guess what, turns out 9 points is about what we should have from these fixtures. How strange. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Cunts all of them "experts" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 So guess what, turns out 9 points is about what we should have from these fixtures. How strange. Not the 2 points that most of their weekly predictions had us on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bailey Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 So guess what, turns out 9 points is about what we should have from these fixtures. How strange. Not the 2 points that most of their weekly predictions had us on? :lol: Stelling had us down for a 2-1 defeat last week as 'Newcastle are in turmoil'... Utterly clueless morons, all on the old pals act gravy train... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 So guess what, turns out 9 points is about what we should have from these fixtures. How strange. Not the 2 points that most of their weekly predictions had us on? Mental when we have a team of championship players and had the least chance of survival from the 3 promoted teams. Does that mean Brighton should have 12 points? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Even Paul fucking meth Merson who said it? No way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 What are the stupid twats saying? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Was all going well on the 5-Live interview...then they started comparing him to Allardyce & Pulis with his style of play and coaching. No surprise really, Rafa does like to keep players behind the ball in possession, and he's not averse to hitting a long ball to catch the opposition short at the back. That's where the comparison ends. For your average long ball merchant like Pardew, Allardyce and Pulis, the whole game plan is about big players and thumping the ball high as often as possible. Rafa very much likes technical players and his teams try and pass the ball and keep possession. It's the sort of view you'd find being spouted by some pleb in the pub. Which is basically what we get presented to us by football experts on TV and radio for the most part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Imagine Paul Merson attempting to manage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Managing life is a big enough challenge for the bloke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Good quotes from Robbie Fowler regards Rafa in the Mirror and Liverpool Echo: "I have a story that tells you everything you need to know about Rafa Benitez , the manager. He lived down the bottom of my garden – or at least just a Peter Kay clearance away. And when I went back to play under him at Liverpool , I was often asked to drop off bits and pieces at his place. I was at the training ground on Christmas Day and they asked me to take round some videos and info on opponents. Rafa’s family had just gone back to Spain, so when I called round, he invited me in. We went into a room where there were massive TVs on the wall, tactics boards all around, and he was in there, poring over the plans to combat the teams we were playing over the holiday period. It didn’t matter what time of year it was, he was just immersed in the detail of what he was doing, plotting the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition. For me, it was massively obsessive. That is not a criticism, just a mark of the manager. It’s the one thing Newcastle fans can bank on – Rafa will not leave a single thing to chance. Every detail, every point down to the smallest of pieces of information everyone else would assume wasn’t important, will be analysed to get to the deepest understanding of the mindset of opponents. Let’s be clear about this, I will always be thankful to him because he took me back to Liverpool and, for me, that is one of the most important events of my career. The chance to go back and right a few wrongs is something I cherished. He can be cold, no doubt, ruthless. I remember a statement he made to the team once, where he said he wasn’t here to be liked – and that’s spot on. It was his job to create the environment to win matches, no matter what it took – and that was the approach he certainly believed in. Rafa won’t let anything stand in his way, at Newcastle or any other club. With little investment and an owner who seems keen on reducing his financial input, that attitude is undoubtedly their best chance of surviving in the Premier League. Their only chance, probably. He will be ruthless in doing whatever is possible to keep them up." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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