hakka Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 I think Dummett coming back has been the most important thing this season, Manquillo at LB was a horrific mess at best. He deserves credit, couldn't imagine him being a key player for us turning our season around but he has definitley helped alot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Dummett's effect was no where near that of Lascelles. Happy for Dummett doing well but to compare what they do for us is just wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Could change the word Dummett with "left-back" like. Think Lascelles & Lejeune building up a good understanding since his second injury has been the main factor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Dummett's return has made Lascelles' job a lot easier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 We could've been in and around 7th fighting for a potential Europa League place had we had a capable striker; Swansea at home, Burnley at home, Brighton at home, Bournemouth at home, Bournemouth away, even Palace away (we had a break which we really should've scored from at the very start of the 2nd half at 0-1). There's a collective 13 points dropped due to the squandering of many scoring opportunities. Goes to show how good a job Rafa is doing this season and how fucked over he's been in the transfer market. Whilst all of that is true - Ashley wont see past the fact that we’ve survived relegation. In his eyes, it will have been an overwhelming success and further evidence that he doesn’t need to spend millions of pounds on players whilst we have Rafa. Infuriating but most definitely true. Suppose it hinges on the potential of a takeover. This is it for me, 7th or 17th there's not a huge difference in what it means financially to Ashley. Controversial, but if there was a greater divide in prize money as the top 6 wanted then maybe teams would try harder to break into that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Manquillo was pure trash man, as nice of a young fella as he probably is - he was basically crap in every match he's played for us. Would have played Clark or Mbemba out there if anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 We could've been in and around 7th fighting for a potential Europa League place had we had a capable striker; Swansea at home, Burnley at home, Brighton at home, Bournemouth at home, Bournemouth away, even Palace away (we had a break which we really should've scored from at the very start of the 2nd half at 0-1). There's a collective 13 points dropped due to the squandering of many scoring opportunities. Goes to show how good a job Rafa is doing this season and how fucked over he's been in the transfer market. Whilst all of that is true - Ashley wont see past the fact that we’ve survived relegation. In his eyes, it will have been an overwhelming success and further evidence that he doesn’t need to spend millions of pounds on players whilst we have Rafa. Infuriating but most definitely true. Suppose it hinges on the potential of a takeover. This is it for me, 7th or 17th there's not a huge difference in what it means financially to Ashley. Controversial, but if there was a greater divide in prize money as the top 6 wanted then maybe teams would try harder to break into that? I see the logic, but by increasing the prize money for the top 6 places, you automatically strengthen those teams already in it, thus making it harder for those outside of it to break in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 We could've been in and around 7th fighting for a potential Europa League place had we had a capable striker; Swansea at home, Burnley at home, Brighton at home, Bournemouth at home, Bournemouth away, even Palace away (we had a break which we really should've scored from at the very start of the 2nd half at 0-1). There's a collective 13 points dropped due to the squandering of many scoring opportunities. Goes to show how good a job Rafa is doing this season and how fucked over he's been in the transfer market. Whilst all of that is true - Ashley wont see past the fact that we’ve survived relegation. In his eyes, it will have been an overwhelming success and further evidence that he doesn’t need to spend millions of pounds on players whilst we have Rafa. Infuriating but most definitely true. Suppose it hinges on the potential of a takeover. This is it for me, 7th or 17th there's not a huge difference in what it means financially to Ashley. Controversial, but if there was a greater divide in prize money as the top 6 wanted then maybe teams would try harder to break into that? I see the logic, but by increasing the prize money for the top 6 places, you automatically strengthen those teams already in it, thus making it harder for those outside of it to break in. It's a tough one to call because you don't want disparity but at the same time there needs to be incentive to try and challenge for outside the top 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Saturday's Football Focus (Noon on BBC1) will include an interview with Magpies manager Rafa Benitez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Saturday's Football Focus (Noon on BBC1) will include an interview with Magpies manager Rafa Benitez. 5 more lessons please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Someone post the photo of him putting his specs into his pocket at full time please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Blown away by Rafa man. Just an incredible manager. Fantastic result today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I love him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Can we just give this fucker manager of the year? Not much short of.miraculous to get this bunch where they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Not a jot of a emotion when we scored. The man is class personified. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Too negative IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Just saw his wee face on TV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Just saw his wee face on TV He's just beautiful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Can we just give this fucker manager of the year? Not much short of.miraculous to get this bunch where they are. won't be mentioned by the usual shitsippers but it really is fucking incredible the job he's done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Can we just give this fucker manager of the year? Not much short of.miraculous to get this bunch where they are. won't be mentioned by the usual shitsippers but it really is fucking incredible the job he's done Given the lack of resources he was 'given', compared to every other PL team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Can we just give this fucker manager of the year? Not much short of.miraculous to get this bunch where they are. won't be mentioned by the usual shitsippers but it really is fucking incredible the job he's done Given the lack of resources he was 'given', compared to every other PL team. Come on man, credit where it's due big Mike did get him a Chelsea reserve left winger and a crocked striker. What more do you want? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Can we just give this fucker manager of the year? Not much short of.miraculous to get this bunch where they are. won't be mentioned by the usual shitsippers but it really is fucking incredible the job he's done Given the lack of resources he was 'given', compared to every other PL team. Come on man, credit where it's due big Mike did get him a Chelsea reserve left winger and a crocked striker. What more do you want? Fair do’s. Think I’ll stock-up on Donnay socks 2moz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Doesng get enough credit in the media imo. IN our last 4 PL seasons we finished 16th, 10th, 15th and 18th. We are on track to finish lower mid table. And it’s only because of the manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I watched Football Focus today and he was getting huge credit for what he's doing with our squad and the lack of available transfer funds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 It’s just not a story for the likes of talksport and 606. A classy guy doing a great job doesn’t get the callers excited. Who cares, let them get on with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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