Robster Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 If Rafa stays, it'll mean he has concrete assurances written into his contract. No way will he put up with the same shit that he has over the last couple of years. Even if it's written in a contract, I'd still expect Ashley to renege on it and to take his chances with a legal battle. I can't ever see a situation where Ashley backs down and gives Rafa exactly what he wants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Would be sad to see him go, but also a bit of a relief in many ways. It's got to the stage where it's embarrassing having a world class manager in charge of a team constantly fighting relegation. No doubt Ashley will throw the next chump a decent wedge of transfer cash in a bid to justify Rafa walking being the petty cunt he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribesman Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 I think the team would get comfortably relegated without Benitez next season because we rely so much on his organisation and the good team spirit among the players. A lot of players from the Championship season are going to be sold in the summer which is probably right, but they will be replaced by players Thauvin who the club will see as having good sell on value, but won't fit into the managers way of players and not integrate themselves well in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 I hope he stays and gets what he wants. I keep saying this but it’s only going to be right for us in a situation where we sustain PL get lucky and get sold. Losing PL income a few years on and eventually coming back could wreck us long term as well. Anyway I’m tired of stressing over NUFC. Just want to watch football with some hope and in my mind that’s with Rafa getting what’s he wants here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marki Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 does anyone actually know anything ,im fed up trying to read between the lines Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 When does his contract expire, July? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 What happens to the sentiment of "If Rafa goes we go" if Ashley never gives him an answer and he leaves? Can people just stop paying for their season tickets that have already been bought? Or does Ashley just win again? Yes they can just stop paying. Cheers, not a season ticket holder myself so wasn't sure what the position was legally etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 When does his contract expire, July? https://www.countdownrafa.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 When does his contract expire, July? https://www.countdownrafa.com 34 days - didn't realise it was that soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 If the club were even remotely determined to keep him, they would have tied him up long before now. He’s not asking for the Earth, but the club won’t budge on having the bigger say on transfers and it’s a case of take it or leave it and Rafa will leave, I guarantee. The club will be quite relieved as well. He’s done his job for them, they will bet the next man will do more or less the same, this time quietly and without complaint. A whole summer off-season will deal with any murmur of unrest and discontent. Expect a 50k crowd first game of next season, the storm in a teacup over. A Sherwood-Wise dream team anyone? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Think the club will "agree" to his demands, he will sign a contract and then the club will go back on their word as soon as it's time to actually start buying players or drafting training ground plans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Think the club will "agree" to his demands, he will sign a contract and then the club will go back on their word as soon as it's time to actually start buying players or drafting training ground plans. Ring a ding ding. He’ll be gone by Feb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Surely he must be aware of that possibility though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 I think it will be Shearer all over again, Rafa's contract will just run out and Ashley won't bother contacting him, then he will announce the return of Pardew in July because Rafa left us in the lurch and Pards is here on a short term 5 year contract to sort the mess out before we sell the club just before Christmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Pardew won't come back like, my money would be on Hughes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianovthetoon Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Wouldn’t surprise me if he tried for Wenger. Wages wouldn’t be a problem and as he wasn’t keen on spending loads of money it’s like Ashley’s wet dream. Probably wouldn’t have a problem with the 26 and under policy. Problem is there’s zero fucking chance of him saying yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 If Ashley cares about who he has as NUFC manager, he would keep Rafa. Absolutely no sense in forcing him out then trying to replace him with anyone decent. If he goes I assume we’ll get an absolute joke of a desperate manager as replacement. No chance we’ll go for anyone with Wenger’s experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Wenger will have already turned down dozens of better opportunities than working with Mike Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 The long goodbye is nearly over. It's gonna be weird having zero interest in NUFC, Rafa was the only thing that kept me hanging on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Wenger :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 More chance of Wagner... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 The long goodbye is nearly over. It's gonna be weird having zero interest in NUFC, Rafa was the only thing that kept me hanging on. What's the current list of absolute scrap heap knackers looking like these days? Sam Allardyce David Moyes Tony Pulis (soon) Mark Hughes Alan Pardew Gary Rowett Gus Poyet Darren Moore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 What a time to be alive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 The long goodbye is nearly over. It's gonna be weird having zero interest in NUFC, Rafa was the only thing that kept me hanging on. What's the current list of absolute scrap heap knackers looking like these days? Allardyce Moyes Pulis (soon) Mark Hughes Alan Pardew Gary Rowett Gus Poyet Darren Moore I will literally just switch off from all things NUFC until Ashley is gone. Possibly the best manager we've ever had and an owner who is actively trying to get him to leave, disgusting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 The long goodbye is nearly over. It's gonna be weird having zero interest in NUFC, Rafa was the only thing that kept me hanging on. What's the current list of absolute scrap heap knackers looking like these days? Sam Allardyce David Moyes Tony Pulis (soon) Mark Hughes Alan Pardew Gary Rowett Gus Poyet Darren Moore Tim Sherwood if we're quick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now