TRon Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Didn't the Sheikh's people already say that the contract talks with Benitez were not their concern and should be dealt with by the current owner? Tbh that is strictly true, they can hardly interfere when the takeover hasn't been confirmed. At the moment this is purely a matter between Ashley and Rafa. We heard that from that Ben guy who also said that mad guy on Twitter was the groups lawyer. Can’t really take anything as gospel It's true regardless of who said it. Until NUFC officially acknowledge that the sale is going ahead all decisions about Rafa's future are Ashley's responsibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest neesy111 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I don't believe that. Rafa would already have a list of players he wants to sign especially as it's 10-11 weeks until the close of the transfer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I don't believe that. Rafa would already have a list of players he wants to sign especially as it's 10-11 weeks until the close of the transfer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 He scrapped that list though when he found out he is going to have billions to spend now. Brand spanking new list of the best of the best only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 If the takeover is serious, then you would have thought even a stupid cunt like Ashley would secure the services of the club's most prized asset in order to make the club more attractive to the buyer. Unless the Sheiks don't want Rafa.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I don't believe that. Rafa would already have a list of players he wants to sign especially as it's 10-11 weeks until the close of the transfer window. Yep, he would have had a list of names fully scouted by the time the season ended no doubt. And this is the only bit of 'good' news about him. 28 days to go... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 If I thought I would be the new owner soon, I would demand the club signs rafa to a new deal as it's obvious to everyone how important he is to this club. Why have BZG not done this if they think they will be the new owners soon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 If I thought I would be the new owner soon, I would demand the club signs rafa to a new deal as it's obvious to everyone how important he is to this club. Why have BZG not done this if they think they will be the new owners soon? It’s not as simple as that. What if Ashley gives Rafa a new deal giving him everything he wants then the takeover falls thru? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Today's stories have me nervous about Rafa for the first time. I've always thought he'd stay but now..... starting to worry a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
County Durham Mag Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 If he was leaving he would have gone by now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I don't believe that. Rafa would already have a list of players he wants to sign especially as it's 10-11 weeks until the close of the transfer window. Budget might have changed though to what he thought :cheesy: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 If he was leaving he would have gone by now. Well he's still under contract. Not saying he doesn't want to stay but he sounds doubtful and I can't see Ashley being in a rush to tie him down amongst all this. Suddenly it'll be 30th June. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 If I thought I would be the new owner soon, I would demand the club signs rafa to a new deal as it's obvious to everyone how important he is to this club. Why have BZG not done this if they think they will be the new owners soon? It’s not as simple as that. What if Ashley gives Rafa a new deal giving him everything he wants then the takeover falls thru? See you when the takeover falls through and Rafa's gone then I guess. It should have been sorted months ago. Why did Ashley start talks with Rafa knowing full well of this supposed takeover though? It makes no sense at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 If I thought I would be the new owner soon, I would demand the club signs rafa to a new deal as it's obvious to everyone how important he is to this club. Why have BZG not done this if they think they will be the new owners soon? Ashley has given no indication that the sale is going through, all we have heard is press speculation that if anything his camp is casting doubt on funds or even the seriousness of the bid. So I don't see how BZG can be in any position to insist on anything at this point, if anything it could be construed as them talking too much in public about business they don't have any right to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest covmag Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 If he was leaving he would have gone by now. I’m clinging to this, but we know he wants to stay but that means nothing cos this fat cunt can fuck it up in a stroke. Takeover, not convinced Rafa, not convinced I nearly pressed the renew button last Monday, so glad I didn’t. Definitely expecting this all to be fucked up, it’s how the fat cunt rolls.He could make it all so easy, sell, sign, fuck off, in that order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 If I thought I would be the new owner soon, I would demand the club signs rafa to a new deal as it's obvious to everyone how important he is to this club. Why have BZG not done this if they think they will be the new owners soon? It’s not as simple as that. What if Ashley gives Rafa a new deal giving him everything he wants then the takeover falls thru? That would be fucking amazing tbh Besides the fact we'd still have Ashley as owner ofc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 The current owner, i.e. fat cunt, should be sorting Rafa's contract out regardless of any potential takeover. If the new owners don't want Rafa that would be their problem, at this point they don't own NUFC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 The current owner, i.e. fat cunt, should be sorting Rafa's contract out regardless of any potential takeover. If the new owners don't want Rafa that would be their problem, at this point they don't own NUFC. ...and if the deal is close to completion and they’re waiting for that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 If I thought I would be the new owner soon, I would demand the club signs rafa to a new deal as it's obvious to everyone how important he is to this club. Why have BZG not done this if they think they will be the new owners soon? It’s not as simple as that. What if Ashley gives Rafa a new deal giving him everything he wants then the takeover falls thru? See you when the takeover falls through and Rafa's gone then I guess. It should have been sorted months ago. Why did Ashley start talks with Rafa knowing full well of this supposed takeover though? It makes no sense at all. No sense at all? Get a load of this guy thinking Ashley operates within the boundaries of logic and reason :spit: :spit: :spit: :spit: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I've just seen that a boro supporting mate of mine posted on FB that he's just walked past Neil Warnock at Newcastle Airport. Now, he was worried as a boro fan but I'm thinking that's a total ashley style appointment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 The current owner, i.e. fat cunt, should be sorting Rafa's contract out regardless of any potential takeover. If the new owners don't want Rafa that would be their problem, at this point they don't own NUFC. ...and if the deal is close to completion and they’re waiting for that? Then we'll just have to wait and see, otherwise it's all just speculation at this point. We really have no idea if the new owners would be happy to keep Rafa or they have someone else in mind, one journalist is saying one thing, another says something different entirely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 What are the views "if" the takeover happens.....regarding Rafa being replaced? Obviously the daily fail claimed Mourinho or Wenger, but has anyone any thought on the potential owners wanting their own man? I'm not sure how I feel about it personally? But based on the squad we have they all work hard for Rafa and he has literally the whole of the north east behind him, but I'm sure if it was a takeover where a large budget was available and a new manager I'd be worried about the hard work Rafa's done with some of these players being undone. I've never really thought much about it, but I suppose you have to consider it now football is a business and nobody is ever safe anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 What are the views "if" the takeover happens.....regarding Rafa being replaced? Obviously the daily fail claimed Mourinho or Wenger, but has anyone any thought on the potential owners wanting their own man? I'm not sure how I feel about it personally? But based on the squad we have they all work hard for Rafa and he has literally the whole of the north east behind him, but I'm sure if it was a takeover where a large budget was available and a new manager I'd be worried about the hard work Rafa's done with some of these players being undone. I've never really thought much about it, but I suppose you have to consider it now football is a business and nobody is ever safe anymore. I'd be sickened if that were to happen. Rafa is the glue holding this club together, he's also the one who has been telling the world what a big club we are and should be and how attractive we should be to invest in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Rafa's the one who injected a modicum of class and hope into this dire club during its dark Ashley years. What he has done for this club and the community is not something that can be easily replicated by another manager. Still hoping everything will be sorted and we have some good news on Rafa and the takeover in a few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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