Paully Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Absolutely adore Rafa - brought Amanda to the table and constantly had a go at Ashley! The 2nd half of season 18-19 was a joy to watch as well! As others have said, I wish he had a role at the “cloob”! Need him and KK back at one game together! Last game of the season to celebrate a CL place would be nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I love Rafa so much, but he's not in the same planet of love I have for SBR and Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 3 hours ago, andycap said: Missing Joe Harvey off the list for Mount rushmore. That's why I said modern day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 3 minutes ago, Kanj said: I love Rafa so much, but he's not in the same planet of love I have for SBR and Howe. But then you've missed off Keegan, so really can't be taken seriously. If forced to name an order: Howe Keegan SBR Rafa That's from someone who named his son after SBR and his dog after Rafa. The only reason why Howe is top, is because he's my manager. I was very young for Keegan and I could barely shave for SBR. Also Howe had the benefit of following Bruce, which is like having a blowjob after being punched in the face. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cf Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 3 hours ago, Superior Acuña said: Rafa was managing us in the Championship less than a year after managing Real Madrid. It was really quite extraordinary that he stayed to get us back up. I remember add the time all the speculation of would he stay with us. All of my mates said no chance. I never had any doubt. I just knew he was in it for the long term with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Id love to see him on a few Newcastle podcasts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 4 hours ago, GavMcEl said: 100% agree, I know he's not in the same bracket as the above, but I have to give Chris Hughton credit when where talking about former managers... just going about his business in the summer of 09 when the club was an absolute shambles, then that season in the championship, winning the title with ease, then them few months he was in charge in the prem, thumping villa and the Mackems and winning at the Emirates before Ashley shafted him... and always handling himself in an honest, dignified and professional manner in the process. I see Hughton, Rafa and even Pardew as being essential in stopping the club from collapsing at various points, Ashley lucked out with the first two in particular Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 On the topic of managers, one of my favourite Athletic articles from back in the dark Bruce days. Some of the quotes from Roeder and Hughton. https://archive.ph/0ki7B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUJ Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 5 hours ago, STM said: Modern day mount rushmore: Keegan, Howe, SBR and Rafa. You know Bruce over 2 seasons was statistically as good/bad as Rafa? Rafa was nothing but a chancer. Statistically as big a chancer as Bruce was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 55 minutes ago, STM said: But then you've missed off Keegan, so really can't be taken seriously. No way, I love Keegan but was never able to see any press about him, sky interviews etc over here in Florida in the early to mid 90s. So its far different to have that connection. When SBR was our manager, we had quite a bit of coverage and I was able to follow us better with the internet and official site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 12 minutes ago, BUJ said: You know Bruce over 2 seasons was statistically as good/bad as Rafa? Rafa was nothing but a chancer. Statistically as big a chancer as Bruce was. Very poor ragebait, this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 16 minutes ago, BUJ said: You know Bruce over 2 seasons was statistically as good/bad as Rafa? Rafa was nothing but a chancer. Statistically as big a chancer as Bruce was. Straight to the ignore list. Don’t even care if this is wumming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 6 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: Very poor ragebait, this. if only it was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) 6 hours ago, STM said: Modern day mount rushmore: Keegan, Howe, SBR and Rafa. Someone with Photoshop skills needs to do this pronto. Edited April 1 by Collage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 25 minutes ago, BUJ said: You know Bruce over 2 seasons was statistically as good/bad as Rafa? Rafa was nothing but a chancer. Statistically as big a chancer as Bruce was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 29 minutes ago, BUJ said: You know Bruce over 2 seasons was statistically as good/bad as Rafa? Rafa was nothing but a chancer. Statistically as big a chancer as Bruce was. Please show your working out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Collage said: Someone with Photoshop skills needs to do this pronto. I'm trying with an AI image generator right now and am getting some scary results. Edited April 1 by Collage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) rafa patched up all the holes and made us (barely) seaworthy again.bruce actively punched new holes in the hull, undoing rafa's work and had us sinking rapidly "well the league position was similar so basically the same" Edited April 1 by thomas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 39 minutes ago, BUJ said: You know Bruce over 2 seasons was statistically as good/bad as Rafa? Rafa was nothing but a chancer. Statistically as big a chancer as Bruce was. Say what now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I don't have a very big ignore list on this forum, but that's a quick way to join it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Liverpool have a good flag of their manager greats - on which Rafa features, incidentally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 There are very few things that surprise me anymore, but then someone comes along and posts something like that and you realise there are depths you still weren't aware of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 What I liked about Rafa was that he was prepared to come out and challenge the regime. I'll be honest, I didn't always like the football he played but I know that's how he had to play, don't think he had much choice and knew there was always a plan, always the work. It's a crying shame he came at the wrong time for the club, but also a relief that he did and then provided a touch of class. I sometimes think of an alternate world where he was given the tools to do his job, and when he left I nearly checked out altogether. But, here we are, and he's a major part of where we are and could be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I thought "Rafa was no better than Bruce" was quite a commonly held view by the das. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 3 hours ago, BUJ said: You know Bruce over 2 seasons was statistically as good/bad as Rafa? Rafa was nothing but a chancer. Statistically as big a chancer as Bruce was. April fool’s are supposed to be before midday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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