Minhosa Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 It's just another example of what makes Rafa a world class manager. Switching to a completely different system and still having the players more organised than the majority of other teams in the league. He's definitely bought players with flexibility in mind, we have 5 first team quality CB's. Dummett can play left centre back too. It'd probably be his strongest position but his distribution would let him down when compared to Schar and Lejeune. They're long range passes are vital in this system and PD doesn't have them in his locker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 It's just another example of what makes Rafa a world class manager. Switching to a completely different system and still having the players more organised than the majority of other teams in the league. He's definitely bought players with flexibility in mind, we have 5 first team quality CB's. Dummett can play left centre back too. In a backs to the walk away game at Man City maybe, but don’t think he could do that role in this system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Could PD and Clark play the central position? the Lascelles central spot mop up guy so to speak? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 The central one seems to be more of the strong, dominant in the air type (like Lascelles or Fernandez) with the outside ones being the ball players. I see Clark more in that description. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 The central one seems to be more of the strong, dominant in the air type (like Lascelles or Fernandez) with the outside ones being the ball players. I see Clark more in that description. Always thought Clark was better on the ball, but felt he's regressed massively since. Just seems a better last ditch tackler and threat from set pieces only Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 :smitten: https://twitter.com/waddlejon/status/1101215539211497472?s=21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie john Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 That man just goes from great to amazing!!!!!!!!!! Such a gentleman, true hero to us all..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 He's just the nicest man as well isn't he. After years of total slimy troglodytes it makes a huge difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Still boggles my mind that a few thought he passed his sell-by date and wanted him out. Dude has everything we could hope for in a manager. Integrity, compassion, obsessive preparation, an OCD level eye for detail, and tactical nous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Still boggles my mind that a few thought he passed his sell-by date and wanted him out. Dude has everything we could hope for in a manager. Integrity, compassion, obsessive preparation, an OCD level eye for detail, and tactical nous. It's a mad set of traits to get that ocd level of detail and still be compassionate and engaging. I still don't think the media or elements of them fully understand him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemagpie Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Going to miss him almost as much as my dog. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Going to miss him almost as much as my dog. That's what Bobby Madley said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Still boggles my mind that a few thought he passed his sell-by date and wanted him out. Dude has everything we could hope for in a manager. Integrity, compassion, obsessive preparation, an OCD level eye for detail, and tactical nous. It's a mad set of traits to get that ocd level of detail and still be compassionate and engaging. I still don't think the media or elements of them fully understand him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Who are we getting in the summer to replace him then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Who are we getting in the summer to replace him then? Charnley ? he's done every other fucking job at the club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Who are we getting in the summer to replace him then? Papers tomorrow are saying Carrick is under consideration ... trying to placate the fans with a Geordie when he manages to screw things up. Urgh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 There's still a small part of me that thinks he might stay, but realistically I need to start mentally preparing for his departure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Who are we getting in the summer to replace him then? Papers tomorrow are saying Carrick is under consideration ... trying to placate the fans with a Geordie when he manages to screw things up. Urgh. Man Utd legend? That’ll go down well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Will miss Rafa. Gonna hate every second of seeing him backed at a better club. More fuel for the "could have/should have" dumpster fire that is supporting this club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribesman Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I'm tired of the bipolar reactions of Newcastle fans online. One match these fans think we can finish in the top 10 then yesterday its back to we are still in big trouble to stay up. Its the same for Benitez and the players, people love them one week then want them all sacked or sold for not giving a 10/10 performance even reading the match thread yesterday saying Benitez should change the system because apparently it doesn't work anymore after one bad performance despite the system making us look more balanced recently. Before some people say "oh so I'm not allowed to criticise the manager or players now I feel like I'm living in North Korea" this isn't about that if there were no critcisims of the manager and players then we would be winning the league every season its about how some fans opinions on the team flip so quickly from victory to defeat. Its never nice to lose, but some fans nickpick s*** to death when we are losing its really frustrating to read. Some fans forget there are two teams playing, there are a lot more teams in this league that have better players than us like West Ham and in Pellegrini have just as good a manager as Benitez so its no surprise if he beats Benitez in a tactical battle. These type of fans need to accept that when you are down near the bottom of the table then more often than not there are going to be more bad days than good and with Ashley looking like he is not interested in selling the club you will have to get used to it. If a player making a misplaced pass stresses you out so much then maybe its time to support a different team or follow a different sport if you are looking for enjoyment in your life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I'm tired of the bipolar reactions of Newcastle fans online. One match these fans think we can finish in the top 10 then yesterday its back to we are still in big trouble to stay up. Its the same for Benitez and the players, people love them one week then want them all sacked or sold for not giving a 10/10 performance even reading the match thread yesterday saying Benitez should change the system because apparently it doesn't work anymore after one bad performance despite the system making us look more balanced recently. Before some people say "oh so I'm not allowed to criticise the manager or players now I feel like I'm living in North Korea" this isn't about that if there were no critcisims of the manager and players then we would be winning the league every season its about how some fans opinions on the team flip so quickly from victory to defeat. Its never nice to lose, but some fans nickpick s*** to death when we are losing its really frustrating to read. Some fans forget there are two teams playing, there are a lot more teams in this league that have better players than us like West Ham and in Pellegrini have just as good a manager as Benitez so its no surprise if he beats Benitez in a tactical battle. These type of fans need to accept that when you are down near the bottom of the table then more often than not there are going to be more bad days than good and with Ashley looking like he is not interested in selling the club you will have to get used to it. If a player making a misplaced pass stresses you out so much then maybe its time to support a different team or follow a different sport if you are looking for enjoyment in your life. It's not bi-polar. When we win the positive people have something to say, when we lose the pessimists find their voices. I think the majority are pretty well balanced. TBH, reactions like yours are no less reactionary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I dunno, I just get a feeling that he might stay now. Ashley taking the club off for sale might be a signal that he'll release more money like he did that season under McLaren. There's talk that he wants to go back down the route of signing only 25yr old and under, but I don't think Rafa will be that bothered as long as he's given some decent funds to buy younger players. I can see a compromise where Ashley agrees to invest in the academy and training facilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Think he'll stay. Doesn't seem to be any jobs in England that he'll be interested in and I think it would have to be a brilliant offer for him to go abroad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 He might well be prepared to be unemployed for a while, until an offer comes along. The nature of football dictates that he wouldn't have to wait too long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 If he stays he's either gullible or is less bothered about the need for a project than he actually says. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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