ToonArmy1892 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 4th July either Rafa and his staff will take on pre season training or they won’t be there that at the very latest would be enough for us to see where this is headed. This will be an interesting day. The squad turn up no manager no coaches no one to start pre season This is the key date Could you imagine the squad turning up to no coaching team Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johneddy Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Great idea to send the players to the far east rudderless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonArmy1892 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Shola will be caretaker, then given the job permanently despite losing his first 15 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 What's worst is that Douglas didnt give any reason for that article, basically saying it wont be done before the end of Rafas contract. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying fuck about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribesman Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Just an idea of how long takeovers of Premier League clubs potentially take. I remember myself the takeovers of Southampton and Villa took a while as well. https://twitter.com/NUFC360/status/1140990562050424832 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribesman Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 What's worst is that Douglas didnt give any reason for that article, basically saying it wont be done before the end of Rafas contract. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying f*** about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Its definitely takeover or bust for me. Benitez staying with Ashley changes nothing for the direction of the club other than reapplying the plaster on the axe wound. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Just an idea of how long takeovers of Premier League clubs potentially take. I remember myself the takeovers of Southampton and Villa took a while as well. https://twitter.com/NUFC360/status/1140990562050424832 They also weren't played out in the media unlike everything we do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 their interest started earlier in 2019, if not late 2018. they submitted their proof of funds to MA's lawyers days after we beat Leicester in April. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Nowt you could really disagree with in this article. https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/sport/2019/06/greed-only-reason-why-mike-ashley-wouldn-t-sell-newcastle-summer Brilliant article that. Very well written and spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 What's worst is that Douglas didnt give any reason for that article, basically saying it wont be done before the end of Rafas contract. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying f*** about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Its definitely takeover or bust for me. Benitez staying with Ashley changes nothing for the direction of the club other than reapplying the plaster on the axe wound. Rafa staying with either owner or bust for me. The club will drop down the leagues like Sunderland otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Douglas doesn't know s*** I know its easy to dismiss The Chronicle, but its no different to what Caulkin is saying. In fact I can't think of any North East journalist saying anything different regarding where we stand with the takeover. Its only Justin Allen in the UK media saying things are progressing well which is why I think he has a Premier League source. I'm starting to lean towards the takeover being done in mid July then next week if it does get done. That would be a disaster for the club still even with a takeover its poor preparation for a new season. I actually try to keep a level head about the chronicle and do realize the reporters and journalists who cover NUFC have a ridiculously tough task reporting news about our club given the owner, their policies on communication and in football investment etc, however, I also am quite certain that these guys are not ever going to get any single bit of exclusives or substantial updates from the club whilst MA owns it. MA hates the local press, he owes them nothing (in his yes), he feels he owes us the fans nothing as well. So why would he give them an update? thus breaking the NDA he has in place or egg on face he experienced like he did going on Sky in January? I really rate Caulkin too but he's in the same boat. He's not going to get any favors or stories from MA. Its simply common sense. The club do owe us answers or a statement to update but that won't happen until it's either done or 100% collapsed. And MA won't lose a bit of sleep otherwise. He certainly won't be giving any favors to a local paper who has been calling for him to sell, or invest etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 What's worst is that Douglas didnt give any reason for that article, basically saying it wont be done before the end of Rafas contract. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying f*** about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Its definitely takeover or bust for me. Benitez staying with Ashley changes nothing for the direction of the club other than reapplying the plaster on the axe wound. Rafa staying with either owner or bust for me. The club will drop down the leagues like Sunderland otherwise. The takeover is the absolute most important thing by an absolute mile. We have had 12 years of the club being totally devoid of basic investment and improvement. No person manager or player is more important than the future of the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 What's worst is that Douglas didnt give any reason for that article, basically saying it wont be done before the end of Rafas contract. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying f*** about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Its definitely takeover or bust for me. Benitez staying with Ashley changes nothing for the direction of the club other than reapplying the plaster on the axe wound. Rafa staying with either owner or bust for me. The club will drop down the leagues like Sunderland otherwise. The takeover is the absolute most important thing by an absolute mile. We have had 12 years of the club being totally devoid of basic investment and improvement. No person manager or player is more important than the future of the club. How can you know that when you have absolutely no idea what the new owners will be like The man that can offer Newcastle the most guaranteed security for the future of this football club is Rafa Benitez. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If people don’t start to realise that they sure as hell will find that out. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying fuck about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Nope you sure as hell will realise when Tim Sherwood is manager and we drop down to League 1 though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 What's worst is that Douglas didnt give any reason for that article, basically saying it wont be done before the end of Rafas contract. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying f*** about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Its definitely takeover or bust for me. Benitez staying with Ashley changes nothing for the direction of the club other than reapplying the plaster on the axe wound. Rafa staying with either owner or bust for me. The club will drop down the leagues like Sunderland otherwise. The takeover is the absolute most important thing by an absolute mile. We have had 12 years of the club being totally devoid of basic investment and improvement. No person manager or player is more important than the future of the club. How can you know that when you have absolutely no idea what the new owners will be like The man that can offer Newcastle the most guaranteed security for the future of this football club is Rafa Benitez. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If people don’t start to realise that they sure as hell will find that out. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying fuck about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Enjoy Tim Sherwood and dropping down to League 1 then. Absolute nonsense. Even if Rafa signs a contract. He won’t be here long under Ashley. This club needs new owners. The new owners could be a disaster but that’s a gamble most are willing to take Also love how you highlight that part but not the part where he says ‘if a takeover happens’ new owners won’t appoint sherwood ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 No Ashley/No Rafa>>>>>>>>>>Ashley & Rafa. Sadly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest godzilla Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 What's worst is that Douglas didnt give any reason for that article, basically saying it wont be done before the end of Rafas contract. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying f*** about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Its definitely takeover or bust for me. Benitez staying with Ashley changes nothing for the direction of the club other than reapplying the plaster on the axe wound. Rafa staying with either owner or bust for me. The club will drop down the leagues like Sunderland otherwise. The takeover is the absolute most important thing by an absolute mile. We have had 12 years of the club being totally devoid of basic investment and improvement. No person manager or player is more important than the future of the club. How can you know that when you have absolutely no idea what the new owners will be like The man that can offer Newcastle the most guaranteed security for the future of this football club is Rafa Benitez. If people don’t start to realise that they sure as hell will find that out. So it’s acceptable to operate as relegation fighters every year is it. Can’t believe anyone would settle for Ashley staying is more acceptable than Rafa going ??. I guarantee you now that any new owner would be an improvement on Ashley. The club is far more important than any one person and that club is stagnating more season after season with Rafa there or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 What's worst is that Douglas didnt give any reason for that article, basically saying it wont be done before the end of Rafas contract. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying f*** about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Its definitely takeover or bust for me. Benitez staying with Ashley changes nothing for the direction of the club other than reapplying the plaster on the axe wound. Rafa staying with either owner or bust for me. The club will drop down the leagues like Sunderland otherwise. The takeover is the absolute most important thing by an absolute mile. We have had 12 years of the club being totally devoid of basic investment and improvement. No person manager or player is more important than the future of the club. How can you know that when you have absolutely no idea what the new owners will be like The man that can offer Newcastle the most guaranteed security for the future of this football club is Rafa Benitez. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If people don’t start to realise that they sure as hell will find that out. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying fuck about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Enjoy Tim Sherwood and dropping down to League 1 then. You think the new owners are going to hire Tim Sherwood? The stupidity amazes me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Nowt you could really disagree with in this article. https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/sport/2019/06/greed-only-reason-why-mike-ashley-wouldn-t-sell-newcastle-summer Good article that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 What's worst is that Douglas didnt give any reason for that article, basically saying it wont be done before the end of Rafas contract. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying f*** about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Its definitely takeover or bust for me. Benitez staying with Ashley changes nothing for the direction of the club other than reapplying the plaster on the axe wound. Rafa staying with either owner or bust for me. The club will drop down the leagues like Sunderland otherwise. The takeover is the absolute most important thing by an absolute mile. We have had 12 years of the club being totally devoid of basic investment and improvement. No person manager or player is more important than the future of the club. Agree! If Ashley doesn't sell the club I hope (and think) Rafa leaves. If Rafa stays along with Ashley it's another year wasted. We must get a change now! It's the most crusial thing for the club. If Ashley doesn't sell and Rafa leaves I think it will be impossible for Ashley to continue, with all the pressure and hate from the fans it will bring. Which way this will end I think Ashleys days at the club are numberd. He really has to sell now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate End Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 What's worst is that Douglas didnt give any reason for that article, basically saying it wont be done before the end of Rafas contract. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying f*** about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Its definitely takeover or bust for me. Benitez staying with Ashley changes nothing for the direction of the club other than reapplying the plaster on the axe wound. Rafa staying with either owner or bust for me. The club will drop down the leagues like Sunderland otherwise. The takeover is the absolute most important thing by an absolute mile. We have had 12 years of the club being totally devoid of basic investment and improvement. No person manager or player is more important than the future of the club. How can you know that when you have absolutely no idea what the new owners will be like The man that can offer Newcastle the most guaranteed security for the future of this football club is Rafa Benitez. The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If people don’t start to realise that they sure as hell will find that out. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying fuck about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. Enjoy Tim Sherwood and dropping down to League 1 then. You think the new owners are going to hire Tim Sherwood? The stupidity amazes me The other thing is that the NE journalists are putting emphasis on Rafa, as if his situation is more important than a takeover. If people don’t start to realise that they sure as hell will find that out. If a takeover happens, I couldn't give a flying fuck about Rafas contract TBH. A takeover IS everything to the future of this club. A lot of our fans are in for a reality check. The same ones that wanted Sir Bobby out for 3rd, 4th, 5th probably Have we really not realised managers like Sir Bobby and Rafa Benitez only come round once in a blue moon have we really not realised that yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Yeah, nobody on here rates Benitez except you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gdm Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 A lot of our fans are in for a reality check. The same ones that wanted Sir Bobby out for 3rd, 4th, 5th probably Have we really not realised managers like Sir Bobby and Rafa Benitez only come round once in a blue moon have we really not realised that yet? No offence but I don’t think you quite understand the point people are making. No one disputes how brilliant Rafa is ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Yeah, nobody on here rates Benitez except you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Screw loose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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