gazza ladra Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Staggered so many on social media seem to rate Poch higher than Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Staggered so many on social media seem to rate Poch higher than Rafa. Ha I know - Rafa would also build the whole club from ground up - the man has the vision Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Rafa already has the plan too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Pilgrim Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 It’s got to be Benitez really. If we do get bought out and we have the funds, Rafa would not just be a managerial acquisition but a genuine investment in the matters he was interested in but denied under Ashley. Rafa knew exactly what the club needed with regards to training and general systemised refurbishment. The only question mark with him is transfers, he lands some quality players but seems to have to burn through several transfers before getting it right. If the money is unlimited who gives a fuck, let him spend when the mood strikes. As for Bruce, fuck him. He’s going to come out of this having done a forgiveable job under duress and there will be plenty of sympathy in the Redknapps and Jamie Carraghers of the world. Geordies never took to him, Rafa had them defensively organised but toothless and he brought a bit of spark back, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Staggered so many on social media seem to rate Poch higher than Rafa. don't be, like any sport there's a tiny % who actually understand it the rest read what they're told and follow, a bit like life rafa is the only guy for us like, if it cost 20m to break his contract it'd be worth it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Staggered so many on social media seem to rate Poch higher than Rafa. don't be, like any sport there's a tiny % who actually understand it the rest read what they're told and follow, a bit like life rafa is the only guy for us like, if it cost 20m to break his contract it'd be worth it I even mean objectively. Remove the emotional connection to the club from his spell here. Look at trophies won, clubs managed, transfers, everything. It’s an absolute no brainer. I’ll take glasses top pocket over that swanky coat every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Staggered so many on social media seem to rate Poch higher than Rafa. rafa is the only guy for us like, if it cost 20m to break his contract it'd be worth it absolutely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 The irony if Rafa turns Joelinton into Torres v2 There's no doubt he'd improve him. Just giving him some proper instructions and a structure to work to would help no end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Rafa - Manager Poch - Assistant manager Klopp - Director of football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 The irony if Rafa turns Joelinton into Torres v2 There's no doubt he'd improve him. Just giving him some proper instructions and a structure to work to would help no end. there's a good video posted in here i think explaining that joelinton did well under nagelsmann in a team that pressed well and had clear, defined instructions i reckon the lad would look a different player under a proper manager like rafa...maybe not a £40m player but that's water under the bridge now the important thing will be to try and get something out of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Staggered so many on social media seem to rate Poch higher than Rafa. why? Poch grew spurs from being fairly rubbish to consistent champions league qualifying, champions league finalists and probably should have won the league the year leicester won it and all without massive spending and a much nicer brand of football than Rafas preferred style. Rafa was a great manager at his peak but he hasn't done anything comparable to Poch in the last 10 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Rafa was a great manager at his peak but he hasn't done anything comparable to Poch in the last 10 years other than win trophies is this a wind up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Walnuts Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Rafa - great manager and just as important he get the area and has the vision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Rafa was a great manager at his peak but he hasn't done anything comparable to Poch in the last 10 years other than win trophies is this a wind up? Have to agree here. That’s the point I was making. Even in the last 10 years it isn’t comparable and Poch doesn’t come close. I’m not saying he’s a bad manager at all... but he isn’t Rafa is he and he’s not even coming close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Staggered so many on social media seem to rate Poch higher than Rafa. why? Poch grew spurs from being fairly rubbish to consistent champions league qualifying, champions league finalists and probably should have won the league the year leicester won it and all without massive spending and a much nicer brand of football than Rafas preferred style. Rafa was a great manager at his peak but he hasn't done anything comparable to Poch in the last 10 years Spurs weren't fairly rubbish before he joined. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Trophies isn't everything mind. I do think Poch is a bit overrated though. Saying they should have won the league the year Leicester won it is pretty ridiculous also. They got 70 points, 11 behind Leicester Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 If it wasn’t Rafa lads would you feel some resentment to the new regime? Would this not spark division amongst some again? Just asking as many seem to have their heart set on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Nah. I don't really like Poch for some reason, but not sure why. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 If it wasn’t Rafa lads would you feel some resentment to the new regime? Would this not spark division amongst some again? Just asking as many seem to have their heart set on him. I personally wouldn't be bothered as long as it was an ambitious appointment. The thing is Rafa already knows the club and what needs improving, so he could get down to business instantly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I think after the likes of Pardew, Kinnear, McClaren, Bruce, Carver etc. I'd be elated with any ambitious and well thought through appointment who got the job on merit, be it Rafa or someone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Trophies isn't everything mind. For us, it pretty much is, since we haven't won anything since 1969. And the Fair's Cup wasn't relly the UEFA Cup, so in a way we haven't won anything since 1955. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 If it wasn’t Rafa lads would you feel some resentment to the new regime? Would this not spark division amongst some again? Just asking as many seem to have their heart set on him. I personally wouldn't be bothered as long as it was an ambitious appointment. The thing is Rafa already knows the club and what needs improving, so he could get down to business instantly. He does, I’m not disputing that , however judging by the replies it seems we think he’s a gimme if this goes through, I’m not so sure and was wondering if the mood would change.Personally if this happens whoever we get will be nowhere as shit as some of the MA appointments . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergenMagpie Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 If it wasn’t Rafa lads would you feel some resentment to the new regime? Would this not spark division amongst some again? Just asking as many seem to have their heart set on him. Rafa is the obvious choice as he already built a foundation he can develop further. I think he would take the club further in a pace that would make the average supporter maintain a connection/familiarity with the club throughout the process, whereas a new manager would probably overhaul the team completely during the first 1-2 transfer windows. Im afraid that could give me a feeling that I had just started supporting a different club. Also I would fully trust Rafa to work in the supporters best interest to preserve everything that highlights NUFCs identity/history due to his almost unprecedented love and passion for the game. I would be pretty surprised if they didnt do everything they could to get Rafa back as I dont think they would have even considered buying us without him showing the potential to the world. However, if they did go for a different manager I would still be excited for the times ahead. After 7-8 years of constant clusterfucks I welcome anything new Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedsBlackAndWhite Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Rafa or a young, upcoming manager with desire to prove themselves and a clear vision where they want to take the club in a long term project. Do people think Rafas style of football would change to a more attacking style with a better calibre of player? Or just stay the same but with better players in it? I loved Rafa but would be drooling if we started to play the kind of football Liverpool and Man City play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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