mouldy_uk Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 minute ago, GeordieDazzler said: Yep, this is an investment in the sense it's part of the dick measuring contest between the gulf nations. Not sure if we provide any length and/or girth at the moment for that particular contest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, STM said: Even though I think Rafa is incredibly unlikely. There is a difference between him breaking a contract and him being made available by the club. Just about to post that, maybe Everton will take the compensation and be happy to replace him if they aren’t happy with early progress Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Just now, mouldy_uk said: Just about to post that, maybe Everton will take the compensation and be happy to replace him if they aren’t happy with early progress It's not even results on the pitch. It's the unrest from the fans. If we can offer a big compensation and they decide its a quick "get out", we might able to get him. Rafa won't betray them unless they give him the green light first though. Such a frustrating situation. They don't want him, we do want him but their board are in the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, mouldy_uk said: Just about to post that, maybe Everton will take the compensation and be happy to replace him if they aren’t happy with early progress we missed a trick, should have offered swapsies for Steve Bacon, they need a motivator after coldness of Rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 The other part of it is, if Everton don't have someone better to replace him, they won't entertain it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Ikon said: Really don't like the sound of this McParland. Aye, sounds like a Souness/McKay situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 They're in 8th after 9 games. Rafa has his work cut out getting them to play like he wants and there have been some surprise/disappointing results but this is an acceptable position in a transition period. I don't think anyone with real decision making powers is anywhere close to thinking about pulling the plug this early on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Get Rafa back home. He's most suited to drag the team out of the relegation battle this season and he can lay the foundations on and off the pitch for future success. Worst case scenario a few years down the line if the investment & quality in the team dictates we should do better than what he is achieving it will most likely be a case of seeing out his contract with no hard feelings on either side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Personally I think we should leave Rafa at Everton and move on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Part of me would prefer an interim, so that we can wait for the right man. I can guarantee that as soon as we hire a manager that Rafa, Pochettino etc become available. Timing is everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Ten hag would be unbelievable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, STM said: Part of me would prefer an interim, so that we can wait for the right man. I can guarantee that as soon as we hire a manager that Rafa, Pochettino etc become available. Timing is everything. If we were middle table and safe I would agree. we need leadership and investment though and it has to come before January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 minute ago, r0cafella said: If we were middle table and safe I would agree. we need leadership and investment though and it has to come before January. I meant an outside manager. Willing to do 6 months. Unlikely though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, Gaztoon said: Ten hag would be unbelievable. I think getting Overmars is the key to getting Ten Hag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 By the sounds if it, we'll probably hear something next week. With the new man either in charge or at least in the stands for Brighton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackZeeEeerz Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 23 minutes ago, et tu brute said: Personally I think we should leave Rafa at Everton and move on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) Love Rafa. Galvanised the club and fans, represented hope at a time we thought we could have none, fought for the betterment of NUFC against Ashley. Would love if he came back, would certainly keep us up and take us towards where we want to be. However, I don't think he'll leave Everton and I don't think those running Everton would let him go yet either despite some fan unrest. They're still on 14(?) points from 9 games, 8th in the league, 6pts off Man City whilst having players like Calvert-Lewin and Doucoure out with injuries. So there's that. Plus, I've always been of the opinion even back in April-June 2020 that you shouldn't go back. I want a complete fresh start and that includes Benitez plus the unknown excites me, Fonseca excites, the dream back in 2020 of Allegri excited me. I want excitement and change and unfortunately I'm unsure I'd fully get that if Benitez came back as sound as an appointment that it is. Edited October 26, 2021 by HaydnNUFC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigValley Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 16 minutes ago, Ben said: I think getting Overmars is the key to getting Ten Hag What about Overmars now and Ten Hag in the summer? Jones at interim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagCA Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 1 minute ago, BigValley said: What about Overmars now and Ten Hag in the summer? Jones at interim. Because Jones will take us down Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 No because on Sky Bet once Jones has managed more than 4 games he gets paid out as the next manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigValley Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Its not the best solution, but if he dont want to leave before the summer? Only one for a Job for the rest of year is mayby Gattuso then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10132269/Newcastle-willing-offer-Ajax-boss-Erik-Ten-Hag-11MILLION-year.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Can see why people are excited about ETH potentially being the one. My gut feeling is that he would flop, I'm not sure why. Doubt he wants to leave Ajax now anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I don't think we're in with a chance of getting Ten Hag, he's already turned down Spurs and Barca. While we're in a totally different position to Barca, we're still a mess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 He'd be mad to leave now, anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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