essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 If the takeover falls through,I cannot see Rafa signing another contract.He knows he cannot trust fatty so the usual bollocks from fatty,such as ' Rafa has money to spend' won't be acceptable .Unless fatty hands over an amount to Rafa to spend,meaning Rafa is involved with all negotiations,he'll be off in the summer.It's far too easy to say to the manager ' Sorry,the players demands were ridiculous,so we decided against signing him'. No takeover = No Rafa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 1 hour ago, essembeeofsunderland said: If the takeover falls through,I cannot see Rafa signing another contract.He knows he cannot trust fatty so the usual bollocks from fatty,such as ' Rafa has money to spend' won't be acceptable .Unless fatty hands over an amount to Rafa to spend,meaning Rafa is involved with all negotiations,he'll be off in the summer.It's far too easy to say to the manager ' Sorry,the players demands were ridiculous,so we decided against signing him'. No takeover = No Rafa Well worked out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I could see you were struggling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 4180 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Think everyone has been at that realisation for months, just not spouting on about it every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Rafa Benitez: “The Newcastle fans are very clever, they know what is going on. (Asked about any January signings) “I hope we can (still) do something.” Trying to remain positive but looked pissed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 What subtle hint gave you that idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Rafa was asked if he would stay at Newcastle if he was not backed by at least one new signing before Wednesday night: “I have to just worry about Burnley and that’s it. I think the fans are very clever and they know what is going on.” “What I have to do is keep going. I am a professional and I want to do well.” “I am happy with the city, the fans and can see the potential of the club.” “I have to be sure that everybody understands the message, we have the same idea and we are on the same page.” “We have to keep working hard.” “I am sure I will keep working as hard as now with all my staff. We try to improve the team.” “I think if we do anything we don’t have time for this game against Burnley.” “At least we will have time to do something.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdansmith 3207 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 2 hours ago, trooper said: Rafa Benitez: “The Newcastle fans are very clever, apart from the idiots on Toontastic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) Rafa Benitez The Newcastle fans are clever especially the ones on toontastic except that T dansmith what a tosser Edited January 28, 2018 by trooper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdansmith 3207 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 owch ! have a like 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Tdansmith said: owch ! have a like Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1204 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Every weeks presser suggests that unless something drastic happens, as soon as his clause comes to an end, he'll walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Rafas obviously a big fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4718 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 17 minutes ago, StoneColdStephenIreland said: Rafas obviously a big fan. Going off recent results and performances you can see why, we missed Dummett in a big way while he was out and we look a damn sight more solid with him in the back line, love those slide tackles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 19879 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Just shows the calibre of manager Rafa is. To get him playing like he has been this season. Last year I wanted him shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30242 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Well done to him for not being shite any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1221 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 The fact that we've not had a proper leftback playing all season while Dummett was out has meant he's looked better than he probably should have since he came back. That said, I've never been anything close to a fan of his and I've been impressed with him since he's returned to the team. I didn't take much notice of him doing ok last season because most of the time he was up against dross. But now he's putting in comparable performances in the top division too. He's still pretty useless going forward, which is especially disappointing since he has a pretty decent left peg, but defensively you can't knock him much at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougle 3307 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Yeps just look at results since he's been back.... think its only the man city games we've lost...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdansmith 3207 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, wykikitoon said: Just shows the calibre of manager Rafa is. To get him playing like he has been this season. Last year I wanted him shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9732 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 2 hours ago, ewerk said: Well done to him for not being shite any more. At least being less shite than the likes of Mantequillo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 He's a defender who isn't fuckin clueless about defending and what a difference it makes to the team.He gans oot with my mates daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21811 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Not a modern overlapping fullback but probably the best natural defender at the club along with lascelles. Local kid too, which is nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7245 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Happy for him. If he keeps up his current trajectory who knows his limit, one day he might even have his own thread where this sort of news could be posted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 The geordie 'Maldini' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34822 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Steady, reliable, does his job, gives 100%. You’d want an upgrade ideally but a valuable squad member. Showed some mental strength to overcome some OTT stick from the fans as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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