trooper 940 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 This from the Daily Mirror Shay Given offers his insight into the growing problems between Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez and Newcastle owner Mike Ashley. Having spent 12 years at Newcastle, Given still has contacts at the club. And, with news growing that the Spanish boss is increasingly frustrated at a lack of big money signings, Given has been told that the two of them no longer speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy 12 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I can't understand why Given and Benitez no longer want to speak to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, trooper said: This from the Daily Mirror Shay Given offers his insight into the growing problems between Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez and Newcastle owner Mike Ashley. Having spent 12 years at Newcastle, Given still has contacts at the club. And, with news growing that the Spanish boss is increasingly frustrated at a lack of big money signings, Given has been told that the two of them no longer speak. Who would Given know at the club who'd be privy to that information? Not saying he's lying, just find it a little bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13837 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 They've went out their way to stir up the shit with this one, like. Almost like they think we're not deserving of Benitez and it continues to piss them off that he's still here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 They've actually only met once. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, adios said: Who would Given know at the club who'd be privy to that information? Not saying he's lying, just find it a little bizarre. Still got contacts who are itk probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30369 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 He'll probably be friendly with Clark given their time together with Ireland and Villa but on the coaching side there won't be many left at senior level from his time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 It's hardly a surprise really the way things have been playing out in the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 508 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, ewerk said: He'll probably be friendly with Clark given their time together with Ireland and Villa but on the coaching side there won't be many left at senior level from his time here. Simon Smith is currently Head GK Coach. He was here during Gullit and SBR's time here. He left not long after SBR was sacked and then came back a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Another signing Rafa wanted PSG have offered Napoli €7M for Pepe Reina and a €3.5M salary to the Spanish goalkeeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I can't see Rafa bitching to Smith or Clark (or any of the playing staff) about the situation. And we know it's not the tea lady. So is it more likely a case of Chinese whispers or "these things have a way of getting around"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 "these things have a way of getting around" p.a's secretarys etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7009 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Is it that unusual for a manager and owner to have no dialogue? Ashley has a business to run and pays Charnley to deal with our managers so he doesn't have to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 6 hours ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: They've went out their way to stir up the shit with this one, like. Almost like they think we're not deserving of Benitez and it continues to piss them off that he's still here. Aye, I'm at the point where I'll only believe Rafa will leave or that there's a problem when he actually walks out or actually says himself there is one. The media have been saying he's leaving since he walked in the door tbh. I'm not saying there isn't friction between Rafa and the fuck heads at the top mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34912 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 There's clearly a problem with the relationship, it's just a case of whether it's irreparable at this stage iyam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy 12 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Let's put it very simply. Rafa has been promised what he's been promised by the club. If Rafa is not allowed to do what he agreed to on top of what he expected to get by Ashley or Charnley, then we can all accept that he would have stipulated this in a contract, in terms of a breach and allowing him to walk away with compensation and his head held high. By the close of this window I expect Rafa to either manage this club in the proper manner, playing reasonably entertaining football with what he has at his disposal, or I expect him to actually walk out of the club citing the reasons above, or similar. If he decides to stay once the window is closed, I do not expect him to bemoan any unwillingness by the club to aid him in his quest to build his team, because I'm fairly sure that the onus is well and truly at his own door and gives him no scope for excuses to favour himself should he decide to walk from that point or fail to provide the fans with a team on that pitch that give 100% and wear the shirt with pride, whilst showcasing the skills they do have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34912 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 You're going to have to up your game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4721 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Has everyone stopped paying attention to him in general chat or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Everton after Praet. They've been in touch with his agent about a move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy 12 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Everton will most likely pay the silly asking prices seeing as they spent 45 million on Siggardson and are paying Rooney sickening wages. We can't compete with that silliness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 27 minutes ago, StoneColdStephenIreland said: Everton after Praet. They've been in touch with his agent about a move. He;s rubbish anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 16 minutes ago, wolfy said: Everton will most likely pay the silly asking prices seeing as they spent 45 million on Siggardson and are paying Rooney sickening wages. We can't compete with that silliness. Some of us could Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/riviere-completes-metz-move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alex 34912 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 They say you only say good things about people once they're gone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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