RobinRobin 11282 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 9 hours ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Interesting that they apparently have a DoF lined up already. I really hope they’ve done their homework and haven’t just picked Les Reed or someone. Joe Kinnear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 11282 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 12 hours ago, Monkeys Fist said: Can you imagine the fucking pandemonium if we bought them as a feeder club. Catts for me like 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35095 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 5 hours ago, Kitman said: I think anybody who pays any attention to media critics is mental. The pundits love to slag off NUFC, trolling out the same old lazy cliches about unrealistic expectations and what a great owner Mike is etc etc. It’s nailed on they’ll bang on about the negatives because they feel the need to put us in our place, and even more than that, they love to see our fans being downtrodden and downcast. I think its something that dates back to the Keegan days and having ‘ideas above our station’. Well fuck them, I hope this happens and they choke on the tidal wave of Saudi money. I couldn’t care less what the likes of Merse, Dennis, Tommo, Rio or Hippo Head think about it, they’re just whiney wind and piss merchants. The government are happy to sell arms to them, Saudi money is fucking everywhere but we’re supposed to be the ones bearing the brunt of this faux moral outrage. Or something 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I wonder what Donny and Meths are thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrokendoll 9244 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 8 hours ago, Tom said: Cancel it. Mike can stay forever. love those boys. truly the salvador dali's of the youtube world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10858 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Keegan and Shearer in ambassadorial roles Wouldn't bring in Benitez again. He's top class, no doubt, but if we truly are bankrolled by billionaires who have ambition then I think we can approach Pochettino-level managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3357 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, The Fish said: Wouldn't bring in Benitez again. He's top class, no doubt, but if we truly are bankrolled by billionaires who have ambition then I think we can approach Pochettino-level managers. You doing comedy again? Pochettino is a fraud, the cunt hasn't won anything and you think he's better than Rafa? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10858 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 12 hours ago, strawb said: I live in Manchester and work with loads of city fans. They don’t hate us in general, they think little of us. They have a regional rival like we do. They have though had the time of their lives since been bought and after years of utter shite. If the deal goes through and we get half of what city have had we would be buzzing, and not just for the football team. City redeveloped a large part of east Manchester and it’s unrecognisable. One of the best grounds I’ve been to too. Aye all the Man City fans I know are either indifferent or positive about Newcastle fans (and most of the Man Utd fans to be fair). The blues definitely want someone else to take some of the criticism for sportswashing, buying the league, and so on. I think thoughtful football fans will be, begrudgingly, happy that we've got shot of Ashley and that we'll be ambititous again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21939 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Love Rafa, but as richest club in the world we can afford to appoint a coach that has a more attacking style. Return of the entertainers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35095 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, t00nraider2 said: No just think it would be a good opportunity to make money and frustrated it wasn't done years ago as money from it could have gotton us an extra Maxi, Robert or Shearer etc. The only maxi you’re likely to see is the one you were conceived in Edited April 16, 2020 by Alex 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Alex said: The government are happy to sell arms to them, Saudi money is fucking everywhere but we’re supposed to be the ones bearing the brunt of this faux moral outrage. Or something It’s hilarious when you think about it. Since when did our opinions matter? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7033 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 32 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: Love Rafa, but as richest club in the world we can afford to appoint a coach that has a more attacking style. Return of the entertainers Tbf to Rafa, I think we only played as defensively as we did because we had so much shit in the first team. As soon as we tried to play expansive football we got battered. Rafa wanted to build a dynasty here and this is his chance. We don’t want Allegri and the likes to come in for 2 seasons and then fuck off again 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10858 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, Kid Dynamite said: Tbf to Rafa, I think we only played as defensively as we did because we had so much shit in the first team. As soon as we tried to play expansive football we got battered. Rafa wanted to build a dynasty here and this is his chance. We don’t want Allegri and the likes to come in for 2 seasons and then fuck off again It was only when he was able to add the quality he wanted that we were able to play more expansively. Rondon, Perez were good for grinding out results, but Almiron's addition transformed that attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30629 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 16 minutes ago, Kid Dynamite said: Tbf to Rafa, I think we only played as defensively as we did because we had so much shit in the first team. As soon as we tried to play expansive football we got battered. Rafa wanted to build a dynasty here and this is his chance. We don’t want Allegri and the likes to come in for 2 seasons and then fuck off again Rafa’s sides have rarely been free scoring, even when he was competing at the top end of the table. Saying that, we need to temper expectations somewhat. We aren’t likely to be challenging for the top four next season and need to build it up over a few years from a solid base. I would in no way be disappointed to see Poch come in but Rafa has the benefit of being able to come in and hit the ground running as he already knows the club’s strengths and weaknesses. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20198 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I think short term until the end of the season we obviously have cabbage heed. This is just mental thinking who is going to replace him etc. Mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 3997 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 The way I m looking at it is when the deal inevitably falls through I will smugly proclaim relief that we aren't owned by the disgusting Saudi regime. If the impossible happens I won't give a toss. I'm revelling in the hypocrisy. Won't happen though.... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17283 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 38 minutes ago, spongebob toonpants said: The way I m looking at it is when the deal inevitably falls through I will smugly proclaim relief that we aren't owned by the disgusting Saudi regime. If the impossible happens I won't give a toss. I'm revelling in the hypocrisy. Won't happen though.... Think this is me too Am wondering if Staveley did actually have the money first time round and when Ashley turned her down she went running to the Saudis to back her?...or were they there all along?.. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42459 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 If we’re rid of The Cunt in the next few weeks, and money is even a tenth as plentiful as we hope, I can see Rafa back here. Last time Stavely ( yes @RobinRobin, would ) was after us, she held discussions directly with him, and it was clearly stated they very much wanted him to stay. He was a big part of their plan. As has been mentioned, if he did return, he’d hit the ground running. ( It’d also be a huge “fuck you” to Ashley, which is nice). I also think that given his age, and how long it could take to build the club in to what he and us desire, he could see it as his Grand Project, moving upstairs if he tires of coaching. The “hitting the ground running” part is the most important here- he knows the club, 99% of the squad, and the region. New owners will see the value of that, and in a straight choice between him and Forrest Plump, it’ll be curtains for Crisp Boy. I’m almost allowing myself to believe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9796 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Whoever they go with is hopefully someone with a broader view on things not just someone asking to sign expensive players. The whole infrastructure of the club needs to be looked at after falling behind over the last 15 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42459 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Bruce- “ There’s not many broader than me, eh?” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5223 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 How is Rafa getting on in China anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3357 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, Rayvin said: How is Rafa getting on in China anyway? No one will be playing football there for a while, so perfect time for him to GTFO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35095 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 hours ago, wykikitoon said: I think short term until the end of the season we obviously have cabbage heed. This is just mental thinking who is going to replace him etc. Mental. I think it would be reasonable to keep Bruce until the end of the season given where we are. With that in mind I hope their first act is to sack him with immediate effect 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 That *click* sound was the opening of a delicious can. 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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