Rafael Benitez.

[TheHowieLama]

6th biggest crowd in Europe over the weekend. Pretty sure they were there for the great man.

 

Or as we say the great hombre.

[Jairzinho]

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/newcastle-united-rafa-benitez-championship-efl-vs-ipswich-town-a7374641.html

[xerxes]

I am no Rafanista, but am hugely impressed by the job he is doing.

 

He always has been a fine football manager, but with hubris his weak point. I think he has finally realised that he is a far better football manager than Boardroom politician, and is concentrating what he is good at.

 

Not only will Newcastle return, but I also expect them to be a top eight force in quick time.

[BCM]

He's certainly got them playing good football. Some regular hammerings dished out now, and that dwight gayle is banging them in.

 

I actually hope we don't get them in the league cup, because there strongest side would be a tough test for our mixed side.

[moof]

But our strongest side would destroy them

[Jairzinho]

I'd like to think so. They are a Championship side.

[Babb'sBurstNad]

No one is bigger than the cloob.

[El Rojo]

Will be interesting to see if he's in it for the long haul with them or if he'll jump to a bigger job once he gets them promoted.

 

Assuming he won't have colossal funds at his disposal, would he be happy to struggle in the top tier for a few years while building a side that might compete at that level?

[Pureblood]

Will be interesting to see if he's in it for the long haul with them or if he'll jump to a bigger job once he gets them promoted.

 

Assuming he won't have colossal funds at his disposal, would he be happy to struggle in the top tier for a few years while building a side that might compete at that level?

 

I think he'll stay.  He appears to be happy there and the Geordies love him now.  It's a love affair.   

[El Rojo]

I think he'll stay.  He appears to be happy there and the Geordies love him now.  It's a love affair.   

 

There's three of them in that relationship, though. The Mike Ashley factor can't be ignored.

 

And would he be happy to be in a situation where he's competing to reach sixth or seventh place?

[Pureblood]

There's three of them in that relationship, though. The Mike Ashley factor can't be ignored.

 

And would he be happy to be in a situation where he's competing to reach sixth or seventh place?

 

If he finished sixth in his first season back that wouldn't be too shabby.  Yes, I think he and the fans would be happy with that in the short term at least.  A bit of silverwear and they'll replace the Angel of the North.  

[Guest LFD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdiO6bO47A4

[El Rojo]

Howay the tiki-taka pet.

[Pureblood]

Seventh consecutive win.  Rafa has popped and can't stop.

[Jairzinho]

Nailed on for relegation - again

 

Great shout.

[El Rojo]

Great stuff from Rafa and Newcastle. They'll have that title wrapped up by March, the way things are going. 

[Tony Moanero]

Rafamania is running wild, brother.

[TheHowieLama]

He'll have Gerrard soon enough.

[El Rojo]

At the end of the season, he'll be lifting that beautiful old trophy that used to signify another league victory for us.

 

He's a good man, hope his Newcastle side go from strength to strength at the expense of any team that isn't us.

[Trumo]

[El Rojo]

 

The Angel of the North........ and a reet fancy art construction, pet.

[moof]

Fucking don

[TheHowieLama]

Uh oh....

 

Rafa Benitez's long-term future at Newcastle United appears uncertain, with the manager seeking significant reassurances about the club's ambition after a frustrating January transfer window

[s(k)aturation]

Uh oh....

 

Rafa Benitez's long-term future at Newcastle United appears uncertain, with the manager seeking significant reassurances about the club's ambition after a frustrating January transfer window

 

 

Nowt to see here.

[BCM]

Job done