The Manager Merry-go-Round

[DBAH0]

Watford just lost to Milwall in the Cup, I don't see Mazzari lasting much longer.

 

[DBAH0]

Lots of rumors about Rafa not being happy at having no money to spend in the window, and he might leave in the summer if it doesn't improve.

I could see us sacking Bilic and bringing him in if he became available.

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Lots of rumors about Rafa not being happy at having no money to spend in the window, and he might leave in the summer if it doesn't improve.

I could see us sacking Bilic and bringing him in if he became available.

Yeah I have a sick feeling that Cashley has once again reneged on promises....has a nasty track record both with us and Sports Direct of doing this. To be fair though, there isn't much in the way of quotes so all this is really speculation at this stage - is a bit worrying though given Cashley's (lack of) character and history though.

Rafa definitely wanted to bring a few players in the January window to strengthen our promotion push but for whatever reason, his targets didn't happen. Some have suggested that it might have been due to possible financial restrictions of funding a team largely on PL wages in the Championship; others the unwillingness to pay unrealistic amounts (Palace wanted a 2-3m loan fee for Townsend with us paying an addition 12m (his original price) to Palace if we got promoted. Some have said Cashley feels the squad is already good enough to do what it needs to to achieve promotion while others suggest he might not be happy with some of the signings made under Rafa - so there is plenty of possible rumours floating about.

IIRC, Benitez nearly became West Ham's manager before he took the Real job didn't he?

 

[DBAH0]

Yeah I have a sick feeling that Cashley has once again reneged on promises....has a nasty track record both with us and Sports Direct of doing this. To be fair though, there isn't much in the way of quotes so all this is really speculation at this stage - is a bit worrying though given Cashley's (lack of) character and history though.

Rafa definitely wanted to bring a few players in the January window to strengthen our promotion push but for whatever reason, his targets didn't happen. Some have suggested that it might have been due to possible financial restrictions of funding a team largely on PL wages in the Championship; others the unwillingness to pay unrealistic amounts (Palace wanted a 2-3m loan fee for Townsend with us paying an addition 12m (his original price) to Palace if we got promoted. Some have said Cashley feels the squad is already good enough to do what it needs to to achieve promotion while others suggest he might not be happy with some of the signings made under Rafa - so there is plenty of possible rumours floating about.

IIRC, Benitez nearly became West Ham's manager before he took the Real job didn't he?

Yeah it's hard to say if it's definitely true, just saw that the Telegraph and a few other publications were running with the story. Perhaps Rafa's people have leaked it to the media to put pressure on Cashley about the current status quo.

The famous story with Rafa and West Ham was that he was 6 hours away from accepting the job before his dream club Real Madrid came calling and we all know how that ended up.

So considering the job he has done with Newcastle so far, I could definitely see them going after him in the off-season, if we finish lower to mid table. I have major concerns about the style of play and tactics e.g. lack of pressing and possession under Bilic this season.

It'd be a massive shame for Newcastle though if he left, considering he's really galvanized the club and the whole city behind the team again.

 

[FAITH]

Rafa has a history of wanting to spend more than is necessary, bit like mou and the fraud.

 

[Whats a Battle]

Rafa has a history of wanting to spend more than is necessary, bit like mou and the fraud.

I thought Mou was the fraud???


And thankfully my club doesn't have to worry about that problem

 

[FAITH]

I thought Mou was the fraud???


And thankfully my club doesn't have to worry about that problem

Mou's been found out. Fraudiola will soon.

 

[Latro]

Rafa has a history of wanting to spend more than is necessary, bit like mou and the fraud.

Bit harsh on Klopp.

 

[SM]

Bit harsh on Klopp.

Beat me to it.

 

[FAITH]

Lol how is klopp a fraud?

 

[SM]

Lol how is klopp a fraud?

Rodgers and Moyes have better winning records.

 

[RossFC]

If only Klopp had money to spend. -20mil net spend over the last 3 windows.

 

[FAITH]

Only thing klopp is guilty of is not spending enough, and yet we are a point off 2nd.
I just hope he doesn't continually do a Wenger and underspend.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

If only Klopp had money to spend. -20mil net spend over the last 3 windows.

Lol. We've spent **** all in recent seasons yet finish above Liverpool regularly whilst Utd/City spent oodles and are below both clubs, I'm not sitting here thinking that an extra 30, 40, 60m spent would have us top of the league, it wouldn't have. How much you spend isn't as important as what you spend it on. I've seen some Liverpool fans bemoan attacking options after Mane. Imo defence and midfield are in more need of strengthening than attacking positions.

A right footed midfielder at left back, a donkey as his back up. Two disasters (of varying degrees) in goal. If I'm not mistaken youth as RB cover.

 

[Magma]

clearly we should ask clubs to sell players for less. sounds impolite to be asking as much as they do for players.

 

[Whats a Battle]

Lol. We've spent **** all in recent seasons yet finish above Liverpool regularly whilst Utd/City spent oodles and are below both clubs

As a 'neutral' I find this amazing

 

[Magma]

well when you havent spent a dime on fullbacks in 6 years and have half your side 30 or over then regression is gonna happen.

 

[moomba]

We've spent oodles but have won 5 trophies in the last five seasons, have made hundreds of millions in prize money, and champions league revenue and have the best of Jesus, Sterling, Sane, Kelechi, Stones, Zinchenko, Moreno, Brahim, Sancho etc etc to look forward to.

Not all about league positions in February 2017.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

We've spent oodles but have won 5 trophies in the last five seasons, have made hundreds of millions in prize money, and champions league revenue and have the best of Jesus, Sterling, Sane, Kelechi, Stones, Zinchenko, Moreno, Brahim, Sancho etc etc to look forward to.

Not all about league positions in February 2017.

Not a dig at City's spending btw, far too much obsession surrounding how much is spent in gross or net terms, how much you spend on a player and all that jazz. What matters is what you buy not the cost.

I'm not pro or against massive spending either, every club is different but crying over Klopp not having the money falls on deaf ears.

 

[Bojan KantKick]

We've spent oodles but have won 5 trophies in the last five seasons, have made hundreds of millions in prize money, and champions league revenue and have the best of Jesus, Sterling, Sane, Kelechi, Stones, Zinchenko, Moreno, Brahim, Sancho etc etc to look forward to.

Not all about league positions in February 2017.

not sure replacing Kolarov with Moreno is the best move.

 

[chef]

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Yeah it's hard to say if it's definitely true, just saw that the Telegraph and a few other publications were running with the story. Perhaps Rafa's people have leaked it to the media to put pressure on Cashley about the current status quo.

The famous story with Rafa and West Ham was that he was 6 hours away from accepting the job before his dream club Real Madrid came calling and we all know how that ended up.

So considering the job he has done with Newcastle so far, I could definitely see them going after him in the off-season, if we finish lower to mid table. I have major concerns about the style of play and tactics e.g. lack of pressing and possession under Bilic this season.

It'd be a massive shame for Newcastle though if he left, considering he's really galvanized the club and the whole city behind the team again.

Would definitely be gut wrenching to lose Rafa as he's the best thing to happen to the club since probably the Robson days. Following the weekend, it seems he's likely to stay at to the end of the season and then have talks with Ashley once (if) promotion has been achieved.

Rafa has a history of wanting to spend more than is necessary, bit like mou and the fraud.

You could be onto something re Rafa FAITH - one article I read speculated that some sources close to Ashley hinted he would spend big next season assuming promotion is

 

[Latro]

Charlie Adam says that Arsenal should get rid of Wenger. Would of thought he has ended enough careers.

 

[hawkman]

Leicester City have announced their "unwavering support" for manager Claudio Ranieri despite the reigning Premier League champions being just one point above the relegation zone.

So he has at most 2 weeks left

 

[Magma]

the giant card is probably already being handed around at leicester.