2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[Fansince1988]

As the sensible posters predicted he's here whilst BMD is built.

Whether you like him or not thats the reality.

It would take us falling into the bottom 3 and looking rudderless for Moshiri to punt him now.

I think and I’m hoping he will be gone by Christma, January window do we want him spending our money, before at the start of the season I would have said yes now definitely not.

 

[hktoffee]

Thanks Benitez.

And buy Longstaff lol.

 

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If the house was built on quick sand.

Brands has been sacked in order to clear him out of the way for the January window.

Benitez has won that internal battle.

There is virtually no chance he doesn't see this season out IMO.

 

[Fansince1988]

It shouldn't be a case of one or the other with him and Brands, they should both be gone. The manager should have a heavy say in transfers in my opinion but that's only if the manager will be here long term. Benitez will 100% be gone before the summer, no matter what.

I agree, I never like the director of football way, Didn’t have it when moyes was here. Just get Dunc in charge and re group.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

I think and I’m hoping he will be gone by Christma, January window do we want him spending our money, before at the start of the season I would have said yes now definitely not.

Im honestly not bothered if he stays or goes the problems go much further than the manager.

I've said from day one of his appointment we need stability and an experienced hand to rebuild the squad whilst the stadium is built.

If thats Benitez so be it.

 

[Azza]

16th after Leeds' draw.


Keep up the good work Benitez. Can't wait to be playing Preston and Blackpool at BMD.

 

[Goat]

Brands has been sacked in order to clear him out of the way for the January window.

Benitez has won that internal battle.

There is virtually no chance he doesn't see this season out IMO.

Would be super if he won a game at some point.

 

[davek]

Would be super if he won a game at some point.

Indeed.

 

[Baggzio]

I agree, I never like the director of football way, Didn’t have it when moyes was here. Just get Dunc in charge and re group.

Only time a DoF ironically would work is with the like of Dunc in charge, or Potter for example. Someone not as experienced in negotiations and doesn't have the name value to attract players. Having a Director of Football to have over Koeman, Ancelotti or Benitez is a silly move really unless you're very strict about it.

 

[Efcjake]

16th after Leeds' draw.

And they're telling us everything is fine.

He's next to go.

 

[Fansince1988]

Yeah good point, but up to now in the main the 2 we had have been poor.

 

[Fansince1988]

And they're telling us everything is fine.

He's next to go.

I wonder if tomorrow is win or bust for him, I wouldn’t be surprise. What Moshiri said to talk sport as if he would have told them anything else.

 

[LocalNative]

Benitez now in charge of recruitment…joy. This club is absolute mess.

Give brands a three year contract then have to pay him a severance to get rid.

I’m not anti Benitez at all but Moshiri seems to be placing all of his eggs in this basket - which considering the results we have had and the obvious animosity of the fans is bonkers.

Signed Glen Johnson for a fee of £18m - which at the time was the 3rd highest for a RB (behind Dani Alves and Sergio Ramos).

£20m for Robbie Keane, before selling him 6 months later for an initial fee of £12m.

Sold Michael Owen for £8m and got Antonio Nunez in return as his replacement - played 27 times and scored once before being sold.

Aquilani for £20m, sent out on loan after 28 games and eventually sold for an 'undisclosed fee'.

His signings at Newcastle were absolutely average at best and ironically the worst ones were brought in for the highest fees. If he's left in charge of our transfers next this could be a disaster.

 

[Efcjake]

I wonder if tomorrow is win or bust for him, I wouldn’t be surprise. What Moshiri said to talk sport as if he would have told them anything else.

I mean it would be sacking form for any other manager in the world so yoy would hope so.

 

[AdaBrummieblue]

Oh look back to being a try hard bellend twerking for easy likes.

Only lasted 72 hours I see.

Proper kopite, you lad.