2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[Theoneandonly]

Had us down for 5th or possibly 6th this season.

Expected 14pts after 6 games and 14pts after 7 games.

He's on track...hopefully we get a point or more against West Ham to continue this run.

I think we will get a Europa League spot.

 

[Sagar]

Am I still alone believing we will finish top 8?

Depends upon Jan window. The squad is waffler thin.

 

[Goat]

Am I still alone believing we will finish top 8?

No mate, I mean I said a few weeks ago that other than the top 4 there is nobody else we should be concerned with, but the Rafael Cult told me that 14th is all we should expect.

 

[Axlswhk]

No mate, I mean I said a few weeks ago that other than the top 4 there is nobody else we should be concerned with, but the Rafael Cult told me that 14th is all we should expect.

surely you’ve change your mind by now.

 

[Goat]

By the way.

2021 - Games played 7 - 4W 2D 1L GF 8 GA 5 - Points 14
2020 - Games played 7 - 4W 1D 2L GF 15 GA 11 - Points 13

 

[Goat]

surely you’ve change your mind by now.

Erm no mate, I still think we should finish 5th.

 

[Number_25]

Thoroughly impressed by him so far.

Players have bought in to what he's trying to do, which hasn't been the case recently.

 

[Eggs]

By the way.

2021 - Games played 7 - 4W 2D 1L GF 8 GA 5 - Points 14
2020 - Games played 7 - 4W 1D 2L GF 15 GA 11 - Points 13

…I always think 10 games is an indication of where we will finish, so perhaps a few sufferers of premature evaluation here.

Saying that, the acquisition of two conventional wingers is a major plus for the season and it’s encouraging that we are picking up points without an effective striker.

 

[Runub]

Thoroughly impressed by him so far.

Players have bought in to what he's trying to do, which hasn't been the case recently.

The difference in the attitude of the players is amazing. Looks like they would run through brick walls now. It can only be assumed that comes from the manager

 

[Goat]

…I always think 10 games is an indication of where we will finish, so perhaps a few sufferers of premature evaluation here.

Saying that, the acquisition of two conventional wingers is a major plus for the season and it’s encouraging that we are picking up points without an effective striker.

I think its a bit silly to compare to last season, it was a freak season due to the many restrictions around.

 

[Bluestar]

The difference in the attitude of the players is amazing. Looks like they would run through brick walls now. It can only be assumed that comes from the manager

And a very effective conditioning coach!

 

[Bluerover]

I have followed him since 2005-6 , he is one the best i have seen. Give him 3 years, and you shall see yourself pushing for title, you will be attached to his style of management, the football, the players he will bring in, everything.How he gives top clubs run for their money with average budget is in itself an art. He is divisive though, divides fanbase into fans who start supporting him more then the club at times, i was one of them unfortunately.

Are you a Tooner?

 

[Runub]

I think its a bit silly to compare to last season, it was a freak season due to the many restrictions around.

This is true. But go back further and we were absolutely pants so I see improvement

 

[davek]

Am I still alone believing we will finish top 8?

Looks promising, but not for me.

Anywhere top half would be very decent.

Depends on whether Benitez gets targets in January secured to increase options on the bench.

 

[Goat]

Looks promising, but not for me.

Anywhere top half would be very decent.

Depends on whether Benitez gets targets in January secured to increase options on the bench.

Why tho?

David Moyes got 4th with a worse squad than this.