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Oh Dear

I always thought Pardew was the perfect manager for Ashley. Always fanking Mike, never questioning the budget, taking the flak from the fans a perfect yes man. The grim reality is if/when Rafa goes we can probably expect the return of Pardew or someone of that calibre

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/uncomfortable-truth-newcastle-uniteds-transfer-14780261 It is believed that Benitez was keen to have four or five new faces through the door in time for the first day of pre-season training on July 2 but that now looks increasingly unlikely to happen. Benitez’s back-room and scouting team produced a lengthy shortlist of targets to bring in this summer but there has been no progress in the transfer market so far for the Magpies .

https://www.themag.co.uk/2018/06/rafa-benitez-now-told-summer-transfer-budget-report-newcastle-united/ Wednesday lunchtime has seen The Chronicle report that Rafa Benitez has now been informed as to what his summer transfer budget is. However, that looks to be where the good news ends…. The newspaper says that the budget is believed to be very similar to what Rafa Benitez was allowed to spend last season.

Just been reading over on The Mag there's a few clubs enquired about Perez apparently they'vs been told we want more than £18 million for him https://www.themag.co.uk/2018/06/newcastle-united-want-18m-ayoze-perez-report/

In a worrying update from the Chronicle’s Mark Douglas, it’s been revealed today that Mike Ashley is demanding that Rafa Benitez signs a new long-term contract before he’ll hand him money to spend this summer – leading to a stand off between the two parties. In short, Ashley won’t back Rafa until he agrees to a new deal, but Benitez won’t entertain any new contract until Ashley proves he’ll show ambition this summer. This really is frustrating. Given their previous failings and the broken promises Benitez has been dealt, it’s to be expected that Rafa wants to see proof of their intentions and ambitions before agreeing to any new deal. It sounds like Ashley is being awkward and unreasonable once again, however, leading to a stand off between the two parties.

This from the Chronic Newcastle United skipper Jamaal Lascelles is a target for Tottenham and Chelsea according to reports in the Capital. And they intend to test Newcastle’s resolve – with an initial bid of £30million mooted but the possibility of bumping it up to £45million.

Chelsea & Spurs looking to bid £45 million for Lascelles Ashley will rubbing his hands together

Everton preparing a £30 million bid for Lascelles.

Excellent news

Chris Waugh on Charnleys recent interview "the club refused to allow just any question to be asked, with it being limited to only the recently filed Newcastle United Accounts for 2016/17, no other subjects allowed."

Shoes & socks off for the big numbers

The full transcript if you'vs the stomach for it. He really is an odious little toad https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/lee-charnley-interview-full-transcript-14701830

First interview for ages Lee Charnley: “It (failing to get promotion) would have been a catastrophe, a bloodbath, the manager would likely have gone. “It was a one season gamble from his view as well. “Some of the players would have wanted to go…Matt Ritchie for example, he bought into this on the basis of, one year in the Championship then going to the Premier League. “Then we would have had Financial Fair Play, you cannot operate a business continually that has a wage bill higher than its turnover…it is not sustainable. “We would have had no choice but to recruit Championship players and three teams then come down with more money than you. “You end up on a cycle of trying to catch them and you have to reset financially – it would have taken years to get out of the Championship. “We had planned a conversation with the manager after the (final) game (of the season against Tottenham). “Mike (Ashley) said ‘We are going for it’ and we talked through the game….’get the manager to stay, get off to decent start, the fans behind you, build momentum and it can develop a life of its own. “Mike’s priority was to keep Rafa and he said I’m going to support you, and come next year I do not want to be in this league. ‘It’s not like we’re sat on a big pot of cash keeping it for a rainy day,’ said Charnley. ‘Money comes in, money goes out and what’s left is available to spend, it’s that simple.’ “This year was about staying in the Premier League, and now it is about growing and improving year on year, but doing that within our means. “Not to say there is a lack of ambition, because there definitely is ambition, it will just take some time. “There have been a lot of briefings and information out there (about a possible takeover) but we are planning and assuming Mike will be the owner of this football club. “We are moving forward assuming Mike Ashley will be the owner because what’s the alternative?”

Ashley will not change his spots anyone who thinks any different is either deluded or stupid or both.

The tansfer window opens this thursday 17th May

No just this... “I hope very much that Rafa will remain at Newcastle United"

Ashley... I will continue to ensure that every penny generated by the club is available to him Fanks Mike

Benitez says it was a perfect day. The way the team was working the whole season, to be safe with five games to play - it was a pity the bad run we had so we had to do something to change the luck. It was a perfect day for the players, fans and everyone. It was a great atmosphere the whole game and whole day. Benitez on the chants: Very proud to hear that. What the players have done is massive. It’s brilliant. What must be done, says Rafa: What I like is to be sure the team can compete to finish above tenth. This group of players have done very well but we have to do something more to make sure the group is stronger and more competitive. We have to have confidence in our team that they can go anywhere and win. On the future: We have a couple of players on loan, couple of players leaving - we need to sign players to have competition. We have had a good medical staff - they have done a great job because we have not had many injuries. Imagine this team with a few injuries? We need a squad that is capable of competing in the Premier League. Rafa’s asked whether he will be here first game of next season: I’m really pleased today and I will try to enjoy it.

Well done lads a brilliant finish to the season

Or a heed that fits his hat

It's up to Ashley the balls in his court Rafa is in a very strong position.

This from todays Chronicle Rafa Benitez is after written guarantees about his future transfer budget and powers. Newcastle boss Benitez has been offered a new deal by the club, to extend a contract which has one season left to run.

We need Ashley to sell up & sod off so Rafa can complete his NUFC project. If he stays then i think this season is as good as it'll get. Sadly that's not enough for Rafa .

Exactly Rafa is the lynch pin holding everything together at the moment. He knows he'll be in demand this summer.