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Rafa‘s reaction: People in Newcastle have been talking about my decision to move to China without knowing what happened behind the scenes during my three years at St James’ Park. I haven’t wanted to say too much about that — I’ve encouraged supporters to get behind Steve Bruce and his new team — but I’ve been made aware of what Lee Charnley, Newcastle’s managing director, claimed in the club’s match programme last weekend and I think it’s important I address that. Newcastle’s board had a year to sort out my contract but, when we met after the end of last season, they didn’t make me an offer I could accept. They told me they didn’t want to invest in the academy or the training ground — if they like, I can explain the reason why Mike Ashley refused to do that. Their idea of a project was a policy of signing players under 24 and, in my opinion, the budget available was not enough to compete for the top 10. After that meeting, I knew they would not come back with a serious offer and, when it arrived, 19 days later, it was for the same salary as three years earlier and with less control over signings. Charnley’s comments in the programme about having a deal agreed for Joelinton in February explains a lot that I couldn’t understand at that time. After three years of unfulfilled promises, I didn’t trust them. When we finished 10th in the Premier League in our first season back, all players and staff were paid a bonus — aside from my coaching team. That felt like a punishment for me not signing an extension. I couldn’t explain that in public because I was not allowed to talk to the press without their permission, so I was waiting until late June, like every fan, hoping there would be good news about Newcastle’s prospective takeover. The time was passing and we were losing job opportunities in Europe. I couldn’t wait forever. I’m a family man and I have a responsibility to them, my staff, Paco, Antonio and Mikel, and their families, too. I don’t like to gamble with the future of my people. In front of us we had three options: nothing serious from Newcastle, the hope of a possible takeover or a different project. Yes, it was a big offer in China — I have never denied that — but it was also another continent and another league, from a club giving us a lot of recognition and respect. That decision wasn’t easy, but it was clear. On Sunday morning, I switched on my television in Dalian and there was a documentary about Alan Shearer being shown. Can you believe that? It’s true. I saw joy in the faces of Newcastle fans after every goal. I didn’t need the reminder, because I was there so recently, there with all my heart, but it made me think again about that history and potential. And it made me consider something else: what would an 18-year-old Newcastle supporter think about his club now?’

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/aug/12/mike-ashley-newcastle-united-steve-bruce-sentiment-results Charnley should just fuck off tbh. Ritchie can fuck off too.

I am not sure. I think the deadline for renewals did play a part. There probably were people who reluctantly did renew as they were hoping for a takeover and couldn’t know about Bruce getting the job. They were lured into renewing by the PR tactics of the club, meaning not giving any clue about what’s happening for a long time during the close season.

Meh

They did their job and watched his suicide...

Fuck off.

My season predictions: League table: Don’t care Scorers: Don’t care Anything football related: Don’t care Time of next takeover rumour: Approximately October or November Final profit: 25m

It is just about making things up you know your followers want to hear. You might think the J in his name stands for Joseph...

He has only himself to blame as he is in full charge of transfers. But it would probably help if he was paying for transfers himself...

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-bruce-responds-transfer-talk-16672473 The art of saying nothing in a lot of words...

Good that Brucey is just a cabbage and not a puppet and in full charge of transfers...

I would still like to know the reasons why the latest takeover talks did collapse. I do find it really strange that those negotiations just stop at some time and you won’t hear anything about it again. I had hopes that at least this time the buying party would be more open about it.

The best part of this lying drivel is him moaning about people wanting to buy the club not just paying the money. Well if f you are desperate to sell because you are making mistakes and shouldn’t own a club, you would want speed and to hand over the keys as quick as possible... "The last bid, the one from UAE, he's a prince and he's got £38bn or £100bn, all these numbers — well, why would you even care what you're paying then? What difference would £10m either way make? You would want speed, you would want certainty, you would want the keys and to get on with it."

I nearly got it right Mr Cunty McCuntcunt "interviewed" by Twatty Twatterson.

I agree. I can’t stand players from Manchester United, too.

That’s his main strength, to go into hiding when things are getting tough.

Mr Cunty McCuntcunt formerly known as Carlos Valderama:

Oi, get your own insults! There is no freedom of movement of insults!

After visiting the training ground all we need now is another interview with Sky and him saying that he really does understand now and is terribly sorry about mistakes in the past and to Rafa.

That is my main grief, the ability to split the fan base by acting like cunts. The moment they get into trouble they just do the necessary to get enough people on their side to let any serious protest fade out. United my arse.

https://www.transfermarkt.de/rogon-sportmanagement-gmbh-amp-co-kg/beraterfirma/berater/1

No, Rogon is a big agency headed by Roger Wittmann one of the most prominent agents not just here in Germany but in Europe as well. They have loads of clients.