Ayatollah Hermione 12832 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 The cynic in me suggests that they’re going to go back on their word on a lot of promises and end up pissing him off and seeing him leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9087 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4252 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Xabi Alonso has announced that he wants to go into management. Now lets get Rafa to have him in as a coach, future manager lined up and ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 That Luke Edwards stuff doesn't sound great. PR move it is then. Still though, I guess the club is setting their cards on the table. I guess it depends on whether or not Rafa will actually believe he can get what he wants at the end of the day. Dealing with Ashley looks like a lot of stress for very little benefit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4252 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Sounds like a load of horse shit "hey, remember when we didn't keep our promises to you two months or so ago? how would you like to extend your contract?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19949 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 40 minutes ago, Andrew said: Sounds like a load of horse shit "hey, remember when we didn't keep our promises to you two months or so ago? how would you like to extend your contract?" yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerbarton 24 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 The bottom line is that Ashley wants Rafa there because having a top manager is the best way of fulfilling his blueprint of f*ck all investment but staying in the PL. I'd love to know what clauses Rafa has regards transfers in his current contract. The positive would be if he managed to get more control in a renewed deal. It sounds like the stumbling block was the lawyer who came in and stalled a lot of the deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30675 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, rogerbarton said: The bottom line is that Ashley wants Rafa there because having a top manager is the best way of fulfilling his blueprint of f*ck all investment but staying in the PL. Yep. The only problem is a manager who can do that won't stick around. Is Ashley really too fucking stupid to realise this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerbarton 24 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Just now, Alex said: Yep. The only problem is a manager who can do that won't stick around. Is Ashley really too fucking stupid to realise this? I've lost count of the number of utterly senseless decisions he's made in the last 10 years, so probably yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I think Rafa will probably see out his contract & then tell Ashley thanks but no thanks regarding an extension to his contract. We all know he's done Rafa over these last 2 windows. Ashley doesnt share the same vision for the club as Rafa does that's why it'll never work, because of Ashley. I think the damage done is irrepairable regarding Ashley & Rafa unless an outrageous offer comes Rafa's way i fully expect him to walk away at the end of the season if not sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 All we can hope for is someone comparatively reasonable like Kim Jong Un to take over before Rafa takes the hump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 27325 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 It's yet more MA/Bishop PR before a standout Sky game v Liverpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30675 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 29 minutes ago, Howmanheyman said: It's yet more MA/Bishop PR before a standout Sky game v Liverpool. Is the correct answer, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Probably getting twitchy because Bilic is looking increasingly under threat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 27325 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Just giving 'the guys' at sky something to tell their audience on Sunday. 'Rafa don't want to be here, innit?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitez-drops-hint-could-13690069 Contract about to expire according to Ryder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 (edited) Pretty sure it doesn't expire until 2019. Fucking mong Edited September 28, 2017 by TheGingerQuiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 29 minutes ago, TheGingerQuiff said: Pretty sure it doesn't expire until 2019. Fucking mong It's complex Mathematics tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Aye but a new contract would at least mean that we could shake off all this stuff about him going elsewhere. What about Liverpool though? If Klopp goes to Bayern, could they go back in for Rafa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9087 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 11 hours ago, Rayvin said: Aye but a new contract would at least mean that we could shake off all this stuff about him going elsewhere. What about Liverpool though? If Klopp goes to Bayern, could they go back in for Rafa? It's possible, but I dunno if he'd go back, or if they'd be interested. If Ancelotti is available they might test the waters with him? Only way I see Benitez signing a new deal when there's time left on his is if Ashley's committed some serious funds for January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Can't see why bigger clubs than Liverpool would want Klopp. Zany charlatan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 If I was Rafa, I'd leave unless Ashley sells the club. He needed a prolific striker and he got Joselu instead. Two fingers to you, Benitez! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26686 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Ashley would happily watch him walk away and see us walk back to the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13893 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Linked with Bayern Munich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdansmith 2199 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 25 minutes ago, Tom said: Linked with Bayern Munich. Bayern will go for a younger manager this time, maybe the bloke at Hoffenheim ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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