Football Season 2015/2016 - Page 100

adzii_nufc · 09-03-2016, 22:43

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy

Newcastle spent more than anyone, in fact they spent more than all the club's in Germany put together, whatever divisions at the club aren't caused by money.

Indeed, that's an old argument and can't be used this year and following years given the pledge of £50 million a window, (£70 million for summers)

Thus far he's delivered both each window.

- Poor tactics (Manager)
- Awful recruitment policy (Lee Charnley & Graham Carr)
- Too much foreign investment.

Playing with a massively inexperienced team most of the time, many of which barely speak English. which brings in the point of Graham Carr, besides Yohan Cabaye and a select few, he's made more arses of it than good. Cabella and Thauvin are a chunky £25+ million and we're still waiting to see what he actually saw in them.

iadom · 09-03-2016, 22:51

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Originally Posted by denphone

Well we shall see when the two giants of Manchester lock horns in a couple of weeks old boy.

It will take more than one win to redress those pretty awful stats.

adzii_nufc · 09-03-2016, 23:14

BBC are reporting McClaren to stay, the roller coaster just doesn't end. It shows you backwards the club are if it's taken them this long to figure it out and still haven't made a proper statement.

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Exclusive: NUFC set to appoint Rafa Benitez as manager before Monday's trip to Leicester

Someone just end this please. It's a real shame Graham Carr and Lee Charnley are still around.

adzii_nufc · 10-03-2016, 09:37

Spanish media report Rafa Benitez has signed a 3 year contract at Newcastle United.

British media are running the story but the more serious outlets are expecting another long day for fans and that nothing is concrete but there is solid movement on either side.

denphone · 10-03-2016, 10:23

Apparently Benítez has been approached with a offer of a initial 10-game contract.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/...e-rafa-benitez

adzii_nufc · 10-03-2016, 11:41

It literally just struck me, it's possible the reason Benitez is on his way to Newcastle as we speak to finalize the deal and McClaren is still in a job is because McClaren isn't being sacked completely, he's being relieved of his duty as First Team coach but will continue his role on the board of directors.

It kinda makes sense. He could still be sacked obviously but would you want to be at a club that's been actively speaking to Benitez to replace you?

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Originally Posted by denphone

Apparently Benítez has been approached with offer of a initial 10-game contract.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/...e-rafa-benitez

Either are plausible, there's no doubt that a 3 year contract will include a clause allowing both club and manager to part company upon relegation.

This would be the biggest manager at Newcastle since the late Sir Bobby Robson. Are times changing, The money is there, the manager is there, the stadium is there so why can't we have nice things? I'd take 8th place finishes!

I hope this gets done soon as we get our first interview ''Fact, Manchester United...''

denphone · 10-03-2016, 14:11

Newcastle in advanced talks l hear now for Rafa as McClaren is just about to get his P45.

adzii_nufc · 10-03-2016, 14:43

Circulating the north that Steve McClaren has been sacked as Newcastle United manager. Rafa Benitez to be announced as Newcastle United manager imminently. Sky sources also reporting McClaren looks or is set to be sacked imminently. Expect an announcement shortly.

Update: Press and rightsholders called to Darsley park as NUFC set to make announcement.

Speculated that McClaren learnt of his fate via the media and not the club's personnel. Pretty dire that if true.

Be a massive plot twist if a Range Rover pulls up and Harry Redknapp sticks his head out of the window.

adzii_nufc · 10-03-2016, 17:34

A Europa League lineup that's better than the Champions League fixtures this week

Chelsea out, Arsenal going out, City the last light in the champions league.

Spuds and one of Liverpool or United. Typical that two english teams would pull each other out. Much rather it be a semi final.

Edit: It's nice to see both Spurs and Dortmund in the same position but it's pretty evident which one is fielding a weaker team.

iadom · 10-03-2016, 20:49

Liverpool 1-0 DeGea,

denphone · 10-03-2016, 20:52

The great worry for me is its still one nil..

Shadow Demon UK · 10-03-2016, 20:59

Absolutely awful decision there! Never a penalty, not in a million years! Pathetic

denphone · 10-03-2016, 21:02

Howard Webb disagrees.

iadom · 10-03-2016, 21:03

TBH, not the worst penalty decision in the world.

Shadow Demon UK · 10-03-2016, 21:25

There was no foul there at all in my opinion, blatant dive.

I still don't know how Fellaini gets a game. We have no control in midfield because of him. Carrick has to come on second half for him or we stand no chance

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The diving from Liverpool players in this game has been embarrassing to say the least