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Hans Moleman wrote: lassassinblanc wrote: Rafa Benitez Rafa Benitez  Rafa Benitez Rafa Benitez What is the word on the sale of the club, is that consortium led by that woman (forget her name) still interested? Benitez could build a serious team there if given the time and finance. Superb job he has done there so far considering the squad available to him

Great banner at the game ‘We are Geordie. Cock of the north’

Hans Moleman wrote: Ya Staveley is who I was talking about. She came out with some strange statements a couple of months ago, about how Ashley was acting very weird while talks did take place earlier in the season. The quicker they get shot of Ashley the better. Would love to see owners come in and pump some bit of money in, Benitez with any sort of budget will turn them into a strong side given the time.

Aye think i posted it in full few pages back. Only time will tell , as said given we are pretty much safe and that was supposedly one the sticking blocks in the deal between Ashley and PCP as they weren't prepared to pay the full 350m he wanted due the potential of them getting relegated.

now were they prepared to come in with a full bid now it would be interesting to see what happens.
Was a piece in mirror a week or so ago saying that talks had reopened but i'd take that with a pinch of salt.

All i know is Rafa has done a fantastic job with what he has available to him. The likes of Kennedy was a great signing as was Dubravka. Slimani made a big difference when he came on yesterday and if given starts in last few games should bag 1 or 2 goals.

Having a goalkeeper who doesn't make you fear for your life every time a ball came into the box was a major turning point this season. If i had to choose between any of the 3 loan signings to make permanent it would be Dubravka all the way.

da_launchpad wrote: If Staveley and PCP purchase the club and back Benitez, can we win the league? surely have to be aiming up there anyway.............dare to dream!!!

da_launchpad wrote: lassassinblanc wrote: da_launchpad wrote: If Staveley and PCP purchase the club and back Benitez, can we win the league? surely have to be aiming up there anyway.............dare to dream!!! Was actually joking with someone today saying we could do a Leicester  That's no joke lad

  Not at all deluded

One of my mates said to me during the match on Sunday that an argument could be made for Rafa being a better manager than Wenger. If you were to base your answer on what they've won, it's actually a difficult one to answer 

Can't see him moving to them. Only team I see him managing in England is the pool again but they ain't doing too bad under ned flanders at the minute

Pre Seasoning in Ireland again

lassassinblanc wrote: Agreed deal to sign Dubravka permanently