Johnny Quid
Well-Known Member
5 live guy says it’s pish.
Yet some in this thread are acting like a bunch of scared wee lassies.
5 live guy says it’s pish.
That’s what made me chuckle bud.Ffs how gullible can a support get?Pretty sure it has 1872 in it somewhere as well lol
That’s what made me chuckle bud.Ffs how gullible can a support get?
Not that it will happen, but why would hiring a highly rated, champions league winning manager be a colossal mistake?
I hope he doesn't have a clue what he's doing if there's a scintilla of truth.If there is a scintilla of truth in this i just hope Benetiz knows what he is doing.
A squad of players, a lot of whom are very poor and if rumours are true would rather be elsewhere.
Would be a team building challenge from the beginning which i dont think the board or fans of that lot would accept.
Fair enough. If a Benitez costs £6m a year then I agree that I don't think they would pay that. But if he, or indeed any top manager, in fact was to cost say £2-4m per year then I think it is perfectly plausible that they would pay that. More than ever, a good manager and a good head of recruitment are absolutely vital to clubs like the Old Firm. Indeed we are the living embodiment of that at the moment - and the fact that we aren't paying Gerrard a fortune is an added bonus (not that I would begrudge him a penny of it if we were and indeed I hope he is on a healthy title win bonus). If you have to push the boat out a bit to do that then it is well worth doing.It's the £3m a year part that seems unlikely. I reckon he'd cost at least double that given the offers he'll have.
A couple of his former clubs could be looking for a new manager soon. His stock in Europe will always be very high.
If they somehow managed to make it happen, fair play to them. He'd be a huge appointment, and probably push the reputation of the Scottish game even higher again. I just can't imagine he'd be anywhere near affordable.
I heard Jermaine Pennant talking on the radio about Steven Gerrard while a player at Liverpool. He said Benitez would speak in the dressing room and when he was done the players would all turn to Stevie G to get the real story. The impression Pennant was giving was that our Stevie was the real man in charge.On top of that any players they had of significant value, Eduoard, Ntcham, Ajer, Christie? have been allowed to run down their contracts so will not command the kind of fees that mob need for the rebuild required.
It’s unlikely Benitez would go without the guarantee that mega money will be available for him to spend. Regardless, as I’ve said before, I wouldn’t lose much sleep if they did manage to get him. Defensive minded and very overrated, still living on his time with Liverpool all those years ago. What has he done since?
I'd guess he'd do it for free.
That's why he did a year stint in China - get his £12m, set him up financially for life so that he can get the job at "ra hoops" that he's dreamt of since he was a boy.
I heard Jermaine Pennant talking on the radio about Steven Gerrard while a player at Liverpool. He said Benitez would speak in the dressing room and when he was done the players would all turn to Stevie G to get the real story. The impression Pennant was giving was that our Stevie was the real man in charge.
He doesn't like paying taxes.
I think you've maybe taken my post a bit too seriouslyI can’t see it, I don’t think he’d put himself through the hassle of taking a day to day management job for any less £3.7m basic.
Jesus Christ couldn't save their season never mind Benitez
I wish bookies would give odds on Benitez not to go to Celtic.
Rather than the other way round.
Im hardly crying or worried about it just dont think its that farfetched. But whatever.
Paul Lambert will be their next manager
Yes mateIs that the Spanish Football guy from SSN?
Benitez is a mercenary, like most professionals he will follow the money. Steven Gerrard came to us to make his name as a manager and learn his trade, I believe it has become more than that now, Benitez and his ilk will have only one concern and that is who will give him the most cash, he will come in and do a job no doubt, but will leave nothing for his replacement to work with when he leaves, I think it's BS but if by some chance it did happen it would be a shortsighted appointment to appease the angry mob, and if we keep progressing as we are would not affect us in the slightest.
The Record seem to be running with it
The Record seem to be running with it
6 figures at NewcastleHow much would that be?
The mirror have taken that fake letter and made themselves look like idiots but the record and sun cant not also go with it now in case it is true (which it isnt).The Record, and the Sun, are only running that it's been reported in the Daily Mirror no?
6 figures at Newcastle
Hardly the CV of a ‘superb manager’, very competent coach who’s tactical nous demands a degree of respect...But skidling about with perennial underachievers Newcastle and doing no more than a competent job before heading to a Chinese backwater to fail miserably does not suggest he’s a ‘superb manager’.Sacked by Liverpool
Sacked by Milan
Contract not renewed by Chelsea
Sacked by Real Madrid
Sacked by Napoli
Contract not renewed by Newcastle
Team he left in China sitting second bottom of the league
Not won a domestic title since he was at Valencia
Butt's head with just about every owner/CEO he's worked under
Dinosaur of the game
Not denying how good he is a coach and he has had his fair share of great results, also has a good European record but I genuinely think he is one of the most overrated managers out there. I hope they spend a fortune to get him, they won't be able to give him the budget he would expect to work with which would have him at loggerheads with their board. Would be hilarious to watch
The mirror have taken that fake letter and made themselves look like idiots but the record and sun cant not also go with it now in case it is true (which it isnt).
They’ve seen the operation tango 2 letter!Watch out for the ' replacing Lennon' pish coming from that mob very shortly.
He could maybe come and take over our reserve team...note I said could and maybe!!
Hardly the CV of a ‘superb manager’, very competent coach who’s tactical nous demands a degree of respect...But skidling about with perennial underachievers Newcastle and doing no more than a competent job before heading to a Chinese backwater to fail miserably does not suggest he’s a ‘superb manager’.
It’s nice to see the filth support and their media lackeys get duped once again, but let’s be honest Benitez is a ‘c/d’ list manager who has short term peaks which have elevated his status beyond his lack of staying power and consistency!
Done little of note since his firefighting job at Chelsea, almost a decade ago now which also serves a purpose of realising how quick time passes!2 x la Liga at Valencia
Liverpool
Inter Milan
Chelsea
Napoli
Newcastle United
- Coppa Italia: 2013–14
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2014
13 pager!This story doesn’t look to be true, thankfully.
However people need to stop deluding themselves in to thinking he’s some sort of dud. He’s an excellent manager and would be a real coup to get him in the spl.
Done little of note since his firefighting job at Chelsea, almost a decade ago now which also serves a purpose of realising how quick time passes!
It’s obviously a non-runner this story, but as others have said we have nothing to fear given how Benitez’s career has gone the last few years in comparison to our progressive and upwardly mobile management team. Rafa is yesterday’s man - two decades ago he was in his pomp - bring him and his crippling salary on
He left over concerns for his family over Covid,no doubt he wouldn't be short of offers, can't see him going there as they would have to chuck serious money at it,which they'll be reluctant to part with.Apparently there are several reasons for him leaving China, Guillem Balague has a post on Twitter regarding Rafa. He doesn’t mention any clubs, other than to say several agents have been in touch. Being away from his family appears to be a huge reason, he’s looking to something closer to home (Merseyside) so don’t rule that mob out of the running.
You're having to pad that out with meaningless baubles such as charity shields, world club championships etc not to mention super cups. He is not consistently successful, started well at Valencia but thereafter there are no league titles.2 x la Liga at Valencia
Liverpool
Inter Milan
Chelsea
Napoli
Newcastle United
- Coppa Italia: 2013–14
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2014
Is the telephone number on that letter ending in 1872?The mirror have taken that fake letter and made themselves look like idiots but the record and sun cant not also go with it now in case it is true (which it isnt).
You're having to pad that out with meaningless baubles such as charity shields, world club championships etc not to mention super cups. He is not consistently successful, started well at Valencia but thereafter there are no league titles.
I would count Ferguson, Jose, Pep, Shankly, Paisley ,Busby, Struth etc as superb managers...Long consistent records of huge success at big clubs. Your list merely confirms that his success is sporadic and largely underwhelming.
Respected coach, journeyman manager with chequered history of boom, bust and sackings!