I haven't hacked Finn's account.
Honest
Another reason I have is that I view Benitez’ tenure as synonymous with Ashley. Before his arrival, I think there was a degree of momentum in putting pressure on Ashley. Because of Rafa, whilst undoubted disquiet remained (in no small part due to Benitez’ politicking, which he seems to revel in), there was largely a hiatus in vocal opposition as match-going supporters rallied behind their man. It didn’t seem to matter the football was deliberately terrible to stifle the opposition and bore them into submission to sneak a point. Rafa and his brand of almost anti-football did nothing other than benefit Ashley as it was always likely to keep them up and no more without the need for investment. By default, it kept the porcine one’s snout firmly in the trough and, more to the point, still here. Off the pitch, he was a useful deflector for Ashley. Whether by design or unfortunate coincidence, Rafa was good for Ashley and therefore, for those boycotting/abstaining, bad for us.
It’s time for a clean break and someone we can all rally behind from the get go. Someone who will bring exciting winning football and who can be a catalyst to reunifying the divided supporter base.
You don’t start new eras by going backwards.
Another reason I have is that I view Benitez’ tenure as synonymous with Ashley. Before his arrival, I think there was a degree of momentum in putting pressure on Ashley. Because of Rafa, whilst undoubted disquiet remained (in no small part due to Benitez’ politicking, which he seems to revel in), there was largely a hiatus in vocal opposition as match-going supporters rallied behind their man. It didn’t seem to matter the football was deliberately terrible to stifle the opposition and bore them into submission to sneak a point. Rafa and his brand of almost anti-football did nothing other than benefit Ashley as it was always likely to keep them up and no more without the need for investment. By default, it kept the porcine one’s snout firmly in the trough and, more to the point, still here. Off the pitch, he was a useful deflector for Ashley. Whether by design or unfortunate coincidence, Rafa was good for Ashley and therefore, for those boycotting/abstaining, bad for us.
It’s time for a clean break and someone we can all rally behind from the get go. Someone who will bring exciting winning football and who can be a catalyst to reunifying the divided supporter base.
You don’t start new eras by going backwards.
Sad to say I would rather keep Bruce than get St. Rafa back. All I saw from Rafa when he was here is he buys crap players, gives up on good players and plays crap football.
And on twitter god forbid anyone is against him coming back. He may have won medals but his style of play is atrocious, I'd sooner go with Pochettino who hasn't won nowt but plays attractive football.Reports Benítez is back on radar. Cans firmly staying in ‘fridge if this proves to be the case. Retrograde step imo.
And don't forget the £20m compo it's going to cost the club to get him back, then his wages on top of that.Another reason I have is that I view Benitez’ tenure as synonymous with Ashley. Before his arrival, I think there was a degree of momentum in putting pressure on Ashley. Because of Rafa, whilst undoubted disquiet remained (in no small part due to Benitez’ politicking, which he seems to revel in), there was largely a hiatus in vocal opposition as match-going supporters rallied behind their man. It didn’t seem to matter the football was deliberately terrible to stifle the opposition and bore them into submission to sneak a point. Rafa and his brand of almost anti-football did nothing other than benefit Ashley as it was always likely to keep them up and no more without the need for investment. By default, it kept the porcine one’s snout firmly in the trough and, more to the point, still here. Off the pitch, he was a useful deflector for Ashley. Whether by design or unfortunate coincidence, Rafa was good for Ashley and therefore, for those boycotting/abstaining, bad for us.
It’s time for a clean break and someone we can all rally behind from the get go. Someone who will bring exciting winning football and who can be a catalyst to reunifying the divided supporter base.
You don’t start new eras by going backwards.
Aye true Billy. But we’ll be ok cos Rafa doesn’t break contracts.
I'll start and consider managers when the green light is given by the PL and the takeover is signed and it's announced