Rafa Watch

[Tee]

He hasn’t had much luck with good owners has he? Deserves much better

[Roboklopp]

Poor Rafa

[Bender]

[ame]https://twitter.com/lee_ryder/status/1024765334383996928[/ame]

[Roboklopp]

Red, Goofy and Clem

Love this pic. What a man.

[Zapater]

Right manager, right club, wrong time. I feel sorry for him. Regardless he served an incredibly important role in the club and is one of the reasons we are where we are. Shame he left under the circumstances that he did and that he was replaced so poorly in such a disgraceful manner. He's still one of the best in the game and in all probability will manage Spain at some point. Timing has been unfortunate to him throughout his career but over time I'm sure the footballing world (perhaps only outside of the UK) will recognise him for as good as he's been. He's done an outstanding job at other clubs and his legacy won't be judged at Liverpool alone. Feel he has a great chance at another big job in Italy or Spain before his career comes to an end.

[dom9]

I wonder who would have been on Rafa's shopping list, had the resources the club have now been available?

[RedReet]

Poor Rafa. Still 'wheeling and dealing' while we are breaking records for fun.

[dom9]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44873968

Rafael Benitez: Spain wanted Newcastle boss at World Cup


Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez was approached by the Spanish Football Federation about taking temporary charge of Spain at the World Cup, BBC Sport understands.

The RFEF wanted the 58-year-old after Julen Lopetegui was sacked two days before Spain's opening match.

Fernando Hierro took charge on an interim basis as they went on to lose on penalties to Russia in the last-16.

Ex-Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has now been appointed on a two-year contract.

Speaking to the Newcastle Chronicle, Benitez said: "There was maybe a chance, but still I am here and I am happy to be here. There was a chance. There were rumours about that."

Newcastle to 'wheel and deal' in transfer window
Benitez has said that Newcastle may have to sell before they can buy players in the transfer window.

Newcastle have so far signed goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a permanent deal after a loan spell last season, former Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng has joined on a free and they re-signed Brazilian attacker Kenedy on loan from Chelsea.

"Unfortunately it's what we have to do," said Benitez, "We have to wheel and deal, that is the way for us.

"We have to be realistic with our budget, and then maybe sell some players and buy some players."

[Shaggy]

Red, Goofy and Clem

[The_weatherman]

Rafa to West Ham............... I hope not, the club is toxic & it would be a terrible move for him. **** board, **** ground, **** fans; even before you get to the playing staff.

That would be a great move by West Ham, but I think they are after Pellegrini.

[Exiled_red]

I get Newcastle have problems (or at least a problem) but so do most of those types of clubs in the 7-15th type positions. I don't see any sense in swapping one club for another in a similar situation with a different set of problems. Especially if you have the fans on your side like he does..

[S-RED]

Rafa to West Ham............... I hope not, the club is toxic & it would be a terrible move for him. **** board, **** ground, **** fans; even before you get to the playing staff.

[Fosterbloke]

Rafa, congratulations!

How many dogs have you got?

Four, wonderful. Thanks for your time.

I hope that makes it's way onto an Alan Partridge show one day.

[Roboklopp]

[Leyton388]

Rafa will no doubt have a massive grin on his face with that result for two reasons.