So that's who Adkins signed for. It all makes sense now.Mike Ashley is a right ****.
Not on Allam/Oyston/Duchatelet levels, but just below them.
I don't blame Benitez for walking away at all, he can probably do much better.
Mike Ashley is a right ****.
Genuine question as I dont really follow what other clubs/owners get up to behind the scenes :
What is it exactly that Ashley has done? I've seen complaints of lack of investment but they always seem to bring players in. The ground naming thing was **** but didnt he undo it?
It just seems that as **** owners go, hes a hell of a lot better than most. What have I missed, there must be summat
Except for an alleged 12 m quid per year contract. Nowt to be sniffed at ?Not won f’ckall for ages?
I know the money will be fantastic but I thought Rafa would stay in EuropeRafa Benitez has agreed to become the new manager of Chinese club Dalian Yifang, Sky Sports News understands.
12 million quid after tax for one year. That'll set up generations of his family with a wonderful lifestyle for donkey's years. Not a bad payday. Europe isn't disappearing.I know the money will be fantastic but I thought Rafa would stay in Europe
12 million quid after tax for one year. That'll set up generations of his family with a wonderful lifestyle for donkey's years. Not a bad payday. Europe isn't disappearing.
Rafa Benitez has agreed to become the new manager of Chinese club Dalian Yifang, Sky Sports News understands.

But only because The Toon did not share his vision for the future![]()
Steve Bruce odds on to take over.
Even some reports a deal is agreed.
They'll be ecstatic in the Big Market with that news!!