Newcastle fans are loving the way that Rafa Benitez continues to work wonders on a strict budget and would do anything for the Spaniard to be offered a new deal. He has once again got the Magpies battling in mid-table and after yesterday’s 3-1 win over Southampton and Cardiff’s defeat today they’re mathematically safe once again.
FULL TIME – Newcastle United 3 Southampton 1 #NUFC pic.twitter.com/Lg4qQrrFTm
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) April 20, 2019
The Geordies have been waiting for a long time to have a manager in charge of the club who they can really get behind. Before Benitez, the fans were left with the likes of Alan Pardew, John Carver and Steve McLaren, and in comparison to that trio, Benitez is like a God amongst men. The problem is that Rafa’s deal at St James Park is up this summer, and there’s little to suggest that an extension is near.
If Mike Ashley allows Benitez to walk away from St James Park this summer when his deal is up then he really is as incompetent as he’s painted to be. The Sports Direct owner is viewed as a pig-headed selfish monster in the Northeast, and for the most part, he’s done little to dispel that interpretation. If he can turn it around and get a new deal on the table for Benitez with promises of spending then it would help his image, but the chances of that happening are slim.
You can read the Geordies’ calls for a Rafa deal here:
Perez was unbelievable. Gutted for Almiron and Schar. GIVE RAFA WHAT HE WANTS. SIGN RONDON PERMANENTLY. #NUFC #NEWSOU
— beth (@bethmann99) 20 April 2019
ANNOUNCE RAFA, AYOZE, RONDON AND ALMIRON LIFETIME CONTRACTS
— Scott (@scxttnufc) 20 April 2019
Some football experts continue to slate Rafa Benitez week in week out ! Looks like Rafa has saved Newcastle United this season. (From the PL drop) Newcastle United have played some good football recently! 5 goals in the last 6 games for Ayoze Perez or something like that #NUFC
— DW (@DavyWatt40) April 20, 2019
Now give Rafa what he wants
— Michael (Fan) (@RoyalRondon9) 20 April 2019
Such a good performance. Let's hope we can get Rafa across the line.
— Robert Austin (@HypeTrainRob) April 20, 2019
So called experts should give the Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez credit for once! 2/3 years Rafa Benitez has worked wonders with a small squad #NUFC
— DW (@DavyWatt40) April 20, 2019
Get in, great result, now give Rafa the money to get this great club where it belongs
— Andy Timbrell (@Timbrell63) April 20, 2019
Newcastle have won six of their last seven #PremierLeague home games
Surely it’s time to give Rafa Benitez a new contract? #NEWSOU #NUFC pic.twitter.com/fHuSxoKa9v
— Sporting Index (@sportingindex) 20 April 2019
The Geordies would do absolutely anything to tie Rafa down to a new deal and will be desperate for the Spaniard to be at St James Park in August.
