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benitez is like a modern day dave bassett or ron atkinson a manager who will now take any job of clubs who are in turmoil to try and keep them up etc , good luck to him at newcastle as he is at a very badly run club still very very likely to be relegated .

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U talking abt brodge.... Nail on the head

I don't agree to be honest Faz - but I do find it strange that a manager who could basically pick and choose his next job would even consider a team who look likely for the drop - especially at this late stage of the season.

To be honest, it sounds like he was just hours away from taking the West Ham job in the summer, and that surprised me. Looks like he's desperate to manage again in the premier league and will take any challenge available.

Balls of steel that man, balls of steel!

yeh Rafa has guts, I will be a bit surprised if he goes to the Toon but I hope he does well where ever he goes, until he plays us that is
He wants to manage here and be nearer his family, it will be good to see him in the dug out at Anfield again too. A True Legend! X

An alternative perspective is that he's been there, done it, got the t-shirt etc. He has won European and domestic competitions with teams in different leagues. He has little to prove to anyone.

However, he's someone who loves football and has a family settled in this country. Why would he not consider offers from premier league clubs?

I wouldn't say he's desperate as someone else has. Why would he be desperate? I doubt he needs the money.

I know you don't like him Faz but thats a tad harsh.

With all the money coming in next season he will have a bucket load to spend if they stay up

Don't see what bringing in any manager will do for the fortunes to the end of the season. Newcastle should stick with McClaren.

I love Benitez to pieces. I'd give him the job in the summer if he wants it and they're still in the Premier League, but clearly Rafa should have his sights higher than a potential Championship side.

If they stick with McClaren they will go down for sure. He's an awful manager and has proved it once again with his current spell at Newcastle.