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Tag: Rafa Benitez

Everton's problems are of their own making

Everton’s problems are of their own making

December 15, 2021 by Declan Harte

Declan Harte discusses the problems that have plagued Everton for years as their struggles continue under Rafa Benitez.

Ignore the points - Steve Bruce isn't doing a good job at Newcastle United

Ignore the points – Steve Bruce isn’t doing a good job at Newcastle United

February 24, 2020 by Jake Jackman

Jake Jackman takes a look at the underlying numbers at Newcastle United and explains why they make grim reading for Steve Bruce.

What next for Mike Ashley and Newcastle United?

What next for Mike Ashley and Newcastle United?

June 25, 2019 by Shane Saunders

Newcastle United fans are headed for another period of uncertainty following the news that Rafa Benitez will no longer be the club’s manager.

It's time for Mike Ashley to stop playing the Newcastle United waiting game

It’s time for Mike Ashley to stop playing the Newcastle United waiting game

May 24, 2019 by Shane Saunders

Having secured Premier League safety for yet another season, focus is now directed towards controversial Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley and the future of manager Rafa Benitez.

Liverpool’s Champions League odyssey under Rafa Benitez

Liverpool’s Champions League odyssey under Rafa Benitez

September 18, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

Ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League tie with Paris Saint-Germain, Evan Coughlan looks back at the European glory years under Rafa Benitez

Newcastle United, Mike Ashley and Rafa Benitez - what’s going to happen at St. James’ Park?

Newcastle United, Mike Ashley and Rafa Benitez – what’s going to happen at St. James’ Park?

August 17, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

Evan Coughlan discusses the future of Newcastle United whose supporters have become more and more disillusioned under owner Mike Ashley.

Poka Moscow - Tottenham and Newcastle on the hunt for Quincy Promes

Poka Moscow – Tottenham and Newcastle on the hunt for Quincy Promes

May 14, 2018 by Alan Moore

The top scorer in Russia this season will be on the move, according to our expert in the region Alan Moore.

Rafael Benitez and Newcastle United – A true footballing love affair

Rafael Benitez and Newcastle United – A true footballing love affair

February 15, 2018 by Jonathan Anderson

Jonathan Anderson discusses the impact that Rafa Benitez has had on Newcaslte United since moving to the north east of England.

Rafa Benitez - fallaciously hired and prematurely sacked

Rafa Benitez – fallaciously hired and prematurely sacked

January 16, 2016 by Aakriti Mehrotra

Aakriti Mehrotra takes a detailed looked at Real Madrid’s decision to part ways with Rafa Benitez after just seven months.

Just what is happening in Milan?

Just what is happening in Milan?

May 19, 2015 by Niall Noonan

With both the city’s historic clubs in free fall, Niall Noonan asks just what is happening in Milan?

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