Is the ‘Rafalution’ coming to an abrupt end at Newcastle?

Rafa Benitez arrived as something of a favoured figure down at St. James’ Park. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid boss began the 2017/18 campaign in excellent fashion, yet his once praised Magpies have undoubtedly dropped off since the opening stages of the season.

 

This has led some fans to question the current situation at their club…

 

Sam Allardyce
10th Hated & Hounded out

Chris Hughton
11th belittled & sacked

Alan Pardew
14th Cockney Mafia hounded out

Rafa Benitez
16th 6 defeats in 7
Rafalution.

Ladies & gentlemen I give you #NUFC fan logic

— John (@DogLayer) December 10, 2017

 

Whilst such a stance remains a little reactionary in the eyes of some…

 

OMG, all of the #NUFC #rafaout morons have bomabrded the internet

— Micko70_OLBG (@toonmick70) December 9, 2017

 

…many Newcastle fans are losing faith in their current manager…

 

When does the Rafa love in stop? team selection SHITE, subs SHITE and the Football we play SHITE. If this was Pardew there would be hell on #NUFC

— Lewis Carr (@lewiss_carr) December 9, 2017

 

The Magpies are in particularly poor form at the moment…

 

Rafa Benitez admits it might get worse before it gets better for his Newcastle team, especially if they can’t sign anyone in January. But he has called on everyone to stick together and reckons the fans understand the situation.

— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) November 27, 2017

 

Some have questioned the selection tactics of their manager…

 

If Mitro and Shelvey speak Spanish they play. Merino isn't as good as people make out, gives the ball away far too much. #RAFAOUT

— MARCOOOOOOSE™ (@MARCOOOOOOSE) December 9, 2017

 

…whilst others have sought to back Benitez at the first opportunity…

 

If Rafa wants to play Joselu that’s fine with me. He’s won the European Cup I haven’t. He’s the best manager we’ve had since SBR and the best we can hope for atm. Look at the other managers coming into jobs in the PL. Pardew/Allardyce/Moyes ?? #NUFC

— Mark Dryden (@MarkJDryden4) December 1, 2017

 

But even with the much anticipated takeover seemingly on the horizon for Newcastle…

 

We know Ashley didn’t back Rafa but am I the only one who think Rafa gets the team wrong every week?? Hopefully this takevover happens and they bring a more positive manager with them! #NUFC #RafaOut he deflects the blame away from ? results ?selections + tactics + his signings

— ed (@edletoon) December 9, 2017

 

…a large number of Magpies supporters are beginning to lose hope…

 

I'm #rafaout all season. I don't care. I have the balls to say it, horrendous football and team. Go 1-0 up and cave. @Carra23 always says Rafa puts out a team who can defend, can't see it

— tom (@Tommy_Da_Tank) December 2, 2017

 

Regardless of what takes place down at St. James’ this January…

 

It would be peak Ashley if we lost the next 3 games, sack Rafa, appoint Tony Pulis and give him £50million to spend in January. #NUFC

— ByTheMinute NUFC⚫️⚪️ (@ByTheMinNUFC) December 10, 2017

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