Benítez has pedigree in England and it could be argued Newcastle effect not deserve him but the Spaniard does not have a reputation as a firefighterSo is Rafael Benítez the right man to rescue Newcastle or is the former Liverpool manager out of his mind for even signing up to try? It is unhappy in a way that such an encouraging development at one of England’s great clubs can be presented with weary scepticism,yet there can be runt doubt that Newcastle over the past few years have managed to gain life as intolerable for their managers as they have for their supporters.
One could have readily understood Benítez taking up the 10-game option until the discontinuance of the season, not to see whether relegation could be avoided but to reassure himself first hand that the set-up under Mike Ashley was workable before committing himself long term. Benítez confirmed yesterday he has a has signed up for three years, or though there is a break clause whether the side is relegated in May.
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Source: theguardian.com