Football is Mathematics
UEFA Champions League 9
UEFA Europa League 18
UEFA Europa Conference League 18
Premier League 10
LaLiga 9
Bundesliga 9
Serie A 10
Ligue 1 9
Eredivisie 9
Liga Portugal 7
The longer the contract discussions went on without a positive outcome, there was always a bigger chance Rafa Benitez was going to leave his role as manager of Newcastle United.
It has now officially been announced he will leave the club on 30th June. The Spaniard lead Newcastle United to a 13th place finish last season but has not had the financial backing he desired to take the club to the next level.
The training infrastructure was something else it is believed Benitez wanted to have improved. There were moments during the season when Benitez did not get his way. The proposed transfer of Andros Townsend is a good example.
It is with disappointment that we announce manager Rafael Benítez will leave Newcastle United upon the expiry of his contract on 30th June 2019.
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 24, 2019
Full club statement: https://t.co/IscVOvLxGD #NUFC pic.twitter.com/DWeBkpRubP
There were many issues which have led to Benitez leaving the club but now it is time for Newcastle United to look forward. They begin the new Premier League season on the 11th August and need a manager in place with plenty of time to work with the players during pre-season. A delay in the appointment could prove very costly, with a place in the Premier League on the line.
Therefore, it would make sense to appoint a man who is already available to take the position. Someone who is experienced in the Premier League but is not currently in employment. One man seems to fit the bill nicely and his name is Jose Mourinho.
Having been sacked by Manchester United, the Portuguese has been working mainly as an analyst on television. He seems to have enjoyed his time away from management but would surely like to return, especially in the Premier League.
Speaking about Newcastle United last summer, Mourinho said, “I like to go there. I like the feeling of going to Mr Robson’s home,” before continuing, “I like that feeling. I like the stadium. I like the atmosphere. They are a good, enthusiastic crowd. I like the Geordies.”
Bobby Robson is seen by Mourinho as his mentor during his early years at Barcelona, Porto and Sporting Lisbon and this may have some sway on his decision.
However, while Mourinho may be suited to the task at hand at Newcastle United, the former Chelsea boss has always had problems when things have not gone his way. Whether it be the transfer market or a current player, Mourinho is not afraid to speak his mind if he does not get what he wants.
That could put him on a collision course with owner, Mike Ashley. Mourinho has never spent more than 4 years at club, with his shortest spell in the Premier League being his most recent at Manchester United.
Mourinho no doubt has the tactical knowhow to keep Newcastle United in the Premier League. It may not always be pretty to watch on the pitch but it will get the job done. The main issues could come off the pitch and that’s why the appointment of Mourinho should be considered a big risk for Newcastle United.
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| OVERALL TABLE | PTS | GP | W | D | L | +/- | |
1 |
Manchester City | 21 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
2 |
Arsenal | 18 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
3 |
Brighton | 16 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
4 |
Chelsea | 13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
5 |
Liverpool | 12 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
6 |
Brentford | 10 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
7 |
Leeds United | 10 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
8 |
Everton | 10 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
9 |
Hull City | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
10 |
Ipswich Town | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 |
11 |
Newcastle United | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -4 |
12 |
Aston Villa | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -4 |
13 |
Manchester United | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
14 |
Crystal Palace | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -8 |
15 |
Bournemouth | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 |
16 |
Tottenham | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 |
17 |
Coventry City | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -8 |
18 |
Fulham | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -3 |
19 |
Nottingham Forest | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -4 |
20 |
Sunderland | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -8 |
Kashima Antlers are undefeated in 25 of their last 30 league games
Lugazi Municipal have achieved just 3 wins of their last 19 Premier League games
Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 17 Champions League games
In Club Brugge's last 15 matches of Champions League, there have been over 2.5 goals scored
Necaxa W have lost their last 15 Liga MX Women games
Nara Club have won all of their last 6 matches in J3 League
Al Jeel have failed to score in their last 6 matches in 1st Division
In their 5 most recent games of J1 League, FC Tokyo have succeeded in keeping a clean sheet
Winterthur W have won by a margin of 2+ goals in 4 of their most recent matches of Nationalliga B Women
There have been 3 straight losses in HT/FT in USL League One for New York Cosmos
Ind Santa Fe are undefeated in 17 of their last 20 league games
Persebaya Surabaya are unbeaten in their last 11 Liga 1 games
Pachuca CF have achieved just 2 wins in their 11 most recent games in Liga MX
Zaqatala FK have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 9 games in I Liqa
Santos Laguna have won their last 5 matches in Liga MX
Baku Sporting have lost all of their last 5 matches in I Liqa
In all of their 3 most recent matches in UEFA Europa Conference League, Brighton have managed to keep a clean sheet
FK Kauno Zalgiris haven't scored a goal in all of their last 3 league matches
Monaco have managed to win at HT/FT their last 3 UEFA Europa Conference League games in a row
There have been 3 straight losses in HT/FT in Europa League for Celje
Chengdu Qianbao are unbeaten in 47 of their 56 most recent matches (Super League)
AEK are on a run of 30 consecutive undefeated matches in their domestic league
Köln have achieved just 3 wins in their 20 most recent games in Bundesliga
There have been over 2.5 goals in 12 of the latest 2. Liga matches of FC Liefering
Qingdao Jonoon have suffered 11 straight defeats in their most recent clashes in Super League
The team of Spezia have achieved 9 straight wins in Serie C
Tristán Suárez have managed to keep a clean sheet in their last 8 league games
Levadiakos haven't scored a goal in their last 8 league games
Sporting Cristal are on a run of 5 consecutive HT/FT wins in Primera División
Troyes have lost by 2+ goals all of their last 5 Ligue 1 games
Chengdu Qianbao are unbeaten in 47 of their 56 most recent matches (Super League)
AEK are on a run of 30 consecutive undefeated matches in their domestic league
Köln have achieved just 3 wins in their 20 most recent games in Bundesliga
In Club Brugge's last 15 matches of Champions League, there have been over 2.5 goals scored
Necaxa W have lost their last 15 Liga MX Women games
The New Saints have won their last 12 games in Premier
Tristán Suárez have managed to keep a clean sheet in their last 8 league games
Levadiakos haven't scored a goal in their last 8 league games
Samsunspor's most recent record consists of 6 straight half time/full time losses in Süper Lig
Sporting Cristal are on a run of 5 consecutive HT/FT wins in Primera División











