Guess who’s back, back again. Rafa’s back, tell a friend.
That’s right, the worst kept secret in English football has been officially announced as Rafa Benitez replaces Steve McClaren as the manager of Newcastle United.
The former Real Madrid manager was spotted outside the Magpies’ stadium earlier today…
Benitez #nufc pic.twitter.com/rGNV2GEl0X
— Rob Scanlon (@RobScanlon_TV) March 11, 2016
And the club have now confirmed the appointment…
BREAKING: Rafa Benítez confirmed as Newcastle United manager https://t.co/O4V9NssMqz #NUFC pic.twitter.com/ywlGb16vTJ
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) March 11, 2016
To say that Newcastle fans are excited about the appointment is something of an understatement. After years of disappointment and nothingness, they finally have a manager of top-class pedigree…
https://twitter.com/ThePepEra/status/708300113270149120
https://twitter.com/RobFinlay95/status/708289965109714944
@RobScanlon_TV @Coopey1989 pic.twitter.com/CR63RCKUwB
— Harry Coopey (@coopey67) March 11, 2016
@RobScanlon_TV oh yeah shit got real 🙂
— Daniel harris (@Danielh09192801) March 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/AbsoluteNUFC/status/708289553916887041
https://twitter.com/raynufc1892/status/708297094063325186
https://twitter.com/JonnyMounsor/status/708293502367637504
Crowd gathering at SJP for Rafa to emerge again. Only one fan turned up for Steve McClaren's unveiling. #nufc pic.twitter.com/3fctoy9iiN
— David Coverdale (@dpcoverdale) March 11, 2016
Actually so chuffed we're on the verge of getting Rafa!
— Daniel Smith (@_danielsmith1) March 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/cseden/status/708297279824859136
Well shocked at rafa taking over 😃.just hope he keeps us up and stays long term.got to be chuffed with his appointment #nufc
— 🖤🤍⚽️Gavin Brumwell⚽️🖤🤍 (@GavBrumwell1985) March 11, 2016
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