Rafael Benitez is a popular man at Newcastle. The Spaniard has impressed at the helm since his arrival, and despite limited resources, he’s been able to continually improve the Magpies.
Unsurprisingly, then, most Newcastle supporters are eager to see him stay at the club long-term. With his contract set to expire at the end of the season, the club are running out of time to make that happen.
That’s why so many fans have taken their opportunity to call for the club to give the manager what he deserves. On Tuesday, the Spaniard celebrated his birthday, with the club taking to Twitter to commemorate the occasion.
Happy birthday, Rafa! #NUFC pic.twitter.com/tUoz3xWq6M
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 16, 2019
Loads of Newcastle fans responded with their messages of support, with many fans desperate for him to stay at the club long-term. It’s no real surprise, given that he’s so popular at St. James’ Park, and it’s fair to say that with every passing week, they’re only getting more and more desperate for some positive news to emerge.
See what they’ve had to say below…
A birthday present like a new contract wouldn’t go a miss? Step up for once Mike Ashley
— Ash Clarkson (@AshClarkson70) April 16, 2019
Why not give him a new contract as a present
— shaun johnston (@shauni46) April 16, 2019
Give him the contract and set up he wants! #nufc #inrafawetrust
— Jamie Ball (@Jamie_Ball) April 16, 2019
Hope he has many more at Newcastle too
— eileen (@eileen54933311) April 16, 2019
Happy Birthday Rafa. you stay with us. C’mon #NewcastleUnited let’s get our best manager in years signed up, the man is a tactical genius
— Toonfan (@ataylor1892) April 16, 2019
Happy birthday hoping to see u at this club next season
— Sam Smith (@SamSmit04952115) April 16, 2019
Happy birthday boss
Did you get a contract as a present ??????
— DJ Lew-E (@DJLewE1) April 16, 2019
Happy Birthday @rafabenitezweb. Now @NUFC give him his presents; a new contract and money.
— Alex Maxwell (@MaxwellA98) April 16, 2019
Thoughts?