Rafa Benitez MUST stay at Newcastle United with his contract getting dangerously close to expiring.
Ahead of what could be his final game, fans, journalists, former players and pundits are all saying the same thing - keep him in the job.
Here are the views of 10 Newcastle legends ahead of the clash with Liverpool.
Shay Given
I think it’s imperative that he stays I really do, he’s a fantastic manager and the job he has done at the Toon has been phenomenal especially working under a very limited budget in comparison to other clubs in the Premier League.
I think he gets the city and the fans too and it would be a major concern if he left in the summer
Warren Barton
It would be crazy to let him leave, he's an excellent coach who has great tactics and the fans love him.
Keep Rafa!
John Anderson
It's a no brainer - and I don't think anybody else could do the job he's done.
People are talking about summer signings but the most important signing this summer will be Rafa Benitez.
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The fans are shouting for him to stay because they appreciate what he's done.
It hasn't always been pretty but Rafa has got results and they can see that.
Didi Hamann
He’s at one of the best clubs in England.
It’s time the club backs him and invest in the team as I think at the moment the club needs him more than the other way round.
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He’s the best I worked with, I hope the club realises how lucky they are to have him.
Keith Gillespie
I can understand if Rafa does leave as the owners are not matching his ambition so to achieve what he has at the club is unbelievable.
He has the support of the whole city behind him and is at a club that will worship him more than any club he’s been at.
Please stay Rafa!
Olivier Bernard
Since Rafa been at the club without the club investing money in the team he has managed to sell or loan players out to be able to brings players to fit his system perfectly. He’s fantastic coach with good attention to details .
He can capitalised on Newcastle’s potential
If the club is prepared to invest in the team I can only imagine how improved the team will be.
Nikos Dabizas
In order for a club to progress, it needs stability.
This is what Rafa brings to the table, along with his tactical knowledge and man-management skills.
Rob Lee
I back the Rafa must stay campaign but I worry that it won't bother Mike Ashley.
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He usually does what he wants at the club and doesn't listen.
Rafa Benitez likes the club and can see the potential of it, but does the owner?
Alan Shearer
Newcastle have an excellent manager with so much experience and success who loves this area and this club so it would be crazy to allow someone of his calibre to leave.
Nobby Solano
A club needs to show how much they want their manager to stay.
Mike Ashley will be pleased really because what Rafa Benitez has done for him in the last three years is good.
He should be ringing him every day to make sure he signs.
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