Reaction to Rafa Benitez's statement, and what is the timescale to appoint a new boss?

Hello, and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast.Today, host Andrew Musgrove is joined by chief sports writer Lee Ryder, and NUFC writer Chris Waugh to discuss the important issues at Newcastle United. The main talking point is Rafa Benitez's exit, and the Spaniard issued a statement today thanking fans for their support as well as revealing the main reason for leaving - feeling the hierarchy did not back his project. The trio analyse the statement, discuss the time scale to appoint Benitez's replacement, talk about the lack of ambition, and how any new manager is going to be faced with a number of tasks as soon as he is appointed.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices