The internet can’t decide if Rafa Benitez is too good or not good enough for Newcastle

Pardew to Carver to McClaren to Benitez. That’s some evolution.

But desperate times call for desperate measures, and with Newcastle United at real risk of relegation it seems owner Mike Ashley ready to turn to the Spaniard.

Various outlets report that the former Real Madrid boss could be in charge in time for Monday’s meeting with league leaders Leicester City.

And while Steve McClaren leaving the club would not be a huge shock, the identity of his potential replacement is rather more surprising.

Even so, the response has undoubtedly been mixed.

He’s not everyone’s first choice

https://twitter.com/JonnyGabriel/status/707514449419214850

But maybe there’s some logic to the move

Rafa Benitez at Newcastle is one of those appointments that seems both perfect and terrible on paper, so consider me excited

— Amitai Winehouse (@awinehouse1) March 10, 2016

It’s a real head-scratcher

https://twitter.com/Hannamayj/status/707691856298119169

People are anticipating a car crash

https://twitter.com/robbro7/status/707933524909756416

While there are plenty of conspiracy theories doing the rounds

https://twitter.com/hmclandress/status/707945089780338688

Somebody tell Rafa Benitez there are far simpler ways to get a Sports Direct mug.

— Chris (@chrs00) March 9, 2016

But maybe the problems go deeper and even Rafa can’t fix them

https://twitter.com/TheM_L_G/status/707694331965022208

https://twitter.com/cathgibs/status/707877177057001472

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