First, and foremost, we MUST BACK Rafa, and show him our absolute backing, and love!!!
Secondly, Rafa should play this cleverly. He is a very intelligent and shrewd man. He could actually take advantage of this situation in a massive way. It may sound ridiculous, but if he were to come out and say, as he has done a million times in the past, that he has no plans to join any other club, well this would make Hicks' position even harder.
G+H have now clearly been shown to be muppets of the highest order. But everything must be done to make their tenure at the club as short-lived as possible, and while they are here, they can start doing things that the real supporters want.
Never in a million years would i accept JK over RB. At this moment i love Rafa, and want him to stay for a decade. I can assure you that with correct financial backing, and the rise to prominence of a fantastic youth set-up, we will be winning league titles in the not too distant future. He, Rafa, has already got a phenomenal spine of players, and believe you me, those who are not good enough will be shown the door.
Rafa must stay. Rafa must feel our support and love again. G+H must feel the heat. I wonder what RP and DM will be thinking this 'bloody' morning.