Author Topic: Rafa On Football Focus This Saturday (Read 42488 times)

kb2x · « **on:** February 25, 2011, 02:28:43 pm »

Rafa will be in the studio tomorrow....

does anyone know where it is filmed? might get myself down there to meet the legend!

GinKop · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2011, 02:30:29 pm »

In the studio?! Awesome, defo watching this.

007.lankyguy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2011, 02:43:09 pm »

Yeah really looking forward to it.

If you want, you put a question here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/danwalker/2011/02/i_often_get_asked_to.html) and they might ask it to Rafa at the end of the show. Already done my question but too busy trying to defend his record on there at the moment (I've the same username as I have on here)

R.A.La · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2011, 02:45:09 pm »

Quote from: GinKop on February 25, 2011, 02:30:29 pm

In the studio?! Awesome, defo watching this.

He's on with Dixon. Pity, would have liked to have seen how Lawrenson would have tried to sqirm his way out of the shite he gave Rafa. Has he apologised yet?

007.lankyguy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2011, 02:51:57 pm »

Quote from: R.A.La on February 25, 2011, 02:45:09 pm

He's on with Dixon. Pity, would have liked to have seen how Lawrenson would have tried to sqirm his way out of the shite he gave Rafa.

Yeah even if it was just in a casual conversation I'd love to hear that Lawrenson had been 'converted'. In my opinion if all his critics actually listened to him and allowed him to explain his methods and why he did things in different situations, they would soon be on his side.

Grobbelrevell · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2011, 02:54:24 pm »

Quote from: lankyguy007 on February 25, 2011, 02:43:09 pm

Already done my question but too busy trying to defend his record on there at the moment

Don't waste your time mate. We know, that's all that matters.

007.lankyguy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2011, 02:59:07 pm »

Quote from: Grobbelrevell on February 25, 2011, 02:54:24 pm

Don't waste your time mate. We know, that's all that matters.

Yeah I don't know why I bother sometimes. Just annoys me how people can be so ignorant.

A couple of people on there have actually asked the presenter if he can get Rafa to do a tactical blog for a game on the BBC sites. Every so often they appear up there but it would be awesome to see Rafa do one.

El_Pistolero · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2011, 03:00:35 pm »

Damn... I'm going to miss this. Will it be on the iPlayer?

Scud02 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2011, 03:08:30 pm »

Damn Lee Dixon better not start ranting on our Rafa

paulrazor · « **Reply #9 on:** February 25, 2011, 03:09:41 pm »

Quote from: Scud02 on February 25, 2011, 03:08:30 pm

Damn Lee Dixon better not start ranting on our Rafa

lee dixon couldnt see a priest on a mountain of sugar

Grobbelrevell · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2011, 03:10:18 pm »

Quote from: lankyguy007 on February 25, 2011, 02:59:07 pm

Yeah I don't know why I bother sometimes. Just annoys me how people can be so ignorant.

A couple of people on there have actually asked the presenter if he can get Rafa to do a tactical blog for a game on the BBC sites. Every so often they appear up there but it would be awesome to see Rafa do one.

I know what you mean it does me as well. I've spent so much time trying to inform the ill-informed before I realised that it makes no difference whatsoever. They will continue to believe Sky Sports no matter how much evidence you pile up in front of them to the contrary. Your better off saving your breath.

I'd absolutely love to see Rafa's tactical analysis on certain games so I hope that actually gets proposed.

Gnurglan · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2011, 03:13:27 pm »

Quote from: lankyguy007 on February 25, 2011, 02:51:57 pm

Yeah even if it was just in a casual conversation I'd love to hear that Lawrenson had been 'converted'. In my opinion if all his critics actually listened to him and allowed him to explain his methods and why he did things in different situations, they would soon be on his side.

Too complicated for them though. Either they'd need to get basic knowledge about management, or maybe Rafa would need a British passport...

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2011, 03:22:54 pm »

Quote from: Scud02 on February 25, 2011, 03:08:30 pm

Damn Lee Dixon better not start ranting on our Rafa

I imagine he'll be too gutless to confront Rafa for fear of appearing intellectually inferior.

Looking forward to this, would love to see Rafa doing some post-match analysis on MOTD2 or something, although they'd probably make him dumb down his answers to 30 seconds.

Sar75 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2011, 03:27:14 pm »

Quote from: lankyguy007 on February 25, 2011, 02:59:07 pm

Yeah I don't know why I bother sometimes. Just annoys me how people can be so ignorant.

A couple of people on there have actually asked the presenter if he can get Rafa to do a tactical blog for a game on the BBC sites. Every so often they appear up there but it would be awesome to see Rafa do one.

Well done you on a spirited and well deserved defence of Rafa (on the blog page). Thought your comments were spot on.

Can't wait to see the great man on TV tomorrow - I loved his football focus interview a few weeks ago. Was great to see him again!

AnnieRoad(Un)Faithful · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2011, 03:32:34 pm »

So, where is he going to end up next?

Chelsea? City? Spurs?

It won't be us

007.lankyguy · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2011, 03:34:59 pm »

Quote from: Sar75 on February 25, 2011, 03:27:14 pm

Well done you on a spirited and well deserved defence of Rafa (on the blog page). Thought your comments were spot on.

Cheers, I just put another long one up on there a couple of minutes ago and I think that will be my last.

Sar75 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2011, 03:45:40 pm »

Quote from: lankyguy007 on February 25, 2011, 03:34:59 pm

Cheers, I just put another long one up on there a couple of minutes ago and I think that will be my last.

They are simply ill informed idiots who have been fed the usual media/SKY drivel and believe it. Makes my blood boil - lets hope they have been 'educated' by your responses!

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2011, 03:54:59 pm »

Quote from: lankyguy007 on February 25, 2011, 03:34:59 pm

Cheers, I just put another long one up on there a couple of minutes ago and I think that will be my last.

Just read that mate - great posts, you just can't reason with some people though. I really do find it fascinating (in an annoying way) how much Rafa can divide opinion. Some people really hate the man and I honestly don't know why - it must be to the fact (no pun intended!) that he stood up to Ferguson and told it like it was. All very bizarre. Will be intersting to see what he has to say tomorrow.

Billy1561 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:45:11 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on February 25, 2011, 03:54:59 pm

Will be intersting to see what he has to say tomorrow.

Always interesting to hear Rafa.

1021 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:02:04 pm »

@lankyguy007

Just read your comments on the BBC blog thing. Spot on and well done for it, but for the good of your health drag yourself away from them, they are idiots who aren't worth your time.

Looking forward to it. I love Rafa and can't wait to see what he has to say and get a bit of insight into how he views things from a neutral point of view.
Also I am pretty sure Lawrenson had a "family thing" or a similar excuse the minute he found out Rafa would be anywhere near him. He is an ill informed shithouse. I bet if he ever met him he would be all "hello Mr Benitez...."

Quote from: Gnurglan on February 25, 2011, 03:13:27 pm

Too complicated for them though. Either they'd need to get basic knowledge about management, or maybe Rafa would need a British passport...

Find it odd how much he prizes being a British manager when he is technically an Irishman, shouldn't he favour foriegners getting jobs in "The Greatest League In The World" TM?

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #20 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:43:22 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on February 25, 2011, 03:54:59 pm

Just read that mate - great posts, you just can't reason with some people though. I really do find it fascinating (in an annoying way) how much Rafa can divide opinion. Some people really hate the man and I honestly don't know why - it must be to the fact (no pun intended!) that he stood up to Ferguson and told it like it was. All very bizarre. Will be intersting to see what he has to say tomorrow.

Totally agree with you, some people seem to dislike him more than our former "owners", will never get my head round that one.

Mr Dilkington · « **Reply #21 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:45:48 pm »

Who cares about that fat twat.

No better than Hodgson.

Joking

KingsRevolution · « **Reply #22 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:49:16 pm »

i cant wait

who's he sitting next to? anyone know??
you stick it to 'em rafa

007.lankyguy · « **Reply #23 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:50:29 pm »

Quote from: KingsRevolution on February 25, 2011, 06:49:16 pm

i cant wait
who's he sitting next to? anyone know??
you stick it to 'em rafa

Lee Dixon

Lush is the best medicine... · « **Reply #24 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:53:00 pm »

why is dixon getting shit on here - as far as i can remember he never gave rafa any shit, it was lawrenson and hansen's 'nudge nudge wink wink' comments

1021 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:55:08 pm »

Quote from: Laughter is the best medicine... on February 25, 2011, 06:53:00 pm

why is dixon getting shit on here - as far as i can remember he never gave rafa any shit, it was lawrenson and hansen's 'nudge nudge wink wink' comments

I think Dixon is alright, quite a sensible pundit and balanced in his views.
About the only fella on MOTD/MOTD2 who is pallatable.

007.lankyguy · « **Reply #26 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:58:27 pm »

Quote from: 1021 on February 25, 2011, 06:55:08 pm

I think Dixon is alright, quite a sensible pundit and balanced in his views.
About the only fella on MOTD/MOTD2 who is pallatable.

Agreed, not great but not bad.

TomDcs · « **Reply #27 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:59:03 pm »

Looking forward to watching this, he'll show 'em he know's his stuff and I think he'll get his points across well with his new relaxed hat on. Love rafa he's a legend.

007.lankyguy · « **Reply #28 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:00:40 pm »

To be honest I wanted Lawrenson on just so Rafa could show him what you can do with good facial hair.

fletched · « **Reply #29 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:01:37 pm »

Quote from: Mr Dilkington on February 25, 2011, 06:45:48 pm

Who cares about that fat twat.

No better than Hodgson.

Joking

Erm ...

Rome-77 · « **Reply #30 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:06:17 pm »

Quote from: GinKop on February 25, 2011, 02:30:29 pm

In the studio?! Awesome, defo watching this.

just got down. outside now.hope he signs this for me.

DAK69 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:17:35 pm »

never watch this but think il take a peek now. strange how the english media were so harsh on him, now they have him on

Lush is the best medicine... · « **Reply #32 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:21:56 pm »

Quote from: lankyguy007 on February 25, 2011, 07:00:40 pm

To be honest I wanted Lawrenson on just so Rafa could show him what you can do with good facial hair.

and rafa could bring up that lawrenson column from last year and ask him why he did it

007.lankyguy · « **Reply #33 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:32:23 pm »

Quote from: Laughter is the best medicine... on February 25, 2011, 07:21:56 pm

and rafa could bring up that lawrenson column from last year and ask him why he did it

And tear him apart for it like Paul Tomkins did

Hazell · « **Reply #34 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:35:29 pm »

Great to see a Liverpool legend on Football Focus.

007.lankyguy · « **Reply #35 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:36:18 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on February 25, 2011, 07:35:29 pm

Great to see a Liverpool legend on Football Focus.

Yeah instead of Lawrenson

Cragsi · « **Reply #36 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:40:48 pm »

Quote from: fletched on February 25, 2011, 07:01:37 pm

Erm ...

The poster ya replied had "joking" written in white under that post

Em5y · « **Reply #37 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:41:16 pm »

Quote from: lankyguy007 on February 25, 2011, 02:51:57 pm

Yeah even if it was just in a casual conversation I'd love to hear that Lawrenson had been 'converted'. In my opinion if all his critics actually listened to him and allowed him to explain his methods and why he did things in different situations, they would soon be on his side.

I couldn't give a fuck what 'Lawro' the poisonous little snake thinks - Lawrenson and that fat twat from the Mirror John Cross did a hatchet job on Rafa and accused him of disrespecting Hillsborough, then he said he'd explain it further in his next column but didn't - I couldn't care less what the horrible poncey little bouffant headed tit has to say about a real club legend.

mbroon · « **Reply #38 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:45:05 pm »

Quote from: fletched on February 25, 2011, 07:01:37 pm

Erm ...

Mark his post with your mouse, so it turns blue.

Trada · « **Reply #39 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:50:02 pm »

I have a feeling that Chelsea would love Rafa.

Then they can also sing the Rafa song as well another part of trying to turn themselves into us.