Topic: Villlas-Boas sacked

[Cruiser]

A hugely passionate, dignified and humble man like Rafa will never go to an egotistical, classless, plastic, soulless club.

[rossipersiempre]

Rafa goes to Chelsea

Torres returns to being a goal machine

Chelsea win the Champions League next season

Egg on faces on Merseyside

Not beyond the realms of possibility

Three MASSIVE suppositions there...

[JackBauer]

A hugely passionate, dignified and humble man like Rafa will never go to an egotistical, classless, plastic, soulless club.

He'll go there tomorrow if he gets the assurances he needs. I think it's pretty naive to think he sees them in the same way as you've described there.

[surfer]

A hugely passionate, dignified and humble man like Rafa will never go to an egotistical, classless, plastic, soulless club.

If he backs himself to gain more than lose out of it, that's fine by me. I think it's more important (from his point of view) to get back into football and make the best of his years left. In England, I think the only two clubs he definitely won't join are Everton and utd.

[Matt8Pie]

Rafa will almost certainly never manage Liverpool FC again.




Let alone get the chance to actually rebuild the club.

Cheers for that, Mystic Meg.

[rossipersiempre]

He'll go there tomorrow if he gets the assurances he needs. I think it's pretty naive to think he sees them in the same way as you've described there.

Even if he got them, Rafa's wise enough to know that "assurances" mean jack shit at that club under Comedy Bond Villain.

[Stussy]

Exactly, it just wont happen, can appreciate why some would love that to take place but they're living in a dream world.
And those asking why not? Well, they need to ask themselves why the owners would ?
They had the perfect chance to reinstate him after Hodgson but they didnt.

They didn't because it was too close.

Time changes everything. And if Rafa continues to prove himself with high level success in the future  why shouldn't he be a candidate X number of years down the line? You can't rule that out.

Not saying it will ever happen, but who would ever have thought Kenny would be leading us out at Wembley again?

[stoa]

Exactly, it just wont happen, can appreciate why some would love that to take place but they're living in a dream world.
And those asking why not? Well, they need to ask themselves why the owners would ?
They had the perfect chance to reinstate him after Hodgson but they didnt.

That's bollocks in my view. They didn't ask him then, so they will never do it? Come on.

My take on it is, they had Kenny already at the club or at least close to it. So, they decided to give him a go to steady the ship until the end of the season. It worked out and they decided to stay with what they already had and give him a longer contract. The time was probably not right to get Rafa, but I have absolutely no doubt that our owners would consider Rafa, if Kenny left tomorrow for whatever reason.

I am not sure whether Rafa will be able to get another go at Liverpool, but to state it as if it's fact that he'll never manage Liverpool again is simply stupid...

[graaf_x]

Except for the fact they've already got an excellent manager there, a certain Manuel "I wanted the Liverpool job but they wanted someone English" Pellegrini, and shit loads of Qatari cash.

Pellegrini currently is struggling, and billionairs in charge of football clubs have little patience. Of course, it's right to give manager time, but who knows what Sheikh has on his mind.

[Sangria]

That's bollocks in my view. They didn't ask him then, so they will never do it? Come on.

My take on it is, they had Kenny already at the club or at least close to it. So, they decided to give him a go to steady the ship until the end of the season. It worked out and they decided to stay with what they already had and give him a longer contract. The time was probably not right to get Rafa, but I have absolutely no doubt that our owners would consider Rafa, if Kenny left tomorrow for whatever reason.

I am not sure whether Rafa will be able to get another go at Liverpool, but to state it as if it's fact that he'll never manage Liverpool again is simply stupid...

SLY needs to justify turning on Benitez. View his posts from that perspective, and it makes more sense.

[1021]

If he wants to go to Chelsea, he will go.
He'll do well there too.

He wasted three years of his career keeping our head above water, was hounded out and had his reputation on these shores destroyed.

I love him and would hate seeing him with a Club that isn't 'worthy' of him. But then again, for a period neither were we.

He owes us fuck all.
Hope he goes to Madrid though.

[surfer]

what a surreal position for some of the media to take, to actively encourage the appointment for Rafa.

Has he finally gone rogue and used that ancient move of plying other men with drink and women?

[Immoral King Brian Blessed]

what a surreal position for some of the media to take, to actively encourage the appointment for Rafa.

Has he finally gone rogue and used that ancient move of plying other men with drink and women?

Probably because it's a lost cause this season and he'd be an easy target after they've hounded out yet another foreign manager.

[rossipersiempre]

SLY needs to justify turning on Benitez. View his posts from that perspective, and it makes more sense.

When has he ever needed justification?

[rossipersiempre]

what a surreal position for some of the media to take, to actively encourage the appointment for Rafa.

When you see the endorsement of that fat fucking two-faced backstabbing c*nt Bascombe, you really have to wonder if they just want to get Rafa back in the cross-hairs once again.

[JackBauer]

Even if he got them, Rafa's wise enough to know that "assurances" mean jack shit at that club under Comedy Bond Villain.

Of course, you are right there.

The point I was trying to make is that he'll go there if he thinks he can get more out of it than just a few months' pay and a sacking. He's not going to think "they are a plastic club with shit fans who wave plastic flags, not for me, thanks".

[shelovesyou]

They didn't because it was too close.

Time changes everything. And if Rafa continues to prove himself with high level success in the future  why shouldn't he be a candidate X number of years down the line? You can't rule that out.

Not saying it will ever happen, but who would ever have thought Kenny would be leading us out at Wembley again?

I see the rationale there mate I do, you never know, but from whats been suggested by those who would know, which is what I based my post on, it just wouldnt happen while FSG are here.

[shelovesyou]

SLY needs to justify turning on Benitez. View his posts from that perspective, and it makes more sense.

You keep telling yerself that.
Or it makes more sense because you dont like to hear those things ? And cant possibly face that being a distinct possibilty ?
 read my above post to this.

[shelovesyou]

When has he ever needed justification?

Should I need it when it comes to Benitez ?
Its from a very decent source, if you dont believe it then of course thats your perogative.
I tend to believe the source on most things he says, which 99/100 he's spot on with, so there is no reason not to believe it this time.
Thats all it is.
I wish people would stop being so precious.

[rossipersiempre]

I see the rationale there mate I do, you never know, but from whats been suggested by those who would know, which is what I based my post on, it just wouldnt happen while FSG are here.

Why? Because Purslow seeped his poison into Henry's ear before being allowed to depart with a dignity he denied Rafa? Don't buy it myself. I don't think he's coming back either anytime soon mind you, but it would be worth it just to see the look on Carragher's face. Not that he'll be around at that point anyway.

[shelovesyou]

Why? Because Purslow seeped his poison into Henry's ear before being allowed to depart with a dignity he denied Rafa? Don't buy it myself. I don't think he's coming back either anytime soon mind you, but it would be worth it just to see the look on Carragher's face. Not that he'll be around at that point anyway.

Who the fuck knows mate, anyway, It could happen , its football after all. Like I said, it was based on a very good source who posted as much elsewhere.
I shouldnt of said anything because I should of realised Id be jumped on.

[The G in Gerrard]

I said, it was based on a very good source who posted as much elsewhere.

?

[Hazell]

Purslow? Bascombe? Ferguson?

[lankyguy007]

Was wanting Rafa to go to Chelsea because it would be a great chance for him to get success but frankly reading comments on twitter and forums from Chelsea I hope he rejects any offer. Some genuinely saying they'd give up their season ticket if he became manager.

Please go to Madrid instead Rafa!

[shelovesyou]

?

Dont matter does it really.
Its not happening anyway, Rafa to Chelsea.
Plus when I put up the source he'll be roundly dismissed cos its Rafa.

[shelovesyou]

Anyway, looks like Boas is safe for now, think he would of gone by now if he was off.
He deserves better than that shower though. Gonna be a great manager in a few years.

[zero zero]

The 'source' isn't Purslow again, is it?

[Magic8Ball]

Cheers for that, Mystic Meg.

You're welcome

Rafa goes to Chelsea

Torres returns to being a goal machine

Chelsea win the Champions League next season

Egg on faces on Merseyside

Not beyond the realms of possibility

For that to happen Rafa would need 1 maybe 2 new midfielders one of which is a top class playmaker. I don't know any that are available.

[timmyonions]

I see the rationale there mate I do, you never know, but from whats been suggested by those who would know, which is what I based my post on, it just wouldnt happen while FSG are here.

Just because they didn't ask Rafa after Roy don't nessecerly mean they would never want him.At the time there was only one man for the job.Only one man who could unite the  fan base and get everybody pulling go the same direction after the drama of the previous few months.

That man was Kenny. It was the correct appointment then. It's the correct appointment now.

I sincerely wish Rafa all the very best.He deserves a top job with good owner.Her a top class manager. Chelsea don't deserve a man of his class.

[Magic8Ball]

Just because they didn't ask Rafa after Roy don't nessecerly mean they would never want him.At the time there was only one man for the job.Only one man who could unite the  fan base and get everybody pulling go the same direction after the drama of the previous few months.

That man was Kenny. It was the correct appointment then. It's the correct appointment now.

I sincerely wish Rafa all the very best.He deserves a top job with good owner.Her a top class manager. Chelsea don't deserve a man of his class.

well said. I would hope Rafa gets Spurs, but that's not very likely.

[Arcadian]

Surely it's Maureen to Chelsea then Rafa to Madrid then Luís André de Pina Cabral e Villas-Boas to... Arsenal? Wenger to retire?

[shelovesyou]

Just because they didn't ask Rafa after Roy don't nessecerly mean they would never want him.At the time there was only one man for the job.Only one man who could unite the  fan base and get everybody pulling go the same direction after the drama of the previous few months.

That man was Kenny. It was the correct appointment then. It's the correct appointment now.

I sincerely wish Rafa all the very best.He deserves a top job with good owner.Her a top class manager. Chelsea don't deserve a man of his class.

Dont bother me mate, like I said, it was from a very good source, who has contact with FSG , so I'll take his word over most.
And yer right Chelsea dont deserve him, he deserves a well run club.

[Laughter is the best medicine...]

The 'source' isn't Purslow again, is it?

think it's a certain poster on tlw who doesn't like rafa very much who he's referring to

[shelovesyou]

think it's a certain poster on tlw who doesn't like rafa very much who he's referring to

Yep, it is , Alan Kayll. It matters not his personal opinion though, does it ?

[Sangria]

The 'source' isn't Purslow again, is it?

SLY was rather protective of Purslow during that awful summer, so I wouldn't be surprised if he's a Cecil insider.

[shelovesyou]

SLY was rather protective of Purslow during that awful summer, so I wouldn't be surprised if he's a Cecil insider.

Was I fuck ! Thats bullshit.
Look if you dont like what im saying fine, the source is legit, is believed by many on here as very reliable,
I dont see what the big deal is here.

[Sangria]

You're welcome


For that to happen Rafa would need 1 maybe 2 new midfielders one of which is a top class playmaker. I don't know any that are available.

The one Liverpool player Chelsea needed, genuinely needed, was Lucas. I'm glad they continue to go for what they wish for rather than what they need.

[Not funny reecehenebry]

Yep, it is , Alan Kayll. It matters not his personal opinion though, does it ?

Of course it matters, he is probably been fed info from someoe who has tainted his view and info from inside the club.

If you think it doesn't you truly are the idiot we all think.

SLY was rather protective of Purslow during that awful summer, so I wouldn't be surprised if he's a Cecil insider.

Xerxes1. I though he was Cecil for a while, he was so far fetched.

[Not funny reecehenebry]

Was I fuck ! Thats bullshit.
Look if you dont like what im saying fine, the source is legit, is believed by many on here as very reliable,
I dont see what the big deal is here.

Who does he get his info from SLY???

[shelovesyou]

The one Liverpool player Chelsea needed, genuinely needed, was Lucas. I'm glad they continue to go for what they wish for rather than what they need.

This would be another huge concern if Rafa went there, he'd want some of our players perhaps ?
On saying that though Im not sure he would try and poach from us.
But you never know.
If he did, he'd want Lucas and Pepe.