Author Topic: The All Rafa Benitez Thread (Read 24271 times)

BIGdavalad · « **Reply #200 on:** July 10, 2012, 09:21:33 PM »

Quote from: * on July 10, 2012, 09:00:15 PM

A bit like Mark Hughes guaranteeing QPR will win the league this coming season, just so long they do not have any injuries no?

No, nothing like that at all really.

Xxavi · « **Reply #201 on:** July 11, 2012, 04:34:12 AM »

Rafa made a huge strategic blunder by rejecting offers from Atletico Madrid and Valencia and others.

What was he thinking? His stock will go up when he is unemployed? Being stubborn is his character, and he is too stubborn about wanting to coach in England. And not any team, big team is his desire. He had a slim chance for that, and with every passing day, it gets slimmer due to his unemployment.

He has to consider Sampdoria now, who just came out of Serie B. I wonder what does he think about Atletico Madrid and Valencia offers...

Russian NT is a dead end job as well.

armchair-fan · « **Reply #202 on:** July 11, 2012, 10:36:28 AM »

Apparently 'Arry thought the commute from Sandbanks to Moscow was too far. Wonder if Rafa will consider flying in from the Wirral? I gather Fabio is in the frame too. £6 mill per annum? I'd be all over it like a cheap suit!!

Of course, there's always the outside chance it's all just media speculation.

MHLC · « **Reply #203 on:** July 11, 2012, 06:45:40 PM »

Couldn't see a topic specific to the Russia job, so lobbing this in 'ere.

Anyone else spot the anomaly in this list of names released by the RFU?

"The Russian Football Union has officially informed that the organisation plans to consult, in full compliance with the rules of FIFA and UEFA, the appointment of the head coach of Russian national team, with the following experts: Rafael Benitez, Anatoliy Byshovets, Marcelo Bielsa, Valery Gazzaev, Josep Guardiola, Fabio Capello, Andrei Kobelev, Yuri Krasnozhan, Marcello Lippi, Valery Nepomnyashchy, Nikolai Pisarev, Harry Redknapp, Yuri Semin."

jDJ · « **Reply #204 on:** July 11, 2012, 07:25:00 PM »

Would have liked to see him at Sampa, always been my Italian team since the 90s.

Xxavi · « **Reply #205 on:** July 12, 2012, 05:39:01 AM »

Quote from: MHLC on July 11, 2012, 06:45:40 PM

Couldn't see a topic specific to the Russia job, so lobbing this in 'ere.

Anyone else spot the anomaly in this list of names released by the RFU?

"The Russian Football Union has officially informed that the organisation plans to consult, in full compliance with the rules of FIFA and UEFA, the appointment of the head coach of Russian national team, with the following experts: Rafael Benitez, Anatoliy Byshovets, Marcelo Bielsa, Valery Gazzaev, Josep Guardiola, Fabio Capello, Andrei Kobelev, Yuri Krasnozhan, Marcello Lippi, Valery Nepomnyashchy, Nikolai Pisarev, Harry Redknapp, Yuri Semin."

The Russian experts and media are criticizing this list badly. They think it's a laughably stupid list to have, and even more so to announce.

And I agree with that.

MHLC · « **Reply #206 on:** July 12, 2012, 08:55:15 AM »

I was thinking more along the lines that all the names are in alphabetical order, except one!

Djimis Telescopic Leg · « **Reply #207 on:** July 12, 2012, 09:19:47 AM »

Quote from: MHLC on July 12, 2012, 08:55:15 AM

I was thinking more along the lines that all the names are in alphabetical order, except one!

It's because the Russian alphabet doesn't have a direct equivalent to C. A hard C sound in Russian is represented by their K.

MHLC · « **Reply #208 on:** July 12, 2012, 10:18:55 AM »

You bastard. You've ruined my conspiracy theory now

HighSix · « **Reply #209 on:** July 13, 2012, 05:30:07 PM »

Arshavin has leaked its Capello that has got the Russian job & he probably is a good source as captain .... the wait goes on for Rafa.

Y2J · « **Reply #210 on:** July 17, 2012, 12:36:33 PM »

Capello confirmed as the new manager.

thegoodfella · « **Reply #211 on:** July 17, 2012, 03:43:08 PM »

Rafa is probably going to sit out another season if he keeps waiting for a decent job to come along.

Pelé as a Comedian · « **Reply #212 on:** July 17, 2012, 03:48:46 PM »

i almost wish he'd have gone to Spurs, just to see him at it again

harleydanger · « **Reply #213 on:** July 20, 2012, 11:30:21 AM »

Quote from: thegoodfella on July 17, 2012, 03:43:08 PM

Rafa is probably going to sit out another season if he keeps waiting for a decent job to come along.

I think after Italy his kids have said they want to go to school in Liverpool, hence his rejecting every job outside of England.

Phil M · « **Reply #214 on:** July 20, 2012, 11:35:00 AM »

This thread title needs to be edited badly or else just lock it.

HighSix · « **Reply #215 on:** July 20, 2012, 11:38:46 AM »

Maybe he enjoys running the site, writing articles & being a pundit more than we think.... it really isnt a bad life no stress & being around family.

If hes waiting for a job in england this last year must have bee the wake up call as half the clubs have appointed new managers together with he is never going to get the likes of United, Arsenal & City jobs.

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #216 on:** September 7, 2012, 03:53:56 PM »

Wonder when this great man is going to return to management, few clubs missing out big time.

Its kinda strange though, be happy to see him back in management but will always long for his return here, no offence to BR.

lankyguy007 · « **Reply #217 on:** September 7, 2012, 05:26:42 PM »

Good news is his book's out next week. The Times are running an extract from it on Monday

Barneylfc · « **Reply #218 on:** September 7, 2012, 05:32:05 PM »

Quote from: lankyguy007 on September 7, 2012, 05:26:42 PM

Good news is his book's out next week. The Times are running an extract from it on Monday

Think I seen Rory Smith say it was in The Mirror as well. I'll just buy the book instead.

Billy1561 · « **Reply #219 on:** September 7, 2012, 06:56:53 PM »

Quote from: Barneylfc on September 7, 2012, 05:32:05 PM

Think I seen Rory Smith say it was in The Mirror as well. I'll just buy the book instead.

Anyone know where the book is available from?

rob1408 · « **Reply #220 on:** September 7, 2012, 07:02:50 PM »

Quote from: Upinsmoke on September 7, 2012, 03:53:56 PM

Wonder when this great man is going to return to management, few clubs missing out big time.

Its kinda strange though, be happy to see him back in management but will always long for his return here, no offence to BR.

I can't ever see him returning here, at least not whilst under our current owners, but that's for a different thread. I do find it absolutely absurd that this man has not returned to management though. A part of me hopes he's just knocking back jobs left, right and centre. If not, it's inexplicable that he hasn't been offered a top job. A great manager, and a great man.

lankyguy007 · « **Reply #221 on:** September 7, 2012, 07:03:11 PM »

Quote from: Billy1561 on September 7, 2012, 06:56:53 PM

Anyone know where the book is available from?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Champions-League-Dreams-Rafa-Benitez/dp/0755363620/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347040976&sr=8-1

He has rejected a number of jobs by the way.

Ginamos · « **Reply #222 on:** September 7, 2012, 07:26:03 PM »

So Rafa's book is out soon.

I thought he was going to Sampdoria like the thread title says.

Djibriliant · « **Reply #223 on:** September 7, 2012, 07:31:16 PM »

My Shankly. My Hero. What A Man.

Yiannis · « **Reply #224 on:** September 7, 2012, 07:32:40 PM »

^^fucking aye.

Songs to Sing · « **Reply #225 on:** September 7, 2012, 07:34:47 PM »

Quote from: Djibriliant on September 7, 2012, 07:31:16 PM

My Shankly. My Hero. What A Man.

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #226 on:** September 7, 2012, 07:40:22 PM »

Quote from: Djibriliant on September 7, 2012, 07:31:16 PM

My Shankly. My Hero. What A Man.

Yep.

Hazell · « **Reply #227 on:** September 7, 2012, 07:40:39 PM »

Quote from: Djibriliant on September 7, 2012, 07:31:16 PM

My Shankly. My Hero. What A Man.

Too fucking right. Legend.

MaschHead · « **Reply #228 on:** September 7, 2012, 07:51:54 PM »

Quote from: Djibriliant on September 7, 2012, 07:31:16 PM

My Shankly. My Hero. What A Man.

Is right.

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #229 on:** September 7, 2012, 07:53:53 PM »

Quote from: Djibriliant on September 7, 2012, 07:31:16 PM

My Shankly. My Hero. What A Man.

Lump in my throat now.

planet--terror · « **Reply #230 on:** September 7, 2012, 07:58:40 PM »

A tragedy of Shakespearean proportions really.
Legend

Yiannis · « **Reply #231 on:** September 7, 2012, 08:08:10 PM »

All the c*nts who doubted that he didn't love the club or never cared for it,got their answer last year at Anfield at the Hillsborough memorial service.

Not funny reecehenebry · « **Reply #232 on:** September 7, 2012, 08:30:50 PM »

Quote from: Djibriliant on September 7, 2012, 07:31:16 PM

My Shankly. My Hero. What A Man.

redforlife · « **Reply #233 on:** September 7, 2012, 09:52:45 PM »

Will never hear a bad word against this man.

Needs to get back into management soon though, he's wasted out of the game

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #234 on:** September 7, 2012, 09:55:52 PM »

Only thing bigger than that European Cup in that picture, is the mans fucking heart.

Passmaster Molby · « **Reply #235 on:** September 7, 2012, 10:12:05 PM »

My hero, the man is just an utter legend. Got his book on pre-order and can't wait until next weekend when its out.

Fordy · « **Reply #236 on:** September 7, 2012, 10:21:03 PM »

Quote from: redforlife on September 7, 2012, 09:52:45 PM

Will never hear a bad word against this man.

Needs to get back into management soon though, he's wasted out of the game

Lets face it - he should be manager of Liverpool FC right now.

Sorted!! · « **Reply #237 on:** September 7, 2012, 10:25:09 PM »

Athens should have been number 2 for Rafa. Everytime I see him and the European Cup, I feel a tinge of regret about that night.

German referees, Inzaghi, you name it all............

CarraG238 · « **Reply #238 on:** September 7, 2012, 11:34:43 PM »

I think only a mod can change a thread title, otherwise I would have done it!

Anyway, like most of you I hope Rafa gets back into football management sooner rather than later. PSG might not be a bad shout if Ancelotti fails. Though I don't know how he'd get on with Zlatan.

Samee · « **Reply #239 on:** September 7, 2012, 11:40:09 PM »

Quote from: CarraG238 on September 7, 2012, 11:34:43 PM

I think only a mod can change a thread title, otherwise I would have done it!

You can change it. Go to edit the first post of the thread and it'll let you change the title.