Author Topic: Rafa Benitez Talks in Dublin (13th) and London (18th) Sept (Read 18034 times)

Spirit_of_Istanbul · « **on:** July 30, 2012, 03:34:52 PM »

Feel free to move if in wrong location..

BORD GAIS ENERGY THEATRE PRESENT AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH
LIVERPOOL SPORTING LEDGEND
RAFA BENITEZ
Thursday 13th September 2012
Tickets on sale this Friday 3rd of August at 9.00am!
Rafael Benitez will be at Dublin’s Bord Gais Energy Theatre for one night only for an intimate evening this September. For this very special event the audience will gain an exclusive insight in to the mind of one of Europe’s most successful and celebrated football managers. Rafa will share memories from his early career at Real Madrid, his winning times at Valencia and his fateful beginnings at Liverpool Football Club. Discover what really happened at half time in Istanbul in 2005 and his subsequent years at LFC. Listen as he talks about his latest book: “Champions League Dreams” and explains how he took Liverpool to their historic fifth European championship.
“Rafa” has one of the most illustrious and successful careers in football management. Renowned for being a world-class strategist he was a product of the famed Real Madrid youth academy. His professional playing career was cut short by injury, enabling a move swiftly into management. He managed Real Madrid U19’s where he regularly steered them to victory and went on to become assistant first team coach under the Spanish national coach Vicente Del Bosque. After finding success at Extremadura and Tenerife, Rafa assumed the role of Head Coach at Valencia. In his first season, he guided the club to their first La Liga title in thirty-one years. In 2003, Valencia repeated their La Liga success and that same season lifted the UEFA Cup.
Wanting a new challenge and seeking success in the Premier League, Benitez accepted the role of manager at Liverpool FC where, in 2005, he led the club to a UEFA Champions League victory in one of football’s most memorable tournament finals; in doing so, Benitez became only the third manager in history (after Bob Paisley and José Mourinho) to win the UEFA Cup and UEFA Champions League in successive seasons. The following season Liverpool built on their champion’s league success by winning the FA Cup, the UEFA Super Cup and, the FA Community Shield. “Rafa” also reached second place in the race for the Premier league title with 86 points in 2009, a historical record for the club. “Rafa” left Liverpool in 2010 and took the role of Head Coach at Inter Milan. Benitez won his first trophy as manager of the club when the side defeated AS Roma 3-1 for the Italian Super Cup; later that year Inter won the FIFA Club World Cup. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all football fans to gain an insight in to the man who brought pride back to Liverpool.
This event is in support of the Montse Benitez Foundation, which was set up in 2011 by Rafa and his wife Montse. Montse was recently the recipient of the “Woman in Philanthropy Award” in the Merseyside Women Of The Year honours. The foundation supports various charities based in Liverpool.
DETAILS
Event: Get In To the Mind Of Rafa Benitez: Champions League Dreams
Venue: Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2
Tickets: Priced from €20.00 On sale now through Ticketmaster.
Dates: Thursday 13th September 2012
Group Bookings 01 677 7770
Ticketmaster dedicated line: 0818 719 377
The Circle Club and Hospitality Bookings: + 353 (01) 674 2407
www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie

Moldyman · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2012, 03:39:17 PM »

I'll be at this.

DangerScouse · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2012, 03:43:23 PM »

All over this!!!

timmyonions · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2012, 03:49:56 PM »

Could make an appearance alright.

Spirit_of_Istanbul · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2012, 03:52:32 PM »

Is it possible to move this to tha main forum as It's a charity event and would like to get as much exposure as possible.

Thanks in advance

Shepnois · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2012, 05:04:14 PM »

I'm there! Nice little surprise this I'll look forward to it.

conman · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2012, 05:10:01 PM »

its interesting, the reserves play bray the night before

Outer Mongolian Red · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2012, 11:31:39 PM »

I may go to this if it's only 20euro a ticket.

Sarge · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2012, 11:32:35 PM »

Who is running it?

Kashinoda · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2012, 11:45:29 PM »

Quote from: Sarge on July 30, 2012, 11:32:35 PM

Who is running it?

Chopper

thegoodfella · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2012, 01:05:08 AM »

Quote from: Kashinoda on July 30, 2012, 11:45:29 PM

Chopper

I'd pay double for that!

81a · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2012, 01:19:27 AM »

Quote from: Spirit_of_Istanbul on July 30, 2012, 03:52:32 PM

Is it possible to move this to tha main forum as It's a charity event and would like to get as much exposure as possible.

Thanks in advance

Should really be in the main forum.

I thought this was an old thread that had been bumped as he was the University in Dublin not that long ago. Put the date in the thread title.

Hope it get the attendance it deserves.

Matt8Pie · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2012, 02:12:24 AM »

Was gutted I missed the last one, so I'm definitely up for this.

conman · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2012, 07:40:51 AM »

We should organise a gawk meetup around this

Moldyman · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2012, 12:33:01 PM »

Quote from: conman on July 31, 2012, 07:40:51 AM

We should organise a gawk meetup around this

A few pints could be had.

SteLFC91 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 31, 2012, 11:25:05 PM »

Think I'm going to head to this. Looks really interesting!

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 31, 2012, 11:27:53 PM »

First time in 3 years im not going to dublin on this exact date, so disappointed

Sevo · « **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2012, 11:28:46 PM »

I went to the one at the Empire. Fantastic evening in the company of a great man and a true Red. I urge all supporters to go if you can.

Sarge · « **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2012, 11:38:09 PM »

I'll go.

over the line an far away · « **Reply #19 on:** August 1, 2012, 02:24:39 AM »

was fuming i was away 4 the last 1 so will be definitely goin 2 this 1!

Anywhichwayucan · « **Reply #20 on:** August 1, 2012, 02:33:19 AM »

*Sigh* I'll most likely be in New York then.

I'll get a ticket, just in case.

roughandREDy · « **Reply #21 on:** August 1, 2012, 11:49:07 AM »

Just booked my flights. Cannot wait for this!! Anyone any tips on where to go for some food and drinks when I get to Dublin never been before.

cmulls5 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 1, 2012, 09:11:21 PM »

Planning on going to this.Anyone got an idea on what to expect from previous ones?

loozy · « **Reply #23 on:** August 1, 2012, 09:20:43 PM »

Dang it, I am leaving from Dublin on that day $:-\$

Would've loved to attend...

DangerScouse · « **Reply #24 on:** August 3, 2012, 03:06:24 PM »

Tickets went on sale for this today and I have it on very good authority it is selling incredibly well so may want to get your ticket sooner rather then later.

lankyguy007 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 3, 2012, 03:39:30 PM »

Meanwhile you can also preorder his new book http://www.amazon.co.uk/Champions-League-Dreams-European-Nights/dp/0755363620/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344004747&sr=8-1

Anywhichwayucan · « **Reply #26 on:** August 3, 2012, 04:15:04 PM »

Ticket sorted.

richard_lfc · « **Reply #27 on:** August 3, 2012, 07:51:24 PM »

Went to this in October last year at the empire, really good night in the presence of a legend. Recommend this to anyone who can make it!

Fanxxxxtastic · « **Reply #28 on:** August 10, 2012, 05:40:32 PM »

Should be an interesting night.

Rafa Benitez in conversation

Join Tony Evans, football editor of The Times and Rafael Benitez on 18th September at 7pm at the Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0AL, to discuss his new book Champions League Dreams. Learn how a great manager prepares for, then executes, a master-plan for success. Champions League Dreams is stimulating and insightful and focuses on the legendary manager's dramatic six European campaigns with Liverpool.

http://www2.seetickets.com/thetimes/?

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 10, 2012, 06:13:53 PM »

Sounds good, gutted it's in London.

Can't wait for the book.

Flyhalf · « **Reply #30 on:** August 10, 2012, 08:16:03 PM »

Cheers for the heads up, just booked tickets!

AnyGivenSunday · « **Reply #31 on:** August 10, 2012, 08:34:08 PM »

Thanks for posting the details. Just booked a ticket for me and my dad. Can't wait

Barneylfc · « **Reply #32 on:** August 10, 2012, 08:37:06 PM »

He needs to come to Belfast

Azi · « **Reply #33 on:** August 10, 2012, 08:39:31 PM »

any idea if a dvd was ever made of his show in liverpool a few months back ?

Alf · « **Reply #34 on:** August 10, 2012, 08:56:30 PM »

Met the man twice, he's a legend in my eyes.

Thush · « **Reply #35 on:** August 10, 2012, 09:04:14 PM »

Excellent. Thanks for the heads up. Ticket booked.

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #36 on:** August 10, 2012, 09:31:21 PM »

Excellent!

If I bring my CL final ticket, would there be a chance he'd sign it? Is there a meet and greet afterwards?

Wee Red Steve · « **Reply #37 on:** August 11, 2012, 10:50:00 AM »

Well up for this! drive down from Belfast, top night with Rafa, few cheeky pints and back home next day?? DEAL!!

Any RAWK members meeting for the few scoops please let me know!

barneystuta · « **Reply #38 on:** August 11, 2012, 01:09:30 PM »

I went to "An Audience With" back in the Autumn last year. Won't be able to make this, but look forward to hearing more about it, and reading the book of course.

Rossie · « **Reply #39 on:** August 11, 2012, 08:29:16 PM »

Got my brothers wedding the next day so can't make it as rehursal is that night. Absolutely gutted.