Topic: Ra-ra-ra-rafa Benitez...

[DangerScouse]

If he wants to apologize to the fans for the shite that he has been producing these last few months, I don't think sarcastically talking about "facts" is the best thing to do. It's not a joke. it's a serious matter.

I'm not getting involved in any argument in this thread as it will detract from the sentiment of the original poster. There are numerous other threads for you to have a go at Rafa in. Let's leave squabbling out of this one.

[zabadoh]

The man is pure class and humility.  I just can't imagine how upset I'd be if he left us.

We're in crisis.  Our backs are against the wall with nowhere to hide, nowhere to run.

We either live through this or we die fighting together.

[Neil D]

Just watched todays press conference and have to say well done to Rafa, took a lot a balls that.

Maybe my rant was out of hand but i am a hurting Liverpool fan who is entitled to my opinion.

Anyway Stoke tomorrow, lets kick on.

Agreed.

I'd have though even Rafa's harshest critic would have to hold their hands up and say 'fair play, that was a touch of class' after his interview today. It seems even Sky are taking it for what it was.

We're all despondent, everybody needs a lift around the club and Rafa has come out and by making fun of himself diffused a potentially volatile press conference and helped lift spirits. It reminded me of Jiimmy Bullard's goal celebration against Man City in that respect, putting an old issue to bed and doing it with style and humour.

Then he made the serious points - an apology to the fans for our showing midweek and reiterated his commitment and desire along with that of the backroom staff and more importantly, the players, to the cause. And of course his faith in them and the club to pull through and get back to winning ways.

You would like to think that every Liverpudlian was proud of his response today.

I actually dunno if he is taking the piss or being serious.

If he wants to apologize to the fans for the shite that he has been producing these last few months, I don't think sarcastically talking about "facts" is the best thing to do. It's not a joke. it's a serious matter.

Are you for real? There was nothing sarcastic about that interview you cretin - have you even seen it?

God, there's always one. And recently it's always you.

[Keens]

Well done Ancelotti too!! "I consider Rafa as one of the best coaches in the world..."

[oneofmanyreds]

Gone are the days were we used to dream,
of being contenders with our Liverpool team,
Where Rafa Benitez started his mission
and the rest of the world didnt bother to listen,
He lead us to glory back in two thousand and five
and in 2006 still kept the dream alive.
He's still here fighting and we should stand by his side,
Who ever said this was going to be an easy ride.
He'll lead us to more glory, we aint no bitter toff
so the rest of you doubters can go and FUCK OFF!


I'll get my coat    

[lukeb1981]

seen the interview a few times and its really upseting,the players owe Rafa and us a performance,they need to go to stoke and fucking batter them,no half arse tackles get stuck in close them down and intimidate them,dont give them a minute,it is the only to shut these fuckers in the media up

[RigBon1892]

Gone are the days were we used to dream,
of being contenders with our Liverpool team,
Where Rafa Benitez started his mission
and the rest of the world didnt bother to listen,
He lead us to glory back in two thousand and five and in in 2006 still kept the dream alive.
He's still here fighting and we should stand by his side,
Who ever said this was going to be an easy ride.
He'll lead us to more glory, we aint no bitter toff
so the rest of you doubters can go and FUCK OFF!


I'll get my coat    

Other than the fact that the big long line should probably be two, that'sd actually quite good.

[oneofmanyreds]

Other than the fact that the big long line should probably be two, that'sd actually quite good.

There we go mate and thanks

[rafathegaffa83]

Be nice to think that maybe some of the players read RAWK and if they could read this thread maybe they'd start to sprout some balls and start fighting for Rafa themselves, we can only do so much, they have the ultimate responsibility. For all the upset about the way we are playing and for all the bewilderment at some of Rafa's decisions at times - you just can't help but love the man to bits, we will never get another manager who loves us and the club as much as him. Such a crying shame that it appears the only people who can actually save Rafa (the players) seem incapable of doing so and if they don't save him they will never be forgiven. Come on boys, time to man up and start performing, mission impossible is nothing at this club

Great post

[RigBon1892]

There we go mate and thanks

Much better.

I remember when he first arrived and he was signing all these players I'd never heard of (I'm not a huge follower of La Liga) and my reaction was, "well I don't know who they are but if they're good enough for him, they're good enough for me."

If we all knew more than Rafa, we would be PL managers, not him.

[bouncing_kop]

Now I don’t post on here very much, even though I’ve read and followed these forums for years. Good or bad, the events of this season provoke strong reactions from all Liverpool fans, so perhaps this post might just be an outlet to ‘get it out of the system.’ I feel better for it anyway!

As fans, we always mention the ‘liverpool way.’ People say it’s gone, disappeared, vanished, but trust me it hasn’t. Unfortunately there are people at the club who don’t understand how it works, but we can all see through there lies and false promises. We know this, we understand this, and that is why we are so lucky to have Rafael Benitez as manager. If ever you need proof that the ‘liverpool way’ exists, ironically you only need look at the ‘rather portly spanish bloke form madrid.’

He must feel pretty damn alone right now, battered my media, ex players and sadly even our own fans. And for what? Having a bad few months? This man has done wonders for Liverpool FC, bringing us fantastic players like Torres, Alonso, Garcia, Reina, Mascherano to name a few. He’s had some shockers along the way too, no doubt about it. I’m not sure even now I’ve got over Antonio Nunez! As well as new players, he’s improved the youth system, training facilities, physiotherapy and almost every other area of the club. So we have a lot to thank him for.

But to get simply to the point, we need to stick by him and show him respect. He typifies what we stand for as a club, totally committed, strong in the face of adversity, total self belief and respectful to others. Heck, even his children have scouse accents! He is an ambassador, and a brilliant one of that. I think of him ‘as one of our own‘ down there on the side lines, which is comforting as it’s nice to know somebody in the clubs hierarchy has our best interests at heart.

So even if we’ve had a shocking few months, give the man your respect and support. Treat him as one of your own, because he understands what it’s all about a damn site more than Ambramovic’s Dutch or Portugese rent boys will ever do. Chant his name as loud as you can and if a player’s having a mare of a game, shout his too! They know they’ve been playing terrible, and I think they’ve been told enough. So lets prove that we are still Liverpool FC, because we are stronger than fucking anyone when the whole world’s against us and Rafa will bloody show it!

[Carra23]

Next home game v Spurs should be an official 'show your support for Rafa day'

Far far too many articles here, there and everywhere are appearing and kicking him while he is down.

Newsnow (my home page of years) has been binned, it's getting depressing.

 

[Barrowboy]

Next home game v Spurs should be an official 'show your support for Rafa day'

A great idea, if only to show the media and ex-players who we really love. The vultures are impatiently hovering above, just waiting for the fans to turn on Rafa, lets piss them off even more by increasing our support for him and let everyone else know

[kavah]

a great man, a great manager

what more can you say.

[lukeb1981]

you made us dream again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11MQnQ8QjJs

[Solomon Grundy]

Dont want to sound gay like, but I love Rafa and he is the only man for the job imo. I'll be gutted if he ever leaves us.

[harvey-tuttle]

a great man, a great manager

what more can you say.

LFCtv>Rafa's right...we're playing our worst stuff and we're just below the top four. Once we get back to our best (and it will happen) we will get back up were we belong. Times are bad but we got to have faith in our team. There's plenty of games left to turn it around.

from "WE" (RAWK)


As far as I can remember – and I’m sure the esteemed older gentleman of yesteryear (hello Chopper) can think back even longer – Liverpool has been a target of ridicule and unfair treatment, both the city and the football club. The media and the mayor of dat der London may pass it off as self-pitying but that’s bollocks. Anyone who says the media doesn’t have an agenda against the city or the football club needs to look harder.

But we, the people of Liverpool and the fans of Liverpool Football Club, have never allowed them to hit that target. We’ve united, we’ve stood up, we’ve fought, clawed, battled and rose up against those who tried to harm us. We are a special breed who looks out for one another. We try our best to uphold our traditions. We go away to European cities as football fans and we treat our hosts with respect because we want the world to know why we are different and why what the media and the rest of the country say is a pile of shite.

We.

We are in the midst of another barrage from the media and the country who believe that their word is gospel. Probably the worst I’ve ever experienced. They are trying to humiliate our football club and humiliate our city. They are trying to humiliate the man who has done his best to understand the link between club and city since he’s been in charge. They are trying to humiliate the captain of our football club and therefore an ambassador of our city. They are trying to humiliate the fans who watch their football club every single week.

It does not matter if you want Rafael Benitez to be our manager because at the moment he is. He is part of Liverpool Football Club, he cares about Liverpool Football Club and therefore he cares about the city and its people. There has to be a collective effort to help him – he is one of us and we look out for our own because he’s not one of them."

from me:

the problem is that too many listen to the media, amazing amount of injuries yet we are still ONLY 12 points from the top, the league and the Europa league are there to play for lets see some loyalty.. blaming any one doesnt work- yet its the "fast food generation" way of dealing with bad times..
didnt any of u experience Istanbul?, I have been a RED long enough to never write us off..too many weak people conditioned bymedia driven immoral society.. no guts

"to be a true RED U have to learn how to walk on "through the wind and rain;;though y-our dreams be tossed and blown.."

..and this is for Rafa..

HONOUR Shanks's  "holy trinity"  Players ..SUPPORTers and OUR Manager; RAFA!

I was there when he set the standard ; at Graz, goals by Gerrard
unlucky in Cardiff, 05 but in Istanbul we came ALIVE
Then "Stevie's final" v benny's tricks - won the cup in 06
we were again becoming Euro-Kings
v Chelsea ,& on the ramblas, how loud the KOP sings
then Rafa almost gave us another "heaven" -
outplayed milan,  they had the luck = Athens 07
more progess in 08, san siro , for "number 19" still have to wait
but 09 scared the sh*te @ OT & not-so-mighty Madrid, mate

be loyal REDS ; support Rafa Benetiz - like he supports US

P.S; even Kenny doesn’t have as much experience of european football and don’t forget it was Rafa who brought Kenny back, so dont stab Rafa ..

[RigBon1892]

what more can you say.

He loves this club
He's given me some of my happiest times following the reds
While human, a lesser man would have walked long ago from some of the shit he's had to put up with

[Solomon Grundy]

you made us dream again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11MQnQ8QjJs

I still look back in disbelief at how that side won the CL. In terms of quality we have come so far since then thanks to Rafa.

[24/7]

He's given me some of my happiest times.....

[lukeb1981]

I still look back in disbelief at how that side won the CL. In terms of quality we have come so far since then thanks to Rafa.

that season gave me some of the best nights of my life

[Liverpool Kop]

In Rafa I trust.

[Stussy]

Rafa's 'FACHTS' today was hilarious, delivered with a mischievous smile on his face, lightened the moment, acknowledged the situation, took the piss out of the media, whaddaya know, TV news and radio stations took it at face value, stupid twats. Cheeky wink at the supporters too.

[Mr Boat]

Haven't read the whole thread but I hope there's plenty of Rafa chants from the travelling Kop tomorrow; even you lads who've got doubts about him should join in....the bloke needs something to put a smile on his face, he's taking a lot of shit right now.

[Redsnappa]

Hope this works....

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Sadly I can't embed this, but here's the link.... and yes, I know he's not Swedish...but the sentiment's there 

http://en.tackfilm.se/?id=1263592679078RA68

[Dick Emery]

He's ballsed up in many ways. We're not very good right now. His transfer record recently is dodgy. He's stubborn. He makes us furious with his team seletions. His substitutions are sometimes unfathomable. So what? He is the manager and figure head of our great club and he needs help now and the fans should be giving it to him.

The guy is trying his hardest to make us great. He understands what it means to us all. He's given us one of the the greatest night of our lives and made us proud to be a Red after years in the wilderness. He has dragged us back up to the top table of European football in the last few seasons. Now its going wrong. He needs our support now more than ever. Anyone who is a true Red will back him to the hilt. You don't leave one of your own to be battered by all and sundry, no matter how shit things are.

[lukeb1981]

mods  why was my support rafa day thread pulled???

[24/7]

Hope this works....

Sadly I can't embed this, but here's the link.... and yes, I know he's not Swedish...but the sentiment's there 

http://en.tackfilm.se/?id=1263592679078RA68

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little

[Redsnappa]

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little

Gotta love a bit of schmaltz

[halewood andy]

The best man for the job!  Who would people asking for him to be sacked seriously get in?  Looks like he's feeling the pressure a bit (who wouldn't).  He just needs our support, and his luck to change. 

[mooha]

I'm 100% behind Rafa, supporters job is to support when support is needed.
If only we could witness something like this at our next home game, it would make a difference.

Pulled this clip from youtube.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCUeBICTgL0&feature=related. how times have changed eh?

YNWA Rafa!

[rockredrock]

Gone are the days were we used to dream,
of being contenders with our Liverpool team,
Where Rafa Benitez started his mission
and the rest of the world didnt bother to listen,
He lead us to glory back in two thousand and five
and in 2006 still kept the dream alive.
He's still here fighting and we should stand by his side,
Who ever said this was going to be an easy ride.
He'll lead us to more glory, we aint no bitter toff
so the rest of you doubters can go and FUCK OFF!


I'll get my coat    

Well said

[Filler.]

I think I just threw up in my mouth a little

That 'film' should come with a warning for the over 18's.

mods  why was my support rafa day thread pulled???

Jesus wept.

[Paul JH]

mods  why was my support rafa day thread pulled???

Might be because you took it upon yourself to label a match a 'Support Rafa Day'... ?

[lukeb1981]

Might be because you took it upon yourself to label a match a 'Support Rafa Day'... ?

just trying to suggest something positive,prob shouldn't have done it

[24/7]

Never mind, you live and learn

[Mad Men]

I still look back in disbelief at how that side won the CL. In terms of quality we have come so far since then thanks to Rafa.

I had someone on the reading thread wholly disagree with me and went at great lenghts to point out Smicer, Baros, etc were class players who could walk into a top 5 side even now.

It was pathetic.

[lukeb1981]

Never mind, you live and learn

[greatbritton]

i can understand why some on here might be a little dissatisfied with him, but at the very least he deserves your respect. The man has brought us from european obscurity to a place where the best striker in the world comes home, back to the place where we belong in both europe and the league. this current run of bad form is nothing but a blip on rafa's road to success, and long may his reign continue. He will be vindicated, either by sticking around and helping us to number 19 and 6, or if he is sacked, and has to sadly watch the team float down the table.

[Captain Caveman]

Standing by Rafa = The Liverpool Way

Getting rid of him = The Media Way

I know which one I'm choosing.