Topic: Thanks a million, Rafa Benítez

[shanklyboy]

Hmmm.

I don't really get this modern day habit we've got into of having to lampoon people. Until last week it was our manager, this week it has to be theirs.

Facts:
1. Fergie's a fantastic  successful manager, one of the finest the game's ever seen.[/s]
2. Fergie's a great strange character.
3. Fergie actually understands British footballing culture and always reaffirmed the importance of Manchester Utd the "North-West Derby" (and L.F.C's pre-eminent position in Britain's footballing culture) at a time when Sky/southern based hacks and the media were ready to bury our club under a hyped up exaggeration of Chelsea and Arsenal's neo-victories.
4. Fergie's generally fairly gracious in victory and generous in defeat, which is more than you can say for the Arsene bloke down the motorway.
5. Fergie's refusal to talk to Sky wasn't about the scheduling, and, to be fair, even if it was it would be great for more of our managers to have the balls to stand up to those greedy, fixture-snatching fucking moaning tits.
6. Shankly would've loved to have twatted Fergie, and, his team if was our manager, you would too.
7. You'll miss Fergie like 2 broken legs

Just facts.

[WordF0o]

Good read. Spot on with most of it although in fairness to United, they were the better team on Saturday.

Why do you say so?

[Serenity]

Hmmm.

I don't really get this modern day habit we've got into of having to lampoon people. Until last week it was our manager, this week it has to be theirs.

Facts:
1. Fergie's a fantastic manager, one of the finest the game's ever seen.
2. Fergie's a great character.
3. Fergie actually understands British footballing culture and always reaffirmed the importance of the "North-West Derby" (and L.F.C's pre-eminent position in Britain's footballing culture) at a time when Sky/southern based hacks and the media were ready to bury our club under a hyped up exaggeration of Chelsea and Arsenal's neo-victories.
4. Fergie's generally fairly gracious in victory and generous in defeat, which is more than you can say for the Arsene bloke down the motorway.
5. Fergie's refusal to talk to Sky wasn't about the scheduling, and, to be fair, even if it was it would be great for more of our managers to have the balls to stand up to those greedy, fixture-snatching fucking tits.
6. Shankly would've loved Fergie, and, if was our manager, you would too.
7. You'll miss Fergie.

Just facts.

that shits....just thought I'd mention

[horne]

i'll tell yer what my view is....the game is about small margins.by that i mean a 4-1 result could have been 2or 3 -1 the other way if somone hits the target  rather than a lazy toe poke wide of the goal(tevez are you listening?)
the Mancs COULD OF BEATEN US ON SATdee.....but they were complacent...and i hope it continues....its all about desire and we had that more than them last week....that s what we need to focus on more than anything and that goes for the fans too!.....if we need it or want it more than them, it will come...FACT!make some noise!
hope fulham can show a bit more than  the last game and fight  till the death to stave of any relegation battles and even stretch for the euro spots.super dan....we need you to do them....

[horne]

anyone at this stage of the season who defends a fergie or a wenger or  the mancs has to be drinking britvic fucking orange havnt they?

[bod]

What a great read.  So it's not just blinkered Superfans who appreciate Rafa.  Are you listening mainstandred, Simmo, Britvic Orange, Elisha Scott 

[Mad Men]

I am feeling so hot now just reading this...anyone else feel the same??? clamy hands...sweat pouring from down your brow...nervousness...

[-HH-]

Great article that.

[clapclapclapclaptorres]

Facts:
1. Fergie's a fantastic manager, one of the finest the game's ever seen.
2. Fergie's a great character.
3. Fergie actually understands British footballing culture and always reaffirmed the importance of the "North-West Derby" (and L.F.C's pre-eminent position in Britain's footballing culture) at a time when Sky/southern based hacks and the media were ready to bury our club under a hyped up exaggeration of Chelsea and Arsenal's neo-victories.
4. Fergie's generally fairly gracious in victory and generous in defeat, which is more than you can say for the Arsene bloke down the motorway.
5. Fergie's refusal to talk to Sky wasn't about the scheduling, and, to be fair, even if it was it would be great for more of our managers to have the balls to stand up to those greedy, fixture-snatching fucking tits.
6. Shankly would've loved Fergie, and, if was our manager, you would too.
7. You'll miss Fergie.

Just facts.

There's a big difference between Rafa's list and yours. Rafa's list was actually a list of facts. Yours is a list of conjectures. You might think Mr. Ferguson's fantastic. I think he's overrated and has been quite fortunate. What you call a character I'd call an arrogant bully. Who knows what Shankly would make of Alex now, we can only imagine. And while you'll miss Fergie when he's gone, I'll celebrate the end of his reign of terror like the fucking berlin wall is coming down.

So you have your opinion, I have mine. That's grand. But don't go around calling your opinions facts--that's just arrogance.
 
(Also, Sky need no help in hyping up the North-West Derby, and have been doing so for years, telling us how many million across the globe are watching, that it's the most important fixture in the year, yadda yadda...)


 

[Neil D]

Hmmm.

I don't really get this modern day habit we've got into of having to lampoon people. Until last week it was our manager, this week it has to be theirs.

Facts:
1. Fergie's a fantastic manager, one of the finest the game's ever seen.
2. Fergie's a great character.
3. Fergie actually understands British footballing culture and always reaffirmed the importance of the "North-West Derby" (and L.F.C's pre-eminent position in Britain's footballing culture) at a time when Sky/southern based hacks and the media were ready to bury our club under a hyped up exaggeration of Chelsea and Arsenal's neo-victories.
4. Fergie's generally fairly gracious in victory and generous in defeat, which is more than you can say for the Arsene bloke down the motorway.
5. Fergie's refusal to talk to Sky wasn't about the scheduling, and, to be fair, even if it was it would be great for more of our managers to have the balls to stand up to those greedy, fixture-snatching fucking tits.
6. Shankly would've loved Fergie, and, if was our manager, you would too.
7. You'll miss Fergie.

Just facts.

They are not facts.

A lot of United fans despise Ferguson the man but love Ferguson the manager.

The way he signs a lot of kids and the use of his sons in his business deals have disturbed many die-hard Mancs. Along with his treatment of the press and anyone who dares oppose his point of view.

The man is successful, but he's still a twat.

[stylomilo]

Cant believe the article is from a chelsea fan...

Anyway hope with Rafa's "outburst" during the post-match interview, this will instil some belief into other teams that the scums can be beaten.

And that's a fact!

[Miguel Sanchez]

A great read that, thanks for posting it.

Its nice to see that people may slowly be opening their eyes to how good Rafa is.

And he is here for 5 more years!

Happy happy man today!

[redgriffin73]

Great read that, thanks for posting.

Love this last bit...

Fergus, if I were you I`d be looking nervously over your shoulder because (forget about José) you have met your tactical and psychological match in Rafa. And for the teams facing ManU in the coming matches, read Benítez`s comments and watch the DVD of the Liverpool game to see how ManU can be beaten. We owe it to football to push ManU and open up the League. Thanks for that Rafa.

[redgriffin73]

7. You'll miss Fergie.

Just facts.

Like a hole in the fucking head.

[boots]

Fergie has no class. Hes just a red nosed muppet. Shanks would've twatted the wino.

[The Nihilists]

Loved reading the bit about Fergie's rant at the press over Veron.

Compare that to Rafa's considered press conference that caused all the grief.

That Veron rant should be published on every football website, to show what really losing the plot looks like.

[Elbingo]

There's a big difference between Rafa's list and yours. Rafa's list was actually a list of facts. Yours is a list of conjectures. You might think Mr. Ferguson's fantastic. I think he's overrated and has been quite fortunate. What you call a character I'd call an arrogant bully. Who knows what Shankly would make of Alex now, we can only imagine. And while you'll miss Fergie when he's gone, I'll celebrate the end of his reign of terror like the fucking berlin wall is coming down.

So you have your opinion, I have mine. That's grand. But don't go around calling your opinions facts--that's just arrogance.
 
(Also, Sky need no help in hyping up the North-West Derby, and have been doing so for years, telling us how many million across the globe are watching, that it's the most important fixture in the year, yadda yadda...)


 

I second that, opinions lad not facts!

[vicgill]

Hmmm.

I don't really get this modern day habit we've got into of having to lampoon people. Until last week it was our manager, this week it has to be theirs.

Facts:
1. Fergie's a fantastic manager, one of the finest the game's ever seen.
2. Fergie's a great character.
3. Fergie actually understands British footballing culture and always reaffirmed the importance of the "North-West Derby" (and L.F.C's pre-eminent position in Britain's footballing culture) at a time when Sky/southern based hacks and the media were ready to bury our club under a hyped up exaggeration of Chelsea and Arsenal's neo-victories.
4. Fergie's generally fairly gracious in victory and generous in defeat, which is more than you can say for the Arsene bloke down the motorway.
5. Fergie's refusal to talk to Sky wasn't about the scheduling, and, to be fair, even if it was it would be great for more of our managers to have the balls to stand up to those greedy, fixture-snatching fucking tits.
6. Shankly would've loved Fergie, and, if was our manager, you would too.
7. You'll miss Fergie.

Just facts.

Sorry mate but that's a load of bollocks

Edit.....have i just been whoooooooooshed ?

[Joe_Singh]

Enjoyed that.

[Vinay]

I don't know Ferguson personally, but their is something about him I don't like.

I love Rafa, who's writings I have read, and whose interviews and conferences I have all followed.  He is a guy I like.

Anyway, it is nice to see that a fan of another rival team can write a composed and well thought article on Rafa.  Kudos to this fellah.

[muffins]

I wonder if this fan's response to United is similar to other club's fans, especially the bit about United's success being boring.

[WillG.LFC]

Thanks 20 million according to his new contract 

[Huytonian]

The man is successful, but he's still a twat.

IPSO FACTO

[yafoy]

Hmmm.

I don't really get this modern day habit we've got into of having to lampoon people. Until last week it was our manager, this week it has to be theirs.

Facts:
1. Fergie's a fantastic manager, one of the finest the game's ever seen.
2. Fergie's a great character.
3. Fergie actually understands British footballing culture and always reaffirmed the importance of the "North-West Derby" (and L.F.C's pre-eminent position in Britain's footballing culture) at a time when Sky/southern based hacks and the media were ready to bury our club under a hyped up exaggeration of Chelsea and Arsenal's neo-victories.
4. Fergie's generally fairly gracious in victory and generous in defeat, which is more than you can say for the Arsene bloke down the motorway.
5. Fergie's refusal to talk to Sky wasn't about the scheduling, and, to be fair, even if it was it would be great for more of our managers to have the balls to stand up to those greedy, fixture-snatching fucking tits.
6. Shankly would've loved Fergie, and, if was our manager, you would too.
7. You'll miss Fergie.

Just facts.

..............7. You'll miss Fergie.

>oh, yeh?....only if my telescopic lense falls off..

p.s.they are not facts, but your opinions

[_00_deathscar]

Hmmm.

I don't really get this modern day habit we've got into of having to lampoon people. Until last week it was our manager, this week it has to be theirs.

Facts:
1. Fergie's a fantastic manager, one of the finest the game's ever seen.
2. Fergie's a great character.
3. Fergie actually understands British footballing culture and always reaffirmed the importance of the "North-West Derby" (and L.F.C's pre-eminent position in Britain's footballing culture) at a time when Sky/southern based hacks and the media were ready to bury our club under a hyped up exaggeration of Chelsea and Arsenal's neo-victories.
4. Fergie's generally fairly gracious in victory and generous in defeat, which is more than you can say for the Arsene bloke down the motorway.
5. Fergie's refusal to talk to Sky wasn't about the scheduling, and, to be fair, even if it was it would be great for more of our managers to have the balls to stand up to those greedy, fixture-snatching fucking tits.
6. Shankly would've loved Fergie, and, if was our manager, you would too.
7. You'll miss Fergie.

Just facts.

8. Stop calling him 'Fergie'. Please.

[conman]

8. Stop calling him 'Fergie'. Please.

princess fergie

[SadRed]

Hmmm.

I don't really get this modern day habit we've got into of having to lampoon people. Until last week it was our manager, this week it has to be theirs.

Facts:
1. Fergie's a fantastic manager, one of the finest the game's ever seen.
2. Fergie's a great character.
3. Fergie actually understands British footballing culture and always reaffirmed the importance of the "North-West Derby" (and L.F.C's pre-eminent position in Britain's footballing culture) at a time when Sky/southern based hacks and the media were ready to bury our club under a hyped up exaggeration of Chelsea and Arsenal's neo-victories.
4. Fergie's generally fairly gracious in victory and generous in defeat, which is more than you can say for the Arsene bloke down the motorway.
5. Fergie's refusal to talk to Sky wasn't about the scheduling, and, to be fair, even if it was it would be great for more of our managers to have the balls to stand up to those greedy, fixture-snatching fucking tits.
6. Shankly would've loved Fergie, and, if was our manager, you would too.
7. You'll miss Fergie.

Just facts.

None of them are facts.

[SadRed]

i'll tell yer what my view is....the game is about small margins.by that i mean a 4-1 result could have been 2or 3 -1 the other way if somone hits the target  rather than a lazy toe poke wide of the goal(tevez are you listening?)
the Mancs COULD OF BEATEN US ON SATdee.....but they were complacent...and i hope it continues....its all about desire and we had that more than them last week....that s what we need to focus on more than anything and that goes for the fans too!.....if we need it or want it more than them, it will come...FACT!make some noise!
hope fulham can show a bit more than  the last game and fight  till the death to stave of any relegation battles and even stretch for the euro spots.super dan....we need you to do them....

well it could have been much more easily 5, had gerrard out that one in. i wish it was..but 4 will do.

[KurtVerbose]

The other think about 'Rafa's rant' that isn't mentioned from Saturdays game is the performance of the Ref.  When have we last seen a Manu player sent off and a penalty conceded at OT?

[43 and counting!]

i hate Fergie as much as anyone on here, but the man is a CLASS football manager, even though he's a See You Next Tuesday. It's not a nice guy's game. I bet loads on here would be shocked if they saw Rafa in a rip!

to take several different teams to the pinnacle, and keep them there, is absolutely awesome.

I will miss him. We all need someone to hate, and Fergie is the Devil Incarnate.

Besides, I want to see the look on his face when Rafa and Stevie lift 'his' trophy over their heads.

[Brian Blessed]

The other think about 'Rafa's rant' that isn't mentioned from Saturdays game is the performance of the Ref.  When have we last seen a Manu player sent off and a penalty conceded at OT?

I was wondering this one myself. How long since a penalty and a red card at Old Trafford, in seperate incidents?

[bloke]

The other think about 'Rafa's rant' that isn't mentioned from Saturdays game is the performance of the Ref.  When have we last seen a Manu player sent off and a penalty conceded at OT?

True.  Also, since Rafa's rant, Mr. Ferguson has to my knowledge shied away from talking about whether we can withstand the pressure of the final run in, which was the original reason for Rafa's rant.

[deadlybuzz]

I was wondering this one myself. How long since a penalty and a red card at Old Trafford, in seperate incidents?

A penalty was given to Hull this season. A red card for a Utd player I'm not so sure.

[lvcjmac]

I was wondering this one myself. How long since a penalty and a red card at Old Trafford, in seperate incidents?

Not in the league, but Kusczak was sent off in the FA Cup against Pompey last March at Old Toliet.  He pulled down our old friend Milan Baros inside the box for a PK and a red card.

[Songs to Sing]

great read

[USC19Babel]

Good article that, nice to see Rafa getting some respect at last.

[Neil D]

i hate Fergie as much as anyone on here, but the man is a CLASS football manager, even though he's a See You Next Tuesday. It's not a nice guy's game. I bet loads on here would be shocked if they saw Rafa in a rip!

to take several different teams to the pinnacle, and keep them there, is absolutely awesome.

I will miss him. We all need someone to hate, and Fergie is the Devil Incarnate.

Besides, I want to see the look on his face when Rafa and Stevie lift 'his' trophy over their heads.

FERGUSON

[andythecatuk]

Cracking read that - nice to know there are some rational Chelsea fans out there.

i hate Fergie as much as anyone on here, but the man is a CLASS football manager, even though he's a See You Next Tuesday

One more thing....what's a synt?

[Alan_X]

Hmmm.

I don't really get this modern day habit we've got into of having to lampoon people. Until last week it was our manager, this week it has to be theirs.

Facts:
1. Fergie's a fantastic manager, one of the finest the game's ever seen.
2. Fergie's a great character.
3. Fergie actually understands British footballing culture and always reaffirmed the importance of the "North-West Derby" (and L.F.C's pre-eminent position in Britain's footballing culture) at a time when Sky/southern based hacks and the media were ready to bury our club under a hyped up exaggeration of Chelsea and Arsenal's neo-victories.
4. Fergie's generally fairly gracious in victory and generous in defeat, which is more than you can say for the Arsene bloke down the motorway.
5. Fergie's refusal to talk to Sky wasn't about the scheduling, and, to be fair, even if it was it would be great for more of our managers to have the balls to stand up to those greedy, fixture-snatching fucking tits.
6. Shankly would've loved Fergie, and, if was our manager, you would too.
7. You'll miss Fergie.

Just facts.

Sorry but those are all opinions, not facts...  here are my opinions:

1. Ferguson is a very good manager, but given the resources at his disposal he's massively underachieved in Europe.
2. Ferguson is a graceless c*nt.
3. Ferguson couldn't give a fuck about "British footballing culture" - his teams cheating, belligerent, ref-baiting behaviour is endorsed if not encouraged by him. I didn't realise he thought we were "pre-eminent"... I thought his greatest desire was to "knock us off our fucking perch..."
4. Ferguson is patronising in victory or defeat when it's a lucky win by a lesser team. Besides it's difficult to say when the petulant fucker only gives interviews to MUTV...
5. See above...
6. Would he?... maybe, maybe not... personally I can't stand him and that would be the same if he was our manager.
7. No I won't. The day he goes will be a blessing for football in this country.

and one question...

8. Who the fuck is "Fergie..."

[Norway_is_red]

That chick from Black Eyed Peas  I think!

Come on villa, we've told you how to beat them, I know we were to tough, but I'm sure you'll be able to score against em, I mean we have Reina, they have that terrible VDS dude.