I wouldn't say it's laughable at all - just an opinion. We do too much of this in relation to Rafa on RAWK, to the extent that debate loses all semblance of balance. I always felt we should embrace those we admire for their strengths as well as their flaws, and there's very little doubt Rafa had, and continues to have, his flaws.
He does have flaws Royendo agreed, but then again so does Kenny Dalglish until he wins something, or will he be exempt if ( touch wood im wrong here! ) if we win nothing for the next few years, taking into account we have a 25million and 35million pound striking force?, you could raise question marks on Shanks during his barren spell ...looks like Mourinhio finally has flaws as well, if Real come in 2nd as it looks likely this season ( bless )....or does Mourinhio winning titles with title winning teams, who like Chelsea and Inter ( well they did buy him Pandev/Milito and Eto ) highlight his strengths or the clubs strenghths? or there support for the manager financially?
The issue for me has never been criticising Rafa, its the way Rafa gets singled out for criticism above all other managers, as well as the continuing suggestion that Rafa's flaws stopped us winning the title ( as it it was in the bag and he only dropped it and let the title run away ) because he didnt do that IMO, he took us as close as we have been since we won the title last and we lost out to a Man U side which had to get 90 pts plus on the table to win it, only the 2nd time they have achieved 90pts total under Whiskey face - for me that changes perpsective on what we actually achieved ......again all IMO....
I rate Rafa on what he achieved, under the circumstances he ended up in and for the man and manager he is. Not many managers in Europe/maybe the world have a CV like his.....his flaws I would suggest are not the reason he has that CV.....
I know its all same o same o, but if you post opinion then expect comment, as SMD acknowledges same debate and same points being highlighted.....off to find rope/petrol and a lighter ....