What do his 'friends' in the media have to do with him turning Spurs into a top four team? Do they pick his team? Manage his tactics? Buy his players?
Certainly don't criticise him.
Remember the amount of stick Rafa got from the media when Robbie Keane was sitting on our bench. Funny how when he returned to Spurs nothing much was mentioned about him not getting into the first team or when he was sold.
How much did the media criticise him when he totally lost it in the last few months ago of the season? Instead they kept making excuses for him. How his head was turned with the English job etc.
Also how much criticism did he receive during the court case? Imagine if it was Rafa or Kenny who didn't pay their taxes.
Some of Redknapp's explanations during the court case was an joke. He doesn't send emails, can't text, could barely read or write etc. However, Capello was criticised originally because he couldn't speak proper English.