The Benitez Thread

[BlueSanti 290]

Hiring Rafa as Chelsea manager is like watching your daughter do porn movies.

It is even far worse.

But nevermind, I've heard Benitez allready knows who will he bring in January. This guys is called Lucas Leiva, he is absolute beast as Benitez said; if we are lucky enough we may get him cheap, probably just for 30M pounds.

[Muzchap 8,966]

saw the Adriano goal last night .....that was GREAT business ,,,,I STILL believe football is a sport and SENTIMENT is important

is important that is why we support our clubs ,,,,not just to win trophies ,,,,,I do honestly DETEST many of the things the Russian and his board are

doing

Yeah that was awful!!!

I think we need to appreciate the Russian psyche a bit more.

When I worked over there, they asked me why do you say 'Thank you' I explained and they said, in Russia there is a saying, don't thank me as I cannot spend it so what's the use!

That changed my whole philosophy on the Russian people (as far as generalisations can go)

So, it seems RA probably doesn't even consider 'sentiment'

Not arguing good/bad just trying to put his decision into perspective

[Superblue 6,370]

Right I've taken some time to reflect upon this before posting about it so here is my take -

Leif made a good point earlier about why the uproar over Benitez? He isn't my taste because:

1. He was Liverpool manager during what was the most fierce point of our rivalry with them. On top of that he made some very disrespectful remarks at the time.

2. He is replacing an icon at our club. Whether the sacking of Robbie was right, it is currently raw due to his standing with the fans.

3. Benitez never seemed to cover himself in glory - he always came across in interviews as boring and full of excuses.

However, looking into things deeper, Benitez isn't a bad choice at the moment. He has Premier League experience, dealing with high expectations and big players. He has always been defensively sound, a very good organiser which is certainly something we need at the moment. If we can get the back four and pivot defending properly and keeping a solid shape and structure, and our front four pressing high, then we can hopefully arrest the number of goals we have been leaking. Add to that what some have said about his team at Valencia and it would suggest if he has players who can play football then he isn't scared to go and attack teams.

He is also well known for tinkering with his team. Whilst this is not always a good thing, for us I think it will be. We do not have great depth in our squad, but a lot of games with the Premier League, Champs League/Europa League, World Club Cup, FA Cup and Carling Cup to contend. Keeping players happy and fresh will be important.

I'm not convinced about getting the best out of Torres. He got the best out of Torres at Liverpool playing counter attacking football that made the most of Torres' pace and acceleration against the last man. Torres no longer has that pace. If Benitez can restore some confidence in him which will get him goals then great, but I just hope we don't set up to build the entire team around Torres - he is quite simply not the future of this club.

Benitez is only interim until the end of the season. I think that is very clear that they have someone else in mind at the season end, being Mourinho or Guardiola. Until then I'm hoping we can still have a successful season - we still have five competitions to play for and a top three finish and a cup or two will be a good season. And for that I say good luck Rafa!

Also note that one of my biggest gripes in football is when you hear people comment about other clubs when they perhaps don't know what they are talking about. For example, opposition fans and media pundits slating a player like Mikel, which is just lazily jumping on the bandwagon. We have all made judgements on Benitez, but the vast majority of Liverpool fans still hold him in high regard and wish he was still at their club. This MUST say something that maybe there is more to him then we have simply seen in the past from the outside and that is a big reason why I am staying optimistic for a successful season ahead.

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

He can not make us score 119 goals and be a extremely good defense. He has 6 months and less than 30 games.

No like maybe score 2/3 of the goals or whatever. Its still quite early in the season. Hes got a good bit of time to do it.

[zolayes 14,489]

Yeah that was awful!!!

I think we need to appreciate the Russian psyche a bit more.

When I worked over there, they asked me why do you say 'Thank you' I explained and they said, in Russia there is a saying, don't thank me as I cannot spend it so what's the use!

That changed my whole philosophy on the Russian people (as far as generalisations can go)

So, it seems RA probably doesn't even consider 'sentiment'

Not arguing good/bad just trying to put his decision into perspective

that is why I envy City their owners .... they do seem much more civilised

[AndersonBLUE 819]

They are really bitter about this... More than Chelsea fans.

Football eh, never a dull moment in the season is there?

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

Don't worry, we will improve.

[TheCount 146]

Honestly tho the fans NEED to show their annoyed at roman and the board this time,

Its so ridiculous especially since the fat cunt is getting a short term deal making RDM's sacking utterly pointless.

I just dont understand.

[BlueSanti 290]

" We do not need to give away flags for our fans to wave - our supporters are allways there with their hearts and that is all we need. It's the passion of the fans that helps to win matches - not flags "

- Rafael Benítez ( currently Chelsea caretaker )

That's great isn't it? Having manager that said such pretty words on our adress.

Now we should buy Anton Ferdinand and sack Terry to make this perfect story.

[Laylabelle 9,351]

that is why I envy City their owners .... they do seem much more civilised

thats why should mancani get the sack wouldnt be shocked if Pep ends up there. They also have more patience it seems

And jose was treated like crap so a return seems unlikely. Seems Man U bound when Fergie goes

[Manuf 1,448]

still can't believe we treated a legend like some fucking bum. gtfo the board, you've been the cancer eating us out for a few years now.

ONE DI MATTEO

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

He is not likeable. He will be under heavy scrutiny from fans, myself included. However I will (have to) support him. I hope the Spanish Waiter can do a great job then fuck off so we can get Jose or Pep.

Another thing this means is that now Torres gets ANOTHER chance to wipe the slate clean. He will be played non-stop until January in the hope of Benitez awakening the beast. Hopefully this doesn't mean we decide against buying a Striker in January.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Can't believe we sacked Robbie for this fucking twat...

I have to back this cunt now, unbelievable.

[Ollie 4,400]

Feel worse now, i mean, this is just employment for Benitez, he loves Liverpool, he don't give a shit about us, it's just a job. I only ever want people who love the club or have had to bad history against us in the past. This is a disaster for us and for them.

[BlueSanti 290]

still can't believe we treated a legend like some fucking bum. gtfo the board, you've been the cancer eating us out for a few years now.

ONE DI MATTEO

Well thats how it is. Treat legend like a bum and bring a cunt instead.

[BlueSanti 290]

Can't believe we sacked Robbie for this fucking twat...

I have to back this cunt now, unbelievable.

Yeah I would understand, though I wouldnt agree, if Guardiola came instead of Robbie, because it seems our egoistic Russian has some wierd obssesion with him. But fucking Benitez? Did he go completely nuts?

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

" We do not need to give away flags for our fans to wave - our supporters are allways there with their hearts and that is all we need. It's the passion of the fans that helps to win matches - not flags "

- Rafael Benítez ( currently Chelsea caretaker )

That's great isn't it? Having manager that said such pretty words on our adress.

Now we should buy Anton Ferdinand and sack Terry to make this perfect story.

this. Made me laugh. much. Very much. still laughing. cant. take. it. anymore.

[BlueSanti 290]

And yet many of you still wonder that we are a joke for any other football fan.