The Benitez Thread

[Changingman_2000 876]

Interesting angles from the press, both broadsheet and gutter, on the arrival of FSW

http://www.101greatgoals.com/comment-analysis-round-up/chelsea-fans-hate-benitez-west-ham-fans-hate-at-jews-spurs-pep-tipped-for-man-city-everton-eye-an-ex-arsenal-goalie/

[Muzchap 8,966]

He might have done, you know

http://www.standard....im-8343813.html

He was still manager in 2007, so how was it his former club? I call bullshit...

And did he really say Sheila sad it crossed the line? I can't find other quotes?

Looks like lazy sensationalist journalism to me...

Anything to grab a headline and unsettle CFC...

Well fuck em all

We might not like him, but if we finish 4th with some cups - fuck everyone else!!!

Trophies talk!

[MHL 47 378]

He was still manager in 2007, so how was it his former club? I call bullshit...

And did he really say Sheila sad it crossed the line? I can't find other quotes?

Looks like lazy sensationalist journalism to me...

Anything to grab a headline and unsettle CFC...

Well fuck em all

We might not like him, but if we finish 4th with some cups - fuck everyone else!!!

Trophies talk!

It's in too many places to be BS. I think he was talking from the view of one day him not being the Manager of them.

From my experience at games, a lot of he fans don't need any stoking up, emotions are still running pretty high.

My own view is that he'll probably never be accepted here, his red roots are too deep and the ill feeling a lot of fans have for that particular club is strong.

What he said in the past and what he says now, doesn't effect me too much, it just confirms my thoughts of football managers and players generally, namely they'll say whatever they feel will ingratiate them to the fans the most.

Most of them don't have he emotional bonds we have, and that's why things like his appointment here has hurt so many of us.

[Madmax 9,219]

As far as I'm concerned, the fans' anger should be directed at the man who employed Benitez. Fair enough, Benitez isn't liked around these parts for whatever reasons, but Roman was the one in charge of taking cognizance of the support base's feelings about Benitez.

[Jase 43,479]

Benitez was the one complaining that the players were burned out, yet at the first opportunity to give them a proper rest against an opposition which had a make shift defence he played our big guns. If we end up with a negative result against Sunderland I wonder if he will back to blaming fatigue

What do you expect him to do when he doesn't have many options to rotate?! On hindsight, people think he should have rested the big players because we won and Shakhtar lost. People would have slaughtered him had he rested the big players, field a weakened side and then fail to beat Nordsjaelland and see Shakhtar beat Juventus. Furthermore, he played some of the big players to help the team build better understanding in terms of what he wants the team to do and get the win to help raise confidence and morale.

[The only place to be 11,313]

It's in too many places to be BS.

Yet the one place I can't find a quote he made in 2007 is in 2007.

In fact I can't find any google reference to it before 2012. The link you provided had no sources, no citations and no context for the quotes.

I'm again not saying he didn't say them, but I would be interested to know who he said them to, when and where.

[Backstreet09 499]

Still dont understand all the " ONLY ONE DI MATTEO " chants , I know he was our manager when we won the UEFA League for the first time and the Prestigious Fa Cup . But he fucked our champions league campaign , didnt tried to change our system , gave players so much freedom that cost us the supercup and some important premier league points . I know he's a Chelsea Legend , but he doesnt have anything to be a WORLD CLASS MANAGER #FACT.

Give RAFA a chance !!

[Changingman_2000 876]

Still dont understand all the " ONLY ONE DI MATTEO " chants , I know he was our manager when we won the UEFA League for the first time and the Prestigious Fa Cup . But he fucked our champions league campaign , didnt tried to change our system , gave players so much freedom that cost us the supercup and some important premier league points . I know he's a Chelsea Legend , but he doesnt have anything to be a WORLD CLASS MANAGER #FACT.

Give RAFA a chance !!

And exactly why does he merit a chance with us? On what grounds? He cunted us off, all very smug at the time, aint so smug now. He fucked up Inter after Jose had left. Blamed his demise at Snivelpool on everything and everybody else with the notable exception of himself.

He, in no way, deserves a chance with us. Has done absolutely fuck all to merit a chance with us.

[Backstreet09 499]

And exactly why does he merit a chance with us? On what grounds? He cunted us off, all very smug at the time, aint so smug now. He fucked up Inter after Jose had left. Blamed his demise at Snivelpool on everything and everybody else with the notable exception of himself.

He, in no way, deserves a chance with us. Has done absolutely fuck all to merit a chance with us.

I agree that he failed at INTER , though he was promised some signings and we dont know what happened behind close doors , so it's easy to blame him for everything . AND HE MADE LIVERPOOL , it's funny when people say he left liverpool in turmoil , dude if it wasnt for the owners , Torres and many liverpool glorious signings would have never left Liverpool . and it's not wrong to say Steven Gerrard would have won his first PL by now .

[The only place to be 11,313]

He cunted us off, all very smug at the time,

Do you have a link to the original quotes?

[Fulham Broadway 16,920]

Is the fat cunt in Japan already, or is the earthquake down to something else ?

[Changingman_2000 876]

Rafa Benitez quotes on Chelsea

Chelsea supporters might not like these quotes

"Chelsea is a big club with fantastic players, every manager wants to coach a such a big team. But I would never take that job, in respect for my former team at Liverpool, no matter what. For me there is only one club in England, and that's Liverpool."(2007)

"If Chelsea are naive and pure then I'm Little Red Riding Hood." (2007)

"We don't need to give away flags for our fans to wave - our supporters are always there with their hearts, and that is all we need. It's the passion of the fans that helps to win matches - not flags." (in regards to the 2007 Champions League semi-final between the sides. The quote has been immortalised in a plaque at Liverpool's training ground)

"I'm sure Chelsea do not like playing Liverpool. When they are talking and talking and talking before the game it means they are worried. Maybe they're afraid?" (on the same tie)

"We were good friends until Liverpool started winning, then he started changing his mind." (on thenChelsea boss Jose Mourinho)

"After the game, Sheila, who was sitting right in line in the main stand, said to me that the ball had crossed the line. She is a very honest person and that was good enough for me. It was a goal." (on taking his secretary's word that Luis Garcia's so-called 'ghost goal' had crossed the line in the 2005 Champions League semi-final between the sides)

"To me, Arsenal played much better football two or three years ago. They won matches and were exciting to watch. Barcelona and Milan too. They create excitement so how can you say Chelsea are the best in the world?" (after Chelsea's first Premier League title win)

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[Changingman_2000 876]

Is the fat cunt in Japan already, or is the earthquake down to something else ?

I think he fell out the boat, causing the metre's high tsunami. It could have been a couple of metres higher but fortunately his mouth was open at the time

[Backstreet09 499]

Rafa Benitez quotes on Chelsea

He said those words when he was managing our RIVALS , what do you expect from a rival manager ? MOVE ON . Crying about it wont help us a bit

[Changingman_2000 876]

He said those words when he was managing our RIVALS , what do you expect from a rival manager ? MOVE ON . Crying about it wont help us a bit

What are you on you clown??? Does/Has Fergie cunt us off? Redknapp? Anyone to the extent that he has?? they are all rivals? Wenger may have had a gentle prod, but no more, Jose soon put him to bed with the "voyeur" remark.

I aint crying about it, I'm voicing my disgust about such a pathetic appointment? Alright with you is it?

Fucking move on, lol

[Muzchap 8,966]

What are you on you clown??? Does/Has Fergie cunt us off? Redknapp? Anyone to the extent that he has?? they are all rivals? Wenger may have had a gentle prod, but no more, Jose soon put him to bed with the "voyeur" remark.

I aint crying about it, I'm voicing my disgust about such a pathetic appointment? Alright with you is it?

Fucking move on, lol

Think every manager has had a dig at us over the past years - and you know why they are having a dig? Because we ARE WINNING TROPHIES

I love it when Managers have a dig - means we're fucking them off to the max... As long as Rafa keeps his mouth shut and makes no such remarks about other teams I'm happy... I'm also happy because every day is a day closer to June

[Changingman_2000 876]

Think every manager has had a dig at us over the past years - and you know why they are having a dig? Because we ARE WINNING TROPHIES

I love it when Managers have a dig - means we're fucking them off to the max... As long as Rafa keeps his mouth shut and makes no such remarks about other teams I'm happy... I'm also happy because every day is a day closer to June

And what is supposed to be happening in June?

[Backstreet09 499]

What are you on you clown??? Does/Has Fergie cunt us off? Redknapp? Anyone to the extent that he has?? they are all rivals? Wenger may have had a gentle prod, but no more, Jose soon put him to bed with the "voyeur" remark.

I aint crying about it, I'm voicing my disgust about such a pathetic appointment? Alright with you is it?

Fucking move on, lol

They all have , just go on Google and search up a bit . and Isn't it a bit too late now ? Chelsea fans have already boooed him and all . Pathectic appointment lol ? Do some research on Rafa's Achievement as a Manager , He was the best option available and Roman is a business man , he simply doesn't believes in emotions or anything , he did what was best for the club , it will pay eventually . And all of you cryying i mean voicing against the appointment . I can bet would be more happier than anyone if he wins the Premier League with us