The Benitez Thread

[DDA 9,925]

To be fair youd have to be a pretty shit to not look better defensively when you sit deep (deeper than we were under RDM) and also by playing less 4231 and more like 4411 with the 2 central midfielders sitting deeper than the wide men, then hitting the direct ball, its funny really because RDM was trying to implement this attacking brand of football that our owner apparently craves and teething problems were always gonna happen during a tough run of games, and now we have TFSW in charge we are reverting back to a more conservative style of play (defensive and counter) kind of makes you wonder what it is the club really wants from the team?

No. Under RDM we were starting to play without a defence at all like we did under AVB. TFSW has simply tightened our defence up again making us a harder team to break down but still with a very high attacking mind implied. The board craves sexy and attacking football but they also expect our team being able to defend and that's what RDM was starting to lose, the balance.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

To be fair youd have to be a pretty shit to not look better defensively when you sit deep (deeper than we were under RDM) and also by playing less 4231 and more like 4411 with the 2 central midfielders sitting deeper than the wide men, then hitting the direct ball, its funny really because RDM was trying to implement this attacking brand of football that our owner apparently craves and teething problems were always gonna happen during a tough run of games, and now we have TFSW in charge we are reverting back to a more conservative style of play (defensive and counter) kind of makes you wonder what it is the club really wants from the team?

I don't understand how we are less attacking than under RDM when we are actually creating more chances now and even scoring more.

We have far more shots under benitez than under RDM. That means were creating more chances.

[calculatingInfinity 1,472]

Rest key players before a cup match against Southampton who will play with a reserve side... Great thinking, you idiot.

[Manuf 1,448]

I don't understand how we are less attacking than under RDM when we are actually creating more chances now and even scoring more.

We have far more shots under benitez than under RDM. That means were creating more chances.

yeah, it was clear today where all those shots go. once again, fuck off, Rafa.

[Manuf 1,448]

I don't understand how we are less attacking than under RDM when we are actually creating more chances now and even scoring more.

We have far more shots under benitez than under RDM. That means were creating more chances.

yeah, it was clear today where all those shots go. once again, fuck off, Rafa.

[Henrique 9,133]

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yeah, Benitez tactics is what went wrong, it seems he believes League Cup and FA Cup are the real deal, so when the team cant afford to lose points, he starts Marin, Moses and Oscar together for the first time.This is Benitez, a manager that can build some solid teams, but always come with some kind of brainless decisions. I remember back in 08/09 season when Liverpool had two 0-0 results against Stoke, and that was crucial in their attempt to win PL after so many years.

For me this is enough, we cant afford to extend Benitez regime beyond summer. First was CWC, now this game against QPR. Marin was easily one of our best player in the second half, but Marin left the game while Moses stayed there untill the final minutes.

[didierforever 7,349]

what a performance from rafa... brilliant... JUST FUCK OFF RAFA U IDIOT....

[Svita 10 186]

after some good job what he done here, everything is fucked up..

[zolayes 14,489]

after some good job what he done here, everything is fucked up..

cos the fat waster hadnt the balls to take Torres off

[Hutcho 8,443]

cos the fat waster hadnt the balls to take Torres off

He better have the balls to do it when BA is here.

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

We will improve.

[Svita 10 186]

yes, Torres is cancer

[Fulham Broadway 17,306]

The arrogant, delusional, fat twat still hasn't learnt his lesson after years of managing in this League. He treats other clubs and managers with contempt and disrespect and as always, it smacks him in his great fat arse.

Bottom line -no way he would have left out key players for a Merseyside derby when he was manager of the bindippers.

[zolayes 14,489]

He better have the balls to do it when BA is here.

don't count on it ..oh forgot Rafa is the greatest ....... (add your own opinion)

[Bacika 188]

This says it all....

Before Benitez was appointed, Chelsea were 3rd and 4 points off top spot. They are now 4th and 14 points off the top. #rafalution