The Benitez Thread

[OneMoSalah 8,797]

See if Rafa gets another contract in May, I will not be happy at all. Unless he signs players that makes it virtually impossible for us to fuck up finishing top 3 (Isco, Fernandinho, Cavani, Capoue, Hummels or something along that lines) but I doubt that. This is the guy that spent about 200 million at Liverpool and only 5 or 6 players he bought were good. Rest were either 10 year olds with potential like Raheem 'wack a women' Sterling or shite cunts like Voronin who was by far the worst footballer I've ever seen.

Also he should stop playing Bertrand on LW, the guy is a decent LB right enough but hes absolutely horrific on the wing. If Kalou played like that everyone would have slated him for ages.

[bushman 2,043]

What is this I read if Rafa signs, buys....?

Rafa is definitely out of Stamford Bridge at the end of this season. Everyone knows it, expected it or read about it.

Some of us even think he might be gone fishing by next week if Chelsea drops more points.

[magicrico 175]

I doubt we will finish top four now because of this guy.

[DH1988 1,319]

because of this guy? Wow... more like due to lack of squad depth in certain positions, small squad anyway, we've played a massive amount of games, he's had to come into a mess already.

Rafa isn't blameless but its not solely his fault if we don't reach top 4, perhaps go watch tennis if you can't understand why its not totally his fault.

[edetarod 2,155]

it IS because of the waiter, let that be clear

the players don't want to play for him, just like at Real Madrid

and Real Madrid don't have a small squad

[Hamilton 2,120]

Bringing on a defender when you need to score, bringing on a striker when you nee to defend, says it all really..

It is his fault! Players look totally lost..

[DH1988 1,319]

Players looked totally lost with RDM and yet people refuse to blame him... oh... right....

[Hamilton 2,120]

Players looked totally lost with RDM and yet people refuse to blame him... oh... right....

I wouldn't really say that when you see them play first what (7?) games..

[Muzchap 8,966]

Players looked totally lost with RDM and yet people refuse to blame him... oh... right....

Dude - people are saying RB was/is no better than RDM - so why sack RDM?

RDM was not my choice of manager - but he certainly made Stamford Bridge a better place to be, without fans at each others throat and a club in turmoil...

Appointing RB has done nothing that RDM couldn't?

That's the point people are making - well at least I hope it is

[DH1988 1,319]

C'mon now the board were just waiting to pounce on anything they could sack RDM for, ANYTHING.

My point directed toward those that feel RDM would of done a better job, or are blaming Rafa for the current plight of Chelsea, its a collective effort thats brought us to where we are. Finally it looks as if Michael Emenalo is getting some flack and deservedly so letting us enter a season with such a pitifully low squad, this happened to us after the 2009 season, we simply let too many players go.

Rafa is working with what he has, and to me, yes his subs are terrible but it is the PLAYERS that should have the experience to close out the last 5-10 minutes of a game and not collapse, Rafa cannot do much about the decisions of each individual player.

I must say also as a quick note, Cahill has been WOEFUL, and its not harsh by any stretch as he was my stand out performer last season.

[OneMoSalah 8,797]

Someone was on about my post 'that if Rafa could of bought/buys if he stays' but they said Rafa leaving at the end of the season, how can you be so sure? There are very little 'top' managers out there, Benitez is adament he will be stayting another year according to reports. Wouldn't rule it out, we could end up with fucking anyone as manager. We could end up with Benitez for a while yet. I hope not yes but its not 100% he will be gone is it.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Someone was on about my post 'that if Rafa could of bought/buys if he stays' but they said Rafa leaving at the end of the season, how can you be so sure? There are very little 'top' managers out there, Benitez is adament he will be stayting another year according to reports. Wouldn't rule it out, we could end up with fucking anyone as manager. We could end up with Benitez for a while yet. I hope not yes but its not 100% he will be gone is it.

Top Managers? anyone instead of him will be Great.

Jose,Klopp,Loew,Moyes,Zola,Poyet,Simeone,Hiddink,Laudrup....

[OneMoSalah 8,797]

Top Managers? anyone instead of him will be Great.

Jose,Klopp,Loew,Moyes,Zola,Poyet,Simeone,Hiddink,Laudrup....

How many of those will Roman consider? 2 of them if anything, Jose and Hiddink.

Klopp is a good coach but needed time, he still has a lot to prove on the European stage I reckon. Roman usually likes big name managers, with European/World pedigree (bar AVB).

Low has done fuck all at club level to even warrant a mention, international football is fine and well but a totally different ball game to club football.

Moyes does very well on a limited budget but still hasn't got European pedigree Roman wants.

Zolas only cuttitng his teeth, he still needs plenty of time, similar to the AVB thing would be too soon possibly.

Poyet exactly the same.

Simeone exactly the same.

Hiddink great experience but probably set to retire this summer, would love him to come back though, sides are effective and hes very strict a good thing for some of our players.

Laudrup would also be too soon but he has incredible experience as a player you could say, possibly one of the greatest players who lived, would consider him maybe.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

How many of those will Roman consider? 2 of them if anything, Jose and Hiddink.

Klopp is a good coach but needed time, he still has a lot to prove on the European stage I reckon. Roman usually likes big name managers, with European/World pedigree (bar AVB).

Low has done fuck all at club level to even warrant a mention, international football is fine and well but a totally different ball game to club football.

Moyes does very well on a limited budget but still hasn't got European pedigree Roman wants.

Zolas only cuttitng his teeth, he still needs plenty of time, similar to the AVB thing would be too soon possibly.

Poyet exactly the same.

Simeone exactly the same.

Hiddink great experience but probably set to retire this summer, would love him to come back though, sides are effective and hes very strict a good thing for some of our players.

Laudrup would also be too soon but he has incredible experience as a player you could say, possibly one of the greatest players who lived, would consider him maybe.

It's Roman, everything can happen.

[OneMoSalah 8,797]

It's Roman, everything can happen.

No what you surely mean is, its Roman half of them won't be appointed. Unless they win 4 trophies in one season like AVB... including a European one.

Most managers Romans hired either has great reputation world wide/in Europe.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

No what you surely mean is, its Roman half of them won't be appointed. Unless they win 4 trophies in one season like AVB... including a European one.

Most managers Romans hired either has great reputation world wide/in Europe.

I'm Just Hoping for The Departure of the FSW as soon as possible.

[OneMoSalah 8,797]

I'm Just Hoping for The Departure of the FSW as soon as possible.

I am now too but still it seems more realistic he will stay than we will get any of thsoe other coaches except Jose/Hiddink.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

I am now too but still it seems more realistic he will stay than we will get any of thsoe other coaches except Jose/Hiddink.

Hope not...