The Benitez Thread

[robdog 2,084]

Dunno if its only me but I always get the feeling that he never protects the players in interviews..

Like, let's say the Suarez bite, when asked, he said something like "I dont know I haven't seen what happenned..." - and that was after im pretty sure everyone knew what happenned.

Or after the Villa fans chanted at Terry - "“I didn’t hear what the fans were singing when Terry was going off. I concentrate on my job and don’t listen to the crowd.”

I dont know maybe he really didnt hear it, but thats just the feeling im getting.

He was probably thinking, 'yeah I never liked JT & he tried to undermine my authority here @ die cloob'. When he was gaffer @ he was very quickto mouth off on how he felt DD was a cheat or that Lamps was over-rated. Oh I forgot, that didn't matter cause he was die mahanger @ lpuke.

[Kostas 1,468]

I'd like to have a "has Rafa's time at Chelsea been a success" poll similar to Metro's when he's gone.

For what it's worth I have been indifferent to his tenure but even if we lose the next couple of games I woudn't be able to look past us improving 8-12 points on last season and securing CL qualification with a squad as thin as that. Failing to win the CWC is probably going to stay in my mind as his worst result but it could be compared to our absolute rape against Atletico at the begining of this excrusiatingly long season.

not sure if this article has been posted, but it's another article about the FACTS about FSW. Just a lil' FYI, Martin Samuel is not a lover of Chelsea (I believe he is a Palace supporter) so this is a pretty damning article about the so-call accomplishments of rafadyce. Enjoy

I'm pretty confident that Samuel is a West Ham fan but he is still the most pro-Chelsea journo amongst the well known ones.

[robdog 2,084]

I'm pretty confident that Samuel is a West Ham fan but he is still the most pro-Chelsea journo amongst the well known ones.

You are right. I got confused w/ Neil Ashton. However I never seen Samuel as Pro-Chelsea. Especially w/ JT. He always seems to be heading the lynch mob to get JT out of England. Ok maybe the Captaincy.

[Martina 210]

Probably just trying to avoid any controversy...who knows where he could wind up next season.

Rafa on Terry: I don't listen to the crowd.

Hmm…remember Rafa waving to Liverpool's fans chanting his name at Anfield in April?

Selective hearing?

It doesn't take much. He could have said: "I didn't hear the Villa fans chanting, but if it's true then it's appalling."

[Martina 210]

Another thing is that he keeps complimenting himself.. saying he has done 100% good at Chelsea and so on..

Do you know any other manager who constantly updates his personal website (and his Twitter account) with links to articles praising his skills? Can you see Jose or SAF doing that?

[Special Juan 28,149]

Has to deliver this tonight to get any sort of credit from fans IMO. I will think the same of him regardless if we win or lose, for Chelsea's sake I just want another trophy.

[yuvala 2,167]

Do you know any other manager who constantly updates his personal website (and his Twitter account) with links to articles praising his skills? Can you see Jose or SAF doing that?

Hmm if they are actually doing good, yes.

Its quite ironic that Benitez keeps praising himself while all the fans think he's done a shit job (which is true)

[GodZola 630]

Give the guy a break, I didn't agree with his team selection, tactics or lack of substitutions tonight but we again brought home the bacon.

Not going over board with credit - you only have to look at the FA cup semi final (amongst other games) for a different opinion but I say this, I hope the fans give Benitez a good send off on Sunday, Jose is imminent so I hope the fans can give the man s little respect and at least applaud him in his final home game - let's show our class as individuals & wish him well in his next role.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Thanks for not royally fucking up.

[Henrique 9,133]

Long live Benitez, the blue king.

[Billy. 2,742]

Credit where credit is due, he has done a good job top for and a trophy

[Sheva. 5,373]

Job almost done, now to seal 3rd vs Everton.

[Kez 2,727]

Okay I have a little bit more respect for Rafa, thanks for not totally fucking our season up but in my opinion he was never and will never be right for Chelsea.

[Henrique 9,133]

Okay I have a little bit more respect for Rafa, thanks for not totally fucking our season up but in my opinion he was never and will never be right for Chelsea.

Kezinha, where have you been? I miss you.

[Kez 2,727]

Kezinha, where have you been? I miss you.

Busy busy with work! I have neglected you I'm sorry. Forgive me?

[BlueSunshine 672]

CV updated, now fuck off.

[Muzchap 8,966]

CV updated, now fuck off.

Lol HARSH!!!

I will never love the guy like former Chelsea managers (except AVB) I kinda put FSW + AVB together - grudgingly respect them... FSW has delivered Top 4 and Europa Cup - so fair play to him, he benefits we benefit all is good - the extra money will come in handy too

[The Skipper 20,609]

'After today we have scored 145 goals which is a record in the history of the club. - Rafa Benitez

That's inevitable when you play nearly 70 games in a season.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Chelsea and Rafa was never going to be rosy but I'll say thanks to Rafa for not royally fucking up and actually managing a decent job. He hasn't been the miracle worker the media will have you believe he is but credit where credit's due, he's done okay. He's done the minimum we've expected (well, I expected) - win a trophy, get top four so fair enough.

Good luck in your future endeavours Rafa.

[Leif 6,006]

I refuse to say he's done a decent job simply because of the loss to Swansea in the cup. If we'd won that cup, the Europa League and got top 4 then I'd give him credit. I feel he's done nothing special and I don't buy that idea that our bright start in the league under Di Matteo wasn't going to last. I genuinely believe it was.