The Benitez Thread

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

Ehm, how else would you describe this dismissal then? 6 months after lifting the CL and FA trophies. While still having the players behind him and doing well in managing the squad.

It is not only disgusting, but just very confusing and alienating to see such a thing happen. Especially because RDM was coach, former player, and you could just feel he understood the DNA of the club.

TX has a point though. RDM knew the score before he took the job. I think deep down he knew he wouldn't last more than a year anyway, which is why i'm sure he waited to accept a 2 year deal rather than a rolling contract. This doesn't mean RDM doesn't love the club, anyone would've done the same.

Benitez is a better manager than Di Matteo as well, you can't argue against that. Loving the club doesn't make you a better manager, it makes you a more likeable manager. Di Matteo handled the shit this club threw at him with a quiet dignity and grace that we shouldn't forget. Off the field, he was a fantastic representative for the club, when it comes to games however, his flaws were obvious.

That being said, I don't agree that we're in as bad a spell as the club obviously sees it. It's not easy to restructure a CL winning squad and still maintain a high level of success. All we're doing here is postponing transition, and it's been going on for years. The board are the ones that need examining, not the managers.

[NishC300 1,865]

People seem to be getting rather angry about this whole thing without actually giving any reasons. Is it because of his Liverpool ties? If that's the case, don't you dare support Torres, ever talk nicely of Joe Cole, ever contemplate the idea of us signing Suarez etc.

Double standards are naughty.

If it's because of his CV, you're deluded. A Champions League winner coming in on an interim deal? How on earth can you slate Roman for that.

Here's a thought - Someone, right now, name one person more suited to taking the job until the end of the season who's available and willing to coach our players. Go.

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I agree! For god sakes when will U ppl realise that the real enemy is MANCHESTER UNITED! FFS they are the enemy the bloody corrupt bastards who r an insult to sports can't win anything without corruption and cheating. FFS REALISE PPL UTD IS the ENEMEY UTD IS THE ENEMY! NOT JUST TO US BUT TO SPORTS TO CORRUPTION! Anyways yea about Benitez well from what I know he is famous for the Istanbul Miracle he took Liverpool to final in Athens too and he nearly won the League again for Liverpool but fell 4 points short of UTD again purely purely because of UTD bribing refs to give decisions in favour of them and against Chelsea. I remember in that same season he beat Madrid 5-0 thumped Maure 4-1 away (the ref of the 4-1 loss was forced into retirement at the end of the season by Ferguson Association [FA]). Only we managed to stop them with that memorable Quarter Finals performance by our boys. So yea I think he looks good but a lot ppl say he is the worst possible thing. I obviously seem to lack the knowledge of why?

[gary gordon 1,777]

Funny how everybody here is complaining about the managerial circus. In 8 years we've had 7 managers and won 1 champions league, 3 premier leagues, 4 FA cups and2 Carling cups . Arsenal have persisted with the same dickhead and won nothing.

I'd love to see how many plastic fans would have stuck around if we were in that boat.

Be happy that we have an owner that gives a shit, because before he came, we weren't as good as Fulham.

[Kojo 4,676]

The worst thing about all this is, is that i didn't even care when RDM got sacked.

It's like I've accepted this club for what it is now, having a new manager every season, i really don't think I'll give a damn anymore.

[Rmpr 8,977]

If you think Torres has anything to do with the sacking and appointing, you are absolutely bonkers. Stop overestimating Torres' influence in Chelsea and acting like he is the secret boyfriend of Roman.

Some of the comments here just make me lmfao, seriously, where is the sanity?! If you have infinite angers which can't be released, stop posting stupid conspiracies and go shagging chicks.

POST OF THE DAY!

If I could give you 100 likes I most certainly would.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Benitez may love to use Romeu (The whole Spanish connection). He'll try to mould Romeu into a player that somewhat resembles the play style of Alonso. I also think he'll start choosing Azpilicueta as he is a natural RB and also the Spanish thing.

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Just found out he has been given the Interim boss title. which is fantastic. what a manager to get to call an interim, this makes me happy. i was skeptic, but im happy with that. still dont see the point in sacking RDM, but oh well.

Anyone else think the sacking of RDM may have been somethign to do with the whole racist incident and report with Clattenberg??? could be.

I didn't really pay attention to rafa when he managed liverpool on account i dont like liverpool, could someone fill me in on typical tactics he uses? does he have a set formation that he uses or is he open to changing it depending on the opposition? if someone could give me a typical Rafa formation (and line up if you want) and some tactic pointers i would be greatful!!!

[Superblue 6,372]

Surprised nothing further has come from the club yet - is a press conference scheduled?

[Fulham Broadway 17,299]

Hasnt been a more hated caretaker since Ian Huntley

[Superblue 6,372]

Just found out he has been given the Interim boss title. which is fantastic. what a manager to get to call an interim, this makes me happy. i was skeptic, but im happy with that. still dont see the point in sacking RDM, but oh well.

Anyone else think the sacking of RDM may have been somethign to do with the whole racist incident and report with Clattenberg??? could be.

I didn't really pay attention to rafa when he managed liverpool on account i dont like liverpool, could someone fill me in on typical tactics he uses? does he have a set formation that he uses or is he open to changing it depending on the opposition? if someone could give me a typical Rafa formation (and line up if you want) and some tactic pointers i would be greatful!!!

I believe throughout his career he has played 4-2-3-1 like we are currently using. However he has generally used more orthodox wingers than we have been using (Mata and Hazard). He has always preferred a deep playmaker (like Alonso) which may suggest playing Oscar deeper.

Really don't know, just have to see. I would be surprised though to see big changes against City though as he won't have enough time to implement things.

[Severinb 309]

Surprised nothing further has come from the club yet - is a press conference scheduled?

@BBCSport: Chelsea to hold news conference at 17:30 on Thurs to unveil new interim first-team boss Rafael Benitez http://t.co/RSEGC1NA #bbcsportsday

[Styles 9,790]

Funny how everybody here is complaining about the managerial circus. In 8 years we've had 7 managers and won 1 champions league, 3 premier leagues, 4 FA cups and2 Carling cups . Arsenal have persisted with the same dickhead and won nothing.

I'd love to see how many plastic fans would have stuck around if we were in that boat.

Be happy that we have an owner that gives a shit, because before he came, we weren't as good as Fulham.

You clearly weren't a Chelsea supporter before 2003. Your opinion is worthless when you make comments like that.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Rafa goes for Bolo: New Chelsea boss Benitez brings in Zenden as assistant, says agent

http://www.mirror.co...sistant-1450123

Rafa arrives in UK, and immediately starts signing Liverpool shirts for Liverpool fans. This should piss off the Chelsea fans a little bit more!

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@chelseafc: Chelsea TV will be broadcasting the Rafa Benitez press conference live from Stamford Bridge at 5.30pm. #CFC

[YouNameIt 1,511]

You clearly weren't a Chelsea supporter before 2003. Your opinion is worthless when you make comments like that.

He's kinda right though.

Before 03 we usually finished around the 6th place in the league. First time we finished above 3rd was in 03/04