Mick

Could we have appointed a better manager than Rafa? I doubt it. I can't praise him highly enough for what he's done so far, he's simply the perfect appointment for us in every way, he's going to be a legend.

Rafa was on the radio this morning and said he hopes to keep Sissoko.

We'll win the league, I have no doubt about that. We are good enough now to walk it with the players we have and I can only see us getting stronger with the players Rafa is likely to bring in and the organisation he will drill into the players. We have the best manager in the Championship by a country mile, no other manager even gets close. I think exciting times are ahead for us.

How the hell did we end up with Rafa? I can't wait until the players are back training and things start moving again.

I thought he came across as a clueless tit and I have less of an idea how he's ever made it in business after seeing that performance. He bit at the MP who kept asking about why he employed so many agency staff and the question were completely valid and he should have been able to answer such a simple question.

Got mine, it was a pain in the arse booking it online but it eventually worked.

Carver getting it suggests that nobody else went for it.

Probably.

Rafa Benitez has explained his reasons for sitting cross-legged during Tuesday's penalty shoot-out. The Spaniard's unusual pose caused quite a stir after the semi-final victory against Chelsea. However, the Reds boss today told liverpoolfc.tv that he decided to sit simply so the supporters could see. He's so selfless.

Professional seems to be the most used word by Rafa and his actions backs that up every time. We really have appointed the best manager that we could have.

Should that 2nd link even be in here? I don't know the answer but I would guess not.

I'll help him pack his bags.

I'm pleased for him, the worst is hopefully over for him and his recovery is a good and long lasting one.

Probably because he's a massive pushover who will do whatever he's told. He wasn't when he was dishing out warnings when transfers were talked about on Radio Newcastle. Maybe he realises we have a very good manager and he's supporting him.

Unlikely. He's shown utter incompetence at every turn. In truth, he deserves no credit for Rafa staying - it was the fans that did all the work. He still deserves credit for the part he played in it. Which was what, precisely? Making the f***ing tea? Aye, that's what Rafa said he'd done.

I don't, neither are perfect but Darlow has better movement. Get him fit and then bin him.

Was he f***. No, he was shit. Can't you read?

Unlikely. He's shown utter incompetence at every turn. In truth, he deserves no credit for Rafa staying - it was the fans that did all the work. He still deserves credit for the part he played in it.

Barnsley away should be a cracking day out. In fact we should have a few cracking away days if the fixtures don't get too screwed up for TV.

His Dad said he's staying, that's good enough for me.

It really isn't.

Fixed.

Can we stick to Rafa in here and not pollute his thread with drivel?

The manager has been the problem, the manager appointed by the MD who was appointed by the owner, ultimately it was the owner. My main gripe with our current and past owners were the shite they appointed as manager.