Mick Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Redcustard has said most of what I was going to say. Really love this man, and same for me, if we didn't have Klopp I'd be so jealous. Don't expect your players to like him though, Rafa doesn't get touchy feely or arm around the shoulder with players, he expects them to be professional and if they need a 'cuddle' it's usually his assistant that does it. Thus, in 2005 when we won the EC Jamie Carragher said to Houllier 'it was your team that done it boss'. It wasn't, we won that cup with Rafas know how and coaching and two great Spaniards he brought in, Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia, but it seems that Carragher carried his dislike right through. In Rafas last few seasons Gerrard and Carragher gained far too much player power with the then CE Purslow, hence the appointment of Hodgson, who Carragher thought was a brilliant manager. Rafa is as honest as the day is long, is intelligent, and can be very witty, but he's a control freak, he likes to build so don't be surprised if he tries to get control of your academy. On the pitch you can expect all kinds of football, Rafa has more than a plan b, his go to c,d and e. We played some of our sexiest football under Rafa, especially once he brought Torres in. The press never had a good word to say about him when he was here, but that was because Ferguson hated him and we all know who controlled the press in his day. Hopefully, that's all changed now the man is gone. His family still live here on Merseyside and they are a much liked and respected family, I've often seen Rafa in town having a meal with his family, but never in the bars. You have a great man and brilliant manager, who, given the chance, will take you forward. He sounds just like the manager we've been wanting for a long time, the fans could see it but the club couldn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfrederi Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Hi guys, Liverpool fan is peace here. Just wanted to congratulate on the appointment of Rafa. You've finally after all these years got yourselves a top manager and a damn nice fella as well. And if we didn't have Jurgen Klopp I'd be really jealous of you. I love the bones of this man. I just hope he can keep you up. Those 6-pointers are going to be vitally important. Win them and you'll stay up imo. If you can do that and he remains beyond this season, with time and a lot of patience he'll build you a side you can all be proud of. First of all he'll try and make you hard to beat and build from there. It will be far from pretty at times and don't expect loads of attacking flair and excitement. Not at first anyway. Expect him to bring in a lot of hard working players with strong personalities and leadership qualities. He values all that above any fancy-dann individual brilliance. Hard work and team ethic is key to a Rafa Benitez side. Amongst problems we have had is that we had a collection of players with an eye on their next move rather than a team. Cant see Rafa tolerating not putting a shift in or meekly surrendering and accepting a hammering. Keep us up, there is hope now that he can where before there was none, and hes got a long time project on his hands turning things around after the last 8 years think most would agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astraguy Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Any news on what time the conference is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Any news on what time the conference is? 2pm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontooner Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 If Rafa is allowed to spend a reasonable amount of money and replace some of the old guards. Its possibly we can challenge foe the European spots in 3 seasons. HE will be well well loved here no doubt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Any news on what time the conference is? 2pm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 On the pitch you can expect all kinds of football, Rafa has more than a plan b, his go to c,d and e. Something we have lacked for so,so long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Really nice to see so many Liverpool lads popping in to wish us all the best. I was over on Rawk last night just reading the last half dozen pages of the Newcastle thread and pretty much to a man they all said how good Rafa was and the majority were wishing us luck. Contrast that to the makems RTG thread. Someone even said he preferred Allardyce to Rafa anyway. I'm confident we're going to see something of a new manager bounce here. Has to be if how the fans feel is reflected to the players as well. The Derby is going to be electric for the first time in years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 On the pitch you can expect all kinds of football, Rafa has more than a plan b, his go to c,d and e. Something we have lacked for so,so long. We lacked a plan A at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redcustard Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Redcustard has said most of what I was going to say. Really love this man, and same for me, if we didn't have Klopp I'd be so jealous. Don't expect your players to like him though, Rafa doesn't get touchy feely or arm around the shoulder with players, he expects them to be professional and if they need a 'cuddle' it's usually his assistant that does it. Thus, in 2005 when we won the EC Jamie Carragher said to Houllier 'it was your team that done it boss'. It wasn't, we won that cup with Rafas know how and coaching and two great Spaniards he brought in, Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia, but it seems that Carragher carried his dislike right through. In Rafas last few seasons Gerrard and Carragher gained far too much player power with the then CE Purslow, hence the appointment of Hodgson, who Carragher thought was a brilliant manager. Rafa is as honest as the day is long, is intelligent, and can be very witty, but he's a control freak, he likes to build so don't be surprised if he tries to get control of your academy. On the pitch you can expect all kinds of football, Rafa has more than a plan b, his go to c,d and e. We played some of our sexiest football under Rafa, especially once he brought Torres in. The press never had a good word to say about him when he was here, but that was because Ferguson hated him and we all know who controlled the press in his day. Hopefully, that's all changed now the man is gone. His family still live here on Merseyside and they are a much liked and respected family, I've often seen Rafa in town having a meal with his family, but never in the bars. You have a great man and brilliant manager, who, given the chance, will take you forward. To be fair though mate. Carra and Gerrard never really questioned his ability as a manager though. Just yesterday Carra said he was the best tactical manager he'd ever worked under. They just didn't warm to him as a person. Basically because Rafa never allowed himself to get too close to the players. He was the boss and he made sure they knew it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom2 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Also, don't be surprised if he doesn't at first buy the players you think he should. He likes two players for every position first of all, and as the windows come, he upgrades where he can, depending on the money available. He is also very much a man who likes to buy versatile players. Gerrards best goal scoring season was when Rafa played him on the right, of course Gerrard didn't like it so, apparently, he got written in his next contract that he'd play in midfield only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redcustard Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 If Rafa is allowed to spend a reasonable amount of money and replace some of the old guards. Its possibly we can challenge foe the European spots in 3 seasons. HE will be well well loved here no doubt That's what he wants. A club that will allow him time to build something and a club that will appreciate him. He hasn't really had that since he left us. Although I know the majority of Inter Milan fans liked him and were sorry with the way he was treated by their club and certain players who just downed tools on him because they still had a massive hard-on for Mourinho.*cough* Matterazzi *cough* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 That's what he wants. A club that will allow him time to build something and a club that will appreciate him. He hasn't really had that since he left us. Although I know the majority of Inter Milan fans liked him and were sorry with the way he was treated by their club and certain players who just downed tools on him because they still had a massive hard-on for Mourinho.*cough* Matterazzi *cough* He'll get all the time he needs here and few fans will side with players over the manager unless the manager is a fraud like Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 They way he was treated by Chelsea fans was an absolute embarrassment like. Mind you that lot spend their spare time stopping blacks from using public transport. Can't get over how lush it's going to be seeing him in the dugout on Monday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Delighted he's here and hope he does well. The message he gives in that interview is quite clear. Forget Ashley, McClaren or next season or what could happen. All that matters is these ten games and everyone has to pull in the same direction, if that happens we've got a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Crazy how much is riding on these next ten games man, more than just relegation/survival really when you consider the optimism next summer if we stay up (and Rafa stays) versus the utter despair if we go down and Rafa leaves and we most likely end up someone awful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom2 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Redcustard has said most of what I was going to say. Really love this man, and same for me, if we didn't have Klopp I'd be so jealous. Don't expect your players to like him though, Rafa doesn't get touchy feely or arm around the shoulder with players, he expects them to be professional and if they need a 'cuddle' it's usually his assistant that does it. Thus, in 2005 when we won the EC Jamie Carragher said to Houllier 'it was your team that done it boss'. It wasn't, we won that cup with Rafas know how and coaching and two great Spaniards he brought in, Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia, but it seems that Carragher carried his dislike right through. In Rafas last few seasons Gerrard and Carragher gained far too much player power with the then CE Purslow, hence the appointment of Hodgson, who Carragher thought was a brilliant manager. Rafa is as honest as the day is long, is intelligent, and can be very witty, but he's a control freak, he likes to build so don't be surprised if he tries to get control of your academy. On the pitch you can expect all kinds of football, Rafa has more than a plan b, his go to c,d and e. We played some of our sexiest football under Rafa, especially once he brought Torres in. The press never had a good word to say about him when he was here, but that was because Ferguson hated him and we all know who controlled the press in his day. Hopefully, that's all changed now the man is gone. His family still live here on Merseyside and they are a much liked and respected family, I've often seen Rafa in town having a meal with his family, but never in the bars. You have a great man and brilliant manager, who, given the chance, will take you forward. To be fair though mate. Carra and Gerrard never really questioned his ability as a manager though. Just yesterday Carra said he was the best tactical manager he'd ever worked under. They just didn't warm to him as a person. Basically because Rafa never allowed himself to get too close to the players. He was the boss and he made sure they knew it. Didn't stop Carragher refusing to play right back the season we were going for the title, if you remember Mash played there, not very well. Gerrard and Carra were the heart of the club in their time so I will always be a big fan of both, but it doesn't stop me seeing that some of the things Carra did and said were out of order. Anyway, he's NUFC manager now and good luck to both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Crazy how much is riding on these next ten games man, more than just relegation/survival really when you consider the optimism next summer if we stay up (and Rafa stays) versus the utter despair if we go down and Rafa leaves and we most likely end up someone awful Aye, it's crazy really. I'd be absolutely buzzing for next season if we stay up and Rafa is still here (never thought I'd say those words) but if we go down it'll go back to not giving a f*** because we'll get some second rate Championship manager in again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redcustard Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 They way he was treated by Chelsea fans was an absolute embarrassment like. Mind you that lot spend their spare time stopping blacks from using public transport. Can't get over how lush it's going to be seeing him in the dugout on Monday. Horrible club. Horrible fan base. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm still struggling to get my head around this, like. It's absolutely mental. It's given me back the thing that I thought was lost when it comes to NUFC; hope. Genuinely can't recall anything like this, it seems like we've been starved of any enjoyment for so long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redcustard Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Redcustard has said most of what I was going to say. Really love this man, and same for me, if we didn't have Klopp I'd be so jealous. Don't expect your players to like him though, Rafa doesn't get touchy feely or arm around the shoulder with players, he expects them to be professional and if they need a 'cuddle' it's usually his assistant that does it. Thus, in 2005 when we won the EC Jamie Carragher said to Houllier 'it was your team that done it boss'. It wasn't, we won that cup with Rafas know how and coaching and two great Spaniards he brought in, Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia, but it seems that Carragher carried his dislike right through. In Rafas last few seasons Gerrard and Carragher gained far too much player power with the then CE Purslow, hence the appointment of Hodgson, who Carragher thought was a brilliant manager. Rafa is as honest as the day is long, is intelligent, and can be very witty, but he's a control freak, he likes to build so don't be surprised if he tries to get control of your academy. On the pitch you can expect all kinds of football, Rafa has more than a plan b, his go to c,d and e. We played some of our sexiest football under Rafa, especially once he brought Torres in. The press never had a good word to say about him when he was here, but that was because Ferguson hated him and we all know who controlled the press in his day. Hopefully, that's all changed now the man is gone. His family still live here on Merseyside and they are a much liked and respected family, I've often seen Rafa in town having a meal with his family, but never in the bars. You have a great man and brilliant manager, who, given the chance, will take you forward. To be fair though mate. Carra and Gerrard never really questioned his ability as a manager though. Just yesterday Carra said he was the best tactical manager he'd ever worked under. They just didn't warm to him as a person. Basically because Rafa never allowed himself to get too close to the players. He was the boss and he made sure they knew it. Didn't stop Carragher refusing to play right back the season we were going for the title, if you remember Mash played there, not very well. Gerrard and Carra were the heart of the club in their time so I will always be a big fan of both, but it doesn't stop me seeing that some of the things Carra did and said were out of order. Anyway, he's NUFC manager now and good luck to both. No I agree, there was some unsavoury things going on at the time. Anyway, that's in the past. Whats done is done. No point dwelling on it now mate. Good luck to Rafa anyway, apart from when he faces us that is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm still struggling to get my head around this, like. It's absolutely mental. It's given me back the thing that I thought was lost when it comes to NUFC; hope. Genuinely can't recall anything like this, it seems like we've been starved of any enjoyment for so long. This is basically me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Season ticket is being repurchased if we stay up like. Fuck the haters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty66 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Will the 2pm press conference be shown live anywhere? Sky Sports News usually show them in full don't they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redcustard Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 You Geordies giddy-ness reminds me of our lot when we'd just appointed Jurgen Klopp. It's a mad feelin all of a sudden being given massive hope isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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