2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[4737carlin]

The right man for the job, was great he got a good reception

 

[fandjango]

Wasn’t it Terry Venables who said that half time is when managers earn their money?

Yeah but many on here gave much more knowledge than El Tel

 

[TimHowardsBeardJuice]

Don’t think we win that 3-1 under 2021 Carlo, at best we eke out a draw

Team Rafael

 

[Brennan]

Looked like we hadnt been coached 1st half and/or he hadnt watched us play before.

The Keane / Holgate right to left switch was unnecessary as we'd seen all last season Keane cant play left side...should have been from the start.

Gray swap with Richarlison should have been from the start as well (as many posters said in the match thread).

2nd half pushed Doucoure as (Ancelotti had done) to patrol in front of the right side defence and drive forward.

Got the players to play with alot more confidence and tenacity 2nd half...just like when we had Ferguson as manager.

Hopefully his tactics improve.

How many teams have you managed ?

 

[irishtony1878]

What was his reception like?
The stream I was watching had him coming on the pitch at the same time the teams were being announced so you couldn't tell if there were claps or boos

 

[Prevenger17]

Add a s into the word reign and many of us will be happier.

Nah. If he does well, Im happy if he stays

 

[Tennessee Blue Mike]

All important first three points. Not much more you can do. I like his use of the wide players always a threat.

 

[Brennan]

What was his reception like?
The stream I was watching had him coming on the pitch at the same time the teams were being announced so you couldn't tell if there were claps or boos

It was fine, and the Gladwys gave a strong round of applause at full time when he came on the pitch.

Almost like match going fans prioritise Everton doing well over hating Liverpool

 

[blueblue]

It's a fact based on reading this forum.

A fact is an undeniable reality.
What you mean it is the opinion of some on GOT.

 

[Encoder]

Credit to his changes at half time (swappin Gray and Richarlison) we looked miles better after the break.

 

[TrachyBlue]

A fact is an undeniable reality.
What you mean it is the opinion of some on GOT.

Thank you, for your incredibly knowledgable correction and no, that's not what I mean.

 

[blueblue]

It was fine, and the Gladwys gave a strong round of applause at full time when he came on the pitch.

Almost like match going fans prioritise Everton doing well over hating Liverpool

I was wondering also what reception he got at the start and at the end of the game?
Was he rou roundly booked as predicted here.?
Was there any dissent and if so was it widespread?

Were there any bedsheets ? Mind you if it was the same people involved they probably left them at Anfield

 

[4737carlin]

It was fine, and the Gladwys gave a strong round of applause at full time when he came on the pitch.

Almost like match going fans prioritise Everton doing well over hating Liverpool

To be honest I I prioritise hating Liverpool!! However Rafael is Everton, so its happy days!!

 

[ForeverBlue92]

Most entertaining football since Moyes - direct, quick, aggressive, effort everything we have lacked for years - great result and the manager & players deserve the plaudits.

NEA thats how Everton play none of this 500 passes sideways and back that the futbol hipsters in the fanbase crave that see's us in the bottom 3

Time for the Cult to drop their weapons, stand down and give time to the Rafatollah to rebuild this squad.

 

[Brennan]

Most entertaining football since Moyes - direct, quick, aggressive, effort everything we have lacked for years - great result and the manager & players deserve the plaudits.

NEA thats how Everton play none of this 500 passes sideways and back that the futbol hipsters in the fanbase crave that see's us in the bottom 3

Time for the Cult to drop their weapons, stand down and give time to the Rafatollah to rebuild this squad.

We were crap in the first half mate.

I hope Rafael does well but we need to admit what doesn’t work and that first half was aids.