2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[Noisy noise annoys]

Does he, though? He knows like the rest of us that four teams in this league monopolize the trophies because they've got so much more money than anyone else. He is probably here because we pay good money, don't expect much and we have a history of managers leaving here to bigger jobs, even if they've failed.

Mate, he’s a life long sportsman, by nature he wants to win

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Teams may have a full squad for a game or two, no manager has a full squad for 15 games or for a full season, which is what you suggested that Ancelotti had. Now that's what I call fluff. Would that make you a fluffer?

No one said he had a full squad for the season, just saying he had many more players available on a regular basis and his results after Christmas were shocking

 

[Gordon Lees Sexy Football]

Or Benitez is doing what he always does, surrounding himself with “ yes “ men, to form a power base.

Benitez he's 61. Pretty fair to assume he's not changing his methods now.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Mate, he’s a life long sportsman, by nature he wants to win

Of course he wants to win, he's just not good enough for this level anymore

 

[ForeverBlue92]

Or Benitez is doing what he always does, surrounding himself with “ yes “ men, to form a power base.

Every manager surrounds himself with people he works well with.

Strange criticism - never heard of a manager appoint a backroom staff who thinks they're tosser.

 

[nsno-chris]

I wouldn't be suprised its jobs for the boys at the club.

Benitez is what we need at the moment to shake things up but I fear he wont be given time to do it.

He’s literally never done this; I’m not sure you know who he is

 

[COYBL25]

….it’s a really good point.

It’s what he does everywhere he goes.

I’ve said this from day one.

He’s insidious, he tries to take over the club from within.

I’d wager, that this is why no one other than Moshiri wanted him at the club, as his reputation proceeds him.

 

[Kev The Rat]

It’s what he does everywhere he goes.

I’ve said this from day one.

He’s insidious, he tries to take over the club from within.

I’d wager, that this is why no one other than Moshiri wanted him at the club, as his reputation proceeds him.

Results will do him in here I’ve no worries on that count

 

[COYBL25]

Every manager surrounds himself with people he works well with.

Strange criticism - never heard of a manager appoint a backroom staff who thinks they're tosser.

No, with him it’s tactical.

He gets rid of people that have the potential to undermine or challenge him.

People who have the respect of others within the club, people who the players respect and listen to.

People who would see through him.

 

[bullybeef]

Rafael out.

Donachie in
Brands in
Mourinho in
Usmanov in
Big sponsorship deals in

Let the good times roll.

 

[bullybeef]

I’ve always thought Mourinho would end up at Goodison at some point.

I think he has a point to prove after his Man Utd and Spurs disasters.

Maybe we are a match made in heaven.

We need a bit of snide too.

 

[Kev The Rat]

Can we just be clear on what the waiters disciples would now consider to be an acceptable season for him?

Bear in mind the generally accepted original benchmark was to match Ancelotti’s 59 points.

 

[Bob Elstone]

Think he’ll be gone after Arsenal myself. Much rather brands bill and baxendale go first

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Of course he wants to win, he's just not good enough for this level anymore

Probably not, unfortunately

 

[COYBL25]

Can we just be clear on what the waiters disciples would now consider to be an acceptable season for him?

Bear in mind the generally accepted original benchmark was to match Ancelotti’s 59 points.

59 points or more.

Which at the moment, if you work it out until the end the season, looks nigh on impossible.