2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

It was a suicidal appointment in the first place though mate.

You only have to look at the appointment of George Graham at Spurs, to see that appointing Benitez was doomed to failure.

Graham won a cup in his first season with Spurs and their fans still wanted him gone.

People did want him out from day one, I`m one of them. I`m not ashamed to admit, that I have the same level of dislike for him, as I have for Allardyce.

They are two sides of the same coin, the difference being, is that Allardyce doesn`t try to hide the fact that he`s a very limited manager, as you get exactly what it says on the tin with him - dour, negative football, that keeps a team in the division.

It was said from day one, that the only way Benitez was getting some of the fans ( me ) on board, was by showing a bit of grace and humility and carrying on where Ancelloti left off.

Instead, he`s showing that he`s incapable of change, as both on and off the pitch he`s reverted to type.

Moshiri has possibly made the biggest mistake of his whole tenure by appointing him and needs to rectify this quickly, before we end up in a position that we can`t get out of.

He`s scapegoating players, falling out with them, scapegoating staff and now calling out the fans.

Do you honestly think this is going to end well ?

Also look at what happened at Villa when they appointed McLeish, an ex Birmingham City manager

 

[COYBL25]

Also look at what happened at Villa when they appointed McLeish, an ex Birmingham City manager

It just never works mate, it`s as simple as that.

 

[Jimishorts]

Wow he’s still here.

*scuttles back to the bomb shelter

 

[davek]

lol lol lol

 

[Eggs]

In hindsight both Koeman and Silva should have been given more time based on the fact both were let down by Walsh/Brands respectively.

Losing Lukaku and not replacing him killed Koeman

Losing Gana/Zouma and not replacing either killed Silva

Who knows had Benitez been given £70-100 million this summer to bolster the side maybe he wouldn't be on such a poor run?

We'll never know...

…not sure how Koeman was let down by Walsh. It’s clear now that both identified and acquired their own targets, both worked to their own agendas. It was a disastrous and costly situation that both are accountable for.

 

[Harryflashman]

This! I’m a new fan so I am not sure if the same hostility among the fan base has happened before with other managers. Last year under Ancelotti didn’t seem like posters were so antagonistic towards each other. So it is unfortunate that many posters have gotten banned or have left GOT because of the position for or against the manager. After all, we are all Evetonians and our love for the team is what brings up this strong passion from all sides but it would be much better it we all could be more kind to each other with our comments.

its never previously happened in my lifetime

 

[AndyKing58]

Moshiri is turning into a nightmare. I prefer it when we had no money. Be careful what you wish for.

 

[davek]

This near to the window there's no way Benitez is being sacked. And allowing him to get shut of a number of the club employees. It makes no sense whatsoever.

The table must be a reassurance to Moshiri.

I'd also say that stadiums will be empty soon and the prospects of any protests disappears with it.

 

[Sassy Colombian]

its never previously happened in my lifetime

How sad that Benitez is creating all this mayhem

 

[blue to the bone]

It's bit sad to see that some of the rafanation are still in hiding. They know they are wrong now and can't face the public .

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

 

[Duncan’s Pigeon Loft]

Fully expecting him to leave Richarlison out ala Digne, Allan following his ‘tantrum’ at being subbed.

 

[little elfin]

 

[JLW]

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Injuries lad

 

[davek]

Video'ed arriving at the Liver Building earlier

That wasn't him.