2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[willo30]

After 6 months in charge which isn’t a short timeframe in most jobs especially football management.

If you want to keep him what is your timeline to keep him if poor results continue?

What things has he improved in the 6 months that make you confident that time will be put to productive use?

Brands has been punted so hopefully no more dross being bought.

 

[stamullenblue]

Easily pleased then

 

[Egil Olsen]

Simple question for the Benitez true believers - are we worse now than we were under the snake Carlo, with largely the same squad of players - yes or no?

Answer honestly and you know what needs to happen - the manager who should never have been appointed by our club should be sacked.

On some parameters we are obviously weaker. If we look at the number of points, then definitely yes. However, we are not much weaker when we look behind the results. Ancelotti's style was never sustainable, and was more of a symptom that he had given up and just wanted to save his own reputation.

I think Benitez, on the other hand, has a clear vision for how he wants the team to play, and works continuously with it in the training field. He has also seen clear weaknesses within the organization, and has done something about it. Something that Ancelotti did not care about.

Unlike Ancelotti, which was only looking for short-term success, and thus made a lot of ad-hoc solutions, which are not favorable for long-term success, Benitez is pretty principle firm, has a clear vision, and is not willing to make compromises, which may stand in the way of short-term success, but which lay the foundation for future success.

 

[stamullenblue]

Really worried actually mate .

 

[LinekersLegs]

Brands has been punted so hopefully no more dross being bought.

So it is new signings you think that will create the turnaround?

Whilst the Gray and Townsend signings have been good, Benitez’s desire to have Rondon makes me a bit more skeptical

 

[willo30]

On some parameters we are obviously weaker. If we look at the number of points, then definitely yes. However, we are not much weaker when we look behind the results. Ancelotti's style was never sustainable, and was more of a symptom that he had given up and just wanted to save his own reputation.

I think Benitez, on the other hand, has a clear vision for how he wants the team to play, and works continuously with it in the training field. He has also seen clear weaknesses within the organization, and has done something about it. Something that Ancelotti did not care about.

Unlike Ancelotti, which was only looking for short-term success, and thus made a lot of ad-hoc solutions, which are not favorable for long-term success, Benitez is pretty principle firm, has a clear vision, and is not willing to make compromises, which may stand in the way of short-term success, but which lay the foundation for future success.

I'd hide now mate if I was you.

 

[Wat Tyler]

SACK HIM

 

[Rudolf Hucker]

Really worried actually mate .

Your IT skills bit like the FSW’s coaching/man management skills ?


We just have to hope his time is up.

 

[Terrarian]

After 6 months in charge which isn’t a short timeframe in most jobs especially football management.

If you want to keep him what is your timeline to keep him if poor results continue?

What things has he improved in the 6 months that make you confident that time will be put to productive use?

Is this aimed at me LL I don't want to keep him?

 

[willo30]

So it is new signings you think that will create the turnaround?

Whilst the Gray and Townsend signings have been good, Benitez’s desire to have Rondon makes me a bit more skeptical

Better players whether from the academy or purchased will help imo.
Rondon was a panic buy I think when it was getting close to the window closing. Didn't think much of it when in theory he was 4th choice striker until injuries hit us.

 

[Furey1878]

Damned if we sack, damned if we stick.

My head is telling me we'll limp over the line this season. Part ways with Benitez when the season ends.

 

[LocalNative]

Brands has been punted so hopefully no more dross being bought.

Both Mykolenko and Patterson were on Brands' radar too.

 

[davek]

Both Mykolenko and Patterson were on Brands' radar too.

lol lol lol

 

[willo30]

Both Mykolenko and Patterson were on Brands' radar too.

I suppose so but that would have been in agreement with Benitez wouldn't it?

 

[LinekersLegs]

Is this aimed at me LL I don't want to keep him?

Sorry no, just poorly phrased!

Was just wondering what those who still do want to keep him are basing it on and when they would expect results by.

I’ve not posted on this thread much but feel I was pretty open to seeing how he performed - he’s now had 6 months and I’ve not seen anything to think it worth giving him any more time.