2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[Bedfordblue]

Dr Death doesn't have a leg to stand on.

Neither does Gbamin following his rehabilitation with him!
Do wonder if Mina’s absence is in part protest at his mate getting the bullet. This does seem especially longer than his normal absences.

 

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

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[Runub]

Maybe he trusts Rondon to make the right decisions in terms of movement and defensive shape. Even if he has 0 pace, if the ball is going to fall in the box in the last minute to either Rondon or Simms, I think most would trust Rondon.

If we are desperate for a goal and we’re punting the ball into the box, aerially Rondon will win more than Simms, for me. If we’re in front and hanging on to a lead, Rondon will physically hold on to the ball and bring others into play better than Simms.

He is limited but is the lesser of two evils, yes Simms is a wild card but that comes with challenges too.

The bold bit is correct. The rest not sure

 

[Bazlar]

Dan Donachie has filed a formal grievance against Rafael and his assistant.

Could this give us a " get out" if proven? Wishful thinking I know

 

[witchdoc187]

I agree with the sentiment but when things are going this badly wrong with this particular man In Charge its difficult to see any other option . I mean should we have stood by Mike walker as we drifted towards relegation ?

Loyalty is a wonderful ideal but it doesn’t mean you have to stay loyal to Everyone whatever damage it causes you .

I just think any manager deserves time to bring in his own players and have the opportunity to turn it around even if he is an odious scumbag

 

[Daytripper]

Ha ha. They are playing into that worms agenda acting like that tho , “look how petty they are” “they don’t like what I say because I’m right” and guff like that.

I doubt it will happen but if he were to ever appear on Toffee TV again they should call him out on his none sense.

 

[witchdoc187]

When it’s this bad we can, it’s shows absolutely no signs of improvement so you can’t let him drag us down into a relegation fight just because we don’t want to sack another manager.

In his defence gray has been an excellent signing and Gordon has improved considerably. Dcl is back now so hopefully he can get up to speed quickly. We now have two new full backs so there's a little positivity there. I personally, and I know I'm in the minority and I don't expect people to agree, just think give him this window then see if there's an improvement. No point overhauling the whole backroom staff again and bringing in another manager to train the same rubbish squad.

 

[Cool_Blue]

A major dilemma for the EFC hierarchy.

I would guess 90% of fans wishing to see him binned immediately.

The January transfer window now active, one player signed, and 2 or 3 others mooted to follow.

With Brands being history, presumably these are all being sanctioned by Benetiz.

I think they will now gamble by keeping him in position.

Given the squad, current tactics, and Benetiz himself, it will be touch and go if we survive.

These signings have got to pay immediate dividends, but if he keeps trying to play a 2-man midfield, having new full backs won’t make any difference

 

[edge]

Michael Ball has rinsed him in his Echo column. A very honest article..

Every word correct as well.
We don't look capable of winning a game,
Can't recall the last time we dominated at team.
That formation against Brighton was just plain wrong and even worse it was obviously not working from the off.
He didn't change it ,
I was prepared to give him time , but since before Xmas he has stank the place out.
Said at the time had a look of a Mike Walker season and he has gone and proved me correct.
Only a matter of time before he goes now,
owner can't sit back and watch this rubbish carry on.

 

[Cork Evertonian]

I just think any manager deserves time to bring in his own players and have the opportunity to turn it around even if he is an odious scumbag

Were you saying that when Mike Walker was our manager though?

 

[banno]

It was me who found that post from @banno while I was catching up on the posts I had missed in this thread over the last 2 weeks. I saw it and I thought it deserved a response even if I was a week late in reading it.

Don't know how you can accuse anyone of point scoring when @banno was openly talking about taking a positive stance on Benitez in an effort to wind up their fellow blues. Seems like that accusation should be levelled at @banno and nobody else.

Looks like you're trying to score some points yourself here.

It was becoming a joke. Anyone that supported or wants to give time to Benitez was portrayed as an enemy and either a wum or kopite. I have to admit that the pattern taking place did become quite amusing when people started actually getting angry that some people disagreed with them. You cannot chuck wum and kopite and not an Evertonian at people with a different view and that became amusing to me

 

[Runub]

Can't recall the last time we dominated at team.

That really brings it home for me. Spot on. We are typically hanging on for dear life and/or have a 10/15 minute spell when we score a goal or two. Having a comfortable game is a distant memory

 

[kithnou]

owner can't sit back and watch this rubbish carry on.

Did he mention how rubbish the owner has been and is clearly football clueless? I'll guess, no?

 

[larbert toffee]

That reply is typical form for you, when you are a beaten docket. I guess you agree with me so, but you just don't want to admit it.

That's right mate I always agree with you if that's what it takes to get you back to your trainset

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

It was becoming a joke. Anyone that supported or wants to give time to Benitez was portrayed as an enemy and either a wum or kopite. I have to admit that the pattern taking place did become quite amusing when people started actually getting angry that some people disagreed with them. You cannot chuck wum and kopite and not an Evertonian at people with a different view and that became amusing to me

Koppite wum, you.