2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[COYBL25]

I cant believe he isn't resigning with the hand full of people on a football forum gunning for him. He's got some brass neck holding out against that.

Unlike you and your agenda against Rodriguez.

If the cap fits and all that.

 

[tommye]

He is not arsed about Liverpool prefers the pound. I am happy with that, he is here to be successful for himself, and if he is, we win. The Liverpool thing is all Pantomime.

Oh no it isn't...

 

[Moonlight dribbler]

Oh no it isn't...

My Kickoff Kopite manager is more Kickoff Kopite than yours?

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

Please tell me if these lads aren't kids that they haven't kids of thier own.

'Alright son, let's talk. If anyone ever passes a snide remark to you. Hold onto that and hate him forever never forget it. Let it shape you and dictate your thoughts and opinions.

Just never change lad hold onto it.'

The funny thing is what Benitez said never bothered me, it’s what all managers do to get under the skin of their opponents, Mourinho was the master of it.

The thing is I’ve just never liked Benitez, whether it was at the RS or Newcastle, he just always came across as a massive tit with a massive chip on his shoulder and because he’s now our manager I still don’t like him, I don’t even listen to his pre or post match interviews because I just can’t take to him. But, and I’ve said it consistently, if he does well then we as a club have done well and that’s all what matters to me, doesn’t mean I have to all of a sudden like him though.

 

[Melchizedek]

The boss pre Villa P/C

Benitez on Everton's start to the season
I will not say it was perfect because we drew against Leeds, but pretty close to perfection... The connection between players, fans is so good. We are really pleased with everything & hopefully can continue in this way

Benitez on Everton's comeback trait
The other day in the first half, we were not playing well & the fans were expecting a reaction. They were patient... I think, thanks to that belief & the connection with the players, we could do it

Benitez on James Rodriguez/DCL
He's training & these kind of weeks when you train after having a day off is not easy. We will have to see how he trains in the next days
Benitez says DCL "we have to wait some weeks"

Benitez on Keane
Benitez says he was pleased for Michael Keane's confidence after the centre-back's goal against Burnley and that he feels the same for Andros Townsend and Demarai Gray after their strikes on Monday


Benitez on Villa
I think they proved the other day against Chelsea that, for a while, they were very dangerous. It's a team investing money in good players. The manager's doing a good job. It will be a tough game

Benitez on Eveton's unbeaten start
It's a lot of things. The first is to have good players, motivated & committed, to have good staff & people around you to make the right decisions; the support of the fans - all these things together makes you do things well

Benitez on Everton's areas for improvement
I don't like to concede first so we have to improve that... We have had some games where we can still improve in the transition & attacking play. But I'm pleased because we're moving forward, in the right direction

On EFC'S direct style this season
Benitez says he watched games from last season and thought the sides needed more crosses for the Blues forwards. He says football has to be a mix of keeping the ball and "going quickly forward."

Benitez on players
It is important to praise the players when they do well but, at the same time, you have to demand something more - because they can do it

Boss on improving Players
Benitez says managers have to adapt depending on the players they have. He adds that as a manager and a coach, it's his role to also improve the players at the club as well and that a lot of players "have tried to do their best" since his arrival


On winning over Everton fans
Benitez says he will try and do well "until the end." He says that he cannot changes emotions of those who "do not want to change" but think the majority of Blues fans will be pleased with his work so far

Benitez On guarding against inconsistency
Benitez says it's important to praise players who are doing well but also ensure that you are demanding more and keep pushing players in the right way

Rafael Benitez on Demarai Gray
I will not say he is desperate to do well but the fans can be pleased because he will try every day to improve, to score goals. He knows that he has to be consistent. I am supporting him but demanding from him every game

The more I hear from Benitez, the more I realize he is the type of manager I like. Praising players when they're doing well, but also discussing how they can improve, not being fixated on one style of play, and putting together a team that is functional rather than just putting out the best XI and asking them to figure it out.
It's still early and I haven't completely warmed up to him, but if he continues like this I can see him bringing us success in the future.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

Does anyone think there's a manager in world football who could get us top 4 and win us a trophy in the near future?

Hi mate, yes please, it is Benitez. That is why we are paying him £300 grand a week. He might just do it to - if he wants to avoid Moshiri's axe.

 

[Kaiser Soysauce]

"He's amazing".

"Amazing".

Amazing.

 

[Kaiser Soysauce]

I think Benitez’s acolytes dreamt he got a standing ovation from all corners of the ground mate and it was one of those dreams that felt like it really happened when in reality it never.

I had a dream like that when I was in 1st year seniors. Mate of mine bought some red converse that I desperately wanted. Dreamt my Mum got me a pair and I was the bees knees. Strutting about in my fancy trainers. Woke excited to put them on, then realised it wasn't to be! Went down stairs, had my breakfast and went to school in a pair of Hi-tec trainers!

 

[Armaghtoffee]

I shall reply using only gifs

https://tenor.com/view/that-is-a-good-idea-pointing-good-idea-gif-15045940

*Edit Well this attempt at a gif failed miserably

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

https://tenor.com/view/that-is-a-good-idea-pointing-good-idea-gif-15045940

*Edit Well this attempt at a gif failed miserably

Tenor can be temperamental in my experience. Use the preview first as you'll see if there is an issue before committing.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Tenor can be temperamental in my experience. Use the preview first as you'll see if there is an issue before committing.

No like the grown man I am, I give up and this will never be spoken of again.

Benitez eh? Let’s see how we’re going by Crimbo.

 

[blueblue]

I think that Benitez is a supporter of whatever club he is managing at a particular time but is not really a big supporter of any club .
You can understand that he was help in high regard by Liverpool supporters, look what he won for them.
Evertonians could not hold HK in any higher esteem and that is because of what he did for the club. But, I don't think he is worried about the legacy he leaves behind or at least would not let that legacy interfere with a job opportunity that may arise.

Benitez is a gun for hire, trying to make whatever club he is managing as good as possible.

 

[davek]

Unlike you and your agenda against Rodriguez.

If the cap fits and all that.

I dont understand that connection.

 

[Kaiser Soysauce]

Tenor can be temperamental in my experience. Use the preview first as you'll see if there is an issue before committing.

Giphy is the place for all the best cat gifs.

Beam me up, Scotty.....

Edit. Is it sad that I am sat at my desk chuckling away at that gif?

 

[PaddyJames]

Pep wanting to win the League Cup so badly is a pretty big obstacle.

I know, he needs to sack that off the greedy little bald ming