2021/22 Rafael Benitez

[davek]

The worry always was would the fans turn on him. He is a coach and tactician so he is going to work things much better than the majority of our recent lot.

Ne's not in the clear yet though. Even if we get say 6 points from our next two, if we lose the two after it could become hostile quick. We need to be doing well up to the derby and get a result in that and fingers crossed then the season should play out without that issue.

If we lose a few and are sitting outside of Europe and then get hammered by them then it could derail us. Hopefully not.

It's early days, but we have a manager who adapts. I think that's important. He wont be hidebound to any theory. He'll choose the players and formation and tactics we need to get us out of any mini-slump we have.

We need a couple out who will only be dead weight (or worse, disruptive) and we need two more in to rotate the way he'll want to.


I just hope we get past Huddersfield in the cup because that might be one where he looks at and thinks: "that's one I rest this team with". And that would be a mistake in terms of momentum.

 

[davek]

point at Leeds, lads night out for a celebration

I sense your pain.

You need to swallow your pride and get back supporting the team again.

 

[The binman chronicles]

I just hope we get past Huddersfield in the cup because that might be one where he looks at and thinks: "that's one I rest this team with". And that would be a mistake in terms of momentum.

Or even just get a tune out of the 2nd 11 with a decent game plan that plays to their strengths. There is no reason why our fringe players can't beat Huddersfield if matched appropriately against their opposite numbers.

 

[DanB90]

An awful lot of tongue punching going on after a draw at Leeds imho.

 

[pedro789]

We shouldn't lose sight of the fact he's not been dealt a great hand since he took over.

Senior player suspended, very limited budget to work with, two players publically want out, starters isolating.

The haters will get their chance to hound 'Fat SW/Mess/Pig' out when we hit a bad patch, but signs OK so far.

 

[kev101]

@kev101

Praise be the Rafatollah

And join all you weak willed maggots and worms? Everton has ceased to trade. You can all support and cheer this new everpool team, I'll enjoy my pride, its a nice thing to keep hold of, but you wouldn't know.

 

[Kev50]

It's almost as if he's still a top manager, but that can't be right, cos he finished midtable with Newcastle.

 

[Librarian]

It’s the Rafffa revolution, accept it

 

[davek]

Or even just get a tune out of the 2nd 11 with a decent game plan that plays to their strengths. There is no reason why our fringe players can't beat Huddersfield if matched appropriately against their opposite numbers.

They're 4 games into their season and they had a derby win today last minute at Sheff Utd. They'll need some handling at their place.

 

[MACCA75]

Really wish we could push the boat out and sign a couple of genuine quality players.

Richarlison will leave next summer because we won’t.

 

[nsno-chris]

I sense your pain.

You need to swallow your pride and get back supporting the team again.

I don’t bleed kopite red Dave, blue blood run through my veins so the club and players always come first

 

[blulouie]

Won the first 7 games on the bounce at the start of last season.

But Benitez has got us playing a lot erm.........better ?

Astounding some of the posts on here.

 

[Kev50]

Won the first 7 games on the bounce at the start of last season.

But Benitez has got us playing a lot erm.........better ?

Astounding some of the posts on here.

did you miss the last forty games?

 

[ForeverBlue92]

did you miss the last forty games?

Those opening 7 games where we played like Barcelona were the definition of a purple patch that was always going to end.

We are currently playing a style/system that can be maintained with hard work over a 38 game season.

 

[FrenchDarrenBent]

I don’t bleed kopite red Dave, blue blood run through my veins so the club and players always come first

Some of you sound like IRA/UVF paracommados. Nobody has to bleed...
You'll get your sense of pride november 30th