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[Effes]

Talking about Rafa now on 5live!

They're probably talking about him Radio Merseyside as well. They could just merge the channels.

Fuckin belter.

[Dundalk]

How many other managers have won at the Nou Camp, the San Siro and the Bernabeu in the space of two years?

[Greavesie]

Talking about Rafa now on 5live!

They're probably talking about him Radio Merseyside as well. They could just merge the channels.

class BM

Rafa always achieves on nights like this. Amazing stuff.

Dundalk, Rafa truly is one of a kind in this competition, no question, is there anyone with a record that comes close?

[aCe']

Talking about Rafa now on 5live!

They're probably talking about him Radio Merseyside as well. They could just merge the channels.

[roberto green]

Talking about Rafa now on 5live!

They're probably talking about him Radio Merseyside as well. They could just merge the channels.

class BM

Rafa always achieves on nights like this. Amazing stuff.

Dundalk, Rafa truly is one of a kind in this competition, no question, is there anyone with a record that comes close?

sgt pepper was a good record

[Emerald Red]

I said it was all bollox.

[Sabre]

I'd say that I've read more than 20 times, written by several people that Rafa gives more importance to the CL than to the Premiership.

Often, those Heimdallisms are wielded as it was truth, and you have to accept it as an opinion.

But then,  I see details. 2 different players, both of them key, same injury, different decissions.

* Torres was played in the premier league as soon as possible
* Gerrard hasn't been risked today in  massive game despite he was able to play.

So this is where, I think, Heimdall should come and explain this Rafalite whether not risking Gerrard today is a sign of the importance he gives to the league or not.

If he thinks it's not a signing of that at all, I'd love to know why he thinks the opposite. Based on what facts.

[Reg]

Good post Sabre and well spotted....

Lets see the miserable barstools replt to that.

[Bad Bob]

I'd say that I've read more than 20 times, written by several people that Rafa gives more importance to the CL than to the Premiership.

Often, those Heimdallisms are wielded as it was truth, and you have to accept it as an opinion.

But then,  I see details. 2 different players, both of them key, same injury, different decissions.

* Torres was played in the premier league as soon as possible
* Gerrard hasn't been risked today in  massive game despite he was able to play.

So this is where, I think, Heimdall should come and explain this Rafalite whether not risking Gerrard today is a sign of the importance he gives to the league or not.

If he thinks it's not a signing of that at all, I'd love to know why he thinks the opposite. Based on what facts.

Wait...are you telling me that that journo had it wrong when he suggested that Gerrard was perfectly fit to play against the mini Mancs on Sunday?!?  And does that mean, by extension, that Rafa wasn't simply taking the p!ss that day by saving him for the Champions League?!?  Who would have thought? 

[Judge]

I said it was all bollox.

has your bollox been merged also ? 

[taff]

Just out of interest, why doesn't raf simply talk to the press, tell them it's a load of b0ll0cks and that we are going to concentrate our efforts on winning a football match.

Maybe he hasn't spoken to the press because the story only hit the headlines today and he's in Madrid AND yer might find this hard to belive but he's preparing for a MASSIVE game.

I know it's a p'isser that just when we want him to talk to the press he's outfoxed us again by concentrating on the footy   

No need to be angry Woof. The story has been doing the rounds for a number of hours now, Rafa could do a press statement via an intermediary, or he could do it himself. He finds time usually to get little statements out via his pet journalist when it suits him, so that would do...

Ballaque "I have spoken to Rafa this morning and he is laughing at the rumours. I can assure Liverpool fans they are 100% fabrication and Rafa is concentrating on tonights match"..

Not that difficult really is it.

Is this the same Ballague who was interviewed on Sky Sports in the afternoon laughing at the rumours saying it was nonsesne more or less saying what you hypothetically quoted him as saying

And the SG is fit rumour that people picked up on to have a go at Rafa

Its hard not to get angry

[dawson99]

Just out of interest, why doesn't raf simply talk to the press, tell them it's a load of b0ll0cks and that we are going to concentrate our efforts on winning a football match.

Maybe he hasn't spoken to the press because the story only hit the headlines today and he's in Madrid AND yer might find this hard to belive but he's preparing for a MASSIVE game.

I know it's a p'isser that just when we want him to talk to the press he's outfoxed us again by concentrating on the footy   

No need to be angry Woof. The story has been doing the rounds for a number of hours now, Rafa could do a press statement via an intermediary, or he could do it himself. He finds time usually to get little statements out via his pet journalist when it suits him, so that would do...

Ballaque "I have spoken to Rafa this morning and he is laughing at the rumours. I can assure Liverpool fans they are 100% fabrication and Rafa is concentrating on tonights match"..

Not that difficult really is it.

Is this the same Ballague who was interviewed on Sky Sports in the afternoon laughing at the rumours saying it was nonsesne more or less saying what you hypothetically quoted him as saying

And the SG is fit rumour that people picked up on to have a go at Rafa

Its hard not to get angry

I just think its funny that people still fall for it whenever we have a big game and theres some bullsh!t story

[account deleted by request]

Yes its a terrible indictment of this forum that people CHOSE to pick up on the negative aspect and argue about it, and NOT ONE PERSON chose to pick up on the positive that Gerrard would be fit to play against Real Madrid.

[taff]

Statement from LFC that he was 50/50 and waiting late fitness test.  Hard to get positive about that

Rumour from journalist that he was fit on the weekend and could have played = oh no Rafa doesnt care about the league.

I honestly dont know what else to say Saint.  Why doesnt Heimdell just say I got that wrong and was quick to doubt Rafa.  Then I would respect him

[GYBS]

Yes its a terrible indictment of this forum that people CHOSE to pick up on the negative aspect and argue about it, and NOT ONE PERSON chose to pick up on the positive that Gerrard would be fit to play against Real Madrid.

Or the positive in the fact we won last night without him and didnt have to risk him and he will be even more ready for the next game .