Liverpool FC Forum

[jack66]

The guy who said Mr Jose would never love the Pool was bang on. Curbishley, O'Neil, Allardyce and Beneitz have had to put up with a lot of $hit, and they would see Liverpool get to the top. Bring on Big Sam!!!

how does this guy who said mourinho doesnt love liverpool and never will, know this? does he know him..ah..he probably does if this guy is the famous ****** stu_the_red,because he knows everyone and everything....and big sam for liverpool ,we are liverpool fc not some grooming club for england.

[Owzat]

Apparently, Parry has said that the next manager must have a track record of winning trophies. That will rule out Curbishley, Strachan and the likes of also run.

Also brings into question O'Neill's "trophies" - do SPL and worthless cups actually qualify as trophies?

Rafael Benitez, who took over Valencia 3 seasons ago and already steer them to two Primera Liga title and UEFA Cup this season (against the heavyweights like Real Madrid, Deportivo, Barcelona etc) appeared to be the right guy. Don't rule out Maurinho though.

That's the CV I'd be looking at and thinking "man for the job, all he has to do is decide which one he wants"

Overall, I am happy we are moving forward in the right manner. Now another point to ponder...if Benitez is appointed, will that mean we will be signing new Spanish players now ?

It would be a marked improvement on the dodgy French dealings under Houllier. Bit late to land Reyes, I reckon he'd be better off here than at Arsenal (in terms of 1st team opportunities and maybe becoming a key player)

[big al]

Can we get an English speaker, Please,  Oh hold on that would rule Strachan and Dalglish out.  The spanish accent is mighty fine if you can sing like that girl in Baccara  " Mista,  my mind ish full of Faaaaaaaacinaaation, lovely.

[Owzat]

Please can we rule out some poxy club mofo from the likes of Charlatan and Bolton. Won nothing, proved nothing. Are we really that far gone that we have to steal from lesser clubs? QUALITY is not something you're guaranteed when shopping in the bargain basement

[big al]

Owzat I concur

[supersub]

BENITEZ IS STILL ODDS-ON.

[JBG]

I also agree with Owzat there.

I cringe when I hear people mention Strachen or Steve McLaren....

[Puddlian Lane]

None of you have any idea what achievement is. So let me explain. It is when somebody achieves more than is expected. Curbishley took Charlton 20 places above what the board expected. Like wise for Big Sam. Mr Jose has only done what could be expected of a club the size of Porto. Benitez has achieved alot but you could stop to think about the achievement of taking a club with no money, up to the premiership and pipping clubs who have spent 5X as much. I rest my case.

[XSD]

None of you have any idea what achievement is. So let me explain. It is when somebody achieves more than is expected. Curbishley took Charlton 20 places above what the board expected. Like wise for Big Sam. Mr Jose has only done what could be expected of a club the size of Porto. Benitez has achieved alot but you could stop to think about the achievement of taking a club with no money, up to the premiership and pipping clubs who have spent 5X as much. I rest my case.

Actually, at Liverpool achievement is summed up like this:

"If you are first you are first, if you are second you are nothing"

Besides, I'm not sure you know what you are talking about.
How can a club like Porto be expected to reach the CL final? They are not a huge club, they aren't even in a top league. So you think they stood a better chance of being in there than Arsenal, Real, AC? or even Man U who Porto knocked out.

Benitez has WON one of the greatest titles in club football this season (la liga). I think the Spanish league is clearly superior to others in Europe right now, so this is a huge achievement. Especially considering Valencia aren't near the size of Barcelona and Real.

Curbishley has done a lot with Charlton, but this is still CHARLTON. More money doesn't always mean more success.
It is easier to go from 1st division to top 10 in the premiership than from 4th in the premiership to 1st nowadays!

[anfieldadorer]

Rafa Benitez refused to rule out moving to Liverpool:
 
"I have a contract, but football makes many turns and anything can happen,"
"If an offer arrives from any club, I would tell them to speak to my agent and he will speak to Valencia."
"I am very happy here, but one day they are shouting your name and the next they are booing you."

[anfieldadorer]

Rafael Benítez


Birth      :  16/04/1960
City        :  Madrid
Country:  España 

MARITAL STATUS : Married, two daughter

ACADEMIC STUDIES :
  • National Football Coach. Title obtained in the XXXII National Course that took place in Albacete (June - July of 1989)
  • Degree in Physical Education by the National Institute of Physical Education (INE) assigned to the Polytechnic University of Madrid, in 1982

WORK EXPERIENCE :
  • Castilla "B" Youth team. Seasons 86/87, 87/88 and 88/89
  • Real Madrid CF Youth team "B". Seasons 89/90 and 90/91
  • Real Madrid CF Sub - 19. Season 90/91,91/92 and 92/93
  • Real Madrid "B" (2nd Division). Season 93/94
  • Real Madrid CF (2nd coach with Vicente del Bosque). Season 93/94
  • Real Madrid CF "B" (2nd Division). Season 94/95
  • Real Valladolid CF (1st Division). Season 95/96
  • CA Osasuna (2nd Division). Season 96/97
  • Extremadura CF (2nd Division). Season 97/98
  • Extremadura CF (1st Division). Season 98/99
  • CD Tenerife (2nd Division). Season 00/01

RECORD :
  • League Champion with Castilla "B". Seasons 86/87 and 88/89
  • Preferente League Champion with Real Madrid CF Youth team.Season 89/90
  • Cup Champion with Real Madrid CF Under-19. Season 90/91
  • League and Cup Champion with Real Madrid CF Under-19. Season 92/93
  • Promotion to 1st Division with Extremadura CF. Season 97/98
  • Promotion to 1st Division with CD Tenerife. Season 00/01

OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST :
  • "Soccer" teacher in CAMP of Davis University (USA) in August of 1990.
  •5 times International for Spain University, in the Mexico Universiada in 1979.
  • As a footballer, he played in the lower categories of Real Madrid from the 73/74 season up until the 80/81 season. In 1981 he signed up for AD Parla, where he played in 3rd and 2nd Division B in the 81/82, 82/83, 83/84 and 84/85 seasons. He ended his footballer carrier in Linares CF, playing in 2nd Division B in the 85/86 season.
  •Commentator and analyst in several communication media: Telemadrid (96/97), Eurosport (Eurocopa 2000), Cadena COPE (96/00), MARCA (99/00), El Mundo, FUTVOL.COM, NAVEGALIA.COM
  •Speaker in several universities, congresses, schools and official centres (INEF, CEE, FMF) about topics related to football.

NEW CONTRACT:
TEAM: Valencia Club de Fútbol, SAD
SEASONS: 2

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This post is pure kack!
Do you work in the boardroom at anfield do you?
I think it will take a lot more thought by moores and parry t make sure they dont make the wrong choice.
the source you got this info from, was it your local pub?

bollo** !

[Owzat]

None of you have any idea what achievement is. So let me explain. It is when somebody achieves more than is expected. Curbishley took Charlton 20 places above what the board expected. Like wise for Big Sam. Mr Jose has only done what could be expected of a club the size of Porto. Benitez has achieved alot but you could stop to think about the achievement of taking a club with no money, up to the premiership and pipping clubs who have spent 5X as much. I rest my case.

You're talking about relative achievement. To the average Liverpool, Arsenal, manure and Chelski fan achievement is winning things. To a poxy two bit $h1te club like charlatan, Bolton or portsmouth, achievement is staying in the Premiership and finishing as high as possible. That is why I have massive reservations about O'Neill - finishing top ten in the Premiership is an "achievement" (of sorts) with Leicester, but is a given for Liverpool FC. The fact is the aims are far higher, the stakes much higher and the finances increased according to the club's status. Getting to mid-table in the Premiership isn't that big a deal, it's not like there is a rigid order in the top ten that is never broken. The average Premiership clubs like Southampton, Blackburn, Man City, everton and spurts move up and down from one season to the next, there is plenty of opportunity to finish anywhere up to sixth. That we knew 4th was between Liverpool and Newcastle all along demonstrates that the top five is the only relatively secure thing about the Premiership (Arsenal, manure, Chelski, Liverpool and Newcastle)

[Paul C]

Century FM reckon that the Benitez deal is done and he has just got to sign. 

[anfieldadorer]

I think it will take a lot more thought by moores and parry t make sure they dont make the wrong choice.
the source you got this info from, was it your local pub?

bollo** !

Century FM reckon that the Benitez deal is done and he has just got to sign.

I read similar massive issues from some other sources too.
That's why i posted his CV -which i got from Valencia official site. I thought you guys may be interested in it.