Re: RAFA THE SAVIOUR aka Fat redshite Spanish waiter

Rotterdam 1985 Fri 24 Nov 2023, 1:41 pm

Tonteau wrote:https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67514077
Great to see he’s still got the magic touch. How we ever thought it was sensible to appoint him is beyond me.

This all sounds horribly familiar...

"But cracks appeared immediately. A deflating 2-0 home defeat by Osasuna was accompanied by uncertainty over the future of star player Gabri Veiga. The midfielder was eventually sold in late August to Saudi club Al-Ahli, leaving Benitez with insufficient time to suitably reinvest...."

"...On the final whistle, Benitez preferred to blame Getafe's cynical/clever 'game management' tactics rather than his own team's shortcomings, ranting at visiting defender Damian Suarez: "You're going to destroy football like this."

"...A specific concern is Celta's tendency to collapse in the final stages. They have conceded 10 goals in the last 15 minutes, a lack of durability that reflects poorly on Benitez's ability to develop a resilient group..."

"...There has also been tactical uncertainty. The season started with a flat back four, which changed into a back five at half-time of the second game of the season, at Real Sociedad. When that approach led to an improvement, Benitez stuck with it for a while... but then reverted to a back four just six weeks later."

Nothing ever changes with Rafa. Apart from his formation, on a weekly basis.

Made 4 Gwladys Sun 18 Feb 2024, 11:46 am

RAFA THE SAVIOUR aka Fat redshite Spanish waiter - Page 2 F_laugh

Former Liverpool hero Rafael Benitez has emerged as a surprise contender for the England job.

Gareth Southgate, the current England manager, is approaching the end of his contract, which expires later this year. While a contract extension for Southgate may depend on England’s performance in the upcoming Euros, the FA has reportedly been considering alternative options in case of his departure.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/fifa-world-cup/i-would-like-to-champions-league-winning-manager-admits-he-would-be-interested-in-the-england-job-in-the-future/ar-BB1irAZh?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=4e311f4a2fa64e97982c929eeae7ee68&ei=14