Alcapone Neutral Newbie January 10, 2009 Share January 10, 2009 http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...and&cc=4716 Here is the content of Rafael Benitez's press conference on Friday, where he responds to Sir Alex Ferguson's observations about the Premier League fixture programme. Benitez sat with a sheet of paper, unfolded in front of him, from which he read a catalogue of grievances against the Manchester United regime. "I was surprised by what has been said, but maybe they (Manchester United) are nervous because we are at the top of the table,'' he began. "But I want to talk about facts. I want to be clear, I do not want to play mind games too early, although they seem to want to start. "But I have seen some facts. On November 1, they played Hull and Mr Ferguson had a two-match touchline ban and a ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider 3rd Gear January 10, 2009 Share January 10, 2009 Talk is cheap....got the caliber bring the EPL championship back to Myerside then talk.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear January 10, 2009 Share January 10, 2009 I think RB is falling into Old Fark's mind trap already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer 4th Gear January 10, 2009 Share January 10, 2009 Talk is cheap....got the caliber bring the EPL championship back to Myerside then talk.... ya la...top of table now then tart shooting his mouth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcapone Neutral Newbie January 10, 2009 Author Share January 10, 2009 (edited) I think what RB said is kind of true........... Nothing new in SAF. He has been playing mind games year in and year out. And often times, he blamed and criticised referees if decision doesn't goes his way. Whenever his players committed any fouls, many times he claimed he didn't see it. If CR dived is to protect himself. And when CR used his hands, that's to protect his head. If opponents bring down his players, he would say it's a criminal offence....... If his players bring down opponents, that's football skill and nothing wrong with it..... Edited January 10, 2009 by Alcapone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutty 4th Gear January 10, 2009 Share January 10, 2009 Benitez is saying the truth. And when an ex-referee steps up to back Benitez, it gotta be somewhat true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlered Neutral Newbie January 10, 2009 Share January 10, 2009 (edited) Benitez is saying the truth. And when an ex-referee steps up to back Benitez, it gotta be somewhat true. You must be joking right? I suppose 3-yellow-cards is part of the game too? Edited January 10, 2009 by Littlered Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingcopa 1st Gear January 10, 2009 Share January 10, 2009 I think what RB said is kind of true........... Nothing new in SAF. He has been playing mind games year in and year out. And often times, he blamed and criticised referees if decision doesn't goes his way. Whenever his players committed any fouls, many times he claimed he didn't see it. If CR dived is to protect himself. And when CR used his hands, that's to protect his head. If opponents bring down his players, he would say it's a criminal offence....... If his players bring down opponents, that's football skill and nothing wrong with it..... SAF & Manure own BPL what If not, how on earth they get penalty so easy at OT, how they play majority of the top ten team at OT in the 2nd half of the season (he still got cheek to complaints, this is an absolute advantage to manure instead of disadvantage). Whatever lah, Manure fans will start to say no no no n manure haters will agreed. never ending stories. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Observer 4th Gear January 10, 2009 Share January 10, 2009 SAF & Manure own BPL what If not, how on earth they get penalty so easy at OT, how they play majority of the top ten team at OT in the 2nd half of the season (he still got cheek to complaints, this is an absolute advantage to manure instead of disadvantage). Whatever lah, Manure fans will start to say no no no n manure haters will agreed. never ending stories. you think second half of the season with the games at home is advantage? I can argue likewise that such a heavy fixture away from ot at the start removes manu confidence and upon coming back with a heavy pile up fixtures, the home advantage cancelled out by fatigue..can also say like tt wad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlered Neutral Newbie January 10, 2009 Share January 10, 2009 (edited) SAF & Manure own BPL what .... So, Ferguson and Manure owns the BPL. They are top of the pile. The rest of the teams in BPL are owned. Clubs like Liverpool are no better than manure, right? Can I agree with you? Edited January 10, 2009 by Littlered Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear January 11, 2009 Share January 11, 2009 you think second half of the season with the games at home is advantage? I can argue likewise that such a heavy fixture away from ot at the start removes manu confidence and upon coming back with a heavy pile up fixtures, the home advantage cancelled out by fatigue..can also say like tt wad I think MU's squad is quite big, considering SAF has already introduced a number of young punks into the first team. As for cancelled out by fatigue, it is a possibility. However, SAF could resort back to mind games to disrupt the opponents or they will win the game by that odd goal even though they don't play well. Some attribute it to luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freestylers09 5th Gear January 11, 2009 Share January 11, 2009 Quoted by AW "All managers need to know is that only Mr Ferguson can talk about the fixtures, can talk about referees and nothing happens. "We need to know that I am talking about facts, not my impression. There are things that everyone can see every single week.'' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff49er Clutched January 11, 2009 Share January 11, 2009 Life is such. When u got the credibility and the trophies to back you up, you have clout. sxxt or no sxxt, Manure manager, SAF, is doing what he has to do to win games.And he is a winner. Win games means more revenue, more $. Sounds similar to office politics? More sales, better performance, more $ and you go to office with chin up.... Liverfool manager, has yet to win the holy grail, yet he opens up his mouth. Perhaps somethings are taken out of context and the press are known to misquote. So I personally never bother who said what. Liverfool just drew ag Stoke, a relagation threatened team. This is not a sign of a true championship team. Think Man U, Chelsea and Arsenal of the previous season- they won games consistently. No point of beating Manure and Chelskis 1 Nil earlier in the season yet they cant finish off lower teams. Perhaps Liverfool might just emulate Blackburn in 1994 and win the EPL this season. If anyone knows the history of Blackburn, just remember Alan Shearer and how many medals he had won. I have to say the Liverfool team this year has more grit. Though lacking of talent in some areas they have shown better results than previous seasons. I have always tell my good fren of LFC faith, just wait for April/May, the true result will show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingcopa 1st Gear January 11, 2009 Share January 11, 2009 you think second half of the season with the games at home is advantage? I can argue likewise that such a heavy fixture away from ot at the start removes manu confidence and upon coming back with a heavy pile up fixtures, the home advantage cancelled out by fatigue..can also say like tt wad To some clubs, this may not be an advantage but for Manure, with such squad, i dun see any prob to them. They are performing better after xmas, everyone know that. Home advantage is definitely good n somemore if u noticed, ref still to favour manure at OT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabian Turbocharged January 12, 2009 Share January 12, 2009 Rafa is doing a classic Dr Mahathir. Running out of ideas,... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wish1719 1st Gear January 12, 2009 Share January 12, 2009 I think RB is falling into Old Fark's mind trap already. or feeling the stess the way MU is playing recently, think by now he's stress level should have gotten worst after MU wacked Chelski 3-0 last night.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stary Supercharged January 12, 2009 Share January 12, 2009 You must be joking right? I suppose 3-yellow-cards is part of the game too? Hey, respect that referee. He may have made errors, but Graham Poll contributed significantly in his younger days as a world-class ref. Just becos of that error doesn't mean he can't give objective opinions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stary Supercharged January 12, 2009 Share January 12, 2009 Quoted by AW "All managers need to know is that only Mr Ferguson can talk about the fixtures, can talk about referees and nothing happens. "We need to know that I am talking about facts, not my impression. There are things that everyone can see every single week.'' No choice la.......Ferguson got a "Sir" in front....so everyone must give him respect mah ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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