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Chelsea is so desperate now that they even consider Rafa who messed up Liverpool and Inter Milan? Chelsea's managers since Mourinho: 2004 - 2007: Jose "Special One" Mourinho Won 2 titles and 4 cups but left "on mutual consents" (rumours on disagreement with Roman Abramovich) 2007 - 2008: Avram Grant tio pok after one season 2008 - 2009: Luiz Scolari World Cup winner but tio pok after only half a season 2009: Guus Hiddink Highly rated, win FA Cup, popular among players but only interested in managing Chelsea for half a season 2009 - 2011: Carlo Ancelotti tio pok after 2 seasons, winning a title and 2 cups... also signed Torres for British record of 50m 2011 - present: Andres Villa Boas Young and highly rated, dubbed as the next Mourinho, but seems to lose support of senior players and Roman Abramovich... Has the worst managerial record for Chelsea in the past 7 seasons

Hi Guys, Benitez was fired by Liverpool, No doubt Intel Milan will be his next stop as above topic, please give your valuable comments

ESPN News : Benitez leaves Liverpool by mutual consent Liverpool released the following statement: "Liverpool FC today confirmed that Rafael Benitez is to leave the club by mutual consent. Mr Benitez relinquishes his position as team manager after six years and the board of directors would like to place on record their grateful thanks for his services and wish him all the best in his future career. "The board has now asked managing director Christian Purslow, with the assistance of club ambassador Kenny Dalglish, to begin a formal search to identify and assess potential candidates for the managerial position. No timescale has been placed on the process and Liverpool FC will make no further statement until a new manager is appointed." Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton said: "Rafa will forever be part of Liverpool folklore after bringing home the Champions League following the epic final in Istanbul but after a disappointing season both parties felt a fresh start would be best for all concerned.'' With him gone, next to follow which I fear most is SG going to Real Madrid, Torres to Chelsea and host of players leaving ......... Next season might not even finish at top half.......

As above. My opinion: Rafa have to resign(not sack). I had enough of his excuses liao.....even the patient kop fan start to booed the team after the Reading match. Yes player should bear the responsibility too BUT he is the manager yet cant turn thing around at bad time. He cant motivate or boost the player morale. I didnt hate him just he have shown the best he can bring Liverpool to - 2nd place in BPL. He is good manager but not the manager can end Liverpool title drought. Kenny the king is back, he can take charge till end of the season at least. Btw I am Liverpool fan. YNWA(You will never WAIT alone ) Please state your view & your supported team if you want to comment. Tks

This is For Anfield's sake.

from soccernet -> Benitez signs new Liverpool dealBy Soccernet staff March 18, 2009 Rafael Benitez has signed a new five-year contract at Liverpool, ending a 17-month power struggle with the club's board. The future of the former Valencia boss, who led Liverpool to Champions League glory in 2005, had been in doubt since he revealed in January that he had rejected the club's first offer of a new contract. Reports suggested that control over the Reds' transfer activity proved to be the sticking point for Benitez but the Merseyside club announced on Thursday evening that a new deal had been agreed that should keep him at Anfield until June 2014. "My heart is with Liverpool Football Club, so I'm delighted to sign this new deal," Benitez said. "I love the club, the fans and the city and with a club like this and supporters like this, I could never say no to staying. "I always made clear I wanted to be here for a long time and when I complete my new contract it will mean I have spent over a decade in Liverpool." Benitez took over in 2004 and despite failing to end their wait for the top-flight title stretching back to 1990 he has re-established Liverpool as a European powerhouse, adding a final appearance in 2007 to the triumph two years earlier. The 48-year-old said: "The club is greatly respected around the world due to its incredible history and tremendous heritage. It is my aim to uphold those values and help create a new chapter in our history. "Throughout this process, I would like to thank the owners for their hard work in finalising the deal. All of us at the club want the same thing, which is to be successful by winning major trophies." Last week Liverpool reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 5-0 aggregate rout of Real Madrid and on Saturday, Benitez's men thrashed Premier League leaders Manchester United 4-1 at Old Trafford. "It is wonderful news Rafa has made a long-term commitment to the club," American co-owner Tom Hicks said. "Since he became manager he has been responsible for the great progress we have made. "I know he will continue to build on his achievements as he has a tremendous hunger and desire to bring more success to the club, success our fans and everyone connected with the club deserves." As well as winning the Champions League, Benitez also lifted the FA Cup with Liverpool in 2006. Co-Chairman George Gillett added: "With Rafa continuing to manage the team, we can look forward to more great football and success on the pitch. He has special abilities and qualities which are admired here at the club and around the world. "Coming after our excellent wins over Real Madrid and Manchester United, this gives us great momentum going into the final stages of the season." It is no surprise that Benitez agreed his new contract within a couple of weeks of chief executive Rick Parry's announcement that he would be leaving the club in the summer. The two have had a sometimes strained relationship, with Benitez angry that many of his transfer negotiations seemed subject to the chief executive's opinion. He had criticised the slowness of some deals, in which players he wanted were lost, with the key issue being the failure to sign Gareth Barry last summer, when the club refused to match Aston Villa's reported

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

Rafa Benitez had signed a new deal with the yankees bosses to manage Liverpool until 2013 worth 16 million pound as reported in today New Paper...... Just how Liverpool going to improve with his rafalution rotation policy, I wonder .... KNN ...... how can he says these even before the match against Hull City .... .... see ESPN report ..... Latest ESPN Soccernet news as reported before the weekend clashes with Hull City. Benitez doubts Liverpool title credentials Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez believes that his Premier League leaders can only win the title if Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal fail to mount a decent challenge. Speaking ahead of his team's clash with Hull City on Saturday the Spaniard also said he considered Liverpool to be a small club compared to the "bigger" clubs of England's established top four. Benitez said: "For us to win the league we need Chelsea, Man United and Arsenal to mess up their season. It is very rare that three teams all mess up." Liverpool are one point clear of second-placed Chelsea and six ahead of Manchester United, who have a game in hand, with Arsenal in fourth, eight points off the pace. Prior to joining Liverpool in 2004, Benitez won the La Liga title with Valencia and the Spaniard can see parallels with the Reds' challenge this season. "For me, Valencia and Liverpool are similar - for them to win, the bigger clubs have to do badly," Benitez said. "When I won La Liga with Valencia that's what happened, Real Madrid and Barcelona were in transition, so it was easier." But Benitez has charged his team with building a lead at the top of the Premier League now that the Champions League is on a winter break. Other News: TOP PLAYER AWARD FIFA announce World Player of the Year shortlist Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is the favourite to win another major honour after being included on the shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award. The Manchester United double winner has been nominated alongside Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Xavi, AC Milan playmaker Kaka and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres. The winner will be announced at a glitzy gala at the Zurich Opera House on January 12.