Chelsea Pre-match Press Conference...

[dirty_sanchez]

Originally Posted by Roy Hobbs That's not what he did though really. He just elevated it to the media. He is a smart bastard is our Rafa. Too smart for himself, maybe, I for one hope not.

But that suited Rafa's agenda rather than the clubs. If Rafa's being outspoken to the club's benefit then there's no problem.

I'm not saying that it's right, I'm just saying that I can see why the club did it.

[kop]

Originally Posted by Red Nick Cant you ban him for not having a brain?

You of all people should know by now that's not an option.

[Roy Hobbs]

Originally Posted by silverlining Yeah, that infamous outburst was deffo a smart move. One that he has been backtracking and apologising for ever since, after it blew right up in his face. He's bent over and taken it up the arse.

He made his mark. He's still there by the way.

[Roy Hobbs]

Originally Posted by dirty_sanchez But that suited Rafa's agenda rather than the clubs. If Rafa's being outspoken to the club's benefit then there's no problem. I'm not saying that it's right, I'm just saying that I can see why the club did it.

For me, Rafa staying suits the club more than anything. Did Rafa do it for himself only? or did he do it because he knows it is best for us regardless?

[dirty_sanchez]

I personally think that Rafa did it because he wants the fans to know that his hands are tied and that he believes the club's inaction on certain things are holding us back. Essentially he was saying "it's not my fault, it's theirs". It was actually very unprofessional of him and basically made the situation worse.

[lifetime fan]

How fucking long ago does it feel now when that twat was waving around a wad of notes saying we'll have to spend a load of this?

[Red Nick]

See they have pre-press up on the official site with no difficult questions asked

[Liam]

I havent gone through all the responses, but what if Rafa himself requested that they miss a pre-Chelsea press conference in order that he can focus on preparing the side and avoiding any more headlines?

[05 Milan]

Originally Posted by Red Nick See they have pre-press up on the official site with no difficult questions asked

Wow, that must be a first!

[silverlining]

Originally Posted by Roy Hobbs He made his mark. He's still there by the way.

I hope you're not fucking deluded enough to think that Benitez wouldn't jump at the chance to go back in time and NOT do things the same way?

He's backtracked in every single statement since.

He fucked up and he knows it. And so does the entire world.

[sh#t waffle]

Originally Posted by 05 Milan Wow, that must be a first!

Q1) Rafa, why are you so great?
Q2) Rafa, would you say that Liverpool is the greatest club in the world because it's so great?
Q3) Isn't it great that the new stadium is now going to be a year late so that it can be made even more great?
Q4) Isn't it great that you won't be able to spend any money in January, as spending money is really rather vulgar in light of supporter's wages?

[bigmacbrownie]

Originally Posted by Liam I havent gone through all the responses, but what if Rafa himself requested that they miss a pre-Chelsea press conference in order that he can focus on preparing the side and avoiding any more headlines?

The thought did actually cross my mind Liam. But Rafa being Rafa, he would probably have his mind on what people would think about the press conference not taking place and wouldn't be able to concentrate on preparing the team.

[Liam]

Originally Posted by bigmacbrownie The thought did actually cross my mind Liam. But Rafa being Rafa, he would probably have his mind on what people would think about the press conference not taking place and wouldn't be able to concentrate on preparing the team.

Well if it wasnt his decision then I cant see him being happy about it as its one of his duties.

I couldnt care less myself, theres far too many press conferences and interviews these days anyway. It just gives the media a chance to create a story.

[silverlining]

Originally Posted by bigmacbrownie The thought did actually cross my mind Liam. But Rafa being Rafa, he would probably have his mind on what people would think about the press conference not taking place and wouldn't be able to concentrate on preparing the team.

That would explains his "I am focused on preparing my team" debacle of an interview. Always thinking of the team first, and not wanting to fuel any debate about a controversial press conference

[RedKnight]

"They all laugh at us, they all laugh at us. They al say are days are numebered". You know what, you could be right...

[StevieH]

We're in a right two and eight.

[WaltonRed]

Once again, AAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!