RAFFA EXPECTS TO GET SACKED?

[StevieH]

Mourinho 'keen on Benitez's job'

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/sport...236224,00.html

Duncan Castles
Sunday January 6, 2008
The Observer

Jose Mourinho is growing increasingly restless in his search for a return to management and, after possible openings at Real Madrid and Barcelona failed to materialise, is monitoring the position of Rafa Benitez at Liverpool. If the Spaniard pays the price for failing to keep the Reds in serious contention for the Premier League title, then the former Chelsea boss would be interested in talking to the club's American owners.

There has been no approach to Mourinho by the Americans, but Hicks and Gillett are understood to be actively considering replacement managers and are well aware of the abilities of the Portuguese, who discussed becoming Liverpool manager before joining Chelsea in 2004. Asked last night to comment on the pair's interest in employing Mourinho, Hicks declined.

Mourinho's family were keen to live in London again when he was considering becoming England coach, although they do not hold the same enthusiasm about the wetter, colder and (in their view) less cosmopolitan North-West. 'Liverpool is not the same as London,' said a friend. 'But Liverpool is a big club and Jose loves English football. For now we have to wait.'

Mourinho had received indications that Real Madrid or, more likely, Barcelona would move for him during the Spanish league's winter break, but has been disappointed by Barcelona's continued faith in Frank Rijkaard and Bernd Schuster is still in place at Real. Mourinho has dismissed reports that he has agreed to take over from Carlo Ancelotti at AC Milan next season, issuing a strongly worded formal denial. He believes Milan will stick to their policy of appointing former players.

Mourinho would be interested in an approach from Bayern Munich, who are set to replace Ottmar Hitzfeld at the end of the season, and club president Franz Beckenbauer wrote in a recent newspaper column: 'Mourinho, why not? Our club needs a big name.' Mourinho's camp has interpreted these words as a clear statement of intent. However, the Portuguese would prefer a return to England and reports he is learning German are untrue.

Mourinho came close to accepting the England job in December, despite long-held plans not to move into international management until the latter stages of his career. At the time, Mourinho's assistants were so confident that he would take the post, ultimately filled by Fabio Capello, that they talked openly of being back in London by January and discussing where they would live.

There were several reasons for Mourinho's late change of plan. Senior FA figures are understood to have held reservations about his radical plans for creating a 'Club England' national team. The Portuguese wanted unprecedented control over support structures and involvement in the training regimes of Premier League clubs. Mourinho was also concerned about media intrusion into his private life, discussing this with the FA before withdrawing his candidacy. Though still an issue, it would not be such a great concern if he took the less public position of club manager.

[Jordy20]

EVENTUALLY IF u throw enough poo at something it starts to smell.

Theres too much poo thats been thrown by the media at the story to dismiss this.

[StevieH]

I just hope that the Yanks sell up and soon.

[billybonzo]

Lets hope so stevie, were fast becoming a joke, the only thing in our favour at the minute is there has been no news on the refinancing loan, which im hoping means laurel and hardy have been fucked off by the banks.

[StevieH]

Originally Posted by billybonzo Lets hope so stevie, were fast becoming a joke, the only thing in our favour at the minute is there has been no news on the refinancing loan, which im hoping means laurel and hardy have been fucked off by the banks.

Dave I'm hoping that Dubai International Capital come back in & buy the shares of Gillett and Hicks. Nobody knows for sure what DIC's intentions would be, but i am sure that they would be a lot more professsional than the Beverley Hillbillies.

[TommyW]

havent seen the paper but did Bascombe have any articles today? is he on holiday?

[StevieH]

Originally Posted by TommyW havent seen the paper but did Bascombe have any articles today? is he on holiday?

The article wasn't written by him.

[TommyW]

no, I know that, just wondering why?

just hoping the article is bollocks

[05 Milan]

Well surprise surprise, Bascombe was right all along. Who on here will eat humble pie first?

[StevieH]

Originally Posted by TommyW no, I know that, just wondering why? just hoping the article is bollocks

I think the manager's future is for from secure, but I just wonder if people like Bascombe are trying to send out an SOS message to DIC?

[PaddyBerger15]

Originally Posted by Hermes Where is the difference in the owners refusing to respond and Rafa refusing to respond? I don't want him sacked, but if he continues with this destabilising off the club the sooner he goes the better. If he doesn't issue a statement by the end of Monday I hope they boot him out and get somebody with an ounce of integrity. He's turning the club into a pantomime.

And yet in the very next breath you are advocating that Mourinho takes over from Rafa and you're worried about a manager destabilising the club and turning us into a pantomime. Oh yeah, and as far as integrity goes, The Yanks who you have been continuously arse kissing since they have been here and Mourinho are all just brimming with integrity aren't they?
You don't half talk some fucking cobblers.

[StevieH]

We really need to get shot of these Yanks pronto.

[05 Milan]

Originally Posted by PaddyBerger15 And yet in the very next breath you are advocating that Mourinho takes over from Rafa and you're worried about a manager destabilising the club and turning us into a pantomime. Oh yeah, and as far as integrity goes, The Yanks who you have been continuously arse kissing since they have been here and Mourinho are all just brimming with integrity aren't they? You don't half talk some fucking cobblers.

Whenever someone on here has mentioned their..well...reservations... about that cunt taken over, Hermes has made his hypocrisy-speech, saying that we'll all cheer his name after a few games. I guess we know who'll cheer him after the first game has even started.

Mourinho stands for the same playing style as Rafa, but combined with cheating and crowding of referees. Oh but he'll be good pals with all the players, so I guess he's a much better manager than Rafa.

[PaddyBerger15]

Originally Posted by 05 Milan Whenever someone on here has mentioned their..well...reservations... about that cunt taken over, Hermes has made his hypocrisy-speech, saying that we'll all cheer his name after a few games. I guess we know who'll cheer him after the first game has even started. Mourinho stands for the same playing style as Rafa, but combined with cheating and crowding of referees. Oh but he'll be good pals with all the players, so I guess he's a much better manager than Rafa.

Mourinho is the antithesis of a Liverpool manager.
Up until roughly 12 months ago Rafa was an understated, hard working, motivated manager...now I wonder what has happened in the last 12 months to change him into this 'pantomime' that Hermes thinks he now is? Is it that 2 slippery cunts have taken over and nobody, least of all him knows what the fuck is going on?

[StevieH]

We need a change of ownership before we should even consider changing manager.

[StevieH]

That wanker Rob Beasley on Sky's Sunday Supplement is stating that Benitez is a "Petulant spoilt brat....Smarmy, snide". And your mate Mourinho wasn't Beasley you cunt!

[PaddyBerger15]

Originally Posted by StevieH That wanker Rob Beasley on Sky's Sunday Supplement is stating that Benitez is a "Petulant spoilt brat....Smarmy, snide". And your mate Mourinho wasn't Beasley you cunt!

Aye, Brummie twat who fol