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Despite what Oliver Kay says I still think he'll be here next season. Rafa wont get the control he wants elsewhere and we cant afford to get rid of him.

I wouldnt get your hopes up there. Not that I have any info, I just dont think it's clear cut that he's nailed on to go yet.

Looks like you were right, deleted. You aren't allowed a different viewpoint on there. It still baffles me how they seem completely oblivious to the fact he's been talking to Juventus and he actually might want to leave. And what on earth do they think sending 100 letters to sky or Tony Barrett is going to achieve?

Saturday afternoon at 1pm - Lets show our support for Rafa *cringes

He's 62 and has never won a major trophy. I dont agree his team play good football either, its ok/decent at Craven Cottage and thats about it. The failure at Blackburn and Fulham's horrific away record under him would also be a massive concern. I know Fulham arent expected to win away much but still, his away record is shocking. I dont mind a change but I dont want him anywhere near here, whether he's a nice man or not.

Weirdly, if they love him on there as much as they claim they should realise a change might actually do him good and might actually be what he wants, afterall he's the one talking to Juve. It cant be healthy to be at war with the owners all the time, I think it'd do both sides (LFC and Rafa) good to part ways.

They're starting their own little email campaign on RAWK to let the club know the supporters want Rafa to stay. So cute! I have nothing against anyone wanting him to stay but come on, it's a bit cringeworthy isn't it? Especially as he's been negotiating with Juventus for ages.

The media war continues, both sides slinging shite. Something will have to give before this time next week surely? Juventus arent going to wait around forever and theres already a few reports of them getting cold.

Benitez wants to stay at Liverpool says agent By Cindy Garcia-Bennett, PA Tuesday, 4 May 2010 Rafael Benitez's agent claims the Liverpool boss has still not received any offers from Juventus or any other club and wants to stay at Anfield. Feverish media speculation in England and Italy has linked Benitez to a move to Turin and the 50-year-old is believed to be the number one candidate to succeed coach Alberto Zaccheroni this summer. Benitez is also a reported target of Real Madrid, but his agent today insisted the Spaniard does not intend to leave Liverpool. "We have not received any offers from any club," Manuel Garcia Quilon told Press Association Sport today. "Benitez's aim is to remain at Liverpool and try to help the team improve with new owners. He is under contract and his wish is to remain at Liverpool." The Spaniard, who is under contract at Anfield until June 2014, has a meeting scheduled with new Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton this week to discuss the plans being put in place for next season. Broughton, the chairman of British Airways, has been brought in by co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett to oversee the sale of the club. Last weekend's 2-0 home defeat to Chelsea ended Liverpool's hopes of playing in the Champions League next season. Juve will also miss out on playing in Europe's elite club competition as they have no chance of finishing in the top four in Serie A. Benitez wants to stay at Liverpool says agent - Premier League, Football - The Independent

Have had to take some of that 3/1 on Rafa still being in charge next season. Big price imo.

And heres why im doubtful he'll ever fuck off anywhere. The "We've owned it for 3 years but wont for 5 years" is slightly positive though.

Was that anything to do with that Van Der Vaart stuff?

Bettega and Blanc are still there, I dont think its changed anything really.

This saga is weird, theres not much from the English end apart from a few "Liverpool dont think he's going anywhere" type things yet the Italian press are relentless in saying the deal is done.

Be brilliant if we can get a quick second, then we'll do them on the counter ala Benfica game.

Thats blatantly made up. "C Purslow" "BA Chairman" asif a reuters article would be written like that.

He must either be seriously thinking about it or have already decided on it. Same way you can tell when he wants to sign a player, he just bats it away with "He's a good player but we're concentrating on the next game" but if he doesnt want the player he just says so.

I dont see what he offers them, for his size he's awful in the air, he spends more time out of the penalty area than in it and has no pace. He's super talented but doesn't suit their style at all.

Very exciting, attacking team but putting a right back at left back and our best midfield destroyer at right back is risky given we're in deep shit if they score. That team is capable of battering them mind.

Good news. Dont know a lot about him but only heard good. And nice to know we're doing deals behind the scenes despite everything thats going on.

I think he'll go but big game this week so his agent is playing it down. I'm torn whether I want him to go or not. Guess it depends on how we do in the Europa, you can't grumble in a season where you win a trophy.