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I get labeled (unfairly in my opinion), very much pro Rafa. That I don’t think is correct I am pro Liverpool and as a result I support the manager and I like to give him time and I judge him over a long period of time rather than one or two games. However despite supporting the manager on the boards, especially with the regards to his activity in the transfers market, I must admit I am questioning strongly whether he is the right man to take us further. Now some people think Benitez has bought well and in Reina, Agger, Mascherano, Alonso and Torres – it is easy to see why. However the counter argument, you only have to mention Degen, Voronin, Dossena, Josemi etc and then you can see why it is a topic that creates so much debate on here. However it is not his activity in the market or the lack of wages (before Catch22 mentions it) that I have a problem with. I am more concerned at the thing Benitez can control and where I see little improvement, a failure learn from mistakes, bizarre decisions, stubbornness and a willingness to change. I don’t think finances change the fact Benitez has: - Played players in the wrong position: Skrtel at right back (Boro), Crouch on the left wing (Reading), Cisse on the wing etc. - Picking players out of form: Kuyt and Carragher playing regardless of from. - Picking the wrong team: Lucas ahead of Aquilani recently, Hamann not in the Champs League Final, Crouch not in the Champs League Final. - Odd Subs: Giving Aquilani 30 seconds yesterday, subbing Gerrard for showing too much passion in th Derby after changing the game by winning the penalty and getting their player sent off. - Only having one top striker at the club. - His treatment of Alonso (publically saying he would sell at right price), Crouch (lack of games) and Cisse. - Not giving players confidence: Such as Babel who has never had a run of games in his best position (where he says is upfront), Benayoun not starting a game after getting a hatrick the match before. - The fact we never look like scoring at corners. - The fact we look incredibly vulnerable at defending set plays (questionable zonal marking?). - Rotating at the beginning of his reign when it was clear the changes were affecting performances… for example swapping Finnan and Riise for Josemi and Traore made a big difference to the team. - His predictable subs, hardly ever making one before 60 minutes, unless we are two or three goals behind. There are probably more and more odd decisions and methods... I mean are we out of the Champs League, The League Cup and The League because we haven’t had enough finances? I don’t think so. I am beginning to lose faith, someone please persuade me why Benitez should continue and why we wouldn’t be better off with someone like Hiddink who can surely get more out of the players we have. Someone who can give them confidence (Babel), improve our set plays, make the subs when needed, pick the right team and get more out of the resources than Benitez is currently doing. Is it just me losing faith? Have you lost faith and want a change? Or are you fully behind Benitez... if so please persuade me why I should be., because I am losing faith!