Villas Boas (EX) Chelsea manager

[McDermotX]

Don't think Spurs and Rafa would be a good fit - they're thriving on Harry's "no tactics" and arm around the shoulder method, the polar opposite of Rafa. Think the players there are quite dim and wouldn't take to Rafa's micro-management.

Possibly, but conversely is could be just what they need to turn into proper challengers for trophies as opposed to what they currently are.
Guess you want to find the perfect mix of both in the end.

[Shaggy]

Don't think Spurs and Rafa would be a good fit - they're thriving on Harry's "no tactics" and arm around the shoulder method, the polar opposite of Rafa. Think the players there are quite dim and wouldn't take to Rafa's micro-management.

[McDermotX]

Someone on RAWK with a log in for The Times



Still believe Balague in all of this. The Real Madrid, Chelsea and Tottenham jobs could be available come the summer. An excellent way to start getting himself into contention for all of them.

Spurs isn't a bad shout for Rafa........tactical superiority would certainly add to an already talented squad.

Rafa can't wait around forever. I do believe he would take the Liverpool job tomorrow if it became available, but he's not going to sit on his hands indefinitely because he's a consummate professional who lives and breathes football.

[cream]

Rafa would be stupid to take the job, just like he took the Inter job.

[Phoenix07]

Someone on RAWK with a log in for The Times

Rory Smith and Matt Hughes

"Chelsea have approached Rafael Benítez to establish whether he would consider taking over as manager from the increasingly isolated André Villas-Boas.

Intermediaries acting for the club have made contact with the former Liverpool manager and that could spell the end for Villas-Boas. The chaotic 3-1 defeat away to Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday night, combined with a run of only two wins in the club’s past ten Barclays Premier League games, has eroded much of the lingering support that the 34-year-old Portuguese enjoyed within the Chelsea hierarchy.

The players, too, are convinced of the need for immediate change, with the dressing room thought to be in a state of open revolt."

Still believe Balague in all of this. The Real Madrid, Chelsea and Tottenham jobs could be available come the summer. An excellent way to start getting himself into contention for all of them.

[RichC]

He clearly cant remember Chelsea 10 years ago. They were terrible. Perennial 6th placers.

they didn't exist 10 years ago did they? 9 years of history and all

[Alex]

Chelsea do not deserve him!

Comment from a Chelsea supporting mate on FB

"hearing Rafa Benitez is being lined up as new Chelsea manager.....feel like ending it all and praying for another fan movement similar to the one when Batesy looked to be installing George Graham. You can stick Rafa Beneathus up your arse."

He clearly cant remember Chelsea 10 years ago. They were terrible. Perennial 6th placers.

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Rafa loves football.

So he won't go to Chelsea...

[The_weatherman]

It will hopefully never happen, Roman is to meddlesome for a relationship with Rafa to work, but if it were to happen, they have the ingredients and the money for Rafa to work his magic. He could get the most out of Torres, I'm certain of that, he could even sort out Luiz and Cahill. But the player power would be an issue as well, can't see Carra and Gerrard giving Rafa a good recommendation. Maybe Torres won't either....

[RichC]

I'd probably unfriend him for that.

tempting but I love winding him up at the moment

[Reece]

We should all post as many of this type of comment as we can find on Rafa's website, just so he is aware of what they think of him. DON'T DO IT RAFA!

[Shaggy]

I'd probably unfriend him for that.

[RichC]

Chelsea do not deserve him!

Comment from a Chelsea supporting mate on FB

"hearing Rafa Benitez is being lined up as new Chelsea manager.....feel like ending it all and praying for another fan movement similar to the one when Batesy looked to be installing George Graham. You can stick Rafa Beneathus up your arse."

[RedReet]

I cant see him being a success at Chelsea for a variety of reasons

a) there cunt fans and there plastic support
b) the chelsea oldguard,still Mourinho players hanging around.
c) Roman and his wish to play beautiful football
d) Our gutter press

Why would that be a problem with the right players? Watch 08/09 again and even how Rafa set up early in his last season.

In terms of beauty, watching Alonso in his pomp and Gerrard/Torres in tandem is the most beautiful thing in football I've enjoyed since Johnny Barnes.

[G]

The problem with Chelsea is not the manager its the senior players who hold far too much sway with the owner.

No manager will fare very well unless those players support him or the owner supports the manager in getting rid of them.Rafa will know this and would be mad to walk into that job for 6 months when he can do nothing to change that situation during that period.

He's ideal for them though,Great ability in the European competition their owner most covets and the only man proven to get the best out of Torres.