Rafa the genius according to Gillet

[Pacman]

Liverpool FC co-owner George Gillett says Rafa Benitez is an absolute genius.

Gillett is out in Greece along with Hicks and their families hoping to see a European triumph over AC Milan only months after taking over the club.

Speaking highly of the boss, he said: "He's a genius. For a single match, having a side prepared, having the competition analysed and having the boys ready, I don't know I've ever seen or met a man who is more qualified.

"That skill set is a huge part of why Liverpool have been in two finals out of the last three years.

"There's his genius, his approach, his style, his ability to analyse and to come up with solutions.

"The teams we have played and ultimately conquered on the way to the final is like a who's who of the sport - arguably some of the greatest sides ever put together.

"So it's obvious that the man is on his game as we say.

“He's fabulous and committed and dedicated. I have never seen a man who works harder. We get emails at one o'clock. two o'clock, three o'clock in the morning.

"Foster and I get them at all times of the day or night. I mean the man is driven.

"His drive, in many ways coupled with his analytic genius, is clearly a huge factor in the club's success."

[Mumsafan]

This bloke and his mate have said more in the last week than Moores said in twenty years. Why do they have to talk all the time?

[Pacman]

This bloke and his mate have said more in the last week than Moores said in twenty years. Why do they have to talk all the time?

Do you know I was thinking the exact same thing the other day.

I want a Liverpool owner/chairman to be seen but not heard. Let them do their talking through the players they buy and how they run the club.

I do think however it will all calm down and it might be a PR thing to let the fans know they care.

[Guest]

Do you know I was thinking the exact same thing the other day.

I want a Liverpool owner/chairman to be seen but not heard. Let them do their talking through the players they buy and how they run the club.

I do think however it will all calm down and it might be a PR thing to let the fans know they care.

Americans are like that, they'll talk and talk.

[Pacman]

Americans are like that, they'll talk and talk.

The Glaziers don't though neither does Randy Lerner.

I think Hicks and Gillet seem decent people and if the press ask them a question they speak to them.

[Reece]

It's not as if they are saying bad things are they?

[Pacman]

It's not as if they are saying bad things are they?

True but they do talk a lot.

[Guest]

The Glaziers don't though neither does Randy Lerner.

I think Hicks and Gillet seem decent people and if the press ask them a question they speak to them.

You have a point. Maybe they are the people's guys and that won't be bad IMO.

[Reece]

True but they do talk a lot.

Yeah but it's all positive stuff. And at least we are hearing what their plans for the club are, which has been the complete opposite at the scum, where Glazier has said **** all.

[Guest]

It's not as if they are saying bad things are they?

Certainly not. But it's one thing eulogizing about something out of proportion. I think Rafa wouldn't like these 'genius' comments.

But all in all they do seem decent guys.

[BubbaZanetti]

The Glaziers takeover was so vehemently opposed that the best course of action is to keep quiet. Lerner's tenure hasn't exactly merited much positive discussion.

I don't see what harm there is in a boss publicly praising his staff when they're successful.

[Jayesh87]

This bloke and his mate have said more in the last week than Moores said in twenty years. Why do they have to talk all the time?

They are probably on a pr campaign after the DIC deal didn't go through.

TBH whats wrong with them talkin all the to the media? They just seem so excited about taking over and being in the final. I rather they did that, than take over and stay quiet over future plans.

[brikkis]

This bloke and his mate have said more in the last week than Moores said in twenty years. Why do they have to talk all the time?

Do you know I was thinking the exact same thing the other day.

I want a Liverpool owner/chairman to be seen but not heard. Let them do their talking through the players they buy and how they run the club.

I do think however it will all calm down and it might be a PR thing to let the fans know they care.

You'd probably complain if they where saying nowt. Suspicious minds

[tomasjj]

This bloke and his mate have said more in the last week than Moores said in twenty years. Why do they have to talk all the time?

Yanks like to yap.
Still, they are talking us up, which is fine. Hopefully the action will follow.

[CAD]

This bloke and his mate have said more in the last week than Moores said in twenty years. Why do they have to talk all the time?

They are just different I guess...