Pako to leave - confirmed

[Manofthebog]

At least we still have Rafa.

Ahmen.

The best thing to happen in decades.

[NICKZS]

**** it. It's not worth worrying about. The training regime was altered, and we have looked better for it. Rafa will study, as always, to find a replacement who fills the void Pako has left and we will be back leaner, meaner and stronger, and if the reports are anything to go by, more harmonious.

[Rich]

...or maybe Rafa's ego is on the rise?

[Bari]

The fact that pre-season is out of the way is a good thing - this is when Paco comes into his own.

I don't fully understand what is meant in the 2nd phrase?

As in this is when Paco is best utilised during the season?

[Imy]

The question is how much of a partnership were they? Do the sum of parts equal greatness and the individual parts equal jack ****.

[Shaggy]

So! He'll bring someone else in. What's the big deal???????

The big deal is that he's worked directly with Pako for over 10 years (?). He clearly trusts (trusted) him and he needs to now find another strong-minded number 2 who he'll trust. He also needs to find the polar opposite to Phil Neal - i.e. someone who isn't a snivelling yes man.

Easier said than done.

[Imy]

The big deal is that he's worked directly with Pako for over 10 years (?). He clearly trusts (trusted) him and he needs to now find another strong-minded number 2 who he'll trust. He also needs to find the polar opposite to Phil Neal - i.e. someone who isn't a snivelling yes man.

Easier said than done.

Didn't somebody come in as a 1st team coach over the summer, some sport scientist type?

[Pacman]

I don't fully understand what is meant in the 2nd phrase?

As in this is when Paco is best utilised during the season?

Yes Paco is a great fitness coach

[Rich]

Also, he is/was the Assistant Manager - his duties would have extended way beyond the simple physical training aspects...

[Dan]

From his wiki article...

Pako Ayesteran was born in Spain 5 February 1963. He followed Rafael Benítez from Valencia to Liverpool F.C. in July 2004 and was the Reds' assistant manager up to August 31st, 2007.

[Manofthebog]

...or maybe Rafa's ego is on the rise?

................or not.

Maybe the other way around?

[Imy]

ANGEL VALES

Angel joined the backroom staff in the summer of 2007 as Head of The Technical and Video Analysis Department at Melwood and as Reserve Team Coach.

Since 1991 Angel has been a doctor of sports science, having most recently been teaching football to degree level at the University of La Coruna and to Masters Level in three other Spanish Universities.

He has worked in both technical analysis and as part of the management team at the following clubs: CD Orense, Tenerife and with regional teams in Galicia in Spain and Chaves in Portugal.

Angel said, "I am delighted that the boss has chosen me for this position and has faith in me to make it a success. I am thrilled to be part of this great Club and working for the best fans in Europe."

[Lecter]

The big deal is that he's worked directly with Pako for over 10 years (?). He clearly trusts (trusted) him and he needs to now find another strong-minded number 2 who he'll trust. He also needs to find the polar opposite to Phil Neal - i.e. someone who isn't a snivelling yes man.

Easier said than done.

That trust has to work both ways though

I dont see one man replacing Pako

I think two will be brought in

One as fitness coach, one as assistant (or coach if Miller is promoted)

[anfieldanfield]

Benitez said: "Paco has told me he wants to leave, apart from that I cannot say any more. We will have to assess the situation."

[Guest]

That trust has to work both ways though

I dont see one man replacing Pako

I think two will be brought in

One as fitness coach, one as assistant (or coach if Miller is promoted)

If Miller is promoted then I'd assume only a fitness coach would come in.