Rafa Wants Contract Extension

[Bender]

Rafa Benitez has revealed he would be open to extending his Liverpool contract following talks with owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks.
The Liverpool boss met the American duo on Sunday, following the 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, to discuss the recent stand-off.

Benitez had been critical of the owners' lack of understanding of the transfer window, but is confident any problems have now been resolved.

And, having won the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League during his Anfield tenure, the Spaniard aims to win the Premier League and prolong his reign.

Respect

"I am quite at ease," Benitez told Sport newspaper. "I would like to fulfil my contract and extend it, if possible.

"My family has settled very well and, to me, the respect and appreciation of the public in England is incredible.

"We are already very close to winning the Premier League. We are now eight points ahead of what we had last year and we have made progress in the Champions League.

"We are in a good position, but others also invest, progress and evolve."

Benitez also played down his row with Gillett and Hicks, and revealed the level of support he had received from Liverpool fans across the globe.

Confident

He added: "It has been a little exaggerated. The Americans want the best for the club and so do I.

"The only thing they want is that we sit down and talk because there is a difference in language and a significant distance. I think there must be better lines of communication.

"I am calm. I am confident that things are going to settle and we will succeed.

"40,000 signatures on the internet supported me to continue at the Liverpool helm. The signatures came from Australia or from Asia. Many supporters of Liverpool around the world are supporting a coach who has won major titles for the club."

[DeeGame]

never heard of him before?

[Tinkerbitch]

never heard of him before?

He's Liverpool's manager

[DeeGame]

He's Liverpool's manager

really.. he must be good then!

[Tinkerbitch]

really.. he must be good then!

Sorry couldn't resist.

[Kenneth]

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Rafa Benitez has revealed he would be open to extending his Liverpool contract following talks with owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks.
The Liverpool boss met the American duo on Sunday, following the 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, to discuss the recent stand-off.

Benitez had been critical of the owners' lack of understanding of the transfer window, but is confident any problems have now been resolved.

And, having won the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League during his Anfield tenure, the Spaniard aims to win the Premier League and prolong his reign.

Respect

"I am quite at ease," Benitez told Sport newspaper. "I would like to fulfil my contract and extend it, if possible.

"My family has settled very well and, to me, the respect and appreciation of the public in England is incredible.

"We are already very close to winning the Premier League. We are now eight points ahead of what we had last year and we have made progress in the Champions League.

"We are in a good position, but others also invest, progress and evolve."

Benitez also played down his row with Gillett and Hicks, and revealed the level of support he had received from Liverpool fans across the globe.

Confident

He added: "It has been a little exaggerated. The Americans want the best for the club and so do I.

"The only thing they want is that we sit down and talk because there is a difference in language and a significant distance. I think there must be better lines of communication.

"I am calm. I am confident that things are going to settle and we will succeed.

"40,000 signatures on the internet supported me to continue at the Liverpool helm. The signatures came from Australia or from Asia. Many supporters of Liverpool around the world are supporting a coach who has won major titles for the club."

Not very Rafa like.

[Nicey]

Rafa Benitez has revealed he would be open to extending his Liverpool contract following talks with owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks.
The Liverpool boss met the American duo on Sunday, following the 1-0 defeat to Manchester United, to discuss the recent stand-off.

Benitez had been critical of the owners' lack of understanding of the transfer window, but is confident any problems have now been resolved.

And, having won the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League during his Anfield tenure, the Spaniard aims to win the Premier League and prolong his reign.

Respect

"I am quite at ease," Benitez told Sport newspaper. "I would like to fulfil my contract and extend it, if possible.

"My family has settled very well and, to me, the respect and appreciation of the public in England is incredible.

"We are already very close to winning the Premier League. We are now eight points ahead of what we had last year and we have made progress in the Champions League.

"We are in a good position, but others also invest, progress and evolve."

Benitez also played down his row with Gillett and Hicks, and revealed the level of support he had received from Liverpool fans across the globe.

Confident

He added: "It has been a little exaggerated. The Americans want the best for the club and so do I.

"The only thing they want is that we sit down and talk because there is a difference in language and a significant distance. I think there must be better lines of communication.

"I am calm. I am confident that things are going to settle and we will succeed.

"40,000 signatures on the internet supported me to continue at the Liverpool helm. The signatures came from Australia or from Asia. Many supporters of Liverpool around the world are supporting a coach who has won major titles for the club."

I think I might be gay

[AFII]

Sounds like he is defending his corner and need our support again.

[tomasjj]

Not very Rafa like.

No. That sounded very odd.

Besides, is this another attempt to call the owners out on their plans with him for the future?

[dom9]

Sounds like he is holding out to be sacked, as opposed to resigning.

He is after his full lot of compenation.

[Nicey]

Sounds like he is holding out to be sacked, as opposed to resigning.

He is after his full lot of compenation.

Or perhaps he just loves the club, the fans and wants to finish the job off because he feels connected to the Club ...

[tomasjj]

Sounds like he is holding out to be sacked, as opposed to resigning.

He is after his full lot of compenation.

Nah, mate. Primarily, Rafa wants backing to create a winning team.
All else is secondary.

[Johnny]

Sounds like he is holding out to be sacked, as opposed to resigning.

He is after his full lot of compensation.

Now that`s just silly!!!!

[Scratch]

Sounds like he is defending his corner and need our support again.

I'd say it sounds more like he and the owners have sorted out their misunderstanding, and he is now looking forward to making our club great again.

Or you could, if you wish, prefer to choose the gloomiest outlook possible.

[dom9]

I'm not sure.

If you know you're company wants to get rid of you, you hold out for as much as you can get. If you say you want to extend your contract (if you work in such an industry), then all the better. It's a back me or sack me ultimatum.