Mourinho 'keen on Benitez's job'

[MrMichael]

Morning Coops. Would you mind restricting your description in future to simply a....

"slimy self-promoting charlatan greasy scruffy ****"

.....for me, there's a good chap

[Neil Young]

They sold Huth to Boro in the summer and then Gallas went to Arsenal at the end of the xfer window against the wishes of Mourinho. They didn't have any time to sign a replacement.

Sure but I don't see how that negates his point. If Mourinho had planned ahead properly he wouldn't have left himself in that position. I think it's perfectly reasonable to interpret what happened as Mourinho going win or bust on not selling Gallas, putting his own political position above the long-term interests of the team with the result they were short when Gallas was eventually sold.

It really shows the problems that happen when owners and manager engage in political games and don't trust each other.

[Colemere]

Sorry but if Benitez was to go, Mourinho would be my preffered choice, or would some of you rather Klinsman?

People say he only won things because of the money available to him, not true, Porto didn't have countles billions and Rafa has not delivered the premiership yet and keeps asking for more money to try and do it.

If Rafa leaves, then Mascher wouldn't want to stay, some of the Spaniards would want to leave, Alonso, Torres, Reina, but atleast with a big name manager and a character like Mourinho he could talk them into staying and pressure the yanks into supporting him with cash. I would love fo Benitez to stay, but if he had to go there is not a better manager available, some people on this site have ego's to rival the man and most of them have a problem with him coming.

[kop-al-74]

They sold Huth to Boro in the summer and then Gallas went to Arsenal at the end of the xfer window against the wishes of Mourinho. They didn't have any time to sign a replacement.

He sold Huth,thought that Cole was a better player than Gallas albeit i think Gallas wanted to go,and also he signed boularouz who was crap.

[Kopite_Colin]

Colin I agree with you to a point, if Rafa goes I will continue to support the team, end of the day I am an LFC fan through and through. My concern with Maureen is as said before the way he behaves, it isn't LFC, saying that though the way Rafa behaved in THAT press confrence wasn't LFC. If he did become manager though I would support him. I would even support Klinsman if he became manager but i hope he doesn't as I don't think he has the qualities.

I agree with you about Klinsmann..he shouldn't be let anywhere near the club. He has no club credentials whatsoever. I can't believe LFC would be so stupid.

[Neil Young]

Sorry but if Benitez was to go, Mourinho would be my preffered choice, or would some of you rather Klinsman?

People say he only won things because of the money available to him, not true, Porto didn't have countles billions and Rafa has not delivered the premiership yet and keeps asking for more money to try and do it.

If Rafa leaves, then Mascher wouldn't want to stay, some of the Spaniards would want to leave, Alonso, Torres, Reina, but atleast with a big name manager and a character like Mourinho he could talk them into staying and pressure the yanks into supporting him with cash. I would love fo Benitez to stay, but if he had to go there is not a better manager available, some people on this site have ego's to rival the man and most of them have a problem with him coming.

Come on, maybe they're just supporting the current manager and the club in the way they feel is best.

[Howard_lfc]

He sold Huth,thought that Cole was a better player than Gallas albeit i think Gallas wanted to go,and also he signed boularouz who was crap.

I'd forgotten about Boularouz.

[AFII]

I would still support LFC if Maureen took over after Rafa but I wouldn't support him. I would support the team 100% as I always do.

We would see a lot of diving and cheating on the pitch from the players and whatever behavior off the pitch from Maureen that he thinks he need to do to get an advantage. That's what he has always done and what is a part of his success.

[Sheik Yerbouti]

It will blow over, but will we really win the league? Who out there can take us forward more than what Rafa's done? At the end of the day we would still need financial backing whoever the manager is.

I'm not so sure. I think we have a squad capable of mounting a viable Title challenge. It could be argued that Rafa's choice of team and tactics has cost us around 6 points this season. Those points would have us right in the thick of things. A couple of additions to the squad and a manager who sticks to set tactics would see us up there.

[Kopite_Colin]

[QUOTE=kop-al-74;869796]Great post,a good read

However,you can't hide the fact that maureen at one stage had a bottomless pit of money to spend not only on his own team, but also buying players that he didn't need, that stopped other teams buying and improving.

That's canny management (if you can afford it) - it stops your main rivals improving. Do you remeber how pissed off we all were that we didn't get Duff?

This time last year when carvalho and terry was injured,he had no central defensive cover and was playing essien at the back.To me thats kind of short sighted.When the purse was closed,the wheels seemed to come off the wagon imo.

That was due to the fact that his relationship with the owner had nroken down and he wasn't being given any more funds to utilise (similar to Rafa's position now).

Now chavski haven't bought any players in from the time maureen was sacked

Thet couldn't the transfer window was closed - watch them spendf this window though - esp if Berbatov and / or Anelka are available

He sulked and spat his dummy out and was sacked for it.Remind you of anyone recently?

Why would the Americans want to employ him when it seems like the very reason they want to replace Rafa.

Good point. That I can't answer, but if the Yanks are strapped they couldn't get another manager of Mourinho's calibre without having to fork out big bucks in compensation to another club.

[Kopite_Colin]

I would still support LFC if Maureen took over after Rafa but I wouldn't support him. I would support the team 100% as I always do.

We would see a lot of diving and cheating on the pitch from the players and whatever behavior off the pitch from Maureen that he thinks he need to do to get an advantage. That's what he has always done and what is a part of his success.

That's a very good point AFII. That I wouldn't welcome with open arms. I would be interested to hear the crowd's reaction if we started that lark.

[Kaip]

Does anyone really think that klinsman is really in with a shout of getting Rafa's job ( sadly its a when and not if )


cause i think its his agents keeping his profile up

[kop-al-74]

Sorry but if Benitez was to go, Mourinho would be my preffered choice, or would some of you rather Klinsman?

People say he only won things because of the money available to him, not true, Porto didn't have countles billions and Rafa has not delivered the premiership yet and keeps asking for more money to try and do it.

If Rafa leaves, then Mascher wouldn't want to stay, some of the Spaniards would want to leave, Alonso, Torres, Reina, but atleast with a big name manager and a character like Mourinho he could talk them into staying and pressure the yanks into supporting him with cash. I would love fo Benitez to stay, but if he had to go there is not a better manager available, some people on this site have ego's to rival the man and most of them have a problem with him coming.

I'm sorry but i don't buy all this "if Rafa leaves all the spanish players will want to also leave" rubbish.These players all have contracts with Liverpool fc.They signed for Liverpool fc.

Torres has a 6 year contract.

People don't realise the fact that in most cases,if not all,playing for Liverpool is the pinacle of their careers.Theres not much more these players can achieve in their careers at club level.I'm sure they would proberbly prefer rafa to stay but life goes on and i really can't see any kind of mas exedus.

[Kopite_Colin]

I bloody hope not Kaip - there's no justification for it whatsoever

[AFII]

Lippi is available without any need to pay any compensation. Van Basten is also available in the summer.

Rijkaard will probably also be available and Schuster.