Rafa 'makes peace' with Ferguson

[Joe King]

Benitez looks the bigger man in all of this. A classy man at a class club.

[Vermilion]

I'm fairly sure meant '**** Ferguson'.

In which case I agree. **** him. This was a nice gesture from Rafa, about a matter more important than football. However, Ferguson was apparently 'surprised' Rafa didn't personally laud him, take his pants down and lick his rectum dry. He has enough cronies to keep his ego sufficiently massaged without Rafa getting in on the act.

**** him.

Fergie surpised by Rafa snub
United boss surprised that Spaniard failed to congratulate him

By Richard Bailey Last updated: 23rd May 2009

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he was surprised that Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez refused to congratulate him on his latest title triumph.

The duo's feud continued when the Spaniard decided to congratulate Manchester United as a club while openly snubbing Ferguson after the Red Devils claimed their third straight Premier League crown last weekend.

The Scot has refused to get drawn into another war of words with the former Valencia boss though, with his side just four days away from the UEFA Champions League final against Barcelona.

The Liverpool boss is said to still be angered by the belief that Ferguson has special privileges as a manager; thoughts he famously aired during a press conference in January.

"I was surprised," Ferguson said.

"But really, it was a great season for us and I am not worried about anyone else."

Control (Or a sly dig at Rafa's fight for control at LFC?.)

Meanwhile the 67-year-old has revealed that he didn't feel in complete control at Old Trafford until he secured the club's first league title for 26 years in 1993.

It seems unthinkable now, considering the former Aberdeen chief is on the brink of his third Champions League title with the Old Trafford club, but his first four years at the Theatre of Dreams yielded little in terms of silverware.

"I have changed since I came to United," he added.

"Maturity brings a different type of person. How would I put it? Well I'm far more intelligent than when I first started.

"But the best way to sum it up is that now I am in control. You can't be in control when you are not winning.

"It's only when you have success that you can get that control.

"That's the same for every football coach who goes into a football club - he will never have control until he is successful."

[Aza]

I know someone who works in the hospital and they said Slur Alky only stayed for about 5 min's; such a caring man

[Craig_H]

I know someone who works in the hospital and they said Slur Alky only stayed for about 5 min's; such a caring man

I disbelieve you.

[DannyMan2006]

I disbelieve you.

I wouldn't. He's a football obsessive.

[Jack D Rips]

When was the letter sent?. The weekend of the cup semi final when ferguson preferred to be in Wembley than in the hospital?

So maybe reading between the lines he was saying we'll look after your family here in Liverpool if you cant be arsed to come here

[Aza]

I disbelieve you.

Why?

[Craig_H]

Just sounds a little far fetched and convenient to me.

[LiousRed]

Good to see Rafa did the right thing with the kid

Now that it is over, **** him and I hope we beat their ass next season

[Aza]

Just sounds a little far fetched and convenient to me.

So based on absolutely no evidence what-so-ever you are calling me a liar... fml

[Craig_H]

It's my opinion dude. Nothing personal.

[Aza]

No worries

[Craig_H]

To clarify, not believing was a bit harsh, it just sounded a bit far fetched. Perhaps your friend was only aware of him staying for 5 minutes on that one visit, perhaps he came another time and stayed longer. Or maybe he did actually only stay 5 mins. It just sounds unbelievable, like him or not, i cant envisage family members just staying for a few mins in such circumstances. Either way, it's not that important i spose.

What i should've said was 'i dont believe it' rather than i dont believe 'you'. Apologies.

[Aza]

No worries again mate

[Neil Young]

Stick to your guns, Aza. He was calling you a liar.