Firstly Some facts

[Guest]

It's a shame really as I've always thought the lack of giraffes in Newcastle was something of an oversight be the regional zoo planning agency (although we did have a Lion park in Lampton and aren't too far from the chav filled fields of Flamingo Land). Still I always harboured dreams that we may import one from somewhere else but everytime a giraffe dies those chances probably reduce. To hear that one has fallen due to neglect is truly heartbreaking.

Does ringing bells work for the whole giraffe resurection thing, or does it only work with fairies?

It's a shame he never went to Newcastle, as they might have held a 'Giraffe Preservation Society' and he would have still been alive.

As for the resurrection thingy, I think the pantomime culture is undermining many things here, as believing in fairies surely must be pushing the line a bit too far. If you think hard enough you may see Fredo just behind you though.

[el matador]

Hahaha he's a legend. The piece of paper went away after fact one.

shaggy - i think the paper was blank !

at least he has a sense of humour

[saj]

Rowan saab mai kya karoon?
menu bas aaj iss zabaan vich bolne tha dil karda.

Ha ha, quality. Seriously, how the hell do you know this zabaan?

[Baracus]

Rowan saab mai kya karoon?
menu bas aaj iss zabaan vich bolne tha dil karda.

We don't like Star Trekkie's here

[Shanks]

Manager Rafael Benitez apologises to Liverpool fans

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...ol/8461711.stm

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has apologised to the club's supporters for their woeful recent run of form.

The Reds were dumped out of the FA Cup at home to Reading on Wednesday, are already out of the Champions League and lie only seventh in the Premier League.

Benitez, reading from a sheet of paper, said: "We are not playing well and everyone here feels sorry for our fans.

"But things can change in football and we have confidence that we can improve, starting with Stoke on Saturday."

It is just over a year since Benitez's infamous outburst against Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, when Liverpool were top of the Premier League.

If I am worried about my position or the future of the club at this moment I will lose my focus


In January 2009, the Spaniard started a news conference by pulling a sheet of paper out of his pocket and reading out a list of accusations about Ferguson's conduct regarding referees, the FA's Respect campaign and fixture lists.

They went on to finish second behind United and have endured a torrid season this time around, with many fans and Reds legends suggesting Benitez should have been sacked after defeat to Reading.

But Benitez, seemingly parodying his performance from last year, again pulled a sheet of paper from his pocket during Friday's news conference ahead of the Stoke game on Saturday and admitted it is a difficult time for the club.

"This is a bad moment, we are not doing well during the season and we know have to improve and we have the belief we can do it," added Benitez.

"How can we improve? Winning on the pitch. How can we be sure we win on the pitch? By training well.

"If I am worried about my position or the future of the club at this moment I will lose my focus.

"Stoke is the most important game now and we have to prepare properly. I cannot be worried about the other things. My future is Stoke now."

Benitez signed a new long-term contract at Liverpool last season and some newspapers have reported it could cost the club nearly £20m if they sack him.

The former Valencia boss, who joined the Anfield club in the summer of 2004, says he will not quit the club.

"It is true I like to do my best every time.

If I decided to stay here and signed a five-year contract it is because I wanted to fight," said Benitez.

"Things are not going well, we know, but if I waste my time talking about all these things all the time I will lose my focus and it will be worse and worse.

"I don't need any assurances of anything.

I promise you I am preparing for the next game and, in football, things can change the next week."

Liverpool are desperate for a win at Stoke in the 1245 GMT kick-off on Saturday to boost their hopes of finishing in the top four and reaching next season's Champions League.

Potters boss Tony Pulis says he is prepared for a Liverpool backlash after the storm of criticism that hit Benitez and his players following Wednesday's Cup loss.

"I think Rafa's been a bit unlucky this season with injuries and loss of form of key players," said Pulis.

"They will have been stung by the criticism and a backlash is what I'm sure Rafa will be hoping for.

"Their players will be fired up, which will make it a more competitive and difficult game for us, and we have to be ready for that."

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti said he had no doubt Benitez was the best man for the Anfield job.

"I consider Rafa Benitez to be one of the best coaches in the world," said the Italian. "He has done a fantastic job and he has the quality to continue to do that job."

Rafa..

[el matador]

Ha ha, quality. Seriously, how the hell do you know this zabaan?

he must be a freshie - that is the only logical explanation I can come up with for his shenanigans.

[javier_monsterano]

Saj The internet can help you talk in many languages.

[saj]

he must be a freshie - that is the only logical explanation I can come up with for his shenanigans.

Ha ha - matador, I think you're right. He has to be a freshing - a proper "bud bud ding ding"

Saj The internet can help you talk in many languages.

I'm not convinced. We think you're a freshie

[javier_monsterano]

What you on about fool?

[Tee]

Ha ha - matador, I think you're right. He has to be a freshing - a proper "bud bud ding ding"



I'm not convinced. We think you're a freshie

Deffo... I could smell him a mile away.

[javier_monsterano]

Deffo... I could smell him a mile away.

Tee you MP stfu

[Gaz]

Link to the Interview and Article on Skysports

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_5862520,00.html

[Tee]

Tee you MP stfu

Don't let me unleash some behsstee on your freshy asss.

[saj]

Tee you MP stfu

Don't let me unleash some behsstee on your freshy asss.

Ha ha, RBM - who told you about MP's?

[javier_monsterano]

TEE PEE stfu.
That's a good lad.