New manager thread

[Shaggy]

Clearly not, but the fanbase would initially be more split by Rafa being appointed than say Klopp, Bielsa or Rijkard that have no previous affiliation with us recently.

Possibly, but Klopp is fantasy IMO, Bielsa would never work over here (according to Balague who spent this morning watching them train/interviewing Bielsa) and Rijkaard seems a long shot. Sure, Guardiola would unite us but there's no chance of that either.

Of the realistic candidates, I don't see anyone who wouldn't divide us to some degree.

[malg]

The reason Rafa would be better than a Guardiola type is that he did it before with us. When Houllier left we were almost in the same position we are in now & Rafa made us a top club again - continuously in the CL, even making 2 finals, unearthing world class players like Xabi Alonso & Torres to name a few. Yes his last season wasn't anything special, however we don't know half the ****e that was going on behind the scenes with Hicks & Gillette. We still made the Europa League semi finals on top of everything else & he genuinely loves the club & the city. For me there is only 1 person who has the proven credentials to get us out of this mess & that is Rafael Benitez - makes sense on so many levels...

[Darkon]

Possibly, but Klopp is fantasy IMO, Bielsa would never work over here (according to Balague who spent this morning watching them train/interviewing Bielsa) and Rijkaard seems a long shot. Sure, Guardiola would unite us but there's no chance of that either.

Of the realistic candidates, I don't see anyone who wouldn't divide us to some degree.

I agree, it was just to name some examples. But the point still stands with most other names that are more realistic.

[Nicey]

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[Zapater]

The more time goes on the more scared I become that it's going to be Martinez.

[cream]

The more time goes on the more scared I become that it's going to be Martinez.

****ing hell, it's not even been 24 hours yet. Have a little faith and patience

[DannyMan2006]

When you think about it, we really are in a **** position. Remember when we appointed Rafa? His credentials were exceptional.

He was young & hungry and matched what the owners are looking for now. He had won two La Ligas against all odds. He had just won the UEFA cup - proving himself in Europe. His team had even given our own a master class at Anfield.

Look at the potential candidates now. It's a big worry if we rule out the older coach, as well as Rafa, Klopp and Guardiola.

[Lecter]

Have a little faith and patience

Pity nobody showed that to Kenny

[Lecter]

When you think about it, we really are in a **** position. Remember when we appointed Rafa? His credentials were exceptional.

He was young & hungry and matched what the owners are looking for now. He had won two La Ligas against all odds. He had just won the UEFA cup - proving himself in Europe. His team had even given our own a master class at Anfield.

Look at the potential candidates now. It's a big worry if we rule out the older coach, as well as Rafa, Klopp and Guardiola.

[kris90210]

Possibly, but Klopp is fantasy IMO, Bielsa would never work over here (according to Balague who spent this morning watching them train/interviewing Bielsa) and Rijkaard seems a long shot. Sure, Guardiola would unite us but there's no chance of that either.

Of the realistic candidates, I don't see anyone who wouldn't divide us to some degree.

Really? Did he say why?

[red g]

The more time goes on the more scared I become that it's going to be Martinez.

If Martinez was a front runner, I imagine it could get wrapped up very quickly.

Hopefully the longer it goes on the more likely it will be a top candidate, till everyone turns us down and we are back to martinez

[cream]

Pity nobody showed that to Kenny

And Roy Hodgson

[Kenneth]

The only positive from the current situation is that the expectations of the fans are probably more in line with reality than it has been for years.

[Darkon]

The only positive from the current situation is that the expectations of the fans are probably more in line with reality than it has been for years.

[danperkins]

The only positive from the current situation is that the expectations of the fans are probably more in line with reality than it has been for years.