Rafa Watch

[ronanm]

But Benitez has nothing to do with transfers at Inter, does he?
And apparently Hodgson had an agreement not to go back for any Fulham players. Hasn't stopped him admitting an interest in Konchesky though.

I'd doubt that - he must have influence at least.

Think Roy negotiated an exception clause specifically for "Conker" as the Spurs supporters in my office say - laughing shortly afterwards ffs.

[Alex]

But Benitez has nothing to do with transfers at Inter, does he?

And apparently Hodgson had an agreement not to go back for any Fulham players. Hasn't stopped him admitting an interest in Konchesky though.

i think tbh, that in Italy as in Spain, the clubs have a transfer policy. The manager is there to coach the players and manage the team. Money and transfers is down to board room level and a director of football. Theory is that you can build a dynasty on the pitch, but with an ever changing back room team.

[ronanm]

i think tbh, that in Italy as in Spain, the clubs have a transfer policy. The manager is there to coach the players and manage the team. Money and transfers is down to board room level and a director of football. Theory is that you can build a dynasty on the pitch, but with an ever changing back room team.

A bit ironic that pre-Rafa Inter were not linked with any Liverpool players and now they are (if media "reports" are accurate) in for at least 1.

[Neil Young]

I'd doubt that - he must have influence at least.

Think Roy negotiated an exception clause specifically for "Conker" as the Spurs supporters in my office say - laughing shortly afterwards ffs.

Maybe they were saying "Conquer," as in, he will help us conquer everybody.

OK, we all know they weren't.

[Vermilion]

Someone should tell Roy that Rafa has nothing to do with transfers at Inter. Pissed me off that did. Roy of all people should know that, having worked under Moratti himself.

And it was Roy himself who said he'd spoken to Massimo Moratti personally, and was told they would'nt be going after Kuyt, i think Roy needs to have another word with his mate, because it seems it's him that's renegeing on his word.

[Tee]

As Reece said though, hypocritical from Roy as he clearly said he gave Fulham his word he would not go back to sign any former players, yet he publicly stated his interest in that crock of ****e Konchesky.

[Chrono]

In that picture with the shirts he looks amazingly like Tom Jones

[Shaggy]

In Monaco today...

[Cleo]

I don't know when this picture is taken but Rafa has probably just left the canteen...

[Molby]

Who is in Rafa's backroom team at Inter?

[Lee]

The Liverpool-related stuff starts about half a dozen questions from the end...





"My house is still in Liverpool and part of my heart will be there. Do not rule out returning to Liverpool one day"

He looks older but he looks as though he's lost a lot of timber too. Whatever people think or say about Rafa, he is still Liverpool, he still embraces the club and knows what it's all about. True he was frustrating at times and had faults, but ****, show me someone that doesn't.

I hope he does come back one day, when we have new owners, and once Roy has retired after guiding us to our third successive League title.

*wakes up*

Rafa

[Rudo]

Rafa looks alot trimmer.

[wavydavy]

Is his "house" in Liverpool? I don't think so. He hasn't lost his touch has he?

[lickedlollipop]

today, inter vs atletico! too bad i'm gonna be somewhere else

[-V-]

Interestingly, tv cameras will be allowed in the dressing rooms at Serie A games this season so I wonder if we might actually get to see how Rafa gives out instructions behind closed doors