Rafa Watch

[Phoenix07]

It's bizarre. Both clubs have been trying to find their identity since the split. Liverpool almost going into administration, Rafa's reputation tarnished by his spell at Inter. Ever since, both have been trying to rebuild themselves. We've flirted with the League Cup, an FA Cup Final, two points from winning the league, a brief spell in the Champions League, but nothing sustainable. Rafa winning the Europa League and Italian Cup with Chelsea & Napoli, but again, nothing sustainable.

Now Rafa's at the club he supports, with a fantastic opportunity to go and compete for the biggest prizes, but their fans wanted Ancelotti to stay. We wanted Rodgers to go, but the club wanted him to stay, and we're light-years away from challenging for the major trophies.

It'll be interesting to see how both paths turn out.

[Kenneth]

Yep.

He's not been a runaway success since he left us, and you'd have to say Napoli was a bit of a failure. But, that said, this is what has happened since we so ludicrously sacked him.

[G]

Yep.

He's not been a runaway success since he left us, and you'd have to say Napoli was a bit of a failure. But, that said, this is what has happened since we so ludicrously sacked him.

I ****ing hate Madrid but I really hope he wins a league again and his best chance is with them.

[Paddy]

Already talking about Sterling. £50m please Rafa!

[Liverpool]

Alonso - Masch
----Gerrard

Lucas - Milner
--Henderson

The good old days!

I watched 2007 CL final yesterday you seem to be missing Bolo Zenden and Pennant on either side.

[baitman]

https://twitter.com/br_uk/status/606058951826939904

seeing the emotion in the guy when he often comes across as so controlled makes you realise what it means to him. never seen another manager get so emotional when joining a club, even though its his home town.
he would have blubbed like a baby if we would have taken him back.

what a top bloke

[peekay]

Yep.

He's not been a runaway success since he left us, and you'd have to say Napoli was a bit of a failure. But, that said, this is what has happened since we so ludicrously sacked him.

[Tee]

Different class Rafa

Real Madrid are going to win number 11 next season

[Rich]

Yep.

He's not been a runaway success since he left us, and you'd have to say Napoli was a bit of a failure. But, that said, this is what has happened since we so ludicrously sacked him.

Shouldn't laugh at Rodgers but can't help it!

[Bender]

Rafa looked very emotional.....Good luck to him

[Venton]

The conjunction of those last two pics are uncalled for and hilarious.

[Shaggy]

Rafa Benitez left liverpool by mutual consent on June 3, 2010, same day five years ago. Look where he is and where we are now.

Yep.

He's not been a runaway success since he left us, and you'd have to say Napoli was a bit of a failure. But, that said, this is what has happened since we so ludicrously sacked him.

[peekay]

Yeah....I mean....perhaps now isn't the time for Rafa (back at LFC)........but **** me how I long for those days when we bossed Europe. I used to say at the time some fans took it for granted and I stand by it. Big time. Took the piss how much some took it for granted. We are miles away from that now.

Rafa Benitez left liverpool by mutual consent on June 3, 2010, same day five years ago. Look where he is and where we are now.

[Gibbo]

Alonso - Masch
----Gerrard

Lucas - Milner
--Henderson

The good old days!

[Shaggy]

Yeah....I mean....perhaps now isn't the time for Rafa (back at LFC)........but **** me how I long for those days when we bossed Europe. I used to say at the time some fans took it for granted and I stand by it. Big time. Took the piss how much some took it for granted. We are miles away from that now.