Rafa Watch

[Alex]

Think Westham could start making a bit of a dent in the Top 7 soon.


Good manager behind them and moving into a large stadium. They will want to fill it every game. Bigger crowd will attract better players too.

[EwarWoo]

Good call. But problem is would he want away from management, would his ability to step in hang over the manager, and would the fans muddy it further.

[Chris]

We should sound him out as director of football.

someone who loves the club and the city. He would have a more controlled role, away from the spotlight and the bitching of the paps.

youth set up.
player scouting and recruitment.
Oversee the team structure and advise consult with coaches/head coach.
stability.

He's a manager. And no we shouldnt even if we wanted to, one bad result under whoever our current manager is and people in the ground would be calling for him. I dont know why this scenario keeps getting brought up, it is a horrific idea.

[baitman]

We should sound him out as director of football.

someone who loves the club and the city. He would have a more controlled role, away from the spotlight and the bitching of the paps.

youth set up.
player scouting and recruitment.
Oversee the team structure and advise consult with coaches/head coach.
stability.

[Shaggy]

Odds on favourite for the West Ham job.

****ing hell.

He's miles better than that ffs. The only crumb of comfort would be him elbowing that prick Allardyce out. Fat Sam would hate that. Perhaps he could phone Fergie up and they can invent something and gang up on him again.

[Darkon]

A shame about tonight, but Napoli never really got kicking. Would have been a better finale with them there for sure, but looks like that offside goal ended up costing.

Wonder if Rafa will be gone if they fail to finish in the CL spots now? Looks likely.

[spud_gun]

****s sakes. Going to the Europa league final and would have much preferred Napoli and Rafa to be there

Look on the bright side Rafa will be looking for a new gig in a few weeks time

[Maxiedge]

****s sakes. Going to the Europa league final and would have much preferred Napoli and Rafa to be there

[Roboklopp]

Haha. Bit outta character.

[Fivex]

At the match, to the ball.

[destinydude]

He said that where and to whom?

[Shaggy]

Marco Messina @Marcocalcio22
Rafa Benitez has been given a 1 match ban for saying: "This is ****ty Italian football" #Napoli

[Shaggy]

He continued the trend whenever I've watched him of doing nothing, I think we had a lucky escape there in our desperation for another good attacker. Though that said Dnipro came for a 0-0 and only bothered trying to go forward when Napoli scored.

Ha, really? I've seen him about 4-5 times and he's been ace every time.

He can't be as good as he's seemed, though, if he's still ****ing about with Dnipro.

[RedReet]

[Chris]

I tried watching the match, but it was an unreliable Setanta stream, so I gave up after 20 mins. How did Konoplyanka do?

He continued the trend whenever I've watched him of doing nothing, I think we had a lucky escape there in our desperation for another good attacker. Though that said Dnipro came for a 0-0 and only bothered trying to go forward when Napoli scored.