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09 January 2009, 02:35 PM
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he's just had a massive rant about Sir Alex, i think he was very close to a Keegan moment! and Fergie has clearly got to him
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P.s Awaits the flaming from all the liverpool fans
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P.s Awaits the flaming from all the liverpool fans
09 January 2009, 04:43 PM
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09 January 2009, 05:29 PM
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Cool, calm and calculated. I can just picture Slur Strawberry Nose's bright red face, ready to burst, chewing ten to the dozen
I'm starting the clock for his repsonse.
I'm starting the clock for his repsonse.
09 January 2009, 05:43 PM
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Yeah and also shooting himself in the foot.... hung by his petard I believe it goes...
Sky Sports | Football | News | Rafa launches Fergie attack
Rafael Benitez turns on the Premier League - Telegraph
Liverpool fans..... deluded since 1990 
Sky Sports | Football | News | Rafa launches Fergie attack
"Two years ago we were playing a lot of early kick-offs away on Saturdays when United were playing on Sundays. And we didn't say anything.
"I would like to ask the Premier League why is it that Liverpool always play the most fixtures away from home in an early kick-off, following an international break?" he said. "We had more than the top clubs last season and we have four already to prepare for this season. It's going to be very difficult for us to win the Premier League because the other teams are so strong, but I want our supporters to know that despite the disadvantages we have, we will fight all the way.
"We will fight to cope with our more difficult kick-off times and all the other decisions which are going against us."
"We will fight to cope with our more difficult kick-off times and all the other decisions which are going against us."
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09 January 2009, 06:48 PM
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I watched some of it, he seemed very calm. i didn't see any ranting.
I would of preferred it if he just talked about the usual, "next game".
A. Having it all written down indicates he isn't chuffed.
B. he's sunk to the same level as SAF opening the discussion on Liverpool's can they keep their nerve.
United are favourites, the bookies odds don't lie. Liverpool will have to remain focused on their job and not worry about the mancs.
We'll see come May.
Good luck to everyone.
There are much more serious matters afoot.
I would of preferred it if he just talked about the usual, "next game".
A. Having it all written down indicates he isn't chuffed.
B. he's sunk to the same level as SAF opening the discussion on Liverpool's can they keep their nerve.
United are favourites, the bookies odds don't lie. Liverpool will have to remain focused on their job and not worry about the mancs.
We'll see come May.
Good luck to everyone.
There are much more serious matters afoot.
09 January 2009, 08:45 PM
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the only guy feeling the pressure is whiskey breath, like some on here he was not expecting us to be top of the league come January.
Brilliant stuff from rafa. Love the comment about doing the fixtures from his own office.
Sad thing is Fergie complaining about the fixtures in January when they were issued in July.
Brilliant stuff from rafa. Love the comment about doing the fixtures from his own office.
Sad thing is Fergie complaining about the fixtures in January when they were issued in July.
09 January 2009, 09:58 PM
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the only guy feeling the pressure is whiskey breath, like some on here he was not expecting us to be top of the league come January.
Brilliant stuff from rafa. Love the comment about doing the fixtures from his own office.
Sad thing is Fergie complaining about the fixtures in January when they were issued in July.
Brilliant stuff from rafa. Love the comment about doing the fixtures from his own office.
Sad thing is Fergie complaining about the fixtures in January when they were issued in July.
10 January 2009, 07:42 AM
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simple slip of the tongue from rafa shows his humour, referring to him as Mr Ferguson instead of slur, simple, yet blunt and is bound to irritate the "purple one"
10 January 2009, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul Jones - Times Online
Was that the funniest press conference you're ever likely to see?
To all those media hacks trying to compare it with Keegan's rant at Ferguson and accusing Rafa of taking the bait; step back and think about it for a change. It is nothing like the rant of a broken man like Keegan, who had seen his side squander a healthy lead at the top of the table, reacting to the provocation and mind games from the purple nosed one. It is not taking any bait from Ferguson and signs of losing the plot, as Ferguson hasn't said anything for Rafa to react to. How can he take the bait if there isn't any there? He knew exactly what he was saying. A man losing the plot and reacting does not have a sheet full of notes to hand! He's casting the bait for Mr.Ferguson to bite on.
Rafael Benitez has spoken out this afternoon and said the things that everyone else has been too scared to say before. Everyone thinks it, but nobody has the ***** to stand up and say it; until now. Well done Rafael Benitez. Alex Ferguson has been intimidating referees and the authorities for too long with nobody daring to stand up to him, and we now have a manager prepared to do just that. We've waited long enough!
It does hurt and scare them down the east lancs that we sit top of the table, and could be 10 points clear of them by Saturday night. It scares them to see a Liverpool side that sit clear at the top and can only become stronger with the return of Fernando Torres. It scares them that come May we could be sat back on the perch Ferguson always wanted to knock us off. They're scared, make no mistake about it.
And on that note, it's about time we stopped worrying about the fall from grace and being overtaken at the top. What about belief and desire, something Benitez has shown in abundance this afternoon. He's been very, very clever with his words today, putting pressure on the referee before the game with Chelsea on Sunday in a very astute manner. Something Ferguson and Mourinho have been masters at for the past few years. It's refreshing to see our manager ruffling a few feathers. The season starts here.
We're in there fighting and that press conference this afternoon is the music to my ears as we enter the ring. This is where it all begins.
He's timed it to perfect. A calculated swipe on the eve of what could be the defining weekend of the season. We've just got to go out an beat Stoke now to see whether today's press conference has any affect on the Sunday.
And the greatest thing about the interview? The simple slip of the tongue that highlights the humour and mindset of Rafael Benitez? Referring to him and Mr.Ferguson instead of Sir. The work of a genius. Simple yet blunt. Dismissing the stature of the man with the exchange of one word. Brilliant.
Our manager has started playing games this afternoon that may or may not have an affect on games, and ultimately the destination of the league title, but he's brought a smile to my face anway. Thank you Rafa.
Take the pressure off Gerrard. Take the pressure off Keane. Take the pressure off the side and putting it all upon himself and the referee before Sunday.
I doff my cap sir.
To all those media hacks trying to compare it with Keegan's rant at Ferguson and accusing Rafa of taking the bait; step back and think about it for a change. It is nothing like the rant of a broken man like Keegan, who had seen his side squander a healthy lead at the top of the table, reacting to the provocation and mind games from the purple nosed one. It is not taking any bait from Ferguson and signs of losing the plot, as Ferguson hasn't said anything for Rafa to react to. How can he take the bait if there isn't any there? He knew exactly what he was saying. A man losing the plot and reacting does not have a sheet full of notes to hand! He's casting the bait for Mr.Ferguson to bite on.
Rafael Benitez has spoken out this afternoon and said the things that everyone else has been too scared to say before. Everyone thinks it, but nobody has the ***** to stand up and say it; until now. Well done Rafael Benitez. Alex Ferguson has been intimidating referees and the authorities for too long with nobody daring to stand up to him, and we now have a manager prepared to do just that. We've waited long enough!
It does hurt and scare them down the east lancs that we sit top of the table, and could be 10 points clear of them by Saturday night. It scares them to see a Liverpool side that sit clear at the top and can only become stronger with the return of Fernando Torres. It scares them that come May we could be sat back on the perch Ferguson always wanted to knock us off. They're scared, make no mistake about it.
And on that note, it's about time we stopped worrying about the fall from grace and being overtaken at the top. What about belief and desire, something Benitez has shown in abundance this afternoon. He's been very, very clever with his words today, putting pressure on the referee before the game with Chelsea on Sunday in a very astute manner. Something Ferguson and Mourinho have been masters at for the past few years. It's refreshing to see our manager ruffling a few feathers. The season starts here.
We're in there fighting and that press conference this afternoon is the music to my ears as we enter the ring. This is where it all begins.
He's timed it to perfect. A calculated swipe on the eve of what could be the defining weekend of the season. We've just got to go out an beat Stoke now to see whether today's press conference has any affect on the Sunday.
And the greatest thing about the interview? The simple slip of the tongue that highlights the humour and mindset of Rafael Benitez? Referring to him and Mr.Ferguson instead of Sir. The work of a genius. Simple yet blunt. Dismissing the stature of the man with the exchange of one word. Brilliant.
Our manager has started playing games this afternoon that may or may not have an affect on games, and ultimately the destination of the league title, but he's brought a smile to my face anway. Thank you Rafa.
Take the pressure off Gerrard. Take the pressure off Keane. Take the pressure off the side and putting it all upon himself and the referee before Sunday.
I doff my cap sir.
10 January 2009, 09:46 AM
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That's how Liverpool fans see it... everybody else in the pub last night sees it as Rafa cracking under pressure. Time will tell which is the case.
It's laughable to think being called Mr would wind Fergie up. He's a Scot from the **** end of Glasgow. To be called Mr is probably a big compliment
Liverpool involved in a title race for the first time in years and they're getting giddy in Jan!
It's laughable to think being called Mr would wind Fergie up. He's a Scot from the **** end of Glasgow. To be called Mr is probably a big compliment
Liverpool involved in a title race for the first time in years and they're getting giddy in Jan!
10 January 2009, 11:31 AM
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pool fans are gonna defend benitez, utd fans are gonna defend fergie. Its the way it is, but a manager that comes out with a page full of notes about fergie was always planning to rant about fergie without needing a question about him. As for accusing tha Premier league of not punishing him after he's just served a touchline ban is also amusing, as someone said we'll see who's laughing come may. If liverpool win it then fair play to them they will deserve it, if they don't i'm pretty certain this interveiw will become as famous as the keegan one
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, as someone said we'll see who's laughing come may. If liverpool win it then fair play to them they will deserve it, if they don't i'm pretty certain this interveiw will become as famous as the keegan one Aaron