Cornish Steve Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 One swallow does not a summer make. Yes, things are looking good right now, but it's way too soon to draw any real conclusions. Let's put emotion aside and assess how things look on January 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 18 minutes ago, London Blue said: Not a chance. Agreed. Although when reports first emerged about Carlo and Madrid I said the same thing... I think this is different though. Rafa has more integrity than Carlo, plus he lives in the area etc etc Sibdane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 hours ago, dunlopp9987 said: Agreed. Although when reports first emerged about Carlo and Madrid I said the same thing... I think this is different though. Rafa has more integrity than Carlo, plus he lives in the area etc etc And we all know, as the press told us time and again, that this is the leading criterion when choosing a new manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 21 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: And we all know, as the press told us time and again, that this is the leading criterion when choosing a new manager. I would be worried if there’s any truth in this Benitez love’s the club and the fans and they love him to a man not so here. He stayed and saw his contract out because he was made to believe the sale was going to happen end of his last season, it didn’t and I didn’t want to work for Ashley with no money and any assets always being sold so he left. I believe he could be persuaded to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Watch Sky jump all over this to try and destabilise us again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Benitez worked so hard to get the Everton job, he has invested so much in it. Plus he loves the area and is "Back home in Liverpool". Just cant see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Sky’s favorite team behind the RS has always been Toon - remember back in the 90s when they tried to make them and Keegan everyone’s second team. It’s no different now. Who knows if Benitez really loved it there? The only other reason to go is likely loads of cash. What he needs to do is come out and say he’s staying. I hope he stays as it’s working for us at the minute, and I kind of like the fella in spite of everything. What I find hilarious is all bluenoses who were furious about him coming there are now loads papping their kecks about him possibly leaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 https://www.goodisonnews.com/2021/10/08/rafa-benitez-is-not-an-option-for-newcastle-post-takeover/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 I believe Rafa is an honourable man regarding contracts. If he believed in their takeover going ahead and thought he might return I don't think he would have come to us. Looks like Newcastle are going to become another City splashing the cash to get every big name they can, bling boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 As much as I do not believe for one second it would actually happen, it would be just so Everton. A manager comes in against the odds, wins the majority of the fan base around with a threadbare squad playing a brand of football that many are happy with and then he pisses off to bloody Newcastle. AlbanyNYToffee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Gerrard being touted now, go lad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 You want a big name manager? With a Stella pedigree? Carlo… honestly, he will be great for you. Take him… what can go wrong! Gwlad, Matt and Bailey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, Shukes said: You want a big name manager? With a Stella pedigree? Carlo… honestly, he will be great for you. Take him… what can go wrong! How is what he drinks relevant? Shukes, Romey 1878 and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, MikeO said: How is what he drinks relevant? Stop Wine Ing MikeO! Romey 1878, Matt, plaidharper and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 17 hours ago, Shukes said: You want a big name manager? With a Stella pedigree? Carlo… honestly, he will be great for you. Take him… what can go wrong! I dunno, seems a whiskey proposition... Matt, MikeO and Shukes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Any port in a storm, some say. dunlopp9987, Matt, MikeO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 Nice to see so many puns being brandied about... London Blue, dunlopp9987, plaidharper and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Matt said: Nice to see so many puns being brandied about... Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 08/10/2021 at 06:12, duncanmckenzieismagic said: https://www.goodisonnews.com/2021/10/08/rafa-benitez-is-not-an-option-for-newcastle-post-takeover/ And the very next article in that news source claims that Salomon Rondon is playing so well he might keep Dominic Calvert-Lewin on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitez-everton-moshiri-exclusive-21843777 Benitez is definitely saying the right things, and seems to be backed up with what we are actually seeing. when you see the effort and performances the players are putting in thus far, I am very optimistic we have somebody at the helm that actually is a proper fit for what the club are trying to achieve. I am hopeful we may now have the 'right manager' part of the jigsaw in place, even though it was an initially a very awkward appointment. I think 12 to 18month of austerity, might not be a bad thing as not having the pressure of spending a 'war chest' in your first couple transfer is removed and the team might just develop and grow a bit more organically with the right players more slowly added to the squad. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitez-defies-carlo-ancelotti-21855607 London Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 53 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitez-defies-carlo-ancelotti-21855607 Great quote, I wonder why he's won things ..... London Blue and Btay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 "Some people say to finish eighth is a great target. That means nothing for me." Positive thinking is something we have lacked for too long. London Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitez-everton-ferguson-exclusive-21855347 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 6 hours ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rafa-benitez-everton-ferguson-exclusive-21855347 How can the league schedule a derby game barely 48 hours after the previous game? That's unreasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 15 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: How can the league schedule a derby game barely 48 hours after the previous game? That's unreasonable. Agreed. But in response to that, I loved what he said about taking the Brentford game as seriously as the derby. And I think we're seeing that this season. We're beating the teams we should be beating, which is something that has not always been the case the last few years with us. "Obviously the derby is the derby, but last year the team had good results against the top sides but still we finished in a position which was not good enough. So you have to make points. "You have to be sure you compete against everyone - and if you can get three points against anyone it is three points. It is better if you get more satisfaction from beating a leading side, but for us we must compete in both games and try to win both." Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, dunlopp9987 said: Agreed. But in response to that, I loved what he said about taking the Brentford game as seriously as the derby. And I think we're seeing that this season. We're beating the teams we should be beating, which is something that has not always been the case the last few years with us. "Obviously the derby is the derby, but last year the team had good results against the top sides but still we finished in a position which was not good enough. So you have to make points. "You have to be sure you compete against everyone - and if you can get three points against anyone it is three points. It is better if you get more satisfaction from beating a leading side, but for us we must compete in both games and try to win both." Incidentally, Brentford is going to be a difficult team to beat. They are going to be one of this season's surprises. Honestly, I think Liverpool will be an easier team to beat than Brentford. dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Cornish Steve said: Incidentally, Brentford is going to be a difficult team to beat. They are going to be one of this season's surprises. Honestly, I think Liverpool will be an easier team to beat than Brentford. Especially Brentford away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted October 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Cornish Steve said: Incidentally, Brentford is going to be a difficult team to beat. They are going to be one of this season's surprises. Honestly, I think Liverpool will be an easier team to beat than Brentford. In which case I propose a wager; I think Liverpool will finish the season higher in the league than Brentford but you apparently think otherwise, I'm not normally a betting man but this is too good an opportunity to miss. Name the stakes Palfy and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 56 minutes ago, MikeO said: In which case I propose a wager; I think Liverpool will finish the season higher in the league than Brentford but you apparently think otherwise, I'm not normally a betting man but this is too good an opportunity to miss. Name the stakes I’ll have some of that please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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