Comments on: Hicks: Shut up Rafa

By: Tom Michaels

Tom Michaels — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:12:07 +0000

I’m sure that Hicks is quaking in his boots.
Not that I think that Hicks has been a successful owner of the Texas Rangers, but he certainly spends money. Why should Rafa rock the boat in the press?
Voice his concerns to Parry, who he wants to buy and discard. Like it or not, if the Reds don’t advance in the Champions League, there shouldn’t be additional money.

I would like to see Rafa try and manage on a budget like Gordon Strachan of Celtic and Walter Smith of Rangers. Both know that the ability to advance and acquire talent depends on increasing revenue through the Champions League. Both also know that maintaining a solid working relationship with those that employ them.

Rafa should understand one of the first rules of business – don’t piss off your boss.

If Abromovich can axe Mourinho, why would firing Benitez be more problematic?

Coaches and Managers here in the US generally don’t negotiate through the press. It is a losing proposition.

TM – Chicago, Illinois

By: NBT

NBT — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:00:10 +0000

Come on Hicks & Gillett . this is a football club about passion. Leave the transfer to the manager and keep to your promise. After selling some players, what is the $$ that Rafa spends as compared to Alex & Jose???

By: K. christian

K. christian — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 23:57:41 +0000

David Mores wanted someone who would not load the club with debt, now it seems it will be and the Yanks will have control but no personal financial burden.

Now we move to the 2nd stage, Bill Shankly was stripped of his authority over transfers after previously being able to recommend who he wants to buy and sell. Now Rafa has been stripped of his authority over who he buys or sells.
There is little doubt that Hicks just doesn’t understand football business or the place of a coach.. I AM JUST SO SORRY HICKS EVER CAME TO LIVERPOOL.

By: Jim Boardman

Jim Boardman — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:00:06 +0000

If we do lose out on players, at least it won’t come as something new to Hicks – “Dallas News: Texas Rangers’ Hicks ‘surprised’ by Hunter’s pick“.

By: rouman

rouman — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:36:11 +0000

hicks/ gillett, if rafa goes be it on your head, you yanks are all the same promise the world yet forget your promise. do not mess us about if you cannot afford such a great club then sell to dic, and go and buy some baseball team.

By: Lopo Hopppa

Lopo Hopppa — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:25:29 +0000

I seriously can’t believe the reaction of some Liverpool fans. Not so long ago many fans questioned Benitez and his policies and now everyone is coming out in support…. Anyhow my personal beilief is that Rafa wants to control the transfers for the club, agree the deals and then the club should pay the relevant fees. I see nothing wrong with this, as manager all he is saying is that “if you believe in me then back me”. The american’s won’t last long if the if they don’t come up with what Rafa is asking for.

By: Ste Evans

Ste Evans — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:31:58 +0000

All is not well but Benitez wants to be careful where he treads because there are more sensible opponents to play chicken with than a Texan billionaire. If the likes of Capello, Lippi and especially Mourinho smell blood in the water you can bet that the three of them will be fighting over the Liverpool job like three drunken bitches outside a nightclub and Hicks & Gillett will be only too happy to pick the last man standing.

By: andy

andy — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:28:16 +0000

COME ON U YANKS GIVE HIM THE MONEY HE NEEDS TO BUILD A GREAT SIDE

By: andy

andy — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:26:41 +0000

i would like to say RAFAFOR ENGLANG