Boab 73 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I disagree Rafa! And not just cause I'm a City Fan! Regardless of my allegiances, its a very bold thing to say and something that could really bite him in the arse with Villa, City and Spurs all looking very strong this season. Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says he "guarantees" they will finish in the top four despite their poor form so far this season. Having begun hoping to challenge for the title Liverpool lie seventh in the table, 13 points behind leaders Chelsea and out of the Champions League. "I am sure we can do it because I know we are better than the team you are seeing on the pitch," said Benitez. "I can guarantee we will finish in the top four." On Sunday, Liverpool lost 2-1 at home to Arsenal, despite scoring first. That result, their sixth defeat of the season, left them five points adrift of the Champions League places and extended their run of poor results to only three wins in the last 15 games, with their last home win coming in September. Benitez is facing the most difficult period of his five years in charge at Anfield, but insisted he would not compromise his principles to get out of an uncomfortable situation. "For five years I think we were doing well so we have to keep going in the same way because the club is stronger now in everything: the squad, the value of the club is better than five years ago," added Benitez. "Yes it is a bad moment but I still think we can improve. "I think it is very important for any manager, but especially here in England, to be strong," he stated. "You have to show you have an idea, you have your own people that you can talk with and analyse things and say 'This is the way to do things' and we have to keep going. "The main thing for me is to come here early in the morning, do my job, go home still working a little bit and try to be ready for the next day. "That is the way to do things and that is an example for the players - and they are doing the same thing. "Everything can be improved and if we make mistakes we keep going. "There are still 22 games to play so we know we have to change our target. Now it is to get three points against Wigan and then start thinking about Portsmouth (at the weekend)." http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/t...ool/8414652.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappa 24 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Fat prick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordo7 147 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Only time will tell Rafa, but prepared for the backlash if you don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff crap in the head 120 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Once Liverpool turn their 30th corner of the season, they will charge up the table Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmWATP 0 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Lay off the drugs Rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 watched the Liverpool-Arsenal game and, even with Torres and Gerrard in the team, they were awful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Big promise Rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 What happens if he doesn't deliver? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie 205 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Will be extremely tough for Liverpool this year. Depends if Gerrard or Torres can stay fit for the full season. I doubt that will happen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 He keeps hitting out with promises, he knows his times all but up, trying to buy a few more weeks Rafa <3 Fernando AAF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappa 24 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Once Liverpool turn their 30th corner of the season, they will charge up the table It's their year, after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRfc 20 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 He should stick to the railways Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrfc 32 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 they'll be lucky to get a european spot at this rate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisCoisty 0 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Can't stand Liverpool and that spanish tit. Would love to see them fail. Surely he'll get the chop if they don't make it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgersbear 3,225 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 If that squad was at Birmingham Squad or a Sunderland squad, people would see two world class players and the rest being good to average players. It's because it's Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonGrey 365 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 If Liverpool fail to gain a Champions League spot i can see the banks going after them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Stars Bearette 1 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 he blabs a bit too much , his lambasting of Sir Alex bit him back as well April 2009 'Rafael Benitez yesterday threw himself into the latest round of mind games with Sir Alex Ferguson by claiming the Manchester United manager was running "scared" of Liverpool and that the champions were playing badly.' http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...k-14261916.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross1873 1 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 No CL for you next year, here's hoping you don't even make the top 6 ya fat diddy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurto 9 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 He's an idiot, yet with his new contract they can't afford to sack him. I hope they finish outside of European spots, probably unlikely, but I would love to see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Stars Bearette 1 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 He's an idiot, yet with his new contract they can't afford to sack him. I hope they finish outside of European spots, probably unlikely, but I would love to see it. would be brilliant I really hope another team makes it into the top 4...Spurs or Villa for example I reckon they will get a Europa league spot at the least unless City start winning instead of drawing and one of the other teams in that section of the table keep up the good work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnclosureBear 3,024 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Aye ok Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerwickBlue 16 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Rafa has lost the plot. If Liverpool r missing Torres or Gerrard they look absolutely clueless. They will seriously struggle to finish ahead of spurs, city and villa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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