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Inter sack Benitez

Cathal Breathnach — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:46:59 +0000

After a day of uncertainty, it has been confirmed (by Sky sources) that Internazionale have sacked Rafa Benitez.

The former Liverpool boss has failed to impress since arriving at the San Siro during the summer and has paid the price.

Even winning the FIFA Club World Cup couldn’t save Benitez and the Spaniard must not look for another job.

I can’t say I’m really surprised by Inter’s decision to sack Benitez. I was surprised to see him get the job in the first place and now that he is gone, I can see the Italian side start to climb towards the top of Serie A.

The current champions of Europe sit in a disappointing 7th in Serie A and will no doubt be hoping the next man to take the hot seat can improve on that.

Feel free to leave your comments below.

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Liverpool hold talks with former Real Madrid man

Cathal Breathnach — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:34:47 +0000

It has been reported today that the former Real Madrid manager Manuel Pellegrini has held talks with Liverpool officials.

Pellegrini was recently sacked by Real Madrid after failing to bring silverware to the Bernabeu in his first season at the club and has since been replaced by Jose Mourinho.

Following the departure of Rafael Benitez from Anfield, Liverpool are currently searching for the right man to replace the Spaniard but it would appear as though they may be closing in on their man.

Roy Hodgson has been strongly linked with the hot seat at Liverpool. However, the Fulham manager has repeatedly ruled himself out of the running to take the reins at the Merseyside club.

Personally, I have my doubts about Pellegrini. Last season, he failed to win anything with a side which included the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Xabi Alonso and Kaka so how he could win something with a side who have a serious lack of quality players, I really don’t know.

I’m keen to hear what you have to say on this one. Feel free to leave your comments below.

Who is the right man to replace Rafa Benitez at Liverpool?

Cathal Breathnach — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:28:48 +0000

So Rafa Benitez has today been sacked and now Liverpool must look to appoint a new manager.

Dozens of names have already been linked with the Anfield hot seat including Kenny Daglish, Martin O’Neill and Roy Hodgson, but who do you think is the right man to replace Benitez?

Also, do you think Liverpool have made the right decision to sack Benitez?

Comments below please.

Liverpool on the brink of sacking Rafa Benitez

Cathal Breathnach — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:03:14 +0000

The news has broke this evening that Liverpool are on the brink of sacking Rafa Benitez.

Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League last season and as a result, the speculation surrounding Benitez increased.

The Spaniard has been linked with a number of clubs in recent weeks including the likes of Juventus and Inter Milan but for whatever reasons he remains at Anfield.

That may be about to change though. It has been reported that Benitez is in negotiations with the club with regards his departure from Liverpool.

Personally, I believe this is very good news for Liverpool. Many fans have blamed the club’s American owners for not doing well on the pitch but Gillett and Hicks can’t blame them for everything. Benitez is a shite manager and the sooner Liverpool get rid of him, the better.

Now, who do you lot want to see as the next manager of Liverpool? Comments below please.

Roy Hodgson to replace Rafa Benitez in the Liverpool hot seat?

Cathal Breathnach — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:03:07 +0000

I am sure most of you have read or heard about the speculation regarding Roy Hodgson. The current Fulham manager is apparently being lined up to become the new Liverpool manager this summer with Rafa Benitez likely to make his way to Juventus.

Hodgson has worked wonders during his time at Craven Cottage, getting Fulham to the Europa League final this season, something which Benitez couldn’t manage at Liverpool. I personally would be fascinated to see how Hodgson would do at a massive club like Liverpool but whether or not it happens remains to be seen.

I’m keen to hear what you have to say on this. Comments below please.

Liverpool out of the race for 4th place – What now for Benitez?

Cathal Breathnach — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:06:27 +0000

So Liverpool are out of the race for 4th place after they were held to a goalless draw at home to Fulham today.

What now for Rafa Benitez?

No doubt Liverpool will stick by him until the end of the season, but will he still be in charge at the start of next season?

Please leave your comments below.

Rafa Benitez’ time as Liverpool manager coming to an end?

Cathal Breathnach — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:05:24 +0000

After today’s draw against Birmingham, Liverpool now find themselves 4 points behind Manchester City in the race for 4th spot and many, including myself, think Champions League qualification is now out of the Merseyside club’s reach.

Before the season started, Liverpool were tipped to well in both the Premier League and cup competitions, however with just a handful of games to go, their only chances of silverware are in the Europa League and personally, I can see them being knocked out of that competition by Benfica on Thursday.

They didn’t get far in either the FA Cup or Carling Cup and after their early exit in the Champions League, there was speculation that Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez would be on his way out of Anfield. Why they didn’t get rid of him back in December, I really don’t know.

Obviously the money is an issue, given the fact Liverpool would have to pay Benitez several million pounds should they decide to sack him. If and when Liverpool fail to finish 4th, I firmly believe Benitez should and will be sent packing.

Liverpool need a top manager to bring them forward because at the moment, under Benitez, they are going backwards. The owners unwillingness to cough up funds hasn’t helped Benitez, however with the players Liverpool have, they should easily be finishing in the top 4.

His decision to take Fernando Torres off without half an hour to go at St. Andrews today baffled me. Benitez said Torres was exhausted, however I am of the belief that if you desperately need a goal to win a game you keep your best players on, as long as they aren’t injured. Torres wasn’t injured yet Benitez decided to bring on Ngog.

So basically, I believe Liverpool will finish 5th or 6th and Benitez will be gone.

I’m keen to hear what you have to say on this. Comments below please.

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Liverpool don’t deserve to finish 4th

Cathal Breathnach — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:30:11 +0000

Liverpool have now played 31 games in this Premier League season and have lost 10 of them.

With only a handful of games left in the season, Rafa Benitez’ men now sit in 6th place in the table following today’s 2-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester United.

Tottenham currently occupy 4th spot with Liverpool now four points behind with the Londoners also having a game in hand. Manchester City remain wedged between the two and are currently the bookies favourites to take the final Champions League spot.

I for one hope Liverpool don’t finish 4th. They just don’t deserve it. They have won just 5 more games than they have lost this season and how they are still in the running for 4th is incredible. I will openly admit I am a Man City fan and obviously I would love to see us clinch 4th, however if it isn’t to be Roberto Mancini’s men then I would just hate to see Liverpool make it.

What do you think? Comments below please.