NottingVilla

That message (51) is a wind-up.

Can somebody copy and paste MM's post Mazrim get a sense of humour !!

Sorry about the 3am stuff guys I thought the "sleep well" at the end of my post was a giveaway that it was a wind-up didn't realize I'd catch so many people ! Anyway back on topic - why haven't we appointed Benitez yet?

Got some info, Can't post it until 3am UK time due to embargo (some yank sports site has the exclusive). I will post it here at 3am. Sleep well all.

This thread is becoming painful reading.

Rijkaard, fancy name but not really all that. Big risk. Rafa all the way.

Yes the fact he's available and seemingly has been bending over asking us to come and get him is another bonus. Again for me it's a no brainier. His methods are different for sure, but he has an outstanding C.V.

Anybody who puts the likes of Jol and Hughes above Benitez need to educate themselves. Here, let me assist: Spain U-19 League (1): 1993 Spain U-19 Cup (2): 1991, 1993 Extremadura Segunda División Promotion (1): 1997–98 Tenerife Segunda División (1): 2000–01 Valencia La Liga (2): 2001–02, 2003–04 UEFA Cup (1): 2003–04 Liverpool UEFA Champions League (1): 2004–05 FA Cup (1): 2005–06 FA Community Shield (1): 2006 UEFA Super Cup (1): 2005 --------------------------------------------------------- A winner if ever there was one. I hope this helps with your education.

Glad people are coming around to Rafa. Definitely the outstanding candidate on the list.

Randy's not even in the country so don't expect anything today.

Benitez is wanted by Villa fans who know what they're talking about Redman.

Rafa is a no brainer for me.

Will people ShutTFU about Jol. Here's a list of managerial honors. Roda JC KNVB Cup (1): 1996–97 AFC Ajax KNVB Cup (1): 2009–10 Two tin pot domestic cups. He couldn't win the league with Ajax FFS. I remind you THIS IS ABOUT OUR NEXT MANAGER NOT WHO YOU WANT AS YOUR MATE. I despair at the amount of numpties we have following us.

Because they don't understand football.

Give it to Rafa point to prove and wants the job, or give Houllier his job back.

Early 90's that's when all the fixing was going on wasn't it? I just think 2 x european cups is a better indicator than winning domestic leagues imo, especially 'dodgy' ones or ones with poor quality (Scottish)

2 x European Cups is good enough for me. Proves he's a 'winner'. I've always thought the Italian league to be a bit rubbish so don't take to much notice of what he's done over there. Gordon Strachan won leagues with Celtic, says it all. But 2 Champions Leagues is very good going. Fergie only has two in over 20 years!.

Yes, I think someone needs to post a guide to betting on here as It's starting to wind me up.

For me the situation is pretty simple. If Carlo says no get Benitez - the next best option. I like Moyes but what people forget his record in Europe is absolutely dreadful.

I'd be happy with Carlo or Rafa. Anyone else (from the supposed list of candidates) I'd be disappointed.

Like Redman most Liverpool fans seem to love Rafa. This video is class Probably because he won the Champions League. I do think though he benefited massively from having Gerrard at his peak. Time and time again he'd save Liverpool. When his form dipped with injuries etc Liverpool lost the plot.

What's everybody got against Mclaren? You sound like sheep. There are better candidates on the list but there's also worse (Martinez -what's he done ffs?) Are you aware Mcalren won the league with FC Twente ahead of Ajax (who have huge resources) who were managed by Martin Jol!! 'Boro were a decent team under him they have been in terminal decline since he has left. Ok he messed up with England but we all know England are rubbish. It's about who would be the best manager of the club not who you'd want as your mate or who you find the most aesthetically pleasing. The powers that be are right not to listen to fans when making the decision.

Thing thing about CA is he comes across very laid back maybe to laid back for the task at hand. You can imagine an excitable Houllier in an interview with his enthusiasm and vision. Remember development of the youth system is part of the criteria does he have experience of that? Houllier definitely did/has. Rafa Benitez would still be a coup for us. His last job was managing the current European Champions! He won the Champions League at Liverpool and won the league with Valencia. However there's a few things I can't get my head around. He wanted Barry instead of Alonso. Why? :!: He also paid 20 million for Aquilani :!: Liverpool are facing a massive loss on him. I also read today Jovanovic is on 120k a week !! :!:

Many of the media outlets including the Guardian are going with the rebuff from Ancelotti. Ah well, it was fun while it lasted. Still pretty sure Benitez is going to feature somewhere in this. \Good odds on him too.

Can people saying Hughes is a winner please list the things he has won as a manager please THANKS.