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zeo
Profile Joined October 2009
Serbia6343 Posts
March 13 2016 17:44 GMT
#5981
On March 14 2016 02:42 Greg_J wrote:
Seriously how does Rafa Benitez keep finding employment. There will never be a worse football manager untill the end of time.

At least he won't be following Mourinho to Chelsea thank god.
Pre-emptive retaliatory de-escalation action
Faruko
Profile Joined April 2013
Chile34173 Posts
March 13 2016 17:46 GMT
#5982
Rafa Benitez only good season i can remember was the one where he won UCL and to be fair that Liverpool team was pretty meh but had a lot of heart
Ross was right // "Jesus Christ nahaz is doing shots before my eyes" (Sn0_Man, 2018)
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
March 13 2016 18:12 GMT
#5983
He did good originally with Valencia too winning the league there but also had dream group of players but still was good.

But yeah other than that i think he is just a good stable manager to bring consistency to a team. Napoli top 4 in Italy etc, if he can get Newcastle top 8 every season and fight in cups im sure they will be more than happy with that.
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Liquid`Drone
Profile Joined September 2002
Norway28874 Posts
March 13 2016 18:23 GMT
#5984
actually think newcastle might be one of few clubs where he's gonna be good.

Basically Benitez adds stability but removes passion/excitement. For most clubs, not necessarily a good trade, because passion/excitement is football fuel. But Newcastle is in dire need of stability and also seem to have a level of passion/excitement that is almost detrimental. Some 1-0 victories and 0-0 draws is just what the club needs.
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{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
March 14 2016 04:39 GMT
#5985
"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
ZapRoffo
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States5544 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-03-14 21:08:51
March 14 2016 21:03 GMT
#5986
Okazaki 1-0 vs. Newcastle

FA Cup draw:
Crystal Palace vs. Watford
Everton vs. Man Utd/West Ham

Also, I wish I got to watch more Leicester games, Kante is freaking amazing, like one of the best midfield performances I've seen in the season.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, your opinion man
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
March 14 2016 21:41 GMT
#5987
Some terrible finishing from Newcastle here, easily should have at least 1 goal here. Leicester very nervy and under whelming...as usual.

Of course Kante is the best player in there team he is the reason they have all there points for me, defensive midfield master class all season
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
Jockmcplop
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United Kingdom9956 Posts
March 14 2016 21:50 GMT
#5988
On March 15 2016 06:03 ZapRoffo wrote:
Okazaki 1-0 vs. Newcastle

FA Cup draw:
Crystal Palace vs. Watford
Everton vs. Man Utd/West Ham

Also, I wish I got to watch more Leicester games, Kante is freaking amazing, like one of the best midfield performances I've seen in the season.


Kante and Mahrez players of the season in England for sure.
RIP Meatloaf <3
ZapRoffo
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States5544 Posts
March 14 2016 21:55 GMT
#5989
Leicester really got the breaks this game though, Vardy was probably a little offside setting up the goal, and they definitely got away with a handball penalty.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, your opinion man
Skynx
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
Turkey7150 Posts
March 14 2016 21:57 GMT
#5990
On March 15 2016 06:41 Pandemona wrote:
Some terrible finishing from Newcastle here, easily should have at least 1 goal here. Leicester very nervy and under whelming...as usual.

Of course Kante is the best player in there team he is the reason they have all there points for me, defensive midfield master class all season

They have the best midfield, also top 2 scorers, also arguably top3 defence. They are also the best team in the league u know.
"When seagulls follow the troller, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea. Thank you very much" - King Cantona | STX 4 eva
{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
March 14 2016 22:06 GMT
#5991
Newcastle lose again :D

But during the Summer Rafa needs to start the liquidation program and get rid of half the roster of Newcastle.
"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
Dante08
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Singapore4179 Posts
March 15 2016 06:52 GMT
#5992
Leicester really look favorites to win the title. 5 points clear and their next 5 games are very winnable. Their attack might not be scoring as much but their defense is rock solid. If they win 4 of the next 5 and Spurs drop points (some tough fixtures coming up), the final 3 games between Chelsea, United and Everton might not matter.

It would be the sporting miracle of the decade really.
Deleted User 26513
Profile Joined February 2007
2376 Posts
March 15 2016 10:08 GMT
#5993
On March 15 2016 07:06 {CC}StealthBlue wrote:
Newcastle lose again :D

But during the Summer Rafa needs to start the liquidation program and get rid of half the roster of Newcastle.

Well that is what usually happens to relegated teams. They change at least half of their roster... But I doubt that Rafa will still be the manager next season in Championship.
sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18713 Posts
March 15 2016 10:44 GMT
#5994
I'd rank Leiceister winning PL a bigger upset than Porto winning CL
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-03-15 10:49:09
March 15 2016 10:48 GMT
#5995
Chelsea managerial target Antonio Conte to quit Italy job
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The president of the Italian FA has announced that Chelsea managerial target Antonio Conte will step down as Italy head coach after Euro 2016.

Carlo Tavecchio of the FIGC confirmed Conte, who is the favourite to be the next Chelsea manager, has decided not to renew his contract with the national side, which expires after the tournament.

Source


This picture of him makes me laugh so hard. I hope the players see this and shit themselves ^_^
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
GTR
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
51663 Posts
March 15 2016 13:53 GMT
#5996
candidates for the italian job? mancini? capello?
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Rebs
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Pakistan10726 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-03-15 16:16:46
March 15 2016 16:16 GMT
#5997
On March 15 2016 19:44 sharkie wrote:
I'd rank Leiceister winning PL a bigger upset than Porto winning CL


Oh yeah easily, winning a league as a smaller club (and one that basically went Ham at the tail end of the season just to avoid relegation) in alot of ways is way harder because it rewards consistency rather than the ability to play specific matchups well.

One could argue that Porto didnt have the benefit of teams underperforming and beat some quality sides to get to the final and Leicester is benefiting from top teams playing like garbage but I wouldnt take anything away from them for that.
Liquid`Drone
Profile Joined September 2002
Norway28874 Posts
March 15 2016 16:33 GMT
#5998
On March 15 2016 19:44 sharkie wrote:
I'd rank Leiceister winning PL a bigger upset than Porto winning CL


bigger than greece winning EC. I'm literally incapable of thinking of a bigger footballing upset.
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TheNewEra
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany3128 Posts
March 15 2016 18:13 GMT
#5999
On March 16 2016 01:33 Liquid`Drone wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 15 2016 19:44 sharkie wrote:
I'd rank Leiceister winning PL a bigger upset than Porto winning CL


bigger than greece winning EC. I'm literally incapable of thinking of a bigger footballing upset.

Denmark winning the Euros 1992 without even qualifying?
Midas <3 Casy <3 BeSt <3 | Pray to Doh-men, heathens! | Zwischen Harz und Heideland
Skynx
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
Turkey7150 Posts
March 15 2016 18:14 GMT
#6000
On March 16 2016 01:33 Liquid`Drone wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 15 2016 19:44 sharkie wrote:
I'd rank Leiceister winning PL a bigger upset than Porto winning CL


bigger than greece winning EC. I'm literally incapable of thinking of a bigger footballing upset.

Its movie making material when you think about it, maybe in 20 years if no other smaller size club win the league. Or Leicester inspire other small clubs as a pioneer and set a start to new era of football where any team can win the league.
Prolly 1st option tho.
"When seagulls follow the troller, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea. Thank you very much" - King Cantona | STX 4 eva
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