Rafael Benitez keeps a very close eye on Liverpool sale talks
Rob Parker | October 15, 2009
Well, you need to know who is going to be your new boss
Rafa didn’t need his glasses for this one, just a pair of crafty eye holes!
Rafa Benitez gets away with referee glasses gag after using Neil Warnock as his defence
Rob Parker | October 14, 2009
This photo of Crystal Palace boss saves Rafa
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez escaped an FA disciplinary hearing with just a warning about his future conduct after successfully presenting a picture of Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock as his defence.
Benitez looked to be in hot water for reaching into his pocket and pulling out his glasses after [...]
Rumour: Rafa Benitez has quit Liverpool
Rob Parker | August 19, 2009
Has disgruntled Spaniard left Anfield?
No official word on this yet but rumours abound that Rafa Benitez has walked out on Liverpool. Word reached OTP on the grapevine firstly that an unnamed Premier League manager had quit, and then that Benitez had left.
It wouldn’t be surprising given his rocky relationship with the club’s owners and his [...]
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez faces tapping up charge
Rob Parker | April 1, 2009
Reds manager illegally approached Finnish youngster
Rafael Benitez is set to be charged by UEFA over an alleged illegal approach for a wonderkid from Finland. HJK Helsinki claim the Liverpool manager contacted their 19-year-old attacking midfielder Pal Forisol despite being refused official permission.
The highly-rated youngster had been tipped for a call-up to Finland’s national team ahead [...]
Spanish manager find unique method of settling the Champions League
Rob Parker | January 23, 2009
Rock, paper, scissors
No need for football. No need for away goals, extra time, goals named after any precious metal, or penalties. The Champions League could be settled with a simple game of rock, paper, scissors. Pep Guardiola, Rafa Benitez and Juande Ramos have the right idea.
Rock spotted on The Beautiful Game