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Rafa: I'm not expecting to

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Jezzman

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:angry::angry:

 

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...3000173,00.html

 

Benitez laughs off transfer reports

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has dismissed reports that restrictions have been placed on him in regard to strengthening his squad in January.

 

The Spaniard had a much-publicised disagreement over transfer-window plans with American owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks last month, but that was all cleared up at a meeting last weekend following the defeat against Manchester United.

 

"In our meeting we talked about how to go forward, but we did not talk about the need to sell before we could buy," said the Liverpool boss.

 

"We don't know exactly (what money will be spent). We need to find the players who can be good for us - I think we will be okay."

 

On his own future, Benitez admits he would like to extend his stay beyond the end of his current contract - which is due to expire in 2010 - but he has not raised the issue with the Americans.

 

"I have two-and-a-half years left on my contract, and I will be really pleased if they offered me another. I would say 'yes' - but I'm not expecting one."

 

Captain Steven Gerrard and striker Fernando Torres are expected to return against Portsmouth, having missed the Carling Cup match with stomach upsets.

 

Midfielder Xabi Alonso is back in contention after a 60-minute run-out at Stamford Bridge, having recovered from a broken foot, but England forward Peter Crouch is suspended after his sending-off against the Blues.

tomski

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:angry::angry:

 

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...3000173,00.html

 

Benitez laughs off transfer reports

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has dismissed reports that restrictions have been placed on him in regard to strengthening his squad in January.

 

The Spaniard had a much-publicised disagreement over transfer-window plans with American owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks last month, but that was all cleared up at a meeting last weekend following the defeat against Manchester United.

 

"In our meeting we talked about how to go forward, but we did not talk about the need to sell before we could buy," said the Liverpool boss.

 

"We don't know exactly (what money will be spent). We need to find the players who can be good for us - I think we will be okay."

 

On his own future, Benitez admits he would like to extend his stay beyond the end of his current contract - which is due to expire in 2010 - but he has not raised the issue with the Americans.

 

"I have two-and-a-half years left on my contract, and I will be really pleased if they offered me another. I would say 'yes' - but I'm not expecting one."

 

Captain Steven Gerrard and striker Fernando Torres are expected to return against Portsmouth, having missed the Carling Cup match with stomach upsets.

 

Midfielder Xabi Alonso is back in contention after a 60-minute run-out at Stamford Bridge, having recovered from a broken foot, but England forward Peter Crouch is suspended after his sending-off against the Blues.

 

If that's accurately reported that's a pretty devasting comment.

pipnasty

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If that's accurately reported that's a pretty devasting comment.

 

 

Not necessarily - it could actually be read a number of ways and Rafa himself has been at pains to point out that his English isn't as good as he would like it to be.

 

We are not going to have another 20 page thread about the 'new crisis' are we? :yawn:

tomski

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Not necessarily - it could actually be read a number of ways and Rafa himself has been at pains to point out that his English isn't as good as he would like it to be.

 

We are not going to have another 20 page thread about the 'new crisis' are we? :yawn:

 

 

Rafa's been here 4 years, his english is more than good enough. In the current context saying something like that is a bit odd.

pipnasty

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Rafa's been here 4 years, his english is more than good enough.

 

 

 

Not according to Rafa it isn't.

 

 

So, he believes that his contract won't be re-newed at any point - I would be expecting his resignation any day soon then.

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Coyler

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Not necessarily - it could actually be read a number of ways and Rafa himself has been at pains to point out that his English isn't as good as he would like it to be.

 

We are not going to have another 20 page thread about the 'new crisis' are we? :yawn:

While I don't think it's "devasting" per se, it's just a f*cking bizarre thing to say, particularly when he must have known he would have been asked about a new contract as it has been in the news this week.

 

How do you read it?

Guest Prongsy

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A complete mix up of English. It means he doesn't expect to be offered a contract at the moment (whilst he still has 2 1/2 years left) not that he'll never be offered a contract.

pipnasty

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While I don't think it's "devasting" per se, it's just a f*cking bizarre thing to say, particularly when he must have known he would have been asked about a new contract as it has been in the news this week.

 

How do you read it?

 

 

I think the post from Prongsy basically sums up what my feelings are about it.

Rimbeux

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Not really, if he has 2 years left, why would he expect a new one?

 

aye

 

A complete mix up of English. It means he doesn't expect to be offered a contract at the moment (whilst he still has 2 1/2 years left) not that he'll never be offered a contract.

 

aye

 

 

Nothing to see here I reckon

Coyler

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Aye Spanish waiter.... :o

Shut up, you. Your sensationalist thread title did half the damage.

 

I did sort of wonder why more wasn't made of this bombshell in the article itself ... :muppet:

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Jezzman

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Shut up, you. Your sensationalist thread title did half the damage.

 

I did sort of wonder why more wasn't made of this bombshell in the article itself ... :muppet:

Let's see if he gets offered a new contract. I don't think he will and I think there might be more in his words than you think...

Coyler

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Let's see if he gets offered a new contract. I don't think he will and I think there might be more in his words than you think...

The second bit was aimed at myself and the "shut up, you" was meant playfully.

fyds

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A complete mix up of English. It means he doesn't expect to be offered a contract at the moment (whilst he still has 2 1/2 years left) not that he'll never be offered a contract.

How it occured to me on first reading too. We're getting a bit quick on the paranoia button round here at the mo. Who knows? In 2.5 years, many may be begging him to leave - football changes liken that.

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