The Hitman Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 My source (Uncle) at the Echo says that Rafa's signed a new 3 year contract extension.Nothing further to add,great news though.
AE Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Nothing personel, but I hate posts like this.Obviously if he turns out to be spot on, thank you for the early news.
Tones Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Talks beginning according to the offal: Rafa Benitez today spoke of his delight after hearing that talks on a new contract are set to begin.Co-chairmen Tom Hicks and George Gillett contacted the manager this week to offer congratulations on the team's progress and discuss a new deal. Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv: "I received a phone call from Tom Hicks on behalf of George Gillett also. They are talking about a meeting with my advisors and a contract extension. This is very positive news. "We decided to meet in the next week and now my advisors are in contact with them. "We haven't spoken about the length of the contract but we talked and we all want to find a solution as soon as possible. "For me it's easy. I want to stay here - I am where I want to be. It's very simple. "My family and I know how good the fans have been with us. The club is going forward and we have the new stadium project. There are a lot of positive things. "I want to stay here for a long time. Clearly I would like to be here when the new stadium opens. The other day I was joking that if they offered me a 20-year contract I'd be really pleased." Benitez added: "The team is in a very good position, so if I do not have to talk about my contract from now on it will be perfect. "The last two or three press conferences I have been asked and asked, so the stability is really important. "The owners know we are doing well. The atmosphere is really good, we are at the top of the league and our Champions League group. The team is playing well." Gillett and Hicks are known to be delighted with the team's form so far this term. A statement on behalf of the pair said: "Rafa continues to do a great job, we are really pleased with the progress of the team and we look forward to talking to him and his advisors about extending his contract." http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N...081107-1049.htm
Daggers Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Bad news for Rafa.He wanted a 20 year contract.
deacon Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Nothing personel, but I hate posts like this.Obviously if he turns out to be spot on, thank you for the early news. Why do you hate posts like that?
KD07 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Bad news for Rafa.He wanted a 20 year contract. A god treated like a dog.
Leo No.8 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 BENITEZ FURY AT CONTRACT SNUB '17 years too short' says Liverpool Manager. Real Madrid to make move.
Cobs Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 It's a disgrace that this will be off the list of things to have a moan about
Woodsyla Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 BENITEZ FURY AT CONTRACT SNUB '17 years too short' says Liverpool Manager. Real Madrid to make move.b*****d, you got there before me. If this is true it's a rare occasion that this is actually deserved
The Hitman Posted November 7, 2008 Author Posted November 7, 2008 Tony Barrett's on it in the Echo Good info mateI suspect that's who my uncle got it from.
Falconhoof Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Great news. Couldn't help wondering about Rafa mentioning the new stadium. He sounds fairly positive that it will be built.
charlie clown Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 It's been the main story on Setanta Sports News this morning.
muleskinner Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 It strengthens their hand in selling negotiations. Or something.
Alonso Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Tony Barrett's on it in the Echo “This is a positive movement and they gave me their word that they will make contact with my advisers within the next week."Lets not get carried away just yet.
matty Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Get in! Now give him £100m to spend on full backs and we're laughing.
aka Dus Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Nicely timed to help head off the inevitable Marca iinspired frenzy that will surely come as Madrid face into what could well be a winter of discontent for them.
Keita Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 It strengthens their hand in selling negotiations. Or something. Cant see how, any new owner can offer him a contract too.
muleskinner Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Cant see how, any new owner can offer him a contract too.
Spiblish Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Perhaps the potential buyer has indicated that they want Rafa to remain in charge and don't want tro risk losing him as the process of purchasing the club is ongoing?
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