How Benitez Built Liverpool

[Redwire]

"Why not stay 20 years here?" the Spaniard said cheerily yesterday.

 

[Dule]

I think tommorows result will be an improvement on last year, but only a draw.

 

Not to say a draw is not good though, because these games againts United are always close, and dont forget we dont have Danny Plantini to finish them off

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

The only thing I'd say in cirticism of that is that Benitex hasn't BUILT Liverpool, he's BUILDING Liverpool. It's not the finished job. Next season with # 19 & #7 in the bag, it'll be close to, though.

[stressederic]

The only thing I'd say in cirticism of that is that Benitex hasn't BUILT Liverpool, he's BUILDING Liverpool. It's not the finished job. Next season with # 19 & #7 in the bag, it'll be close to, though.

 

God, can you imagine winning this seasons European Cup and next seasons and getting to keep another one, one that had never been touched or held by any other side. Throwing in a league title in there as well....

[Redwire]

"Why not stay 20 years here?" the Spaniard said cheerily yesterday.

 

Benitez aims to be Liverpool manager for 20 years

By Neil Johnston (Filed: 21/01/2006)

 

Rafael Benitez has not even been in the job 20 months, yet the Liverpool manager would like to emulate Sir Alex Ferguson as one of the longest-serving managers in the English game.

 

Ferguson is 10 months away from celebrating his 20th anniversary in charge of Manchester United, although a Liverpool victory in tomorrow's eagerly awaited second-versus-third duel at Old Trafford could yet damage his prospects of reaching the milestone.

 

Nevertheless, Benitez is clearly impressed by his rival's longevity and intends to dominate Anfield for as long as Ferguson has ruled at the Manchester end of the East Lancs Road.

 

With one European crown safely tucked away, the Spaniard knows he must continue to deliver success if he is to stand any chance. Steering Liverpool to their second Premiership win in eight attempts against United would help.

 

"I would like to be here at Liverpool winning trophies for 20 years, for sure," said Benitez, who has failed to celebrate a victory over his Old Trafford counterpart in three attempts. ''Why not? If you're happy and you can win trophies at a big club, it's an ideal situation for a manager.

 

"It's not natural in Spain to be manager of one club for so long. I was at Valencia for three years, but in Spain it can be one year, or one week, depending on the chairman. I am very happy at Liverpool and want to carry on for as long as possible."

 

While the rivalry between both sets of supporters burns as fiercely as ever, Benitez, 45, and Ferguson clearly have a healthy respect for one another.

 

Not only did Ferguson throw open the gates to United's well-guarded training ground at Carrington, when Benitez embarked on a mission to discover the training methods of Europe's leading clubs before joining Valencia, the Scot also wrote his Spanish rival a personal letter of congratulations after Liverpool were crowned champions of Europe.

 

Benitez plans to return the compliment by masterminding a victory which would prove what some already suspect - that Liverpool have leap-frogged Arsenal and United as Chelsea's most coherent domestic challengers.

 

"When you play Manchester United, you cannot go there and relax," Benitez added. "But the difference between the two sides is not big. I think we're a better team than when we drew 0-0 with them at Anfield in September. We're now winning a lot of games, keeping clean sheets and scoring well. Games against United are a test, but all teams have weaknesses and United are no different. They are not the perfect team."

 

Liverpool, who have taken 34 points from the last 36, have been boosted by John Arne Riise's decision to pledge his long-term future to the club.

 

The 25-year-old Norwegian left back has signed a three-year deal, which has delighted Benitez. "He will be more comfortable, calm and happier now his future is settled," he said.

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtm...21/ixfooty.html

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

what happens when we make it #10 though? Then we'll have won 6 on the bounce - so that's 2 x badges of honour for winning hattricks - plus two more badges of honour for winning it 5 times...

 

Think everyone will just have to bow to our superiority

[Jonesy]

I think tommorows result will be an improvement on last year, but only a draw.

 

Not to say a draw is not good though, because these games againts United are always close, and dont forget we dont have Danny Plantini to finish them off

 

On SUnday we are going to batter them!

[fyds]

'Liverpool, who have taken 34 points from the last 36...'

 

Christ that's impressive. You clock up the points at anything like that rate and you're going to get there sooner rather than later.

[Stevie H]

'Liverpool, who have taken 34 points from the last 36...'

 

Christ that's impressive. You clock up the points at anything like that rate and you're going to get there sooner rather than later.

 

it's title winning form under any other circumstances. chelsea's 61 points from 66 this season is f***ing ridiculous.