Plastic flags: Even Arse[nal]’s lot get given them: Stones – glass houses…?
Rafa Benetiz
Did we draw that game?!! Sp*rs were sh1t, though…
A decent evening ruined by the football. Well, ruined by the manager. And 3 or 4 passengers earning over £100k a week. I can honestly say, hand on heart, that I thought sp*rs were shit. They were 2nd rate. No wonder they’re so far off the pace. And before anyone throws me the ‘so are… Read full article >
Liverpool love story: Benitez made his intentions clear
Liverpool love story: Benitez made his intentions clear by refusing to condemn Suarez for biting Ivanovic As manager of Chelsea, you would expect Benitez to speak to the Serbian, to ask him what had happened. But instead of sticking up for his player, he simply denied that he had seen the whole thing. Normally the… Read full article >
Rafa lost the Plot
Rafa Lost the Plot By Steven Howard AND then there was one. Just one trophy left at the end of a season where so many of football’s prizes have slipped through their fingers. And if Chelsea start their game in Basel on Thursday week as they set off in yesterday’s semi-final against Manchester City then… Read full article >
Snubbing Frank Lampard could spell suicide for Rafael Benítez
Chelsea v Manchester City: snubbing Frank Lampard could spell suicide for Rafael Benítez What a game this was. Full of pace, athleticism and desire, tempered with lashings of skill. Gracing the home of the English game, you might say it projected the very best of English football, a magnificent spectacle between two superbly balanced teams.… Read full article >
Torres backed to continue goal spree for season run-in by Chelsea coach Rafael Benitez
Fernando Torres backed to continue goal spree for season run-in by Chelsea coach Rafael Benitez Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has backed Fernando Torres to kick on after scoring twice in the Europa League win against Rubin Kazan. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9973146/Fernando-Torres-backed-to-continue-goal-spree-for-season-run-in-by-Chelsea-coach-Rafael-Benitez.html
Rafael Benítez accused by Ray Wilkins of causing injury to Ashley Cole
Rafael Benítez accused by Ray Wilkins of causing injury to Ashley Cole Ray Wilkins has attacked Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benítez over his team selection, and has accused the unpopular Spaniard of causing Ashley Cole to suffer a hamstring injury. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9966441/Rafael-Benitez-accused-by-Ray-Wilkins-of-causing-injury-to-Ashley-Cole.html
Chelsea having great season, insists Rafael Benítez after beating Manchester United in FA Cup
Chelsea having great season, insists Rafael Benítez after beating Manchester United in FA Cup Rafael Benítez made the debatable claim on Easter Monday that Chelsea were enjoying a “great season” under his leadership but, with the club still competing on three fronts, he is facing a fresh injury crisis in defence. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9965423/Chelsea-having-great-season-insists-Rafael-Benitez-after-beating-Manchester-United-in-FA-Cup.html
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez under fire over team selection
Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez under fire over team selection after 2-1 defeat against Southampton The pressure is mounting on Rafael Benítez after his gamble in making seven changes to his Chelsea side backfired spectacularly as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Southampton that raised fears over their chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions… Read full article >
Rafael Benítez accuses Sir Alex Ferguson of handshake snub
Red nose knows how we feel. Manchester United v Chelsea: Rafael Benítez accuses Sir Alex Ferguson of handshake snub Rafael Benítez accused Sir Alex Ferguson of snubbing his attempt to shake hands before a 2-2 draw that the Chelsea manager said United were lucky not to lose. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/9921465/Manchester-United-v-Chelsea-Rafael-Benitez-accuses-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-of-handshake-snub.html