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[robofan]

i know its not directly spurs related but there have been loads of times on here that we have all moaned about the "leniancy" shown to SAF and Utd,
did anyone listen to the benitez statement or should call it a rant at SAF

didnt he go for it, and he must have some nuts to say what he did, methinks this will blow up bigtime.

 

[WhiteStripe]

Quotes, or at least a summary would be great?

 

[soup]

Didn't see it, Robofan. Was it pretty juicy then?

 

[hybridsoldier]

sorry mate but this thread is useless without a summary or quotes or ANYTHING!

Benetiz is a prick a) for buying keane and b) that time he was saying we are trying to sell him defoe

 

[JamesTheYiddo]

Quotes, or at least a summary would be great?

What he said :wink:

 

[punky]

It was so funny.

Benitez was saying how Ferguson moans about the fixtures and he said that one solution was to do X "and the other was to let Mr Ferguson write them in his office and send them on to the other clubs"

:rofl:

 

[robofan]

just waiting for it again, he really went for it, they were expecting him to talk about liverpool and transfers, instead he had pages of stuff in front of him all about SAF and Utd, will try and grab quotes

why are utd/fergie never penalised for stuff
why do they always seem to get added on time to their advantage. etc
cant wait for fergies reaction

 

[jimmy_the_yid]

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has launched an astonishing attack on Sir Alex Ferguson and has accused the Manchester United manager of attempting to start 'early' mind games in the Premier League title race.
Benitez takes his table-topping side to Stoke on Saturday looking to reinforce their position at the summit, but he has been angered by comments from Ferguson.
The Reds could move 10 points clear of third-placed United, who would enjoy the luxury of three games in hand, with victory at the Britannia Stadium but Ferguson has suggested that the Liverpool could choke under the pressure.
Ferguson's observation has caused an outburst from Benitez and the Spaniard has launched criticism of the Old Trafford boss, claiming he is the only manager to avoid punishment in the current Respect campaign.
Tricks

Benitez said: "We had a meeting in Manchester with managers and the Football Association about the respect campaign.
"And I was very clear, forget the campaign because Mr Ferguson was killing the referees, killing Mr (Martin) Atkinson, killing Mr (Keith) Hackett."
Benitez also feels that Ferguson's suggestion that Liverpool can not handle the pressure at the top of the table is only an example of the Scot's infamous psychological tricks.
"I was surprised but I have to talk about facts," added Benitez. "I think that is important. I think they (United) are nervous because we are at the top of the table.
"I want to be clear. I don't want to play mind games too early and I think that they want to start."
More to follow...

 

[robofan]

(rafa) i want to talk about facts, first they are very nervous because we are top of the table..

utd get preferential treatment by FA,

 

[Real_madyidd]

Here you are you lazy bastards:
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_4770324,00.html

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has launched an astonishing attack on Sir Alex Ferguson and has accused the Manchester United manager of attempting to start 'early' mind games in the Premier League title race.
Benitez takes his table-topping side to Stoke on Saturday looking to reinforce their position at the summit, but he has been angered by comments from Ferguson.
The Reds could move 10 points clear of third-placed United, who would enjoy the luxury of three games in hand, with victory at the Britannia Stadium but Ferguson has suggested that the Liverpool could choke under the pressure.
Ferguson's observation has caused an outburst from Benitez and the Spaniard has launched criticism of the Old Trafford boss, claiming he is the only manager to avoid punishment in the current Respect campaign.
Tricks

Benitez said: "We had a meeting in Manchester with managers and the Football Association about the respect campaign.
"And I was very clear, forget the campaign because Mr Ferguson was killing the referees, killing Mr (Martin) Atkinson, killing Mr (Keith) Hackett."
Benitez also feels that Ferguson's suggestion that Liverpool can not handle the pressure at the top of the table is only an example of the Scot's infamous psychological tricks.
"I was surprised but I have to talk about facts," added Benitez. "I think that is important. I think they (United) are nervous because we are at the top of the table.
"I want to be clear. I don't want to play mind games too early and I think that they want to start."
More to follow...

 

[wcfnw]

It's hard to put into words how awesome that was. Rafa said he wasn't playing mind-games but stating facts then said how fergie keeps moaning about the fixture list but didn't complain about getting an extra day off over the Christmas period. Rafa really was pissed!

Looks like Fergie's mind games are already working!

 

[soup]

just waiting for it again, he really went for it, they were expecting him to talk about liverpool and transfers, instead he had pages of stuff in front of him all about SAF and Utd, will try and grab quotes

why are utd/fergie never penalised for stuff
why do they always seem to get added on time to their advantage. etc
cant wait for fergies reaction

I might find myself of Rafa's side for once here! So true though. Didn't he (Fergie) make those comments about the fixtures right after coming back from the World Club championships?

 

[mil1lion]

It sounds like Benitez is starting to turn just like Keegan did all those years ago. I'm just waiting for the "i would love it if we beat them" quote (but in a Spannish accent)

 

[robofan]

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1726689947?bctid=6777394001

http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Football/2009/1/9/Prem-Benitez-on-Ferguson/gnid-34709/

 

[punky]

It was brilliant to watch. Everyone should try and watch the whole thing on Robofan's link above, its well worth it as opposed to just reading the articles.

 

[SlickMongoose]

Mr Ferguson was killing the referees

mg:

 

[Adamspurs]

:lol: That was awesome!

 

[MrWoolley]

Haha I can't wait to get home and watch this :-D

 

[donny1013]

The mind games begin. Be interesting to see what Fergie comes back with

 

[PT]

Who will explode first? Fergie's nose or Rafa's head?