"He did well at Valencia"
Why did he do well at Valencia? Who were Valencia at the time? What teams was he competing against at the time? What players did he have to work with? How did he manage to win La Liga?
He was arguably more successful at Valencia than he was at Liverpool, working under more supportive owners to, is that just coincidence?
MIND YOU, he didn't do to badly at Liverpool under terrible owners either did he?
I don't think Rafa's ever been at a big club, other than Valencia, where he has been under good owners.
If FSG back Rafa and get behind him. Success is customary, I honestly believe that. These owners, accompanied by Rafa's much needed break from the game and return, will work. Rafa knows it more than anybody. That's why he will fight to the death to get it. He's a changed man, more relaxed and he realizes that Chelsea WOULD NEVER deserve him.
It will be different this time. I know it.
Just you wait and see.
(COME ON FSG!)