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tony barrett chatt

http://timesonline.typepad.com/thegame/2010/06/liverpool-webchat-with-tony-barrett.html

we dont know what has happened behind closed doors, maybe rafa wanted to goto inter all along and this is his way out, and he gets some spending money from pool in the process

i didn't say he was the right choice, just that you can't judge him on the newcastle time - there was so much trouble there he was on a hiding to nothing

i am not convinced he is the right choice, he was great first time round while Sir Bob Paisley was there to give him advice, but after Sir Bob left him to it we ended up with players like Speedie ...... maybe his time away from the game will have given him a new outlook on the game and time to refresh his ideas and learn from watching in the wings ....... no way of knowing but i would hate him to lose his iconic status by failing 2nd time round ..... Dalglish seems to be the most likely option though

announced right now rafa is gone

Liverpool FC today confirmed that Rafael Benitez is to leave the club by mutual consent.

Mr Benitez relinquishes his position as team manager after six years and the Board of Directors would like to place on record their grateful thanks for his services and wish him all the best in his future career.

The Board has now asked Managing Director Christian Purslow, with the assistance of Club Ambassador Kenny Dalglish, to begin a formal search to identify and assess potential candidates for the managerial position.

No timescale has been placed on the process and Liverpool FC will make no further statement until a new manager is appointed.

LFC Chairman Martin Broughton said: "Rafa will forever be part of Liverpool folklore after bringing home the Champions League following the epic final in Istanbul but after a disappointing season both parties felt a fresh start would be best for all concerned.´´

Rafael Benitez said: "It is very sad for me to announce that I will no longer be manager of Liverpool FC. I would like to thank all of the staff and players for their efforts.

"I´ll always keep in my heart the good times I´ve had here, the strong and loyal support of the fans in the tough times and the love from Liverpool. I have no words to thank you enough for all these years and I am very proud to say that I was your manager.

"Thank you so much once more and always remember: You´ll never walk alone."

what does this mean for the spanish contingent of the backroom staff?????

think most of them will be staying, but there's will probably be some changes.

i guess it all depends on who is appointed, wish there was something we could do about the yanks

they will leave eventually, unfortunately there's nothing we can do to speed up the process. or there might be actually but i can't see that drastic measures taking place...

it's very important to have a new manager in place within a matter of days or weeks.

My sentiments exactly!