Rafael Benitez - Do you want him?

[Cropwellfox]

Yes, got a very trusted couple of coaches he’s worked with who’ve got experience of prem and champ, he adapts to what circumstances are, he’s someone players will listen to, not interested in self promoting bullshit like many managers around, and is tactically astute. We aren’t fishing in the pond we were even 6 months ago, we would be very lucky to have him, and if we do and do go down it’s not on him, it’s on the ostriches in the boardroom. 

[ithuriel]

Considering where we are, we can hardly do worse and the players might listen to him since he has done the Prem at bigger clubs and Newcastle 

[Nick]

Give him the remainder of the games and a big staying up bonus. Should probably offer the players the same as bugger all else seems to be motivating them.

[VLC86]

Not saying I’m mystic Meg or anything but I made some tapas for dinner last night.

[StevieH]

Not the younger manager type we normally go for but no other real options.

[StanSP]

I hope the first question in the interview is 'do you rate Danny Ward and Boubakary Soumare?'. 

 

If there is any hesitation about answering 'no', the interview should be cancelled and the next person called in. 

[mitchofox]

Give the Rafa a chance think he can do a job

[nettle]

At least he will get us organised 🤞🏻

[Babylon]

Been the most obvious option all along. Long term, no. Short term he’s better than the rest. At this stage I’d rip your arm off for him. 

[indierich06]

Hopefully just till the end of the season, then we reassess depending on where we are. 

[Lesta2014]

Does he have a couple/group of coaches who follow him round etc? 

[turlo]

short term yes

[Bilo]

I struggle to see how anyone couldn't look at his CV and realise he's streets ahead of Marsch, Hassenhuttl etc.

 

In fact, I'd say he could do for us what Dyche has done for Everton. He could hit the ground running and I would trust him with the rebuild and the first season after it.

 

Not a long-term appointment by any means, but definitely a step up from Marsch and the status quo.

[Dahnsouff]

5 minutes ago, indierich06 said:

Hopefully just till the end of the season, then we reassess depending on where we are. 

I reckon our period of flux will be longer than just this season, so not the worst guy to have their hand on the tiller

[South Shire Fox]

Best short term option by a mile. Long term no

[fox_favourite]

3 minutes ago, South Shire Fox said:

Best short term option by a mile. Long term no

What would you class as long term out of interest?  I completely agree with you, I think 18months.

[kingfox]

Short term, yes.

Long term, no.

[jonny_wright]

Anyone that can organise a defence and keep clean sheets is a yes for me… I’d rather watch boring PL football than championship 

[Balders65]

If it’s going to happen get it done quick so we can get him into the training ground with at least a couple of days with the team before Saturdays expected mauling. Short term probably the best we could get, long term questionable but who knows. Worth a punt 👍

[5waller5]

Yes. 
 

We could have had 6 more points in the bag if the Board hadn’t tried to penny pinch for the last two weeks. 

[Dahnsouff]

Yes

[SheppyFox]

Yes get him in. Get behind him, support the lads and let’s nick a few of wins to maintain league status. That’s all that matters now.

[foxer]

Fine short term but not long term. If he keeps us up and costs us £10-15m to sack next season, it's a no brainer. 

[leicesterlad1989]

Given the options available, under the current circumstances, then it's a yes from me. Doesnt excite me as a long term appointment but given his experience, it could prove to be a good decision. We can't carry on with the two caretaker clowns for any longer. 

[South Shire Fox]

15 minutes ago, South Shire Fox said:

Best short term option by a mile. Long term no

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Edited 10 April 2023 by South Shire Fox