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Allardyce: I Get Under Rafa's Skin

Allardyce: I Get Under Rafa's Skin

SAM Allardyce claims Rafa Benitez's criticism of him is a cover-up for how bad Liverpool are and claims the Reds have all but blown their chance of finishing in the top four. 12 Mar 2010
Benitez Confident Despite Defeat

Benitez Confident Despite Defeat

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists his side can still progress in the Europa League despite a 1-0 defeat in their last 16 first leg against Lille. 12 Mar 2010
Benitez Wants to See 'Real Liverpool'

Benitez Wants to See 'Real Liverpool'

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has told his players to tackle tomorrow's Europa League last-16 first-leg tie against Lille as if it was their "most important game of the season". 11 Mar 2010
Benitez Leaps to Gerrard Defence

Benitez Leaps to Gerrard Defence

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has defended Steven Gerrard following allegations the midfielder made a V sign towards referee Andre Marriner during the defeat by Wigan. 10 Mar 2010
Benitez Demands More From Reds

Benitez Demands More From Reds

An angry Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has told his players they have to show more desire, determination and self-belief if they are to stand a chance of securing Champions League football next season. 10 Mar 2010
Benitez Won't Give Up on Fourth

Benitez Won't Give Up on Fourth

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez vowed to carry on fighting in the club's battle for Champions League football despite suffering a significant blow in the 1-0 defeat at Wigan last night. 9 Mar 2010
Wigan Won't Be Easy Warns Benitez

Wigan Won't Be Easy Warns Benitez

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will warn his players against complacency when they face Wigan tomorrow by pointing to December's defeat at Portsmouth. 8 Mar 2010
Benitez Steps Up Allardyce Feud

Benitez Steps Up Allardyce Feud

The long-running spat between Rafael Benitez and Sam Allardyce showed no signs of ending after Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Blackburn at Anfield. 1 Mar 2010
Benitez Wary of Man City Threat

Benitez Wary of Man City Threat

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez admits he will be happy his team do not have to face striker Carlos Tevez at Eastlands on Sunday, but is still wary of Manchester City's quality. 20 Feb 2010
Rafa Happy to Take Slender Lead

Rafa Happy to Take Slender Lead

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was satisfied with his side's 1-0 Europa League victory over Unirea Urziceni despite their obvious struggles to break down the determined Romanians. 19 Feb 2010
Benitez Rejects Champions League Play-Off Idea

Benitez Rejects Champions League Play-Off Idea

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has ridiculed the idea of a play-off for the final Champions League place, claiming clubs "will be playing until the end of the century". 18 Feb 2010
Rafa Makes HIS Case for the Defence

Rafa Makes HIS Case for the Defence

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes a solid defence may be the best way to beat Arsenal. 10 Feb 2010
Carragher Unfazed By Rafa Speculation

Carragher Unfazed By Rafa Speculation

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher insists speculation over the future of manager Rafael Benitez and some of the club's players comes with the territory at Anfield. 3 Feb 2010
Benitez Coy Over Hicks Visit

Benitez Coy Over Hicks Visit

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is too intelligent not to have drawn his own conclusions over the significance of the surprise visit of co-owner Tom Hicks to Anfield yesterday but he side-stepped questions over what implications it had for himself. 1 Feb 2010
Kuyt Keeps Benitez Speculation In Perspective

Kuyt Keeps Benitez Speculation In Perspective

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt insists speculation about manager Rafael Benitez's future at the club is a long way down the players' list of priorities. 1 Feb 2010
Benitez Seeks Cover At Right-Back

Benitez Seeks Cover At Right-Back

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has indicated he is keen to draft in a right-back before the transfer window closes. 29 Jan 2010

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