Rafa Benitez?

[Barn Door Billy]

Today's paper- Benitez looking for a "top club" or a smaller one that will offer an exciting "project"! Interesting.

I saw this interview too and, whether he meant it or not, it screams Brighton. He says he definitely wants to stay in england, is looking for a top job, but there aren't to many of those around at the moment, or a 'project' for 3-4 years who 'must be competing for something' and will 'need a manager who can help them compete'. Sounds a little like us, no?

I still don't think it will happen, though, but we can dream...

 

[Icy Gull]

I still don't think it will happen, though, but we can dream...

It seems anything can happen at this club, who in their wildest dreams/nightmares could have seen what would follow the final whistle on Monday.

 

[pork pie]

build it and they will come

Built it, and they have come!

I remember rows on here with the idiots who thought that Tight's plan to build in stages was a good one, and was sufficient for our club.

 

[Icy Gull]

Built it, and they have come!

I remember rows on here with the idiots who thought that Tight's plan to build in stages was a good one, and was sufficient for our club.

Until TB came along and with the financial crash that was hardly a stupid idea, but don't let the truth get in the way of your negative brain.

 

[GT49er]

Sounds like pure fantasy to me - but FFP would b****r it up anyway - once we'd paid Rafa's wages we'd probably have to offload all the full time professionals to comply, and play the development squad in the Championship! Now that would be a project and a half!

 

[Jookbeard Eagle]

John Gregory

 

[Goldstone Rapper]

John Gregory

I hope he could persuade Gareth Barry to join Brighton for about £1m.

 

[Poyetry In Motion]

I hope he could persuade Gareth Barry to join Brighton for about £1m.

But would JG recognise him?

 

[fleet]

But would JG recognise him?

With or without a seagull on his head

 

[Bladders]

When i saw this thread bounced I thought he'd signed a 5 year deal!!!

oh well.....

 

[Bladders]

Being interviewed now on Sky sports. Lets see if he gives a hint....

 

[Bladders]

Being interviewed now on Sky sports. Lets see if he gives a hint....

Nope.............though he did have a nicely groomed mustache

 

[Drimble Wedge]

Might struggle to compete with Mallaga or Real Madrid for his signature...but its a nice idea.

 

[Barn Door Billy]

Might struggle to compete with Mallaga or Real Madrid for his signature...but its a nice idea.

He has said he wants to stay in England...

 

[8ace]

Rafa's touching full page advert in tomorrow's Evening Standard.

 

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

Rafa's touching full page advert in tomorrow's Evening Standard.

 

[HastingsSeagull]

Might struggle to compete with Mallaga or Real Madrid for his signature...but its a nice idea.

Very much this. He might like to stay in England but if either of those 2 were keen, it would be top 7 club or off

 

[BensGrandad]

Think he could be considered for the Everton job certainly more qualified than Gus and I am sure would love to get one over Liverpool.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

He has said he wants to stay in England...

I think he said "ideally" stay in England.

 

[Richy_Seagull]

About to become Napoli manager.....