Rafa Benitez
Rafa Benitez
Rafael "Rafa" Benítez Maudesis a Spanish football coach currently managing Newcastle United. He is the only manager in history to have won the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup...
clearly controlled goals respect situation tried
One of those goals clearly was not offside. I tried to show respect for the other team, but I was very disappointed with how the situation was controlled by the referee.
create game good tough tried
It was a tough game between two good teams. We didn't create a lot of opportunities, they didn't also. They are strong, good in defense, they pressed. We tried to do the same and it was difficult.
attacks counter lose minutes playing preferred steve tried
I preferred to lose Steve for 80 minutes than for one month. We tried playing second-half counter attacks but we couldn't score.
club continue decided events future morale positive season tried
I am not going to continue as Valencia coach. I want to see it as positive that the club has tried to keep me on, but after the events of this season which have undermined my morale I have decided to reconsider my future at the club.
league
I know we have been inconsistent in the league and that is frustrating,
employees fans past press support thank three
I want to thank all the players, the employees at Valencia, the press and especially the fans for their support over the past three years.
control sending
After the sending off we were in control of the game.
five last minutes
I'm really disappointed with the last five minutes of the first half.
intend players
I intend to use all the players in my squad.
gives happy
I'm very happy with him. He gives us many options.
dangerous days doctors england fit manager speak three
I need to speak to the doctors but if he is not fit in two to three days it could still be dangerous in one week. I will speak to the England manager (Sven-Goran Eriksson) about it.
game problems three
I need to know why after all the problems in the game there was only three minutes.
ball england life starts team
In England sometimes the other team starts with the long ball and that makes life difficult.
available coming games players selection
It's important for me to have these players back. We have a lot of important games coming up and the more players I have available for selection the better,