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Rafa's rotation: Revolutionary or Ranieri?

As Rafael Benitez approaches 100 consecutive Liverpool team switch-rounds, does he really know better than everyone else? Posted October 28, 2006 by CaughtOffside.com

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Coach Benitez happy with Liverpool effort

Benitez seems relieved just to have the Reds in Posted August 23, 2006 by Reuters

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Benitez v Wenger: The battle of two decent managers

Arsenal robbed Liverpool of the title with that Michael Thomas goal. So why don't these two clubs hate each other more.... Posted January 06, 2007 by Tom Harness

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Why Liverpool's Academy system has been a failure

As Rafa Benitez uses the transfer window to draft in a bunch of foreign youngsters, questions continue to mount over the local production line at Anfield. Posted February 09, 2007 by Tom Harness

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Liverpool: Re-emergence of a major European force

Can Rafael Benitez's men become European Champions again and eclipse the glory of Istanbul 2005? Athens awaits after the demolition of PSV and title number six looks a more realistic dream than ever. Posted April 05, 2007 by Ejaz Khan

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Man United rejects? Liverpool's frustrating transfer strategy is no surprise

Reds supporters worldwide anxiously await the fulfilment of their American owners' promises. But it could be a while... Posted June 13, 2007 by Ejaz Khan

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Why Rafa Benitez just can't win with his Liverpool team selection

He's been pilloried for his rotation policy and against Arsenal he fielded two players who were arguably not fully fit in Fernando Torres and Xabi Alonso. Now both are injured again. Posted October 30, 2007 by Sherief Razzaque

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Fernando Torres' match-winning appearance creates more questions than answers for Liverpool

Was leaving the pricey Spaniard on the bench a mistake or a master-stroke by the Anfield manager? Posted November 12, 2007 by Tara Withe

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Liverpool should replace Benitez - Mourinho could have done so much better

With speculation still rife about Rafa's future at Anfield, the question is whether The Special One would have been more successful at the helm. Posted December 20, 2007 by The Gaffer

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Liverpool and the future of Rafa Benitez

With a massive takeover imminent at Liverpool, will Benitez be the man to take advantage of the new owners' investment? Posted December 16, 2006 by CaughtOffside.com

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In Pako Ayesteran, Liverpool have lost the one person who could say NO to Rafa Benitez

The two men worked well together for 11 years and the loss of coach and father-figure Pako has left a huge void between management and players- with the club suffering the consequences. Posted January 15, 2008 by Sherief Razzaque

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Is Rafa Benitez clutching at straws with his Champions League hype?

It seems the Liverpool boss has given up on the Premier League, but what happens if he loses out in Europe? Will the FA Cup become top priority? Posted February 13, 2008 by Chester Carrick

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48 IN, 49 OUT: The truth about Benitez and his £150m Liverpool spending spree!

Money spent by the Spaniard has been recouped either by winnings from European and domestic competitions or selling players, and he still hasn't been given full use of the money he's brought in. Posted March 30, 2008 by Alan Breen

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Why Rafa's Liverpool will bore a hole through Arsenal

There's no denying Benitez has had success at Anfield, but this author thinks he has turned the beautiful game into the mind-numbingly dull game. Posted April 08, 2008 by Kenny Harper

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Liverpool's title agenda: Two more players and freedom for Rafa

Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger were given time and money at Manchester United and Arsenal, and they got it right in the end. Posted April 14, 2008 by gerald mclaughlin

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Battle of the bosses: Fergie's experience, job safety and ruthlessness give Manchester United the edge

Sir Alex is a living legend at Old Trafford and has the psychological edge over his Liverpool and Arsenal counterparts. There's just no comparison. Posted May 26, 2008 by Jason Willis

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Gareth Barry apart, Benitez already has the answers to Liverpool's transfer dilemma

A host of names from across Europe have already been touted as the ones to turn Liverpool into true Premier League title contenders, but this author thinks Benitez should take a good look around his dressing room before splashing out needlessly. Posted May 06, 2008 by hamzah khan

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Why Rafa the Rotator must stay at Liverpool

Benitez has his fair share of critics, and no manager has ever given the Anfield faithful so many `What the f*** is he doing?´ moments. But despite this, he is still the right man to lead Liverpool in that ever-elusive hunt for the Premier League title. Posted March 17, 2008 by Tom Harness

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Is Rafa Benitez's footballing philosophy causing a problem at Liverpool?

There are no write-ups on the Anfield manager's football philosophy, and the only way to find out is to investigate and piece together your own, in his own words. Posted November 05, 2007 by Sherief Razzaque

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Big-thinking Benitez joins Mourinho's special-reserve club

The current Premiership climate is not favouring the big clubs enough for the Liverpool boss. He's got a new way to shift the power a little more. Posted March 21, 2007 by CaughtOffside.com

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Liverpool will NEVER crack Manchester United and Chelsea's dominance while Benitez is in charge

Rafa Benitez may have the Midas touch in Europe, but when it comes to the bread and butter of the Premier League, the Reds boss is out of his depth. Posted July 23, 2008 by Phil McCauley

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Three men, two jobs - and Rafa's Liverpool dilemma could get a lot worse!

Having a trio of top central midfielders is a good thing for the Anfield boss, but it may soon be a case of picking two from FIVE. And that's likely to cause some interesting selections... Posted August 22, 2008 by Sam Dalton

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Ridiculous Rafa: Liverpool's Premier League hopes are being ruined by Benitez

The Reds boss is insistent on confusing opposing managers and players with his tactics and team selections - but he only ends up confusing himself. Posted September 11, 2008 by John Lyon

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Are Liverpool the new Benitez 'crushing machine'?

There's something Valencia-esque about the playing style they've adopted at Anfield this season - and Rafa's football ethics are at last blossoming. Posted October 28, 2008 by Alan Breen

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Liverpool's £20m puzzler: The mystery of why Benitez went shopping at Spurs

Robbie Keane might not be too thrilled about the Anfield boss's plans to use him as a wide boy rather than a partner for Fernando Torres. Posted July 31, 2008 by Orion Assante

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Liverpool misery: Why Rafa Benitez had no answer to Newcastle fightback

It seemed like just another day at the office when Craig Bellamy fired the Anfield giants ahead against his old club. But when the Magpies fought their way back into it, Rafa's battle plan went awry. Posted February 12, 2007 by Jean Paul Borg

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Liverpool show their true pedigree as Benitez gambles

It's been a great week for the Reds with a fabulous midweek win in Barcelona and a Saturday stroll against Sheffield United. Can they keep it up? Posted February 26, 2007 by Tom Harness

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Rafa Benitez gets tough as Liverpool axe softly-softly Steve Heighway

The Anfield boss seems to be taking a new route after showing the door to the club's long-serving and highly-successful youth team coach. Posted May 14, 2007 by Shane Robinson

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Liverpool's Final dilemma: Benitez set to gamble on Harry Kewell against AC Milan

Harry Kewell has scarcely kicked a ball for Liverpool this season, but such are Liverpool's problems on the left wing that the injury-haunted Aussie may well start in the Champions League Final. Posted May 15, 2007 by Tom Harness

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Crouch or Bellamy, where to play Gerrard? Rafa Benitez's Liverpool dilemma

The Liverpool boss likes to keep fans in the dark about his line-ups. But for such a crucial game, it may be better to reveal all. Posted May 22, 2007 by Tom Reppert

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Can Rafa Benitez win Liverpool the Premier League?

The Anfield success machine is three or four quality players short of competing with Manchester United and Co. Posted January 17, 2007 by Tony Bonner

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Wide-boy Steven Gerrard is the best bet for Liverpool and Benitez

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez still hasn't solved the big problem: Whether to play skipper Steven Gerrard in midfield or wide on the right. Posted February 06, 2007 by Craig Sayward

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