3 year anniversary of the arrival of Rafa Benitez at Anfield

Today marks the 3 year anniversary of the arrival of Rafa Benitez at Anfield.

Benitez joined on June 16th 2004, taking over from Gerard Houiller.

In his first press conference , he said "I am a very proud man today because all managers like to arrive at the best clubs and we know Liverpool is one of the most important clubs in the world".

In 3 years he has led us to 2 European Cup finals(winning one), the FA Cup, European Super Cup and the Community Shield.

He has also brought some great nights to Anfield, including Juventus, Barcelona, and of course beating Chelsea twice a champions league semi final.

I think now after 3 years, the so called 'honeymoon' period is over and now he must drive us forward to the title.

I think this is his intention, that's why the transfer targets is taking so long.

Rafa, as we all know, is a winner. He wants to be the first manager of Liverpool to give us what we crave so much - the title.

Let's not speculate who is being linked with the club, let Rafa do his job. (I know it's frustrating, but so is reading is the same posts regarding who's linked with the club from the media.)

Happy Anniversary Rafa.

Lush post there tommo

Happy Anniversary Boss, Heres the many many more :hellyeah:

Two European Cup Finals

One European Cup
One FA Cup
One European Super Cup
One Community Shield

3 straight qualifications for the Champions League.

Not too bad at all. Well done Rafa.

Houllier's final Liverpool team      Dudek Finnan Carragher Hyypia Riise Murphy Gerrard Hamann Kewell Heskey Owen Bench: Baros Pongolle Biscan Cheyrou Bernardi

Rafa's 2006/07 Side Reina Finnan Carragher Agger Riise Pennant Alonso Mascherano Gerrard Kuyt Crouch Bench: Dudek Hyypia Kewell Bellamy Zenden

Not too much difference really.. ?

Good post Thommo,all we are missing is the big one.Houillier was hardy unsuccessful was he,5 trophies in a calender year.Who else has done that?

Happy Anniversary Rafa, keep up the good work and hopefully if you get to splash some cash, you can bring home what is rightfully ours.

Rafa the Gaffer is the mutts nuts and congratulations to the man for all he's achieved so far.
He is cool and calculated and humble with it. I admire his character especially how he deals with the press and other managers taunts  He is a fantastic asset to Liverpool Football Club.   :food-smiley-004:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdKzmAugiUs

Well done Rafa now for the title.

Behind the scenes player / match analysis with Rafa Benitez

“Seeing these smiling faces is the greatest pleasure. They have been magnificent all season. They have been our 12th man. I have always said our fans are the best in England.
Now I know they are the best in Europe too.” Rafa Benitez

Rafa the Gaffer is the mutts nuts and congratulations to the man for all he's achieved so far.
He is cool and calculated and humble with it. I admire his character especially how he deals with the press and other managers taunts  He is a fantastic asset to Liverpool Football Club.   :food-smiley-004:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdKzmAugiUs

well said, totally agree with you there RED1028.  Deffo the mutts nutts !!! 

Excellent post Mrtommo......and as it is my first post here on lfcreds, all I want to say is that..."I trust Rafael Benitez explicitly"