by gabbyh » Sat May 07, 2005 2:17 pm
I think Rafa does too.
Also, Rafa does not slag off his players individually to the press. I think that if Rafa is seriously unhappy with a player, nothing is said in the press, but said player is either sold or put out on loan. When they return to the team they are in the right frame of mind for Rafa to weave his magic. I guess Igor has stayed because he impressed Rafa with his heart and commitment to the club and not necessarily because of his amazing skill.
If Owen and Murphy had impressed Rafa, WOW! I can't imagine what they would be like now. Maybe they thought they were the finished article and didn't impress Rafa with their attitude??