Red Red Tom wrote:Perhaps the reason everybody wants to blame the boss is because we know there is a chance he might be sacked anyway - which would be a terrible, terrible step backwards. Maybe people are trying to justify the decision before it happens so that they can feel better about themselves? That's the only possible reason I can think of for people turning on Rafa like we're

Newcastle fans.
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You all should be ashamed of yourselves.
You are like vultures hovering over a prospective corpse.
Rafa Benitez has brought more dignity to our club and 'The Greatest supporters in the World' in 3 1/2 years than you could only have ever hoped for in your wildest dreams. The respect that took us generations to earn in world football has been returned to us after years of mediocrity.
How are some of us repaying the man?
We are debating the merits of his successor;men like Klinsmann, Mourinho and O'Neill.
What in Gods name has happened to our support?
What have we become? A bickering mass of whingeing, bitter, self centred hypocrites.
We have turned Anfield into a place I don’t recognise at times. I don’t think it’s any coincidence that our home form has suffered as the atmosphere has plummeted and the bile has increased.
Here's a man who is restructuring our club from the basement upwards. Who has given us a small taste of what he is capable of achieving. I imagine if we win the Champions League and the F.A Cup this season, it won’t be enough for many on here. Only the league matters right now doesn’t it?
I used to laugh at the obsession Man Utd fans had with us and their holy grail. I laughed for 27 years. Now we are becoming a parody of them.
Benitez, his wife and family have shown us great respect and commitment in their short time with us.
Their love of the club and it’s fans , the City and it’s people have been genuine and unwavering.
Maybe it’s time to show a little more dignity and respect ourselves.
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I was going to make a full post, but I just read this, and I really can't think of anything to add. Spot on.