Quote Originally Posted by HughieG View Post
I think West Ham were pretty interested but Rafa knew that potentially it would be a step to the side at best going to the Hammers (though Pellegrini will probably get more money to spend than Rafa).

Rafa signed with us very shortly after having managed one of the biggest clubs on the planet, it's hard to say whether his stock has fallen if he eventually was available, but it's true that no top clubs seem to be coming in for him and he's probably not at the same level as Guardialo, Mourinho, Klopp, etc. (anymore/yet) <-- that's not necessarily true, but could be.
i agree
the game moves on

this is why a lot of clubs dont stay with long term managers

he was found out at madrid in my opinion any way
just as the everton manager was whn he went to manure

players have the control
but you cab see from some of rafas decisions this year
he doesnt like players with opinions or dont do as he says

he wants to be the big man