Ex-Chelsea man claims his team-mates ‘didn’t accept’ Benitez and Terry ‘decided’ his fate
John Obi Mikel admits the Chelsea players “didn’t accept” Rafa Benitez from the day he arrived with John Terry ultimately deciding his fate.
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Benitez picks between former clubs Liverpool and Newcastle as he makes top-four prediction
Rafa Benitez has explained why he thinks Newcastle United will still pip Liverpool to a top-four spot despite Jurgen Klopp’s side’s recent form.
Benitez identifies the ‘solutions’ one Liverpool star needs to ‘make fewer mistakes’
Rafa Benitez thinks Liverpool midfielder Fabinho “needs solutions around him” if he is to “make fewer mistakes” this season.
Rafa Benitez linked with Nottingham Forest as Steve Cooper tries to spot rare positives
Rafa Benitez is being strongly linked with the Nottingham Forest job that is currently occupied by Steve Cooper but probably not for long.
Benitez reveals Everton player ‘dropped furniture on his finger’ as he bemoans ‘misfortunes’
The Spaniard was sacked by the Toffees board in January after losing nine of his final 13 Premier League matches in charge.
Benitez claims Klopp would be able to sign ‘nothing’ with his Liverpool budget in jealous rant
Rafa Benitez claims Jurgen Klopp wouldn’t have been able to sign a single player for the £20m budget he had during his time at Liverpool.
Digne slams Rafa’s ‘bad philosophy’ at Everton, says he was ‘proved right’
The Frenchman left Everton in the January transfer window…
Ex-Chelsea player reveals how Benitez ‘pushed’ to sign at Liverpool
The former France international was playing for Ligue 1 giants Lyon at the time…
Benitez ‘surprised’ by Everton sack as stars ‘buckle under fan pressure’
The Toffees board decided to fire the Spaniard on Sunday…
Former Everton boss could make ‘shock return’ after Benitez sacking
The Spaniard was in charge at Goodison Park for three seasons…
Everton sack Benitez after losing nine of last 13 PL matches
Everton announced their decision on Sunday afternoon…
Will Everton’s review find either strategy or structure?
Everton are in a genuine relegation battle and that makes losing to Norwich a sackable offence.
Everton decide on duo to replace Benitez with sack pending
An emergency board meeting was called on Saturday after Everton’s dismal 2-1 defeat to Norwich City.
‘Growing uncertainty’ over Benitez future at Everton
Disappointing defeat at Norwich looks to be the tipping point for Benitez and Everton.
Big Weekend: Brighton v Palace, Wood, Benitez, Burnley
Brighton and Palace will slug it out, while Rafa’s job is on the line and Chris Wood starts his rescue mission.
Benitez hints at more Everton signings after ‘quality’ El Ghazi deal
“We are always hoping to strengthen the squad, we will try and do the best for us.”
Everton picking rotten time for a manager-owner battle
Everton might have escaped the ignominy of an FA Cup defeat at Hull, but there’s still mutiny in the air at Goodison Park.
Benitez reveals Chelsea and Newcastle-linked star has asked to leave
“Do we want to grow and improve or just to manage the egos?”
Thomas Tuchel leads Premier League winners and losers
It’s Thomas Tuchel 1 Romelu Lukaku 0 but once again Manchester City are the weekend’s big winners.
Tuchel bemoans ‘freak result’ as Chelsea lose ground in title race
Chelsea had the chances to beat Everton a dozen times over, but didn’t take them and had to settle for a point.
Rooney set for ‘sensational’ Everton return if Benitez is sacked
Everton have picked up just two wins in their last 12 Premier League matches…
Everton boss Benitez vetoed Brands’ £12.7m summer transfer
Marcel Brands left Everton on Sunday evening…
Benitez: Everton will ‘do well in second part’ of season
“Now is a time for us to stick together and try to go to January in the best possible position.”
Everton boss Rafa reveals DCL still out for a ‘couple of weeks minimum’
Dominic Calvert-Lewin was the club’s leading scorer last season…
‘Results will improve’ – Everton owner gives Benitez vote of confidence
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri remains behind Rafa Benitez despite recent results…
Defiant Rafa hails ‘commitment’ amid ‘sack the board’ chants
Everton fans turned on the board but it is Rafa Benitez who is likely to pay the price for a paddling.
Ranking the big six bosses to manage two (or more) Big Six clubs
Mauricio Pochettino may well become the seventh member of this particular club before too long…
‘You can’t buy it in John Lewis’ – Benitez bemoans lack of ‘character’ in Everton squad
“These players with character are normally in the top sides, but we have to find them.”
Returning Everton star ‘very helpful for the team’ claims Benitez
“I think that it’s really important for any squad to have experience, and experience of winning trophies.”
Merson urges Newcastle to bring back fan favourite
“They’re talking about Paulo Fonseca? Wow. He just got the sack for Jose Mourinho.”