the tide has changed

rafa benitez and liverpool fc have parted ways, the best rafa got at liverpool was 1 champions league 1 fa cup and a 2nd in the league so he wont be missed i dont think.....

Liverpool FC today confirmed that Rafael Benitez is to leave the club by mutual consent.



Mr Benitez relinquishes his position as team manager after six years and the Board of Directors would like to place on record their grateful thanks for his services and wish him all the best in his future career.
The Board has now asked Managing Director Christian Purslow, with the assistance of Club Ambassador Kenny Dalglish, to begin a formal search to identify and assess potential candidates for the managerial position.
No timescale has been placed on the process and Liverpool FC will make no further statement until a new manager is appointed.
LFC Chairman Martin Broughton said: "Rafa will forever be part of Liverpool folklore after bringing home the Champions League following the epic final in Istanbul but after a disappointing season both parties felt a fresh start would be best for all concerned.''
Rafael Benitez said: "It is very sad for me to announce that I will no longer be manager of Liverpool FC. I would like to thank all of the staff and players for their efforts.
"I'll always keep in my heart the good times I've had here, the strong and loyal support of the fans in the tough times and the love from Liverpool. I have no words to thank you enough for all these years and I am very proud to say that I was your manager.

"Thank you so much once more and always remember: You'll never walk alone."
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Roy Evans today paid tribute to Rafael Benitez's Liverpool tenure - but accepted the time was right for change at the Anfield helm.
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The Reds confirmed on Thursday that Benitez is to leave the club by mutual consent, bringing his six-year reign to an end.
And former Anfield boss Evans told Liverpoolfc.tv: "It's always sad when a manager leaves.
"Rafa was a good servant to the club over his six years and obviously successful. Unfortunately last season wasn't so good and there's been a lot of criticism.
"Sometimes as a football club you have to make a decision to take the club forward and that seems to be what has happened today."
During his stewardship, Benitez guided Liverpool to success in the Champions League and FA Cup, while also lifting the European Super Cup and Community Shield.
The Premier League title remained elusive, however, although the 50-year-old helped the Reds mount their strongest championship challenge since 1990 in 2008-09, with the team ending the campaign in second place having amassed 86 points.
Evans said: "The fans will always be grateful to Rafa. If you win the Champions League, the fans will always endear to you, and there was the FA Cup, Super Cup and Community Shield too.
"Fans will look back on Rafa's reign and say it was a great period, but unfortunately one year you can do poorly and that's the way football is today

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Pepe Reina has reaffirmed his commitment to Liverpool Football Club despite the departure of Rafael Benitez.



The goalkeeper - one of Benitez's finest signings - admitted to feelings of sadness after his compatriot left Anfield by mutual consent on Thursday.

However, Reina remains as desperate as ever to help Liverpool challenge for major honours.

"Something like this is always sad," he said.

"Rafa is the one who has always trusted me. I can only give my utmost gratitude for all that he's done for me. I wish him the very best.

"But this changes nothing. I still have a six-year contract with Liverpool."

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