Even then, there is no mention of the good things Rafa has done. A certain CL win, another CL final, an FA cup, a record points total, a total change in play from the Houllier reign. And behind the scenes, the preparation, the youth system (this obviously takes time!), and so on.

And to say he messes with formations is mad. I’ve seen us play 2 formations this season – a 4-4-1-1 formation which is the most common, and a 4-3-3 which has been used to stretch teams defending deep. Granted it hasn’t always paid off, but what do you expect the manager to do, nothing?

And the other chestnut is that the premiership had already changed when Rafa took over. He has forever been playing catch up. For every step the other big 3 take, Rafa has to try and take 2 or 3. He is trying, but it doesn’t help when funds are not released, the owners don’t understand the team needs to be constantly added too, the owners are creating uncertainty by threatening to appoint a novice coach – and leaving the transfers to Dick Parry – a man who would be late for anything you care to name…………

YNWA Rafa!