I think the accepted wisdom is that Parry and Benitez don't get on or, at least, Benitez doesn't like the level of influence Parry has over transfers and that this has been one of the sticking points in his deal.

I'm sure that Parry is a fine chief exec but it's no choice, surely, between him and Rafa.

Bobby Ball everytime?

Clown.

You've not been here much have you - actual discussion of real football has no place on this thread. This is for d*ck measuring contests between Manchester United/FCUM fans and Liverpool fans, with the occasional Evertonian and Man City fan chipping in.

I love "fake" football which the "fake" fans watch.

look at the Man U fans getting defensive!!

I think all he meant was discussion of football matches as opposed to the usual bitching that goes on around here. But then, its not like Mancs or Scousers to take everything as a dig, is it?

If all we talked about was what went on on the pitch, this thread would be a half the size and twice as boring! This should be for discussion of all aspects of the game. A few highlights for me just this year from this very thread....

- The Kaka debacle
- EE vs the world regards Robinho
- The great Keane debate
- Freddie not having a clue about the Gene Hackman reference in the title of this thread.
- keithcun and Mark / M.Ds continued swipes at each other

If we only went on about the football it wouldn't bring these thing sto the fore! That's what makes the thread so enjoyable. By all means, lets discuss the football - But don't cut down on the complete and utter nonsense we all talk, it makes my days at work go that little bit faster!

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