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Ref Mason should be dropped, hints Rafa

RAFAEL BENITEZ has hinted referee Lee Mason should be dropped, just like any under-performing player would be, following his controversial and below-par display in Saturday’s match between Stoke and Liverpool.

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Reality bites for beleaguered Rafa

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RAFAEL BENITEZ will allow himself a quiet smile of satisfaction if Liverpool complete a demanding four-month journey to the far corners of Europe by reaching the last 16 of the Champions League.

Wed, 23 Nov, 2005

Crouch booboys do not understand football: Rafa

RAFAEL BENITEZ has launched a fierce defence of Peter Crouch and insisted that if you do not like the £7million striker you do not understand football.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2005

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