Alex Ferguson - It's all Rafa's Fault

Sir Alex Ferguson has hit out at former Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez by claiming its the Spaniards fault that Liverpool are in the mess they are in now. This should probably be interpreted as a reference to the playing squad as the club have announced they have satisfied the Premier League's requirements to continue meeting their wage bills and other financial commitments.

This also ties in with the fact that Fergie is quoted as saying "I don't know if Liverpool's current situation is anything to do with the financial position".

"In the last regime they spent a lot of money on players, far more than Manchester United did. They had a huge squad of players, so I don't know if the financial position is anything to do with it.

"I really don't know because I'm not there. So I can't judge what the impact of these things is."

Given the fact that Benitez had to sell to buy most of the time, these comments may be interpreted as slightly unfair, and almost illogical. Benitez is seen by a lot of Liverpool fans as an idol, given the fact that he brought home "Ole Big Ears" (The Champions League Trophy), for the fifth time, an occasion which meant that Liverpool would retain the trophy permanently. He also gradually improved their league position and points tally tremendously, with the exception of the 2009-10 season in which he bizarrely lost a lot of ground.

However, it can't all be attributed to Rafael Benitez. There was a top playing squad beneath him, however it seemed that for the majority of last season, there was no 'team'.

Was it really Rafa's fault? Did he lose the dressing room? The only people who know the answers to that question are those still inside the walls of Melwood, as well as the man himself. For most, it's not an issue; the man who brought home number 5 will always be special at Anfield.