Nice to see Rafa back.

really pleased for him. can't wait for the return of a legend in april.

Fat Spanish waiter,no ta lads,you take him back.

Shame on Roman.Sad day for Chelsea FC and fans.

Some Chelsea fans really need to grow up...

JustMatt, ignore him, he's a Rangers fan. Also a big Chelsea fan since 2003

Rip fat Frank.

Roman shafted RDM,plays failed striker Torres every game,and gets Rafa in,who called us plastic fans...........yea,I should really grow up and be pleased with today's lot?

I am not fickle guys,just calling it as I see it.Rafa got the CL for you and RDM did the same for us,and I like RDM........................as you like Rafa?

Are Liverpool fans turning into Spurs fans now and adopting Chelsea as their own due to their love of Rafa?

I remember when Liverpool were a match for Chelsea. How the mighty have fallen.

I remember when Liverpool were a match for Chelsea. How the mighty have fallen.
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Well we've got a great record over them. I'd say we're a match for them.

I still dislike Chelsea but can't see myself hating Rafa

I want Chelsea to do badly but I want Rafa to do well

Spot on Darren

Why did they let the fat waiter go if he was such a genius?
Roman is clearly a madman,and when he goes,we may suffer,but his money and power stinks imo.
RDM,hold your head up,and shame on the board and Roman.

Why did they let the fat waiter go if he was such a genius?
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May be something to do with the fact that we had two clueless idiots in charge of the football club? Just a stab in the dark.

No offence Pool fans,but it is patronizing in the extreme to say Chelsea fans should be glad Rafa is here,after we stab another manager in the back.

Are Liverpool fans turning into Spurs fans now and adopting Chelsea as their own due to their love of Rafa?

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Not sure how came to this conclusion. Odd.

Fair enough Fabio,but Rafa did not win the league,so that may have been an issue.

Roman sacks Jose and RDM,who win the league and CL?

For me,Rafa is a red,ta a degree,and RDM was a Chelsea man.
Rafa will get the boot soon too,as Pep comes in,but it is all silly now.

Chelsea used to have a great record against United in the 90's while we were one of the top sides in the country and they weren't. Liverpool are the same. Not really a match for them.

Chelsea used to have a great record against United in the 90's while we were one of the top sides in the country and they weren't. Liverpool are the same. Not really a match for them.

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Zzzzzzzzz

Bluebell. Console yourself with this. With Roman's money Rafa will buy his first choices, not the cheap option. With Roman's money you would be lining up with Silva, Mata, Vila, Alves etc.

You have the best attacking midfielders in the prem. He knows how to set a team ti defend and Torres will be used correctly. As long as there no in fighting you/he will do extremely well in my opinion.

i must be one of the few United fans who really RATE Rafa. I recall being lambasted a while back when i proffered a robust defence of Rafa Benitez's record as a manager.

This could turn out to be a fine appointment by Chelsea.

Win-Win IMO - especially when you consider chelsea's 'interim' managers (not saying Rafa is) like Hiddink, RDM and Grant have done quite well.

Cheers Return

Just feel some have stabbed a decent Chelsea man in the back today,as they did to Vialli and Wilkins.

Pity the game is so reliant on money and powerful ego's.That's life.

Night folks.

Rafa did well at Liverpool but is also directly responsible for the mess you are in at the moment.

If it's any consolation most of our fans want Rodgers to do well as well(just not on top of us obviously).