Benitez is the new Everton manager
Spanish football manager Rafael Benitez has been confirmed as Everton’s new manager despite immense backlash from fans. The former Liverpool manager has signed a three-year deal. This news comes two days after threatening banners were left outside Benitez’s home.
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Everton’s official (and very snazzy) announcement video:
Our new manager. pic.twitter.com/1FulLthzyF
— Everton (@Everton) June 30, 2021
Fans have reacted online to the news, and it’s an understatement to say they are not happy:
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This fan did not mince their words:
man really went from this to a shit tinpot club pic.twitter.com/RrrWeNLjDY
— . (@mason0872) June 30, 2021
Samantha had a more rational approach to the news:
My love for Rafa Benitez is the same today as it was yesterday. He’s a friend of the city of Liverpool not just a legend of #LFC
Do I want him to be manager of Everton? – Not really if I’m honest.
Does it make him any less of a hero to me? – Not at all.
Look after him Blues!
— Sam Quek (@SamanthaQuek) June 30, 2021
Someone reach out to Mikey to see if he is okay:
— Mikey A (@mikjaal) June 30, 2021
“I am delighted to be joining Everton. I’m determined to play a big part in helping this great club achieve its ambitions,” writes Benitez in a statement released to Everton’s Twitter. The comments underneath are delicious, as expected.
Cloud 9 last night brought back into depression by Benitez typical Everton that
— James Gilchrist (@tommy6toes) June 30, 2021
“The only thing he will be delivering is KFC once he is sacked 3 weeks into the season,” writes Joe. While another tweets “not my manager” like this is the 2020 presidential election.
Amongst the replies of blatant racism and ideas of boycotting a club they all claim to support wholeheartedly, some seem to be supporting the announcement.
@everton Now that it’s official & Rafa Benitez is the new manager of our great football club let’s get behind him & give him our full support in the hope he’ll steer us in the right direction #onwardsandupwards
— Canonman (@Canonman4) June 30, 2021
Sit back and watch the chaos ensue:
Rafa Benitez has signed as manager of Everton.
Newcastle fans are now arguing with Liverpool fans over who is the most upset.
— Andrew ✌️ (@andycollie25) June 30, 2021
