LONDON – Rafa Benitez has endeared himself to fans after announcing he had slept with Wayne Bridge’s missus prior to the club’s Champions League exit.
The new Chelsea manager, who has face much hostility since his appointment looks to have turned a corner in his turbulent relationship with the Stamford Bridge faithful.
Many believe the one night stand with an ex-Chelsea player’s partner proved he did have the ability to become a success at Chelsea.
‘This is a fact’
The former Liverpool boss interrupted a press conference to reveal he had returned from the home of Wayne Bridge in the early hours of Wednesday while the player was away with his Brighton team mates.
Wayne bridge has yet to offer comment but the news has instantly changed opinion of the Spaniard, now being hailed as one of the club’s great managers.
Pundits also praised him for taking decisive action to get supporters on his side.
“We could all see the situation getting away from him after those first few games so credit to Benitez for doing something about it,” said sport columnist Martin Samuel.
“The guy was facing so much hate from fans that the only way he could hope to gain any respect was to get the best out of Fernando Torres, or screw over Wayne Bridge.”
“He’s gone for the only option that was even remotely possible.”
True Chelsea legend
It’s thought Benitez’s actions have bought him at least until the end of the current season to turn things around now he has the support of the fans.
If Benitez failed to make improvements on the pitch however, his advisors say he will be able to regain the trust of the fans next in the summer by launching a string of unwarranted racial abuse towards Anton Ferdinand.
Despite a despondent mood surrounding much of the club facing the prospect of an unwanted Europa League campaign, radio talk shows lit up with supportive fans calling for Benitez to be given a chance to succeed.
“Listen. I was more than sceptical of Rafa when he came in,” admitted season ticket holder Shaun Cross on talkSPORT’s Call Collymore. “Not only did he fail to win but we lost that fancy flowing football we had just days before.”
“But now I know the Rafa’s gone and done Wayne’s missus I think we should all just take a step back and give the guy a chance.”
He also added: “Chelsea Chelsea!”
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