Rafa happy with owners
30 Nov 2007 - 17:53:37
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has revealed that his relationship with the club's American owners, George Gillett and Tom Hicks, has improved since last week.
The former Valencia coach's job appeared to be under threat after last weekend's win at Newcastle United when he criticised the duo, saying: "They don't understand what the transfer window means in Europe.
"They need to understand how difficult it is to sign players. If they understand what the market means, they will understand we are trying to do the best for the club.
"We know what the transfer window market means, we know what it means to sign free players now. I was not asking to spend money, I was asking to do things with free players."
The Americans responded by telling Benitez to concentrate on winning football matches rather than criticising them, but the rift now appears to have been healed.
The Spaniard said: "Now my position is to just enjoy after the last game. Yes, it is clear we need to talk about the misunderstanding, the different ideas and that's it. It is clear I want to stay here.
"I am really happy, our supporters were magnificent the other day and the players, staff and everybody is alright.
"My idea is to keep working as hard as before and try to win games and trophies for my club."
Meanwhile, Hicks has reacted angrily to reports suggesting he wants to sell his stake in the club.