Rui Costa takes over- new sports director

[EURODAD]

Leo had a good game yesterday. I have mixed feelings about keeping him at his age when the team is going youth. If they do keep him, I would not be disappointed though. Where does Rui stand on Rodrigues ? There is a player with a bright future. Has Rui commented on him ? If not, why not ?

[Frank Cunha]

he wants to keep Rodriguez, big money is the factor, I believe Benfica got until the end of April
to pay the option and the millions of euros the C Rodriguez request, more then what Simao was making

[EURODAD]

Originally Posted by Frank Cunha

he wants to keep Rodriguez, big money is the factor, I believe Benfica got until the end of April
to pay the option and the millions of euros the C Rodriguez request, more then what Simao was making

We can argue that he may become worth that kind of money. He can do it all Frank. If we dont pay to keep our young stars, then our team will always be weak. We dont want to pay him 2 million a year, but then we will go out and spend 12 million purchasing new cheaper players every year. How about we just pay good money to the good young players and use the money that we save on not having to purchase new players............

[Frank Cunha]

we just took the words out of Rui Costa

talking about Leo and C Rodriguez
  abola.pt - «A BOLA on-line»

Benfica
Rui Costa quer permanências de Léo e Rodriguez
Léo e Rodriguez são dois titulares do Benfica, logo deveriam permanecer no clube. A ideia foi defendida esta manhã por Rui Costa, salientando a importância dos dois jogadores na equipa «encarnada».



ASF
«São dois jogadores titulares do Benfica, logo muito importantes para a equipa, para além de marcarem uma posição perante o público. Penso que ambos gostavam de continuar, assim como o Benfica também gostaria de ficar com eles», afirmou o maestro, à margem da cerimónia de apresentação da Taça da Liga dos Bombeiros Portugueses, a realizar entre 5 de Abril e 17 de Maio.

Rui Costa referiu-se ainda à actual situação no Campeonato, numa altura em que o FC Porto está a apenas três pontos de assegurar a revalidação do título: «Jogando numa equipa como o Benfica, que também ambiciona o título, não esperava que o FC Porto estivesse a festejar a cinco jornadas do fim. Mas as coisas não nos correram bem, assim como a outras equipas, ainda que inegavelmente tenhamos de felicitar o FC Porto e sobretudo tenhamos de perceber o que não fizemos para permitirmos que esses festejos.»

Com o abandono aos relvados praticamente «decidido», o «camisola 10» do Benfica, que no passado sábado cumpriu 36 anos, salientou ainda que continua a divertir-se dentro do campo, conforme aconteceu ontem ao marcar dois golos na vitória diante do Paços de Ferreira. A passagem para director-desportivo é, também, praticamente uma certeza e o ainda jogador começou a «abrir o livro» sobre o que pensa do cargo, tendo em conta a experiência que viveu em Itália: «Lá fora, o director-desportivo é a pessoa responsável pelo futebol, não deixando, porém, de ter o presidente envolvido nas situações.»
31-03-2008 13:27

[EURODAD]

If he can do this, then Benfica has made a very important change . I am very happy and grateful to Rui if he can do this. This is the kind of forward thinking that we need to have at this club. He is proving to be very smart. Now lets see if management support his views and finance what he wants to do. Soccer in Portugal is in big trouble. If teams like Portugal do not go back to be respectful then fan attendance will get worse............

[Frank Cunha]

Mr Rui Costa what's the plans for Freddy Adu?
Freddy Adu (Sport Lisboa e Benfica)

[Frank Cunha]

Rui Costa saved by referee Lucilio Baptista no mention about the incidents after the game
:.: Jornal Record :.:

[Frank Cunha]

Rui Costa saved by the referee
:.: Jornal Record :.:

[santos6]

That was a horrible tackle.

I hope Rui can revamp Benfica from the youth teams up, but I have a feeling that POLITICS will probably get in his way.

[EURODAD]

Originally Posted by santos6

That was a horrible tackle.

I hope Rui can revamp Benfica from the youth teams up, but I have a feeling that POLITICS will probably get in his way.

I fear you are correct. I do see the ass manager that we have now use his influance over Rui. I hope not but.................

[santos6]

I think Rui has started with the right idea. Similar to Ajax and Barça keep the same formation throughout the whole organization.

[quinas1139]

Originally Posted by santos6

That was a horrible tackle.

I hope Rui can revamp Benfica from the youth teams up, but I have a feeling that POLITICS will probably get in his way.

He can do it with the help of Quieroz if we're lucky and smart enough to sign him.

I'm here man!

[santos6]

If you guys haven't checked them out already, go to maisfutebol.pt and check out the videos they did for Rui's birthday.

[quinas1139]

Yeah I saw the clips, Rui Costa gets the love like no other.

[quinas1139]

Originally Posted by Frank Cunha

he wants to keep Rodriguez, big money is the factor, I believe Benfica got until the end of April
to pay the option and the millions of euros the C Rodriguez request, more then what Simao was making

He hasnt done much as of late. If its true that we can possibly get Simao back then I rather put up with him then Rodriguez.