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Despite all the ragging on Rafa for looking like Manuel the fat waiter and his general inane prattle, it is quite a testament to his managerial skills that he's accomplished so much with so little control. Fergie, Wenger and lately Moyes and O'Neill are proof that that full managerial control (under a competent manger) contributes a lot to club stability and progress - not only in terms of results, but also in terms of the club as a business entity. Rafa has managed to keep on-the-field results on an improving trend, even though he is hamstrung. The lack of control is what caused Mourinho to be driven out. Rafa played the same gamble with Keane that Mourinho took with Sheva, and Rafa got an improved contract. He's got skills.
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