Interesting posts here...
First thing, Rafa is a GREAT MANAGER, but whether he is the right one to help us lift the premiership remains to be seen..
He is in the process of upgrading the team. He bought Sissoko to do a job, now that he has better, he is not afraid to sell.
IMHO, I never look at who should go, but who is deserving to stay. Reina, Alonso, Gerard, Carra, Torres, Masch, Kuyt, Babel.
We will make it to CL, no doubts.
As for controversial figures winning league titles, if that was the case, then Wimbeldon should have gotten a few when old Vinny was playing. I think what is meant is a strong leader, i.e Roy Keane, Gattuso, Lampard. We already have Gerrard, unless he is all of a sudden not good enough
Best player this season, Gerrard and Torres.