George Gillett admits Rafa Benitez has already exceeded the expectations of the new Liverpool owners.Gillett and fellow American Tom Hicks purchased The Reds for nearly £500million and knew the manager in place was a good one.
However, having led Liverpool to the UEFA Champions League final, Gillett has been hugely impressed by Benitez.
"We knew he was good - but not this good!" said Gillett.
"Rafa has been tremendous. My sons and I followed the sport here before we came. We knew about Rafa Benitez and what he had done in Europe.
"We knew of him but I don't think we realised how good he was, and not just as a coach.
"Not only was he a brilliant coach but he is a very sharp, savvy businessman. He knows what he wants and how to get it.
"The more we have seen of him the more impressed we have become.
"We will be supporting him during the summer but it is not about money, it is about athletes and giving people opportunities."
Gillett and Hicks were in attendance for Liverpool's penalty shoot-out victory over Chelsea at Anfield on Tuesday.
The pair are already making plans for their trip to the Champions League final on 23rd May, where Benitez's men will face either Milan or Manchester United.
"You bet I will be in Athens, I have seen some marvellous games already in Europe and that will be another," Gillett added.
By:Andrew Scurr
Date:2 May 2007
Credit:www.skysports.com
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