would not have been 2010 as he was sacked but sure.... rafa knew the score on hunting young talent and the feeder club mantality. LFC have so far failed to do this. If we could replicate a cheslea set up where 3 lads go on loan to a club like vitesse it'd be cool. you can get a guy a euro passport <whsitle> if you do it long enough.
It was Rafa mate: http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/media-watch/liverpool-s-deal-with-belgian-club-genk But agree with what you said - I think he would be a very good DoF because he understands how a club should be run, beyond the first team. His investment in the best coaching staff, youth structures was top class. Unrelated anecdote, but Raheem Sterling and F Torres were both wanted men and Rafa went out of his way to meet up with both and convince them. He understood the importance of conducting business that way.
