Chairman hopeful of number 19

Last updated : 28 May 2005 By Al Campbell
Rafael Benitez became only the third Liverpool manager in the club's illustrious history to win the European Cup on Wednesday night, following in the footsteps of Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan. David Moores is now confident Rafa can follow this achievement by bringing home the league title.

Moores said: "It is the best experience of my football life. The European Cup is the one you want. Yes, there is the Premiership but you don't beat this.

"But we will win the Premiership too. Rafa is the man to do that. We have heard about The Special One this season, but what about Rafa? He must be a magician. He is a master tactician and has a feel for the club. He has a passion that has created a unique bond with the fans and is up there already with the greats.

"It was a huge coup for the club to get him last summer. The first thing that struck me when we met was that he already had a knowledge of Liverpool. But there are so many things I like about him."