Did Phil and Jim actually bother to read the article?

Joe, Stourbridge, West Mids

Too right that Coppell and Megson have got nothing to say. You just have to look at Megson's squad selections through-out Boltons UEFA cup run and Reading's squads in the FA cup this season to realise that for either of them to moan about another manager picking a weakened side would expose them as either fools or hypocrites.

At least the rotation policy of Benitez is aimed of delivering glory. Bolton and Reading sacrificed their only oppotunities to win with one eye on the need to retain premier league status (or more accurately the revenues associated with it).

Dixie Dean, Merseyside,

Rafa is in place to ensure Liverpool get the best results across all competitions. If during training he come to the conclusion that some players might benefit from sitting out a game or two, so be it.

Other managers should consentrate more on their own teams and if they are lurking in, or near, the relegation zone they should be looking at how they are going to avoid the drop and not be expecting to have Premiership survival handed to them on a plate.

Sam , Liverpool,

Well said Roy - of course, as a Liverpool fan, I'd rather see us taking these games on with all the vigour of potential Premiership champions but our season in the domestic league appears to have run its course having seemingly held off Everton's challenge for fourth. Can I just say how refreshing it is to hear Megson, Coppell and co admitting that rafa's team selection has nothing to do with them. Makes Neil Warnock's hard luck story last year seem all the more pathetic...

Ed, Reading, UK

Fair points re Megson and Bolton...teams have been selecting "reserve' teams in similar situations for decades. See Arsenal at Man U in the FA Cup this year (who at least had the good grace to actually compete in the tournament - unlike Man U a few years back).

As a Chelsea fan (interest declared), one aspect of Mourinho's reign which impressed me was his insistence on competing 100% in every tournament (although his squad did enable him to do this). Liverpool have some brilliant players but less quality in depth, and know that they have had no chance in the Premiership for some time. Who can blame them them for concentrating on their best chance of a trophy?

Fans shouldn't be annoyed at Liverpool's team selection this weekend - they should simply regard it as the club's admission of their own current limitations. I'm sure Liverpool fans hope that next season their team will have every incentive to field a full strength team for the last few Premiership matches next year.

Roy Pinney, Weston Super Mare,

Am I missing something here? Neither of these Managers is having a moan - on the contrary, each seems to confirm that it is up to Rafa and it is none of their concern. Why the disparaging comments Jim?

Darren, Flintshire, UK

It is nobody's business what team rafa plays.

Megson might have forgotten that Man Utd rested Ronaldo at the reebok earlier in the season and bolton went on to pick up 3 points.

This is just part and parcel of modern football.

Phil, Liverpool,

It is absolutely no business of Bolton, Birmingham and Reading what team Benitez chooses to field against Fulham - he will choose players according to what benefits Liverpool FC most, and rightly so.

If any of those clubs had played better during the year they wouldn't be moaning now because they are in a relegation battle, and if they were in Fulham's shoes (and playing Liverpool) they would be deliriously happy at facing a potentially weakened Liverpool team.

What a bunch of pathetic moaners Megson and co. are!!

Jim Kellam, Melbourne, Australia

Who is Megson to talk about the "integrity" of the competition? This is a man who played a RESERVE team in the UEFA Cup against Sporting Lisbon. Bolton have also profited from big sides resting players against them. When they beat Manchester United earlier this season 1-0, it was against a side that rested Rooney, Ronaldo and Vidic. It's swings and roundabouts. If Liverpool decide to rest players against Fulham and/or Birmingham, it will be for their best interests, and who can blame them?

Nick, London,