Liverpool Banter Archive November 26 2014

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26 Nov 2014 19:45:04
Gerrard playing attack mid ?? Oh yes

Yeah that worked out

26 Nov 2014 22:11:57
Oh come Mcgoved , it was better . Look Gerrard is not going to be dropped , so won't you rather seem him in a more effective role, than a useless defensive midfielder

27 Nov 2014 03:40:43
Roy

Apart form that one pass to Sterling Gerrard was doing nothing all night.
Should have played Countinho / lallana instead.

Lallana for me, he knows lambert well and is a true leader which we need if Stevie ain't on the pitch.

Phil goes missing if our backs are against the wall, to often for me.

27 Nov 2014 08:19:20
Agree with Roy and the OP,
Rodgers is lambasted for failing to learn from mistakes.
By taking Gerrard out of CDM and dropping Lucas in there, he's shown he is willing to learn, I just hope Gerrard gets a run there and isn't stuck back between Skrtel and Lovren for the weekend.

26 Nov 2014 19:02:10
Mignolet
19 Manquillo
4 K Touré
37 Skrtel
2 Johnson
14 Henderson
8 Gerrard
21 Lucas
31 Sterling
9 Lambert
24 Allen

Hope I'm wrong but that doesn't look like a winning line up to me.

A more solid look to the midfield for me.

Johnson? Skrtl? Gerrard? Allen? Marvellous. Just marvellous. Goodbye Brendan.

Is Brendan Rodgers a football man? - Johnson, Skrtel, Gerrard - the 3 biggest under performers in the squad all playing, with Sterling struggling as well.

On the flip side I'm glad toure and Lucas start.
I just hope Lucas is starting as the DM and Gerrard plays almost as a second striker. Otherwise that line up is a mess.

I just hope he doesn't have Gerrard sitting deeper than Lucas. It should be Lucas and Allen holding with Gerrard in cam. Sterling on the left, Henderson on the right with Lambert up front. I'd also prefer Lovren over Skrtel to allow Toure to play in his best position (on the right). Is Moreno injured?

Red Rum

This lineup is really interesting given the pressure on BR. Is he really THIS stubborn or does he truly lack insight into our shortcomings? Johnson, Gerrard, Skrtel, Sterling??? Take out Lallana whose vision got is our only goal in four games? Perhaps BR wants to get fired? Atleast we look defensively set up, but there is zero goals in this lineup, and Skrtel is good for a goal against at the best of times. Bye bye CL and BR

26 Nov 2014 19:58:58
Regardless of the result, £37 million worth of defenders on the bench and our £20 million winter doesn't make the squad

26 Nov 2014 20:40:05
coop, Zero goals? Better not tell Lambert and Henderson that

Ok, so we got two goals.more than last 5 games combined so I didn't predict it, and yet we still did not win the game due to Mignolet's butter fingers and complete lack of understand ing of how to defend set pieces. Still, a win at home to Basel would put us through. What is the likelihood of that?? Still hope we go through as the Euorpa league is not what we need now

26 Nov 2014 23:34:07
Its our only chance albeit slim of playing champions league next season

Cant see us beating basel, we can't even defend a corner, and we take off the smallest man on the pitch, replace him with maybe the smallest man on the pitch, while we have another smallest man on the pitch,
its a joke, this a big mans game, we are just getting pushed off the ball, being by-passed the ball, being bullied, and once again we don't make much use of our subs, we must be the worst team in the premiership, regarding subs,
we sell a tall competitive full back, and take on loan a maybe full back, how many of our team would get into chelsea or man city team, we are a million miles from winning the premieship, and Rodgers, is skating on very thin ice,

26 Nov 2014 18:56:53
Positive line up tonight! No Can, Coutinho or Lallana in midfield. Johnson keeps our only naturally left sided player out of the team and the defensive rock that is Skrtel simply can't be budged from the team sheet. At least I have ditched this seasons shirt and will be wearing last seasons tonight. Hopefully it brings some luck!

Cheers

£100M+ spent and the players that make the grade for a must win CL game are: a loanee kid at RB and a £4M older striker and poor £20M Markovic can't even make the bench.

Brilliant use of funds.

This definitely shows how "thin" our squad was last season.

26 Nov 2014 18:46:44
Another Big game tonight. not convinced with the starting line up. Lallana and Can should start ahead of Gerrard, Allen. Moreno always in for Johnson. And to be honest. Sterling hasn't been great. Coutinho probs would be a better option.
Either which way.Hope we not only win. but more importantly actually play well. we've been awful thus far thus season!

Markovic instead of out of form Sterling

I agree with you on every point. We got a draw tonight, which will be played up as a victory because it is far better than we've achieved recently, but let's be honest, Lidogorets were poor and Can, Lallana and More o might have tipped is to the victory

We're just awful full stop. I cannot understand why any manager would revert back to a system and philosophy that makes your available crop of players look like garbage.
Fair enough. no one has played particularly well all season but have they been given the correct platform to perform at their peak? Is. correct formation. combination of players. tactics.
I don't believe they have. and that's down to Rodgers.
We should be beating teams like Ludo. at a canter.
We are a decent way into the season. and the manager says. Our season starts today. now to me that is just ridiculous! The season started a couple months ago and we've been shocking!
Fed up with it all now to be honest. Can't get any worse can it!?

26 Nov 2014 18:33:08
In response to RedDawn comments concerning appointing Steve Mc Claren. I posted the suggestion a couple of weeks about him being an ideal replacement should the manager /head coach position comes available. There will be many who disagree but his cv is second to none. Many years at Man U as assistant to Ferguson and if he had stayed would probably be their manager now, experience coaching in Europe etc. His qualities far exceed the present occupant of the position. Also could look to a good 10 years continuity in the position.
1. He would stand no nonsense, expecting 100% at all times.
2. He would sort out the defence issues which is the current
priority.
3. He would give the local young players a chance.

1, 2amd 3 don't seem to be being addressed at the moment and I am not a coach but can see what every one else can.

Is it April fools day already?

26 Nov 2014 17:12:33
I've has the same post cut twice today about Gerrards role and BRs choice of words on the subject Ed(s), any idea why?

{Ed002's Note - The first was published - probably on the Other page.}

26 Nov 2014 17:35:35
My bad Ed, when I couldn't see it I used the 'my recent posts' tool but that doesn't cover the others page.
Cheers!

{Ed001's Note - I have added that to Ed033's to do list for the future mate. It will take him a while to get round to it, but eventually the others pages will be included in the recent posts.}

Just read the interview with BR and the Gerrard love in and was about to post.
It actually infuriated me.
Gerrards not to blame but the defence that keeps changing apparently.
Words fail me Brendan.

26 Nov 2014 15:22:28
Ed002, A question to you,

With so much being said and speculation on a DOF, do you think that's the immediate and best solution to come out form the crisis?
We have literally 6 months and huge wage bill to cover up making top 4 a must.
A new DOF would need time to restructure the set up.
Would you agree we need a better a manager and an immediate one to rescue our poor season?

Your thought mate.

{Ed002's Note - The best solution is to:
- Get advice from third parties. THis has been ongoing.
Get that advice checked by other third parties.
- Get a full independent evaluation of the entire business run in Liverpool and London. Evaluate the commercial operation, the staffing, the coaching, the man management, the medical aspects, operations, etc..
- Gag the manager - this is again in hand.
- Bring in a general manager to oversee the stadium redevelopment and to support the operations in Liverpool.
- Cut out the surplus staff and processes from the commercial operations, reorganise and sort out the mess of and relocate the London office (this part of it has been completed in recent weeks).
- Redo the five year plan and re-evaluate all of the exit points.
- Re-organise the sporting side of the business with better defined roles and responsibilities - this is where the DoF, coaching side would be addressed.}

Wish the gag was more effective, he's backed himself into a corner with Gerrard and almost made him unstoppable.

26 Nov 2014 14:59:02
So after reading the posts all things point to Rafa as the DOF. Another poor choice beckons, hopefully not De Boer SIGH!

Personally i think we need to go for a winner not a young manager who learns on the job and is brain dead with tactics and transfers. TICK TOCK Brendan.

I have no idea why Huddink has not been mentioned however i can't see him working with a DOF therefore if FSG are sticking to the young manager motto i believe AVB/Rafa could make things work.

Everyone raves about how Rodgers made Suarez what he is yet nobody says the same thing about AVB/Bale! Would be worth a shout eds? And before you mention that high line he used recall Llori and use Sakho and i think we would be ok!

At least AVB has actually won stuff, had a plan with regards to tactics but has been unlucky with owners maybe he deserves one last go at the Prem!

ATM we have a no mark who has won nothing who can't attract players because he has no history and no idea what he is doing besides clinging to Gerrard hoping for him to back him because as Rafa found out if Gerrard doesn't trust you your gone!

Hopefully this move is made quickly like Ed002 says. With links to Porto maybe AVB could make the Martinez deal happen and hopefully use the new MESSI AKA Markovic in the deal! Its about time we got rid of the dead wood!

How can it be so obvious to the liverpool fans with actual brains that another serious rebuild is needed yet FSG and rodgers continue to act calm!

Anyway am off to put a nice bet on a Lovren or Skertel own goal tonight to knock us out the champions league for another 4/5 years!

YNWA

26 Nov 2014 12:20:29
This whole director of football talk makes absolute sense if responsibilities are delegated correctly and we can fit the role with the right profile & personnel. Some people think Joe Kinnear or Baldini when the role is mentioned, it isn't quite like that. The biggest part of the process is having a manager who is happy to be a coach & concentrate with only what happens on the pitch, that is pivotal. A team might be drawn up around the head coach by a DOF and then the head coach will be in charge of that team. You have to have a complete open mind and not be so stubborn, listen to specific orders and accept your responsibilities.

Off the field matters in its many things a couple of points making sure the foundations of a well-established academy are being solidified and making sure the team of scouts around him are developing the younger players correctly. Throughout a season, scouts will attend matches home and abroad looking at profiles of certain players. Charlton are a unique example, the manager will ask for a certain profile of player then the scouts will draw up a list of players they think are suitable then attend the matches and draw up a report. It isn't the man in the armchair scenario many think, it's a hands on role which allows the head coach to focus his full attention on the on-field matters. The Head coach will have a say in transfers but not THE say if that makes sense, a committee like structure is put in place not too dis-similar to ours but the main difference being it is not being controlled by the manager.

Ive mentioned Monchi before as a excellent candidate if he 1. Became available 2. If he were interested in the post 3. If we ever offered him the post, all of which unlikely at this time but he is the type of man I think would be perfect for the role. He runs Sevilla financially excellent, he has made cute signings and has developed Sevilla's academy into one of the best in Spain. Read up the article 'the man that built Sevilla' on ESPN for more info if your interested.

For me a club Is not about a successful individual it's about a successful team of people who are professionals in specific areas of the club and are there to help one another. It's a process in my view that is absolutely vital, the pressures can't be put on one man it has to be a team of people with left sided views and right sided views. In my eyes Rodgers has a team of yes men around his, no one with any real backbone to challenge any decision, that's for sure needs to change.

{Ed002's Note - Another five years of transition then.}

We have made some cute signings too. toure is quite the cute guy.

Where did I mention the words transition or 5 years?

{Ed002's Note - Who said that you did?}

26 Nov 2014 13:48:17
If everything happens on the stats and past example then we would have been on the top of the table with players we purchased.

27 Nov 2014 06:33:24
Sorry Ed002, but what do you think should be done and how long do you honestly feel your option would take.

You talk about getting independent advice, Independant evaluations of all business and strategy, re-organisation, staff cuts, bringing in general manager, bringing in DOF etc so how long do you think all that would take and then for all that to settle so the team and all other staff are comfortable and committed to this new system.

Sounds like a 3 to 5 year plan to me.

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea how you have come to that conclusion, particularly as part of it has been done already.}

26 Nov 2014 12:03:55
mmmmmm. .its all gone Pete Tong.


I would like to say that I hope that the club don't rush to a decision on Rodgers .They obviously rushed on the decision to hire him despite his unwillingness to work within the planned structure.

I hope that this 'consultation' is thorough and thought through . I believe that the club should not hire a stopgap as this will make the next few years transitional .

I hope that if it becomes clear that we are unlikely for top four as it will be by the Man Utd game (if there is not a massive turn around ).Then the club will look for the longer term even if that means effectiveley writing off this season.

I was full of hope with what looked like a realistic strategy from FSG built on young hungry players ( hopefully from the academy) with decent resale value .I also liked the fact that they had gone for a manager who looked to have a philosophy.

The millions wasted by ignoring burgeoning talent not to mention the on field cost is truly depressing.I have to say that we will be counting the cost of losing such quality for years to come .Why would a young exciting talent come to Liverpool, the chances of them breaking through are less than Glen Johnson getting dropped!

I could not care less if there is a DOF, head coach, manager etc .What I do care about is that there is a clear plan for the future and that we stick with it .

Klinsman took dogs abuse for his attempts to modernise German football . He was supported and the structure he helped establish has lead to continued success.

I hope that as a club Owners, staff, fans we look further than a quick fix .We must now realise that to truly achieve this great clubs potential we must make massive changes .I believe for too long we have simply tried to keep up by spending money we don't have .

I look at the mess on and off the pitch we are in, the complete fantasy land many of us fans live in and can't help be slightly embarassed.

Look at Southampton, a team with a clear structure the playing staff change, the coaching staff change but the underlying priciples remain. Southampton had to make changes out of neccesity but at the moment they have more money, a better youth system, a better team .

Instead of always looking up at the sky, spouting big names, marquee signings I think we need to start looking at the basics . We are a poor side with dodgy finances but huge potential .

I personally hope we don't make massive signings in Jan as we can't afford it and I want better for the club than papering over the cracks however much it pleases the fans.

You must remember 'you are only as good as your last game' and on that basis I hope we start being a bit more realistic about where we are as a football club.

YNWA

A gree w/ u completely and that is what I thought we were getting w/ BR until we found out he was a complete narcassist (spelling) who is only interested in himself.

Brilliant post Kobi.

Surely its already clear that we are not going to make top four this season?
In the last 10 years or so, no club has ever come from 12th place in november to make a top four finish.
My heart says its still possible, but history says we've got about a one in twenty chance of making it into a CL spot, and the owners will be well aware of that.
So I think Rodgers is probably gone, even if we claw our way up to sixth or fifth place by next May.

26 Nov 2014 17:19:05
In fairness anonymush, no club has gone from 12th in Nov to top for in over a decade. But plenty have made top 4 after being 5 points behind which is surely the more relevant set of figures?

26 Nov 2014 17:28:57
Anonymush

Mate if we don't attain Top4, that would be as good as going into administration. 5th highest wage bill outside CL spot is a suicide crime.

Hjikle, that is a good point, and the points gap must be some part of the overall picture in terms of us making fourth spot, as well as looking at the relative table positions as I said.

But think about it- the spread of points between 4th place and 12th at this point in the season has varied over the last ten years, and yet no team has surmounted that gap from 12th to reach 4th spot, regardless of how big or small that points gap was in the November.

That doesn't mean it's impossible for us to get the place- of course not. Sport is full of unlikely turnarounds and victories.
But us being in 12th place now makes it very unlikely that we'll get 4th place, and 4th place is getting more unlikely with every game that goes by without a win.

And when you factor in that BR has confirmed that we won't be buying anyone of note in January, and that he has not shown any real signs of having a plan B that will turn things around in terms of better tactics or improving performances, I personally can't see how our league form is going to change significantly. Even if we get a couple of wins before the New Year and reach 8th or 9th, the general trend of our points per game is nowhere near top four, and every game we go without a win means we have to do even better than 2 points per game after January.
Its not enough to play like a CL side from now on- for us to close the gap to 4th and overtake so many teams, we need to play like a top two side, In other words we now need to average 2.4 points per game if we are going to make 76 points, and thus have a shot at 4th place.

Like all fans, I have my red-coloured specs that tell me we still have a chance, and I'll probably go on hoping like that until its mathematically impossible, but the realist in me in is saying that already, even at this point in the season, we won't close that gap because Rodgers does not have what it takes to get the team playing again at the level needed.
It gives me absolutely no pleasure to say it and I really hope I'm wrong, but putting hopes aside, the reality is that we now have only a remote chance of getting 4th place.

26 Nov 2014 10:36:11
"We have got resilience. Okay, we will sometimes concede more than we would like but I don't think you can doubt the characterization of this team. It can't be criticized. We have got players here who have shown they have got courage and spirit."

The above is a snippet from BR's pre match press conference from yesterday.

Okay, now a few things concern me with regards the above snippet.

Firstly, "we have got resilience." No we don't. Our worse league start in 22 years, 9 defeats already this season succumbing to very poor teams such as Newcastle, Palace, Villa and West Ham to name but a few tell me we don't.

Secondly, "Okay, we will sometimes concede more than we would like" Okay? No it's not okay, nor is it okay hearing you dismiss it like it's nothing important.

And lastly he went on to say, "but I don't think you can doubt the characterization of this team. It can't be criticized. We have got players here who have shown they have got courage and spirit."

Yes BR, we can doubt the characterization (noun, meaning quality) of this team because apart from the Spurs game, the team has been awful. And it can be criticized, should be criticized and deserves to be criticized by all and sundry. And as for the courage and spirit remark, don't make me laugh because it's not been on display once this season.

YNWA.

Another reason why he should stop talking because he is only making things worse by opening his mouth.

26 Nov 2014 14:17:29
I have only one concern with BR, He couldn't do anything to stop conceding goals in 3 years.
That's more than enough for him to step down.

26 Nov 2014 14:58:29
Still find it funny when fans write a long piece with literally not a positive word to say and sign it off with YNWA.

Hjikle, I sign off with YNWA because I love my club. And I write the above post because I'm saddened to see it, in the state, that it is currently in. And it will continue to be in a mess unless major changes are made at many levels.

YNWA.

Not an excuse but p*sses me off when people say teams like West Ham are poor just because they're historically smaller. They've got some quality players.

Passion Pride- that is the reason he should be sacked, the defense has been shocking from the day he took over and there has been no improvement.
Too many excuses looking for positives with BR - Terrible Defense Guys, absolutely Shambolic defense for three years, enough is enough

Whats more concerning that a man with so much on the line still can't get his ego out his head and still makes pathetic excuses instead of sounding like the determined workaholic we had signed on 2 years ago.

I was having a conversation with my barber, as always, about the football, and he tol me about how his son, had come in days before and even he had said that his dad was distracted with other things and not the workaholic and humble man he once was, that he had been losing weight, changed his hair style, whitened his teeth, copped off with the club secretary, had even been going into town clubbing and is currently pre occupied with moving into the gerrards house.

his arrogance has ruined him and he needs to be brought back down to earth.

26 Nov 2014 07:59:03
Hi eds,
I've been coming to this site long enough now to know that the information given by you all is pretty accurate. I'm aware you've had a lot of questions on the future of Brendan Rodgers, so I'm sorry to ask you another one! I just want to know, Ed001 particularly, how likely is it that Brendan Rodgers will no longer be the manager of Liverpool FC in the near future?

And if it's likely, then when do you expect him to go?
(I just want to go on record to say that I personally don't believe that sacking BR is the right solution, but I'll support the club no matter what they do).
Thanks in advance Eds,
YNWA

{Ed001's Note - if I was in a country that allowed gambling, I would have put money on him not being in charge next season a long time ago. And I don't gamble if I am not sure.}

Ed01

Do we have to wait that long? really? It could be difficult enticing somebody to manage in the Championship.

26 Nov 2014 11:46:38
Can't gamble, so those rumours of an secret casino beneath the Burj Al Arab are false then?

He's 15/8 to be in charge on the last day of the season on PP, ed you want me to put any money down for you?

{Ed001's Note - hahaha no mate, as I was going to put money down in the hope of being wrong, as that would mean we played well the rest of the season.}

26 Nov 2014 05:56:59
hello eds,

sorry for asking it once again. is de Boer tactically astute as in can he make the required changes for us to win a match.

thanks.

YNWA

{Ed001's Note - I honestly don't know mate, the Prem is a totally different kettle of fish than the Eredivisie.}

26 Nov 2014 10:15:23
Spot on ed01, the league is a different ball game.
I would have myself gone for a bigger proven manager.

Koeman seems to be handling the league very well.

26 Nov 2014 04:56:52
Ed's 001. In your opinion who will be the next Liverpool manager/head coach?

{Ed001's Note - I don't know, no decision has been made yet, though I know De Boer has both expressed an interest and is liked by some within the club. He was one of the shortlist last time around, but didn't feel ready to leave Ajax then so was ruled out. I know Laudrup is a possibility, but I feel the club can't fail to know about the shambles of his time at Swansea, including not taking training when it was raining etc. I think that they will think better of him as an option when they do their research. I know Klinsmann is well respected by FSG, but I can't see him leaving the USA to take the job. It really does seem De Boer would have to be the most likely.}

Ed001 what about the DOF? Any names being discussed as of yet?

{Ed001's Note - Cruyff would be the choice, but he is not interested in another big job, hence his lack of interest last time around. I expect them to go for someone well known in the US, personally.}

If only we can get Cruyff to come with him ey ed001.

{Ed001's Note - I wish.}

Thankyou for the swift and detailed response ed's 001 it's appreciated. I have reservations about De Boer but that's for another day. Let me ask you another question. Who do you think will be the new Liverpool FC DOF? And any names you know on the shortlist?

{Ed001's Note - not yet mate, but I am of the opinion (as are some people within the club) that it will be someone who is well known and respected in the US. Someone FSG know well, such as Bruce Arena, though I am not saying it will be him, just the kind of person I would think they will look for.}

Honestly ed001, i feel like they should just look for a respected man in the business, not just in the US.

{Ed001's Note - I agree, but they are from the US, so have some idea of who is respected there. Personally I think it would be best to bring in someone who knows the English league, as like all leagues it has its own personal foibles to overcome. That way they aren't wasting time learning the league at the start.}

Ed's 001. If the logic is that the DOF sets the footballing blueprint for the head coach to follow then if we appoint an American DOF aren't we in trouble? Because as far as I know there isn't many American's who have the technical capabilities to take us forward. I stand corrected though.

{Ed001's Note - why would an American not have the technical capabilities to tell a coach he wants the team to play a quick passing, high pressing system, for example? He doesn't have to get into the nitty gritty of details, just set out a style for the coach to implement.}

I know you said not Bruce Arena and I hope that's accurate. I don't meet many in world football, but did spend some time a few years back with Arena and then US manager Bob Bradley in a Q&A sort of thing. Anyways, Arena was a complete tool and massively disrespectful whereas Bradley was great to speak with and a real gentleman.

{Ed001's Note - don't worry, I was just using him as an example, not as someone I expect to get the role.}

David Beckham?

I could be DOF, just say I want you to play like Chelsea. I want you to promote from our accedemy before buying from other teams. I want you to drop Gerrard to a lesser role in the team, I want you to drop skrtle, I want you to sell Johnson, give suso a starting place, drop ballotelli for borini and only give one word answers in interviews. Lol
My salary is a basic of £1m a year, with bonuses for any major trophies won.
I can start next week. Haha

26 Nov 2014 11:49:07
Joe Kinnear?

26 Nov 2014 19:32:03
What a pathetic, stereotypical, insecure, and ignorant remark by Brendan's advocate

26 Nov 2014 02:14:39
Eds do you believe the owners will first hire a director before they hire a new manager or will they simply replace Rodgers and keep thue same structural set up?

{Ed001's Note - I expect the DoF system to be put in place, personally.}

26 Nov 2014 03:26:55
Ed01, you believe BR would ever willing to work under a DOF?

{Ed001's Note - no, I don't think his pride would allow it right now.}

26 Nov 2014 03:39:33
Ed01 on your above reply.
What does that mean?
My take on this, we don't need a DOF, as it will bring more trouble with him and BR. We would be a laughing stock in the papers.
Either a new class manager who has a pretty god track record or stick with BR ( A poor choice )

{Ed001's Note - I mean they will rip out the old system, lock, stock and barrel, and replace it with a DoF and his choice of manager, I think.}

Good on them. BR will not be here whe that DOF is installed because his stupid pride as Ed said won`t allow it and in the end, will get him sacked.

25 Nov 2014 23:52:03
There is something I can't quite understand, it has been said FSG wanted a DOF but Rodgers wouldn't agree to work that way, it's also been said that due to the transfer commitee some of the buys haven't been Rodgers choice, if both are correct why would Rodgers agree to the latter but not the former, can any of the Eds clarify?

{Ed001's Note - initially all the people approached were not interested in taking the job under a DoF, so the idea was shelved. Some, such as De Boer, just didn't feel ready to take on the job, others, such as Rodgers and Martinez, just didn't want to work with a DoF. So when he came in, as the top choice of the options available, and no one they wanted willing to work with a DoF, FSG gave way on that particular point.

The transfer committee was forced on him because of his failings in the market. It wasn't an option, he had no say in the matter and his position at the time had been weakened due to his failure to sign the right players and to take the club up the table.}

26 Nov 2014 07:56:56
Giving Brendan the job in the first place was FSG's biggest mistake till date. Not to mention bowing down to his ridiculous demands of wanting complete control over the club's transfer dealings.

Giving so much control to a one season wonder of a manager was always going to end in tears just like Ed002 predicted 2 years ago about Brendan and AVB. I fail to understand where Brendan got so much of his arrogance from after just one decent season with Swansea. LFC does not need power hungry people at the helm, it needs people who will adjust their ideas for the greater good.

If the Reading Chairman`s comments after he sacked BR are true then he`s always been a stubborn and arrogant man who thinks he`s smarter than he actually is.

Cheers Ed01