Liverpool Banter Archive May 30 2012

 

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30 May 2012 23:15:17
gilfy to sign instead of going to swansea

And so the mediocre players rumours begin...

He is a worthy replacement for gerrad, won't be as good, but can do his job.
AnfieldUSA

 

 

30 May 2012 23:13:01
really excited by BR's philosophy- it *might* just be we've needed this set of philosophies / outlook, call it what you will for a hell of a long time... totally 100% behind him and let's give him time... lots of duffers to move on first mind you!

 

 

30 May 2012 23:12:35
alright macca friend of mine works in the ground said just spent 3 mil on doing the corperate suites up in the main stand do you think they would spend that if they were moving i was thinking maybe they have done it cos it makes us more money while the new ground is being built whats your take on it mate

 

 

30 May 2012 23:12:03
Does anyone else remeber Bojan and Dos Santos they were meant to be the next big things, i know dos santos is at spurs dunno bout bojan but would anyone have in him in our squad?

I'd have both and we could of had dos santos when spurs wanted babel.

but bojan would be to much for a shot in the dark. point being i'd have him but not for the price he'd go for right now.

 

 

30 May 2012 23:08:29
Welcome to the club Brendan Rodgers. I really hope for the good of the club, and Rodgers himself, that everyone who claims to be a supporter of Liverpool football club gives him their full support, and makes him feel welcome to the greatest club in the world.
His philosophy will instil the kind of football we all want to see, and his knowledge of the way the game is evolving is second to none in this country.
I for one am looking forward to a prolonged, and successful future, but in order for that to happen we all have to get right behind Rodgers and the team he puts together.

RO YNWA

 

 

30 May 2012 23:07:53
Oh Brendan boy,the Kop the Kop is calling you from Arkles lane and down to Scottie roadend etc etc,and We'll be here in sunshine etc etc lol.Get behind him!

 

 

30 May 2012 23:07:23
Not a rumour but an opinion:

I think ryad Boudebouz and Matt Jarvis being fantastic affordable signings to give our team much needed width and creativity. Also sigurdsson would be a top signing seems like a young Gerrard.

What do you think eds? Would really appreciate your opinion {Ed001's Note - not convinced by either, I would rather use Sterling more, Jarvis offers little. Boudebouz I have not seen much of, but what I saw wasn't impressive at all.}

Belhanda
Cavani

would be me just fine

 

 

30 May 2012 23:06:20
Have Swansea finalised the sigurdson deal yet? If not fancy a bit of that!
Howcouldheplay

 

 

30 May 2012 23:04:59
Ok on outset of process,the outcome maybe wasnt what i expected,or even wished for.But Slur only came from Aberdeen.Come on Brendan lad.100% behind you,and we all should be

 

 

30 May 2012 23:00:03
Hey Ed's, could you please let me know if Swansea's style of play was implemented by Brendan Rodgers, or was it actually down to Martinez? Please post on rumours page. {Ed001's Note - he changed the style of play when he came in, it was very much his style of play.}

 

 

30 May 2012 22:56:24
Dear Eds,
fantastic website,thank you.
I need to ask,now that BR is the new boss,
can you tell me what he will be having for breakfast tomorrow morning pleaseee!
Also as he used the towels in the Swansea City Spa will he bring them with him?
Thanks for your honest replies.

You may as well all send in questions and observations something akin to this if you insist on asking the puerile questions that you do.
I reckon he will bring his own bar of soap as well.
Grow up for fokks sake.
BobOskins

 

 

30 May 2012 22:55:04
Ed's I don't understand how Affellay could cost even 6 mil, they bought him for 2-3 mil right? He has only played a couple of games and he is majorly injury proned. Why would he be more than 6? {Ed001's Note - because they bought him with just 6 months left on his contract, now he has a contract running until 2015.}

Agree with ed.

They got him on a steal, 3m euros. he is worth more than 6m TBF

 

 

30 May 2012 22:53:30
Hope that Brendan Rodgers brings Scott Sinclair with him to Anfield! I rate him far higher than downing and even more so because he is only 23 so can still grow! Reading other Eds comments it seems it is unlikely but fingers crossed ey! {Ed001's Note - what is so good about Sinclair? He has never impressed me personally, I just can't see what is so special about him. Far too greedy on the ball for my liking and has a terrible attitude.}

 

 

30 May 2012 22:52:54
Koppites, people keep going on about the style of football BR team played...... But what was wrong with KD's .... It was pass and move too !

YNWA

But Rodgers is our new manager. Love Kenny to bits but he is gone we have to move on.

cozinoz {Ed016's Note - I am still a bit gutted about Kenny leaving to be honest. But yes we must never forget what he did for the club but as a club we have to look towards the future.}

90% of the passes were sideways or backwards mate.

LIVERPRES

Sorry, in my opinion, under KK we became a pass and no move team, that is why our play was laboured and we found it difficult breaking teams down.

Your right about Kenny pal and I'm still gutted about his departure. However, given the way Kenny had us playing (specifically at the start of the season and certainly the best football I've seen us play for years), I think Rodgers is probably the ideal man for the job. There was something about Martinez that didn't sit right with me but Rodgers seems to be the full package. He subscribes to the pass and move football with emphasis on work rate when out of possession. He also seems a solid character. He may take us to that next level in the style Kenny got us playing.

Ozone

 

 

30 May 2012 22:52:00
How about a poll, eds?

"Is Brendan Rodgers the right appointment for Liverpool?"

Just be interesting to see what others think.

Cheers, ChrisMiz

Yes.

Ozone

 

 

30 May 2012 22:51:47
I expect the following to be sold.
Adam - £4.MILL
Downing - £8
Carroll - £10? - The only reason i added AC does he fit the style of play BR will bring?
Maxi - £2
Kuyt - £2
Spearing - £3
Aqua - £5
Cole - £3
Reina? £15
Carra - retire
Ins - some might think this is far fetched i'm not so sure..
Muniain - £20

So get rid of all of them and bring in one player, nice one

Is it January sales or what

Why would Adam be worth 4m but Andy worth 10 quid?
AnfieldUSA

 

 

30 May 2012 22:45:55
jose mourinhio speaks very highly of brendan rogers after all it was he that took him too chelsea to work with the youth and then the reserves.

But it was reading who gave him the coaching chance to begin with

 

 

30 May 2012 22:44:46
Just wanted to say congratulations to BR and I have faith given time and support you'll get LFC challenging for champions league soon!I'm hoping the support comes from the fans & the board

PM

 

 

30 May 2012 22:42:25
Hi eds and fans, well I must say I am a bit surprised with Rodgers' appointment but since he is our manager I will support him. I just have a question for the eds please, are you happy with this appointment? and what did FSG see in him that made them pick him?thankyou
hibsylfc {Ed001's Note - he is the best option in the Premier League. I do think he has the makings of a great manager, but I just don't see what he offers over Borrell. I would have preferred us saving the compo, appointing Borrell and using that saved money towards players. But I don't think Borrell is a bad choice per se, just seems a waste of money when we already had a coach who uses the Barca style at the club already!}

Hi ed001, my only consolation is I saw the football he displayed at Swansea and it was good, and I said many times what if he were to come to us. But it is the case now, and you find yourself doubting him already. It is just that we are a massive club with high expectations and I wonder under this pressure how he would perform? Thanks.
Hibsylfc {Ed001's Note - I don't find that a worry personally, I think he will be fine, like I said that has never been my issue with him as the manager. I actually think he will fit in nicely, his style is suited to the better players available at Liverpool.}

Perhaps Borrell wasn't interested, Ed?

You could look at it another way Ed and take the view that there two coaches now singing off the same hymn sheet and subscribing to the same style of football. Maybe that will enable a smoother transition from youth to first team. I would be extatic if in 3-4 seasons we challenged for the title with a team in the main made up of players from the Acadamy.

If they'd promoted Borrell, we may have lost the jewel in the crown, especially from FSGs perspective with the academy being the potential cash cow.

Ozone {Ed001's Note - whereas I think we have coaches already singing off the same hymn sheet, but we need to promote one to keep the continuity, like we did in the past. I am not against Rodgers, per se, I think he was the best available option outside of the club.}

 

 

30 May 2012 22:41:49
Manager: Brendan Rodgers

-----------------Reina----------------
---------Skrtel----------Agger--------
Johnson------------------------Enrique
-------------Gerrard-Lucas-----------
Boudebouz-------------------G.Ramirez
------------Suarez--Carroll------------

Subs; Doni, Kelly, Coates, Aqua, Shelvey, Hendo, Downing, L. DeJong

To be fair we only need a couple quality players; i.e Gaston Ramirez pacy quick player - would love to see Iker Munian and Matias Suarez/Luuk De Jong

 

 

30 May 2012 22:41:40
Hi eds, how much funds do you think rodgers will get for transfers? Thanks
Jack {Ed001's Note - there will be no set transfer pot.}

 

 

30 May 2012 22:36:48
Why is everyone saying no to dos santos he's class did you not see him at barca I think he would link up brilliant with Suarez :D he's just out of favour at spurs as the have a stronger squad than us this doesn't mean we have to snub the lad! I say we go for him ;p {Ed001's Note - because he can't pass a night club, he is trouble.}

So we want people who make the club boring, look at gerrard he takes to the clubs with his old self.

The people who stood out for me at the world cup was Suarez and Giovanni Dos Santos.

 

 

30 May 2012 22:36:26
Would like to have heard news of the new manager from Liverpool FC themselves rather than having it blasted all over the media first. Well done Jen Cheng...

Are you 5 ? stuff gets leaked why does it matter !!

It's not offical yet mate, why would we announce it? Hazard says he's off to Chelsea 4 days ago. But still Chelsea have not confirmed it.

Blair Mayne YNWA JFT96

If the deal wasn't finalised how do you expect the club to confirm it? Also LFC dont have the right to forbid Swansea saying their manager has left. And anyway journalists always find out the day before.
Stupid comment I doubt Jen Chang has even started work yet. The Media are already killing us dont join in please.

 

 

30 May 2012 22:33:13
AIR CHINA 350 million for naming rights , wot about THE ANFIELD AIR CHINA ARENA sounds good to me

We REALLY need the word 'colosseum' in there somewhere :)

cozinoz

Probably $350m not £350m as they could buy LFC for almost that much.

 

 

30 May 2012 22:32:28
Plans for the new stadium and redevelopment of Anfield are here if any one wants to take a look, I prefer the new stadium in all honesty.
http://www.sports-stadia.co.uk/about

Stu Gerrard

No where near the level that H&G designed.
H&G's was one special stadium. Byern Munich's is miles ahead of this one too.
I'm sure FSG know what there doing.

That's not the new stadium, that's just someone's independent design of how they WOULD build it if given the chance, nothing to do with lfc

Siggle

 

 

30 May 2012 22:32:14
so glad we dint get martinez he kept wigan up by the scape of their teeth hope we get affelay probally £6mil to £9mil

 

 

30 May 2012 22:32:06
Hi Macca ,
Great job here , thanks from all of us
Just a quick q , when someone mentioned couple of weeks back Rodgers originally Turing us down u said basically he wouldn't want to burn bridges or go for a job he couldn't get
Do u feel we wanted various other options and have been left with Rodgers ? And are u you personally happy with the appointment , as it seemed at the time you weren't bothered that he distanced himself from the job
Hope this makes sense and thanks for all the info u provide
Wills

 

 

30 May 2012 22:30:31
welcome b. rodgers to liverpool fc and i for one will give you a 100% as your one of us now,but when all this started with the sacking of kenny we were told we would sign a manager that players would want to come and play for well who outside the english league has heard of rogers!! is this another roy i hope not,where are the signings coming from lets hope not all english again please!! is rogers big enough to sign good(great) players will any foriegn players have heard of him let alone play for him,we need someone strong to come in and get rid of players ie adam,downing,enrique maybe spearing,maxi and kuyt,i think for one we need a strong d.o.f to show rodgers the way and just maybe it would work!!i would love to see a fantastic striker come in 2 wingers left and maybe right back and a strong midfielder and put henderson in the reserves to learn his trade love to no what you all think of this as this is just my view

 

 

30 May 2012 22:30:04
eds, I know it's early days, but with the imminent appointment of brendan rodgers, do you expect one of kenny's worse signings, i.e adam, downing, to move on, also, with joe cole expressing his desire to stay on at liverpool, do you think he'll be given a chance?
YNWA {Ed001's Note - I would hope Cole was out the door before either Adam or Downing, they offer far more than him! How can you whinge about Kenny's signings while bigging up Cole? He was one of the worst signings in the club's history! Overweight, overpaid, injury prone, complete lack of any footballing intelligence and past his best, which wasn't all that good anyway.}

Completely agree with Ed - I saw all of Cole's games in a Liverpool shirt and there was ONE from memory where he played better than a Sunday league player. I was less disappointed with Kroncamp than Cole. He would be the first player sold if I was Rodgers

cozinoz {Ed016's Note - Joe Cole lost it looooooooong ago}

Ed001 i hope you wear jean size of 28 iches because the amount of times i see you talk about peoples weight you know.

i bet joe cole has never hit double figures in stone non past 10 anyway. {Ed005's Note - The difference between the other ed and J.Cole is that J.Cole is getting £90k per week to keep his fitness and body in optimum shape to perform, whereas the ed doesn't.}

 

 

30 may 2012 22:28:27
i think brendan rodgers being appointed can only be a good thing. i live in swansea but have been a liverpool fan since i was a twinkle in my olds man eye! he has taken swansea to the premiership within a season with a good squad but nbot a great squad (in depth) as what we have, plus he is young and his tatics with swansea have been spot on with his pass and move which we once adopted! i think this is a massive positive step which we can only embrass. his fresh ideas are exactly what lfc need and we all need to get behind him. he will sign a couple of players we need in the positions we need and need our full support. i was guuted king kenny went and believe he should of been given another year, but alas, we now have a new manager who has adpoted a style of play similar to barca, when looking at the stats, u will see im not talking s**t, is what we need to progress. this could be and hopefully is, a turning point for liverpool football football club and we all need to take it onboard. fergie joined united and wasnt that great but now look at him even though it pains me to say, is the best manager the premeir league/world has ever seen, so lets all give brendan our backing and support and bring the good old days back to anfield ynwa

 

 

30 May 2012 22:25:14
Hey Eds been following this site for a long time. I personally think that we should stop looking to spend big on players like cavani and start from scratch. There's no way we could attract a player of that caliber finishing in the place we did. With Rodgers in, i hope players like suso get a real chance.
What do you think? {Ed001's Note - I am with you, one of the main reasons I wanted Borrell is because I hoped he would give the youngsters a chance. Someone like Coady, in my opinion, would have been a better option than Spearing to cover Lucas last season.}

 

 

30 May 2012 22:22:49
This is the full text of the statement released tonight by Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins over Brendan Rodgers' move to Swansea City.

"I was contacted by Liverpool last night and they expressed their wish to speak to Brendan regarding their vacancy.

"I had a discussion with Brendan to talk about their interest and his views on whether he wanted to speak to Liverpool.

"He expressed his wish with me to do that and he has spoken to Liverpool today.

"Following on from discussions with Liverpool's owners, Brendan has informed us that he would like to take up their offer to manage Liverpool.

"At the moment we are currently in talks with the owners to agree compensation.

"We are trying to finalise that within the next 24 hours.

"Although we are very disappointed to lose such a talented, young British manager, we didn't wish to stand in his way.

 

 

30 May 2012 22:21:06
Sigurdsson has not put pen to paper on the swansea deal yet as he wanted to work with Rodgers, so he may well come to us if Rogers is willing to bring him.

 

 

30 May 2012 22:20:02
Two main positives from Rodgers' appointment:

1. The owners will definitely make decent funds available to support him(This is "their" Manager)

2. He is a Mourinho protege.This means that Mourinho will help him succeed by possibly loaning us 1-2 Real Madrid fringe players next season.

I don't think next season can be worse than the 8th place finish.

What do you think Ed(s) {Ed001's Note - I very much doubt Jose will be loaning us players, nor do I see a need to borrow any.}

I agree ed

gee man

Keep this in the cooler Ed. I'll remind you when we bring in a Real Madrid player next season. {Ed001's Note - whatever.}

 

 

30 May 2012 22:18:07
Id only like to see 5 players in during the transfer window

1. Ryad Boidebouz
2. Scott Sinclair
3. Adam Johnson
4. Gylfi Siggurdsson
5. Ibrahimovic

I think most of these are realistic

Cheers,

Pork Pie 2315

Ibrahimovic is possibly the most overrated player there is in the world currently in my opinion!
CHickey.

Haha Ibra?

Hahah yeah sure..

Cheerio

So about IBRAHIMOVIC
AnfieldUSA

 

 

30 May 2012 22:16:07
Just wishful thinking or could rodgers old mentor (the special one) now be more inclined to do business with the club now that an old friend is in charge?

 

 

30 May 2012 22:15:52
whatcomments would there have been for a man named shankley after all he had not won a great deal until his appointment good luck br

Its Shankly..... not Shankley

People trot this out every now and again, Liverpool were in the (old) 2nd Division when Shankly took over & during his spell went 6 years without a trophy.

Rodgers is a good, potentially great appointment but he needs time & imho an experienced DOF like van Gaal with a vast network of Scouts/Contacts worldwide.

I dont see us giving BR 6 years grace

 

 

30 May 2012 22:15:51
Gylfi Sigurdsson a snip at £6.8 million, snap him up brendan

 

 

30 May 2012 22:10:48
macca,

well done! really appreciate your input in this site. I check in here everyday before bbc to see if you have any new news.
we need you now more than ever. keep us updated with any transfers and DOF appointment. even if you are 5% sure about it, it would still be more genuine than most of the tabloids out there.

miccmak

 

 

30 May 2012 22:02:52
Ed, do you expect targets to be similar to what they were before the manager changed considering that the scouts will have stayed the same? Cheers

ToonRed {Ed001's Note - most likely there will be a fair bit of crossover in targets.}

 

 

30 May 2012 22:09:38
Chelsea have made the best signings so far with hazard and marin not forgetting they still have kevin de bruyn to join them for next season....if we buy cavani, levezzi, elm and sturridge or affelay i think we would have the better signings...what do u think ed?

LFC 4 LYFE {Ed001's Note - if we buy Sturridge we will be making the worst signing possible. Awful, greedy little player. Pie in the sky signings apart from Elm and Affelay who is injured constantly. Not happening. Only Elm is likely.}

Sturridge is too selfish and can't pass

RedSG

Agreed with Ed001 on this one. Not a big fan of Sturridge at all. Although I was thinking if we were to get Adam Johnson and Daniel Sturridge, we wouldn't need the other 8 outfield players since neither ever passes the ball anyway...

RDL

 

 

30 May 2012 22:08:48
Best of luck to brendan Rodgers .. if he gets Liverpool playing the same way as Swansea did last season over the next year or so and with top quality players .. it will be the best Liverpool side to watch since Roy Evans ..

 

 

30 May 2012 22:06:55
I am cautiously optimistic at the potential appointment of Brendan Rodgers. He seems like a good coach who can get the best out of players, working in more of a head coach role than a manager, which is certainly the approach FSG are looking for. His teams play a good game, and although perhaps not overly adventurous at times, his teams are certainly organised and able to play the ball. With FSG love for stats, I can't help but feel Swansea's possession statistics from last year will have certainly swayed in his favour. However, although his record as a coach is exemplary I do have reservations over his ability as a manager. His record at Watford and Reading do not show a man who is capable of bringing success back to Liverpool, yet his record at Swansea has been top notch in retrospect to the budget and players he has had to work with. As one of the fans who called for change after last season's performances I can only be glad that FSG have chosen a man who certainly has the potential and the ability to move Liverpool forward and progress as a football club. All we can do now if he is appointed is get behind him, and regain our reputation as the greatest fans and greatest club in the world. Cheers, Daniel YNWA.

 

 

30 May 2012 22:05:11
Macca, i meant to post earlier today and say fair play mate, again you were spot on.


LFC-IRE

 

 

30 May 2012 22:04:44
Biggest anti-climax ever..i suppose its a case of going with the flow now rather than being excited about next season however i'll get behind anyone who comes to us thats the way we roll at LFC,well..most of us..anyway hope it works out for us and Brendan,still waiting for a bit of excitement but i think i'll be waiting a wile yet..best of luck BR..#1983#

 

 

30 May 2012 22:02:42
As I saw in my dream last night that Rodgers will be our new manager, I will hope to dream(again) that we will have big signings are comin:D:D

You forgot to name your post Mr Moyes

Have a dream instead that we win the league title back and win the champs league again and then we successfully defend them both the year after and after that year and so on haha

Do us all a favour and watch messi clips on you tube before you go to bed please. Much appreciated...

Myk

 

 

30 May 2012 22:01:14
Macca

If the naming rights are just about sorted. When in your best knowledge will work start. And is Steve Clarke staying in?

Mate i am not as confident about the stadium plans as i was about Rodgers..

Different source of info so i would not like to be held responsible if it didn't happen..

As soon as i have more i will try and post..

Cheers

Macca

It was being rumoured on a Swedish site last week Macca mate .That Air China was paying 350 mill towards a new Stadium. What you heard could be spot on again mate .

Fingers crossed.

Blair Mayne YNWA JFT96

 

 

30 May 2012 22:00:56
Just like to say very pleased with our new manager i feel he is without doubt the most exciting young manager i have seen in quite some time.He will bring a great style of football and very good on the media side of things.Heard a lot of positive things about this guy and from some of the biggest players and coaches bodes well for the future.Just hope we give this guy a fair crack of the whip.Aweek ago i was starting to worry about the direction of our club but have to say now looking forward to next season.Looks like our owners have been very busy behind the scenes next DOF,SD,news on the ground.A new era is upon us as king kenny once said if we stick together we can achieve great things.YNWA tomo10

Reading didn't seem to have your confidence in the guy.

 

 

30 May 2012 22:00:25
Hi Eds,
just got an opinion after B.Rodgers is now the new manager;
The following players doesn't fit BR style of play,so i can see them moving on.
OUTS:
-F.Aurelio.
-N.Eccleston.
-D.Amoo.
-R.Maxi.
-D.Kuyt.
-J.Spearing.
-A.Aquilani.
-J.Cole.
-C.Adam.
-S.Downing.
-A.Carroll.
REALISTIC SIGNINGS:
-Luuk De Jong.
-Jackson Martinez.
-Younes Belhanda.
-Ryad Boudebouz.
-Mohamed Diamé.
Credit to Macca for the great news we got before.
We trust in Macca,
Cheers

 

 

30 May 2012 21:58:16
why do loads of posters keep saying he inherited the team from roberto martinez after martinez the swansea manager was paulo souza who incidentally had a 36% win rate rodgers came in took a team struggling and got them promoted with 51% so he never inherited martinez team it was souza before him
riley

Great post ... I ever knew that he turned it around.

 

 

30 May 2012 21:57:41
I know we haven't been link with any of the following but I feel they would be great signings for the reds at a low price with good sell-on value.

Adam Maher - AZ Alkamar
Zakaria Labyad - PSV

I think we have missed out on a lot of young, quality, non-British players whilst we have been perusing the likes of Adam, Downing and Henderson. Whilst the other teams that we would consider our equals (Chelsea ect.) have been picking up young players with sky-high potential (Lukaku, De Bruyne).

Hopefully this will be addressed with Rogers stepping in, I think he has displayed a good eye in the transfer window after stepping in to take Siggurdsson as soon as a rift appeared between him and his last manager.

All just wishful thinking really.

 

 

30 May 2012 21:57:36
Now Rodgers is almost agreed, I expect his first signing will be Ken Aguero. It was well known that Ken almost joined last year, however his wage demands were deemed excessive and Barbie didn't really fancy a scouse brow. He's jibbed her off now to concentrate on his footy and it is expected that he will bring some much needed style to the liverpool team after years of fashion no no's such as wembly 96 spice boy cream suits and Voronin wardrobe disasters.

Shut up

To the very rude person above, get some manners- and an education- before you post. Learning how to spell your name might be a good place to start!

Did you really think the OP (original poster) was serious?

Mrpjd

 

 

30 May 2012 21:54:48
Hi ed who was BR looking at bringing in at swansea. Just to get an idea of the kind of player he was looking at. cheers. Murray {Ed022's Note - Dos Santos and Sigurdsson.}

 

 

30 May 2012 21:54:03
ok everybody getting on rogers back before he even signed, c'mon. people wanting a bigger name doesnt mean you will automatically win things, E.G. rafa went onto inter milan and failed mouriniho was sacked at chelsea after a disaster start to the season. brendan rogers swansea team probably in my eyes played total possession football very similar to barcelona which i thought was the best team to watch. after every game they had more possession than the opposition team including all the big teams which may i add includes liverpool, get off his back and lets all get right behind him and our team.

Allen is technically the best passing succes rate in Europe, as in higher than Xavi and Iniesta. Rodgers might bring him with him hopefully!

 

 

30 May 2012 21:51:03
ed022, can you make a player profile on ryad boudebouz?
{Ed022's Note - He is on the way next mate. Hopefully be up by tomorrow evening.}

 

 

30 May 2012 21:50:53
I fell we need to clear out the following mess 1st..no matter who the next manager is
1) Kuyt for£6m hes has always been an average player...no speed, creativity...n for all the running he does well..i guess a decent defensive midfielder cud do that..
2) carragner...hes beeen a good servant to the club but has past his best 2 seasons a go...hes cost us atleast 10 points this season..shuld be our defending coach.
3)joe cole £6m his game doesnot suite liverpool..and for his wages i wuld rather want some 1 young and quick.
4) aqualani £6.5m good player but not suited to the physical side of PL..and hes not happy to stay in england. so its better 4 both the parties to part ways..
5) Maxi £1.5 good decent player...but again over 30..and instead we shuld give some of our youth chances.
6) Doni £2 for me hes below average and not a decent back up for reina.
7) Jones £0 same as doni
8) Spearing Just abt an average player..not a player of liverpools caliber..
9)charlie Adam £7 the fellow can not defend for crap...is jst an average player an overated..its humiliating to hear he can fill Alonso's shoes...is rubbish..suited for smaller team.
10) downing £12 well he has to be 1 of the worst signings in the for £20m..if this fellow is for £20 reiera was far better than him...for me i cnt see this fellow wear the legendary jersey...wud love to see the back of him
11) enrique..£5 started very brightly..i kind of thought we have got a gr8 bargain...but cost us the FA CUP and his performance towards the end of the season was getting worse looked like hes a championship defender..disgusting is the word.
12) Aurelio already left..class player...all the very best to him..
now the players we should look to buy..we have to be very sensible and wise as we know these owners are also not likely to spend much..
my choice wud be 2 strikers, 3 wingers,2 midfielders, 1LB,1 CB, 1 GK

Strikers: De yong and wolfswikel (sporting Lisbon) combined fees would be £28m both young and are prolific goalscorer.

wingers: Bboubedez, canales, 1 of {Griezzman ,drenthe or affely} combined value wud be near £32M all of them are young and quick.

Midfielders: Remirez and grenero and DM Cissoko combined value £36m

CB: showcross £12m
LB: mark albrighton £6

GK henessy£ 6 from wolfs..quality keeper..can eventually take reinas place and is young, let Gulasci gbe the 3rd option.
the spending will come down to £120m but if we manage to sell the loosers mentioned above it will fetch us around £45 + their wages also yes theyll have to fork ou around £85 but it is not much in todays window considering Chealsea spending £75m on 2 last winter and £32 for 1 in Hazard. the owners shud know We are Liverpool Football Club and our place is at the Top with the elite...finally my choice of manager 1)Klopp, 2)rikard 3)Van Gaal, 4)AVB 5) Benitez 6) Rodgers. If roggers gets the job ill be right behind him..YNWA.. {Ed022's Note - I struggled to read this post.}

How old exactly are you?
Just curious
NextGenRed

6m for Kuyt and 6m for Cole you are having a laugh. You wouldn't get more than 2m each if you were Arthur Daley

Agreed ed but king i with the figures he quoted for some of the players that need selling and a couple that need buying in i'm thinking i might just have enough left over in my weekly pay to form my own football club as i certainly have £'s i can spend but not millions of £'s so i think i might just steer clear of the likes of shawcross ( i think thats who he meant) and the midfielders ( who i also think i know who he meant) as they are not in my budget, but saying that i think i would have a bargain squad which may make me a return. Why don't our owners get this guy in to find our players as he obviously has an eye for a bargain mark albrighton £6 (so cheap) and henessey £6 (bargain) im sure the owners would like to bolster the squad with this type outlay

You my fellow fan are crazy! You want to sell the whole squad practically and the best bit was replacing Enrique with Albrighton!

 

 

30 May 2012 21:48:23
Adam Johnson
Matias Suarez
Phillipe Coutinho
Gylfi Sigurdsson
Ibrahim Afellay

YES

Who could say no to that {Ed005's Note - I could.}

Well then you are an idiot. Which most of your posts have belied anyway. That would be a fantastic transfer window were we to secure those players.

Mathias suare or luuk de Jong, better player ed5?
AnfieldUSA

 

 

30 May 2012 21:47:37
Quick question for any1

I take it our scouts will have all still be working away trying to find possible targets to put forward to rodgers? And if yes could any eds give me the main targets as in who has been watched most eg

Luuk De jong - Matias Suarez - diame - beouzadous (spelling) - gaston remires

also if these players are main targets are they interested without champs league? A believe these players could get us in the top four nxt season.

SPARKY

Its Bou de bouz

 

 

30 May 2012 21:45:42
Hope Rodgers will a good appointment, one reason I am over the moon is the deluded " In Rafa we Trust " and " Bring back Rafa " fools will crawl back under their rock and realise he was one of our problems.

John B

People who support Rafa don't need to crawl back under any stones, John B. Maybe you were under a stone for years when Rafa had us in 2 Champions League finals, winning one. He was also a John Arne Riise own goal in the 94th minute from a 3rd final. How we would love 'failure' like that now!

I wish Rodgers well and hope he is a success. I think he could be a good appointment. However, he will do well to match Rafa's record.

redmersey

These die hard Rafa wanabees live in the past, are in the past and must now forget that past albeit just a few good times because he was part responsible for the rapid decent to where we are now.

Stop griping and moaning and support our new man to the absolute fullest like any true red.

 

 

30 May 2012 21:44:53
Hi Eds & Reds,

Firstly congrats and welcome Brendan Rodgers. Now is the time to SUPPORT our manager. To all those who are whinging and moaning about him not having enough experience of managing a big club, too young etc, they probably seem to forget that Kenny Daglish was 4 years younger than Rodgers when took over as player manager.

Now before people start jumping my throat saying you cant compare both, i am just saying Daglish had no experience either of managing a big club.I am not saying he's better than Daglish or will be when he took over as player manager, just saying we should think first before start ranting.


Rebel_Red

Fully agree with welcoming Brendan Rodgers to our great club.
Although Dalglish was younger when he took over as you've said, didn't he have a certain (Sir) Bob Paisley to get advice from?
Here's hoping BR gets someone approaching Sir Bob's class to give him a few pointers if needed.

Gordy

He had the great Paisley guiding him and the boot room!

 

 

30 May 2012 21:44:18
Pat Murphy from the BBC understands that Liverpool will not hire a director of football, FSG must be very impressed with Brendan Rodgers to give complete control of all football matters to Rodgers and change their structure to get their man.
strange appointment for me i literally dont know what to feel? on one hand i have been impressed by what Rodgers has done with Swansea on the other hand he is not the top name Ian Ayre stated we could attract to Liverpool.
Best of Luck and lets support Rodgers to hopefully be successful for Liverpool. and hope in a few years we are praising FSG for being so shrewd!!
cobra

Depends what you mean by Big Name! I would be confident in saying there are managers in the championship and league 1 and 2 who would be better than sone premier league club. To me name means nothing, let the teams football do the talking!

 

 

30 May 2012 21:43:12
Macca very glad you were right and people believed you! My dad wouldn't put a bet on for me but made a nice £7 at school ;)
Made my views clear yesterday I think Rodgers with LVG would be a brilliant bit of work on the owners half!
New stadium sounds good also!
Cheers
CHickey.

Dont bet those winnings on the stadium just yet mate..

Not that confident on that just yet..

Cheers

Macca

 

 

30 May 2012 21:43:01
He does not need to attract the big players, that is van gaals job. He only needs to get right what's going on, on the field.

Need to actually get vg first

 

 

30 May 2012 21:42:48
Cheers maca with your info and being from nothern ireland.I had 50 quid on Rodgers at 20/1 so I'm happy with the appointment and the kids get new shoes as well.Theres a drink in it for you mate if I ever bump into you.MATTYLFC

 

 

30 May 2012 21:36:05
So Ed002! Wil Henry and his motley crew stil expect top 4, and if Rodgers fail we will expect him to get the sack? Or will Henry maybe move the goalposts now that Rodgers is his choice & stop him looking like a prat if it goes tits up?

The Irish Rover {Ed002's Note - A clear target but no sacking for a near miss. A nifty future awaits.}

I would expect the fans to give him at least the same amount of time as they gave kenny given the results

 

 

30 May 2012 21:39:38
Are we building a new stadium or are we expanding anfield?

 

 

30 May 2012 21:35:15
I can't believe all you people are so easily pleased..... We aren't a low budget low cost club......We are the greatest club in the world with the history, tradition and trophies.....

We deserved better and if we don't challenge or question the decisions made then we aren't protecting our great club.

So buy the club and do it your way.

I can't believe you people are so easily disheartened. This club was built from desire and hard work. Success was never a given. It has to be earned and hiring or buying current success is a very poor way of ensuring tomorrow's success.

Please go away you make us all look bad moron

Give it a rest and support the club. We cant make the likes of Guardiola arrive. We need to earn the right to get such targets, i think Rogers will do a good job

 

 

30 May 2012 21:33:43
Eds,fellow reds here is my three additions for the summer spend 30million 1,dyer 5million. 2,a.johnson 15 million 3.sturridge 10million .cheers psv

More brits, that worked out so well last season, and you want to add more, this club needs some continental guile and creativity this time around

2 of the most selfish players in the league, playing in a system that preaches pass and move. Sorry, but that won't work.

 

 

30 May 2012 21:33:41
just a question regarding the europa league, do we have to play qualifying rounds and if so when would be the first game of the season
wondering how much time rogers will have to get his ideas across before we actually have to play competetive football {Ed002's Note - Seemingly yes.}

 

 

30 May 2012 21:33:03
Thanks macca- I had a few quid on Klopp and Rodgers and now quids in. As always appreciate the insights.

Feeling positive about the new manager - plays great football and might just be the change in direction the club need.

Ec

Macca, you are (largely) clued-in, and I do (genuinly) appreciate your inputknowledge! However, your 'scattergun' approach - in that you mention all of the 'likely' candidates (witness the Klopp comment above) - almost gaurantee's a likely 'hit', one can but smile a tad with one's tongue firmly in one's cheek! ;-) Fair play to ye' fella!

Martinez mentioned at one point aswell lol

 

 

30 May 2012 21:31:32
I'm happy with the appointment of Rodgers.

Young, innovative and I think he has a core of steel. Somehow I think he will be able to cope with the big name players and their egos. He's calm, measured and reminds me of an Irish Shankly, albeit more understated.

Let's hope this is the start of a new dynasty.

Walk on!

The Robin

 

 

30 May 2012 21:31:29
Hi Eds
At last a manager......Personally i think a very good appointment!
Can you post this on rumours please?
I'd like you to answer a question (whichever Ed it is!)
Given that we outplayed most teams last season albeit without winning!! Do you feel we need a massive overhaul of the squad?
I personally don't feel we do.
A striker who can score! Carroll to stay he looks great!
A winger or two with pace! Job done!
Central midfield looks great defence looks great too!
So what do people think?
We're never going to get massive transfers but I don't feel we need them!
Matt

Man the midfield is a disaster! Spearing, henderson and adam are awful and stevie g isnt getting any younger. We need 2 cms along with lucas and stevie, sell the rest

 

 

30 May 2012 21:29:37
Welcome to liverpool BR - YNWA

 

 

30 May 2012 21:29:34
Good work Macca

Phooey

 

 

30 May 2012 21:28:46
I'm a touch disappointed the manager search is over, we now have to read the endless transfer bollox from now on.

At least with the manager, we only had 12 names to deal with. With players, it's unlimited.

Let the good times, and bollox roll, LOL.

BTW - Delighted with Rodgers.

 

 

30 May 2012 21:25:24
It appears Brendan Rodgers is our new manager..

I think it's a bigger risk than that of the Hodgson appointment but hopefully this time it'll work.

I hope he can handle the pressure and keep the original Liverpool tradition and ways.
It's not just liverpool whos taken a risk but Brandon himself.

Brandon welcome to Liverpool and I for one will give you my full support.

Now it's the DOF appointment and the interesting transfer deals he can do.

China airlines.. Well if this is a true deal then i will be sad to see Anfield go but at the same time i'd be excited by our new
Era.

Physic red

 

 

30 May 2012 21:25:46
I can't see Rodgers 'stealing' a player or several players from Swansea, because he is a classy manager who has respect for the club. Maybe, a small chance of Sigurdsson but I highly doubt it. I think Rodgers will splash the cash on a decent midfielder, two decent wingers, 1 right footed winger, similar in style to Nathan Dyer (Milos Krasic?) and maybe a back up striker. If Comolli did one good thing, he managed to shift the likes of Insua, Poulsen etc. I do not know why anyone would want Diame, Boudebouz or Victor Moses at Liverpool, they would only serve to increase our wage bill and would simply sit on the bench and become 'dead wood'. Please, standards. A club like Liverpool, no champions league or not, can still attract a high calibre of players! Cheers! And well done Eds and Macca on Rodgers!

the_attaturk

Its assuring to know that we finally have a manager who prefers pace on the wings.

 

 

30 May 2012 21:22:00
I would like to say that I'm happy with the appointment of Brendan Rodgers. I will admit, I wanted Klopp to be our manager if I had the choice, but I will get behind Brendan and support him. I'm sure there will be a focus on developing youth, which I hope there is, however, I hope he is also given sufficient funds to bring in some quality. I know I should not speak his name on this site (!), but he reminds me of a certain Mr Ferguson (I'm too young to know Shankly and Paisley)!

I am sure Sterling, Suso, Coady, Wisdom etc. will have opportunities to prove themselves, certainly in pre-season, and the Europa League.

Providing FSG are getting sound advice from the right people, and make smart decisions, I think the future has potential to be very bright. However, we must give Rodgers & Co time. We cannot expect to qualify for the CL next season, and win the treble the season after that.

Let's get behind the manager, the players and show why we are the best fans in the world!

Rafa's Purple Goatie

 

 

30 May 2012 21:21:36
hi lads. first post. just wanna say what an awesome site. i think rodgers is a great appointment, swansea played some great stuff last year, and we battled to put three passes together. i really hope he targets the right players and gets more out of our current squad. he is not gonna make us champions next year but in a few, you never know.

 

 

30 May 2012 21:21:36
I hate to be negative, but are people seriously forgetting who Liverpool FC are? been chuffed about Rodgers? well, I for one think its ridiculous, absolutely unbelievable the owners have no idea and it saddens me to see such news though I saw it coming a mile off.

Either way I'll stand by Rodgers as he is now a red but, doesn't mean I agree with it. Fingers crossed for the summer & next season, its all we can do. good job to all the eds.

You're absolutely right. The most innovative and progressive manager available with Premier League experience. Ridiculous, right?!

Disgrace of a fan, most top notch managers come from nothing originally, not to mention Mourinho praising Rodgers to the end of the earth and look where Swansea finished this season, He deserves this IMO and I'm optimistic for the future

 

 

30 May 2012 21:21:02
sigurdsson will follow rogers to liverpool and pull out of swansea deal to give us a creative midfielder.

scott sinclair will be a target as will midfielder joe allen from swansea

jordan rhodes is a player rogers likes so expect a bid

nathan redmond of birmingham is all so a target

LOL how the mighty have fallen... pish poor players the lot of them.

Wow Rodgers works really quick

 

 

30 May 2012 21:20:17
i personally am very pleased with BR appointment being a fellow Irishman. I think he has better qualities then Martinez but also agree he is a massive gamble.
Eds do you think Clark and Kean will stay or is he likely to bring his own backroom team and if so would that include scouts ?

Guinnessred8

It is good seeing a fellow Irishman take the reins (even if he started his career at ballymena united!). I was originally in two minds about the appointment but now overall very excited to see how things progress and how he changes the team. Good luck Brendan, welcome to Liverpool, YNWA!

Cuchulainn's Hounds (always a Bannsider!)

He's getting support from the banks of the Foyle too lads !
Derry Red

All over Ireland I'm sure, Derry Red mate. I'm looking forward to next season now!

Cuchulainn's Hounds

He's definitely getting support from all of the Newtownabbey area, the whole place is buzzing!!

N.I. RED

You're right N.I. RED, i'm from N'Abbey myself. Happy campers :)
Ulsterpool

Used to live in the Carnmoney/Glengormley area, lot of fans happy up there with it by the sounds of it

Cuchulainn's Hounds

 

 

30 May 2012 21:18:44
Eds,

Is it possible to give Daniel Hanwell his own page? I'm really looking forward to his 'inside information' on Liverpool's summer transfer targets! The man is a legend. He's the kind of bloke that if he predicted rain you'd organise a trip to the beach! He's the Ed Wood of this website. Therefore I'm proposing that if 50 people hit 'Agree' you give Danny Boy his own page - a 'greatest hits' so to speak of the man's Nostradamus like gift for predicting the future. A page dedicated to his musings would be a source of constant cheer for me when I'm bored in work.

Let's make it happen!

Martin,
Dublin

Martin iv agreed on my computer and once on my phone thats all it will allow lol
riley

 

 

30 May 2012 21:17:41
Pleased, if not delighted, Liverpool fan here.

Rodgers will be ambitious, hungry, and obviously has some managerial talent. He'll live the game and team 24/7 and give it everything.

Just need the owners to back him up with a bit of cash for two more key players: top notch winger and a ruthless finisher, IMO.

Brendan Rodgers: YNWA!

;0)

Dr S.Atire.

 

 

30 May 2012 21:16:13
The new stadium will be called "Airchina Liverpool Arena". For the record Airchina only had one major crash so their satefy reputation is good.

 

 

30 May 2012 21:14:34
So it's looking most likely Brendan Rogers is the man for us. Finally we have a manager that it many ways came from no where (except of course Macca knew!) so much for Sky and the press swarming all over Martinez as the man. What this proves to me is that we are now back to being a club in lock down where information is concerned and I am happy with that.

In previous years we always done our business in private and the right way and it looks to me as FSG do theirs that way also, well done to them!

So on to BR as choice for manager. Yes he's young, yes he's had no experience at a big club managing massive players and massive fan expectations. But lets not condem the man before he even steps foot inside Anfield. He at least deserves a chance to prove himself (I would say at least 12 - 18 months, so long as we see progression). Lets not get on the mans back if we don't start off well, remember its not HIS fault KD was sacked or that Rafa wasn't brought back, so lets not start off with a negative feeling towards him!

I recall sitting watching the Swansea game at Anfield and leaving the ground seriously thinking they were the only team who outplayed us at home, something even the Arse couldn't do last season. They played a bright, inventive game of football which was pleasing on the eye, so if BR can bring that mindset to our players the future could be bright for us redmen.

As I've said before this could be the dawn of a bright new era for us redmen and for me FSG are beginning to place their stamp on the club, rest assured boys these guys are winners and I don't think they will stop until they achieve their goal, to take us back to the summit of english football! - TMac

 

 

30 May 2012 21:13:30
ha YNWA....'you'll never win again!

This is quite obviously a post from none other than HA aka Horse Arse!
Bob

Youll never walk again if you dont shut it! lol

dont you think you should be looking on your own football clubs web site? ohh wats that .........

yeah thats wat i though you team is to boring ooooooooohhhh well.

How mature

Guarantee we win our next competitive game. Daniel YNWA.

 

 

30 May 2012 21:12:19
Evening Eds and reds,

Question, has there been any inkling as to what sort of financial backing Rodgers would be getting? Obviously no one is going to have exact figures, but surely he'll have a kitty.
Also anything concrete on Van Gaal as sporting director?

And finally I fully support the pair of them coming in, breath of fresh air. People must get behind them and give them time.

Thank you
Shaun. {Ed022's Note - There is no set budget, as has been said 68,000 times before. Van Gaal is favourite for the job at the moment.}

 

 

30 May 2012 21:11:01
Really excited about the new season! In FSG We Trust!!

Red fron SA

 

 

30 May 2012 21:08:43
You ask WHY have Liverpool appointed an unproved manager who has won nothing.

1. Brendan Rodgers is a PR mans dream, he is cool and calm under pressure always gives positive precise feed back, and importantly the media seem to warm to him. After all the PR problems over the past 12 months it will be a breath of fresh air to have someone who can get the media on side, give positive press conferences removing the barriers and the siege mentality of previous managers.
2. Brendan Rodgers has great experience bringing through youngsters, he has proved that he is not afraid to step them up to the first team at a young age (if ready). With a great crop of Liverpool youngsters coming through it is imperative we get a coach who can get the best out of them and give them the confidence they need to play the correct way.
3. The longevity and success of the club relies on stability and continuity, Brendan Rodgers is young, hungry with a lot to prove, add to this, the possibility that Carragher will follow into management, there may be a management structure that will last for many years to come.
4. Brendan Rodgers has worked closely with Mourinho, and also worked with Van Gaal, possibly our new DF
5. Pass and Move has always been the Liverpool way, one team epitomised this was Swansea under Rodgers.
6. FSG are restructuring the club from top to bottom, a manager who will toe the line not upset the apple cart and without ego is a must, no disrespect but Benitez, Mourinho, and even Dalglish do not fit the new face of Liverpool football club.

The new future of Liverpool football club will be fresh, young, talented with new faces, new ideas, marketed in the right way, commercially sound. Anyone who does not fit will be moved on, for Liverpool fans its a new era that has a bight horizon,
AND THAT my fellow Reds is Why we appointed BRENDAN RODGERS

Welcome Brendan and from one Liverpool fan "You will never walk alone"

Evered
Evered

 

 

30 May 2012 21:08:19
Ed, please post this... I feel it is owed

to all the jokers who were questioning Macca, can you all fall back now and stop questioning the man. He has been spot on for a very long time now..

gracias Macca

- Pete

While i agree with your post i totally disagree with macca's post about wishing the return of rafa i am truly grateful the owners have appointed their man this time and not the fans man again

 

 

30 May 2012 21:08:07
Eds,

I'm not too keen on the Rodgers deal. I really think we have made a u-turn by gettin rid of the king and gettin Brendan in

What do you think about this?

LFC 4EVA {Ed022's Note - See earlier answers.}

Try taking your rose tinted glasses off, look at what position we achieved last year, take note of the information you have taken in, be brave, bold and ambitious and back the man

 

 

30 May 2012 21:06:44
Hi eds with no manager in place for chelsea yet who is making these signings, marin, hazard and now probably hulk and we are waiting for a manager to be appointed to get sign someone would'nt it be nice if someone at the club was putting all the effort in and signing the players we need and once the manager comes in all he needs to do is to work with them like chelsea are going about with their business? Thanks (ALI)

 

 

30 May 2012 21:01:58
Hey Ed/s, second time posting today, sorry.

Preferably a Liverpool fan to answer on their opinion on Afellay. 6m but I hear he's very injury prone and would he move to Liverpool? Would you pay 6m for him if you were manager?
I haven't followed him so much so would be good to get an unbiased, honest opinion on him!

Thanks for any response, Ell. {Ed022's Note - www.player-profiles.co.uk - there is a Player-Profile on Affelay on there for you.}

 

 

30 May 2012 21:09:16
Just a question to any ed's who truly want to give their honest opinion , ? Did you ever think at any stage watching swansea during the season this man could be liverpool standard management material ! ? Very underwelmed by this appointment, but I hope to god he proves me and a lot of others wrong for the sake of our great club !

 

 

30 May 2012 21:09:08
In the next 48 hours we will see Rodgers unveiled and also Van gaal announced as DoF, we will have a major update on the new/ upgrade of Anfield, the director of communications as been sorted with Jen Chang taking up the post on the 11th of June and Billy Hogan as chief commercial director. This all done before the start of the Euros, should make some very good signings before the start of the season as I am sure van gaal and Rodgers would of been promised a substantial kitty.

Stu Gerrard

 

 

30 May 2012 21:05:35
Evening Macca, eds & positive reds,
Just wanted to say welcome to BR & hope he has a successful time at our club.
Macca - one word pal, Legend.
Keep up the good work Eds, very entertaining at times.
Ultra red

 

 

30 May 2012 20:57:57
Just read on another site that Martinez turned it down because he didn't want to work under 3 dof type people above him! Just wondering if the eds or macca could shed any light on this, is there any truth in it? If so which names are likely to be included in this?

Tixki Bergistain, Van Gaal and Pep Segura maybe? If its true.

Blair Mayne YNWA JFT96

 

 

30 May 2012 20:56:32
I actually think taht Whelans antics whilst martinez was favourite might have cost him the job
just a thought
pato108

 

 

30 May 2012 20:54:48
It will be Air China, they're the only major Chinese Airline and are expanding routes through Europe, Australasia and the States fairly rapidly. They're attempting to dominant the Eastern market, above Cathay, Emirates, Etihad and Qatar so it makes sense for them to gain larger exposure through LFC.

Papa G

 

 

30 May 2012 20:54:31
Now, i know that i'll get slated for saying something like this, but yesterday at work (joiner) we had concrete fillers to come in, the guys who came told us that last week they worked on Dirk Kuyt's house im guessing if Dirks getting home improvements then he won't e leaving? just speculation but i don't care i thought it was quite cool

Maybe hes getting work done to sell the house.

geo

 

 

30 May 2012 20:54:26
I take it Van Gaal will be presented on Friday along with Brendan Rodgers Ed's?

I'm made up with the pair of them personally, Rodgers learnt from the best (Mourinho) and Mourinho looked up to Van Gaal and tried to emulate him, i could see the 2 of them having a great working unit together.

Van Gaal can attract quality players as well, which makes this summer very interesting!

I love the style of football Rodgers deploys, and i hope he brings Joe Allen or Sigurdsson with him!

I know for sure Steve Clarke will stay on as assistant, since Clarke and Rodgers have a pre-existing working relationship from their Chelsea days, plus Clarke's footballing knowledge is vital.


Just a question for the Ed's, i read somewhere saying that the director of football will be a responsibility, shared by 3 people.
Is this true?

Anyway, let's get behind Brendan because i have great faith in him, and with the right players he may buy, and the ever growing support & backing from fsg and us the fans Liverpool will be going places and it won't be long till some of the good old days come back.

Dan

 

 

30 May 2012 20:54:12
Maybe people will stop questioning Macca from now on, he said Rodgers what happens it Rodgers, lets get behind him hope they get a great DOF and lets see a brighter future for LFC new stadium next = happy days! ajh316

 

 

30 May 2012 20:54:06
I would like to wish Brendan Rodgers all the very best! I'm excited about the appointment, give him time and show your support!! Cymraeg red

 

 

30 May 2012 20:53:26
I know that the new manager has not even been announced, and also thuink that this is good as the biggest risks bring the biggest rewards, but all I am saying is that I am glad about all of the manager rumours ending!
I think that Joe Cole will get a chance next season and also think that maxi rodriguez would be picked more as I think that rodgers would like how he scores when he plays and possibly even kuyt as he is a hard worker.
I think that our best options for signings would be to steer clear of these free transfers that are about in the premier league and look at foreign players that we can bring in. I think that we should sign:
Gaston Ramirez
Huntelaar/Luuk de jong
Elm
Vorm-if pepe wants to go.
I know that these players would not come too cheap but I honestly believe that if the owners want success they hae to dig deep and then reep the rewards.
these are my beliefs tell me what you think and this is just my ideal situation so please dont just have a go!!
Pato108

 

 

30 May 2012 20:51:54
Just want to add my 2 pence worth to the people that think we will be spending loads of money on super star players I don't think we will be buying all these bit players like cavani and the likes as fsg bought Liverpool for the long run and is going to take 2-3 years still I believe for us to get into champions league again I think if we get into top 4 next year we will be lucky as it would take 100 mill to do so and I dont think the owners will hand that over again in a rush I hope I'm wrong but I doubt I am every1 has to relise it's going to take time to challenge for the title again

LOL clueless mate...

It wont take 100million. we spent that last year and it got us 8th and a cup.

What it requires is consistancy and a mix of better finishing in front of goal then last year, and a bit more luck.

We could spend 500million and still not be gaurenteed 4th spot!

Spurs haven't spent much money the last year or so but their squad plays well enough to be in the mix each year. What have Arsenal spent the last few years yet they are always in champs league.

 

 

30 May 2012 20:51:40
This is just to macca, absolutely spot on again, get it right like 99% of the time which is incredible...

Anyway with Rodgers in, I've heard that sigurdsson may be following him? Heard anything about this eds?

Stevie_D

 

 

30 May 2012 20:46:10
Downing, Henderson and Adam will have next season to prove themselves otherwise they will be sold off. Spearing, Maxi and Kuyt will be sold this transfer window.

Downing should be sold ASAP,he proved how crap he is already.

 

 

30 May 2012 20:45:59
Hey Ed's , would use know what is the latest on FSG getting naming rights for expanding anfield or an new stadium? I heard there will be an press conference on June 1st , could that be the day they finally reveal there plans for the stadium? Thanks {Ed002's Note - I really don't know.}

They've said previously that if Anfield was redeveloped it would not have a naming rights partner, and the name would remain as Anfield.

RedSG

 

 

30 May 2012 20:45:05
Hi Eds,

If there is going to be no DoF appointment, would it be realistic to expect that Ian Ayre will be moved out of his MD/Chief Exec role for someone with a greater stature?

In light of that position being overlooked, it would mean greater responsibility on the Chief Exec and I personally dont think he's up to it, as I suspect do FSG.

Can we expect to see a David Dien type appointment in the Chief Exec role?

Thanks for keeping us posted today by the way. I've been glued!

Red G

 

 

30 May 2012 20:44:38
Ed's someone posted the other day that Rodger's will be appointed and that Paco can't spell his 2nd name but Rafa's old assistant will be Rodger's assistant do you know if this is the case? Thankyou A gutted Rafa fan!

 

 

30 May 2012 20:41:57
Macca/Eds
So who are the genuine contenders for the DoF?

Wales

Van Gaal and Tixi

Dan

 

 

30 May 2012 20:41:08
We should all get behind our new manager and support him, If he can get us to play like his team did last season teams will feel a trip to anfield will be a wasted trip because they will leave empty handed.
Good Luck to BR

abbs

 

 

30 May 2012 20:40:18
Macca you the man looking forward to see your posts through the summer nice one mate

 

 

30 May 2012 20:37:30
New management structure, new manager, new kit sponsor, new stadium forthcoming, and doubtless new players . . .

What will the "FSG out!" brigade do now?

It's funny how football can change soooo quickly.

Go back to Man UTD, Everton Spurs man city or whoever they supported last week lol

Red4Ever

 

 

30 May 2012 20:37:20
Special mention to Swansea City especially their Chairman on how they have conducted themselves in the past few days/weeks, so different from that manc loving chairman at the DW. Thats how business should be done & well done FSG for keeping it that way.

Now can all fans get behind Rodgers & his team & give them the support Liverpool fans are renowned for.

Just hope now FSG can back the manager to bring in 4/5 players which will improve the squad so that we are competing for a top 4 place.

Good luck Brendan & welcome.

Leyland Wool

 

 

30 May 2012 20:37:15
Sick of all these a## holes on sly sports and twitter slagging off rodgers already i hope they grow to eat thier words we are supposed to get behind our manager so much for you'll never walk alone cant wait to see BR prove them wrong ynwa96 great job by the way edds and just waiting on a big fat i told you so from macca

 

 

30 May 2012 20:34:55
I wonder if Liverpool are getting the Rodgers that managed Swansea or the one that managed Watford and Reading ? Won't make any diff anyway if he's working with mediocre (and I'm being generous to some) players

 

 

30 May 2012 20:34:39
Hi eds now we have the manager position sorted out good luck to rodgers good young British manager, what is the situation with the dof i for one would love to see Louis van gaal appointed to attract big names {Ed002's Note - We will see later in the week I suspect.}

 

 

30 May 2012 20:34:17
This is an honest post. Brendan Rodgers may well need a bit of time to turn things around at Anfield, but so would have any other Candidate if it where them who were given the job, regardless. We as Liverpool Fans, must support him 100% whether or not he was the preferred choice as manager. Let's get behind the club as a whole just like we used to. YNWA

 

 

30 May 2012 20:34:15
Umm, I was out for a few hours today. Is this Brendan Rodgers thing official?

 

 

30 May 2012 20:33:56
Question Eds, not saying I would want any, maybe Allen at a push, but would there be a clause in Rodgers's contract stipulating that for the first year as LFC boss he cannot purchase any Swansea players?

NextGenRed {Ed002's Note - Yes, possibly. Otherwise their may be a gentleman's agreement.}

 

 

30 May 2012 20:18:59
Evening Ed002 nice to have you back, have you been jetting about a bit?
So, as an "outsider" what's your verdict on events?

Chris in Tamworth {Ed002's Note - Not back until the morning Chris and off again on Saturday. That's how the life of a rodeo clown pans out. Brendan Rodgers was well liked at Chelsea and is a real nice guy. I am sure he will be fine if given support.}

He wouldnt have been my choice but I'm happy to give him a fair crack. It seems to me that FSG have a plan and I'm looking forward to what may come.
Don't forget if the rodeo ever passes Tamworth I'll stand you a pint

Chris in Tamworth {Ed002's Note - I won't forget Chris. My last couple of trips have reulted in a lack of sleep as I stay up all night staring at the hotel car part worried that some mother is going to steal my Batmobile.}

 

 

30 May 2012 20:22:30
Eds / Macca / Anyone,

can anyone shed any light on the DoF role? will there still be one, if so, is it Van Gaal / Txiki?

Many thanks.

top work by you all.

 

 

30 May 2012 20:22:28
ed's or macca, are you aware of the possible make-up of the club above rodgers? will there be a director of football or team of directors? hearing rumours both ways about this, also just like to say its nice to see macca being proved right with his info, maybe though who have a go will politely shut up now!
great work ed's and macca
JAYLFC

 

 

30 May 2012 20:22:00
Do we know if we will still appoint a DoF/sporting director?

Cheers

Lee

 

 

30 May 2012 20:20:15
Dave whealen should have a look at hew Jenkins that's how 2 do it only say things that need to be said at the rite time not tell the media every time roberto wiped his ars# and many sheets he used .

Rigg10

 

 

30 May 2012 20:18:47
Hi Guys
I'm a Man United fan (I come in peace).
Although I admire Brendan Rogers philosophy on how to play the game I'm still not sure he is the man to lft you from mid-table to top four.Now I know you all will jump down my throat with Manc this and Manc that but when Roy Hodgson was appointed most of you thought he was the right man and he has a lot more experience and know how than Rogers.That said he did a great job at Swansea now the test will be can he handle all the ego's in the dressing room that will probably make or break him.
All the best

Bazza The Red.

At the time no one wanted hodgson they wanted kenny or someone bigger I think now both the players and the fans understand that we do not appeal to those big name managers anymore and that rodgers was probably the best we could have got and will back, which is what hodgson lacked

 

 

30 May 2012 20:16:10
I simply just love that B.R has sign for liverpool.

Wish him the best!

 

 

30 May 2012 20:31:02
Genuinely delighted about the appointment of Rodgers. By all accounts the man is a footballing visionary... He also has a lovely pair of shave your own 80's sideburns to coincide with the 80's football that is gonna return.

Good luck brenno JFT96

A liverbird upon my chest

 

 

30 May 2012 20:30:40
Aquilani:
"It's necessary to understand if there are the foundations for an agreement that satisfies everyone.

I'm waiting for Liverpool to decide on the identity of their new coach and reorganise themselves. Then we will have to meet in order to figure out their plans.

The only thing I can do is make the right decision. For me, it is important to have the opportunity to make a contribution, to play well and regularly."

Eds, is it possible that he could say now with Rodgers as manager?

Cheers

Phil {Ed022's Note - Nope.}

 

 

30 May 2012 20:29:53
Hi ed's
I would bring in the following (I know most are doubtful):
Jan Vertonghen- if skrtel or agger go
Javi Martinez
Iker muniain
J Mountinho
R Soldado
F Llorente
Falcao or Hulk
L De Jong
C Erricksen

Which of the following would consider joining I'd appreciate an answer
Great work cheers
{Ed022's Note - Impossible to say at the moment.}

 

 

30 May 2012 20:29:06
What a joke .....FSG sack a legend -the best ever player for Liverpool ....a successful title winning manager ....a man that bleeds and loves Liverpool to the core ....for who?

Answer - an unproven manager who played a bit of pretty football for a season.


KD had a side playing great football ... The side would have been even better next season and KD should have been given more time.

FSG have behaved abysmally.....and don't be bought into the the PR that will follow BR's appointment about the club's 'long term vision'.

FSG can go and whistle .....YANKS OUT OF OUR CLUB.

But Yonks are not in charge of Everton, so why are you complaining?

Get a grip mate.
We all wanted to keep King Kenny but I have to admit I thought the pressure was getting to him and maybe it was the right desicion, he 'll still always be a legend. Also If Rogers does well then he can be here for a long long time.
Hopefully he's given the time because he's got a big job as it's going to be dificult to keep up with the spending power of City and Chelsea, until the FFP kicks in.
Bilverstone
YNWA
JFT96

If your'e that unhappy then I suggest that you go and watch your football elsewhere, unfortunately for you they happen to own the club and I don't think they're going anywhere soon.

Go away......

I'm sure they'd be happy to sell the club to you, nameless moaner. Just pony up ~500m or so and it's yours.

The owners are good ones who are trying to do the things the right way and make the club sustainable for the long term. No, they're not oil magnates who are going to drop 1B into player transfers and no we're not likely going to be looking at players the likes of Cavani, Hazard, Aguero, etc. anytime soon (if ever).

Instead, we have to work smarter as we're never going to outspend the likes of Chelsea and City. Rodgers is a good example of this apparent go forward philosophy- a bit rough around the edges perhaps and maybe not the 'superstar' we all dream of, but certainly capable of becoming one in the not too distant future if he has the backing of the supporters. Calling for his (and the owners) heads now is not entirely helpful.

RDL

 

 

30 May 2012 20:28:16
I must say after weeks of turmoil and uncertainty it seems that FSG are doing everything right, to hire a young manager with experience who has worked with mourinho,avb,clarke, studied Barcelona when Van Gaal was there, Ajax as well is for me perfect. If LVG becomes DOF I believe we are looking at a very bright future beginning next season, also the news of stadium sponsorship should have us ALL very excited and optimistic. Can't wait to see our boys in the Euro's, maybe Hendo will see some action too. Its a GREAT day to be a RED. Walk on.


phillyred.

 

 

30 May 2012 20:13:34
Why are so many of my rumours not going through
Fantastic site though.

 

 

30 May 2012 20:12:04
Anfield to be renamed
CAL park

China Airline Park?

China Airlines Stadium

Airfield!

 

 

30 May 2012 20:11:45
Guys, give it a few days before discussing transfer targets.

The eds, as well-informed as they are, can't be expected to have the full idea granted we are on the brink of appointing a manager and have no DoF.

Give it time, fellas.

JCS

 

 

30 May 2012 20:11:31
ok so now we have a manager at last, but really it does not matter who is in charge, the players we have are just not good enough.
aquilani=good
spearing=tihs
cole=good
downing=tihs
i could go on, but what the owners need to do is spend big,out of the squad we have now, these are only the decent players that we should keep.

reina,kelly,skrtel,agger,enrique,lucas,gerrard,suarez
the rest are overrated or past sell by date.
all fans you have 100mil to spend, who would you buy?

You haven't a clue about football

shanedub

Doumbia, reus, sahin, strootman, gokhan tore

Put a late £100M bid in for Hazard

 

 

30 May 2012 20:10:40
Ladies and Gentlemen.

Raise your glasses.

And let the transfer rumours flow.

Chin Chin.

Mr Slonk The Red

YNWA

btw . never said it before but to .. Edd's and Macca. A special toast to a sterling job.

I thank you all.

 

 

30 May 2012 20:08:37
Any idea whether Steve Clarke will still have a role within Liverpool FC seeing as he will have worked with Brendan Rodgers @ Chelsea?
Red Moon

Heard they had worked together before, so probably yes.

Drigan

 

 

30 May 2012 20:02:49
Brendon Rodgers in May 2013........."I'm delighted to have achieved my greatest ever achievement in management. 8th in the league, Carling Cup winners, runners up in the FA Cup and qualification for Europe! I'm absolutely over the moon, it's been the greatest season ever personally for me. Delighted."

Says it all really. Whilst not a fan of Dalglish getting the job, to say i was astonished he got the sack is an understatement. I wonder how long it took FSG to ciphon through Rodgers' managerial achievements?

Dear, dear me. Lost for words. Feel like the bloke who's just been slapped by the tango man...................

You can try to find any crumbs of comfort blah, blah, blah in getting Rodgers. We are not a club that can afford to take on up and comers. We take bona fida winners, borne in the cloth of winning at the highest level. Someone who has done it, has the experience and can command the dressing room just by opening the door and stepping in.

What we have is a kindergarten manager, still pissing in his managerial nappies. Fantastic, just what we want right at this moment in time. Sack a legend, harshly and replace him with..............what exactly?

I want to know just exactly what have i done to justify this shovel of crap rammed down my throat for the last 4 years? What happened to the 5 year plan FSG put into place ermmm just 12 months ago?

Oh yes that's right, screw it all up Abramovich style. Well at least they managed to prise Mourinho from Madrid just ahead of Guardiola.............

Seriously f@@k me sideways. Not impressed

Bob the Red

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz must be bed time for you already?
Slow poke

What's it like living in 1989?

" We take bona fida winners, borne in the cloth of winning at the highest level. "
Maybe you should go back and check the records of a certain Mr Shankly and Mr Paisley and see how incorrect that statement is.
Give the bloke a chance ffs

Get over it, we haven't been a sustained threat in years. We must take time to rebuild properly, not in some half arsed over opinionated sentimental way that we feel our past glories deserve.

Please don't write him off yet, though I can understand your dissapointment.

I thought the same when Shankly was appointed. What a disaster that turned out to be.

Bob, please not now. Your doing my head in mate. Just support the new manager and get with the times. The owners are bringing us into the 21st centry. Anyway, kenny couldn't handle the pressure, you could see that just by looking at him.

PJ

Normally agree with you on most things. Not today tho.. I usually like managers officially appointed, let alone a few years in the job before I give an opinion.

I think as a club we have to understand that the calibre of manager attracted is not going to be what is once was. Rodgers is young and manages a side that plays football in the way it should be.

This is a brave and bold move and one that could be a master stroke....

Every new manager is a gamble....

Dirks Engine Room

Bob mate, move on. Whatever we may have achieved in the last 20 years has only papered over the cracks. Now it may not be the quick fix we all crave but these are bold and positive steps being taken by owners that crave success. Give them a chance.
The Goatherder
JFT96

Bob Bob Bob...or is that just what your head does? Credit where credit is due tho, you are consistent in your cringe worthy posts and your amazing ability to bask in a lake of negativity. You are a legend and I salute you. Now, get the nurse to turn the lights of when she leaves your room and keep taking the tablets...
Milamber

If you were asked 3 months ago would you swap BR for KK, what would your answer be.......Yes Agree No Disagree

 

 

30 May 2012 20:02:23
Thank god it's all over, really excited to be witnessing the start of a new era and hopefully Rodgers can kick start us into playing some better football next season. I don't think that we're that far away from being competitive and who knows, the Sigurðsson deal isn't done yet, for some reason he's stalling, he might just come to us.
Jud.

Very nice, correct use of the 'd'.

 

 

30 May 2012 20:01:53
my understanding is that rodgers has agreed to be manager with NO director of football.

That is what Pat Murphy of the BBC has said... but I can't see that being the case.

RedSG

 

 

30 May 2012 20:01:26
Swansea have released a club statement (Huw Jenkins) :

"I was contacted by Liverpool last night and they expressed their wish to speak to Brendan regarding their vacancy."

"Following on from discussions with Liverpool's owners, Brendan has informed us that he would like to take up their offer to manage Liverpool."

"At the moment we are currently in talks with the owners to agree compensation."

"We are trying to finalise that within the next 24 hours."

There you have it. Liverpool will have there non-playing staff finished by the end of the week.

- Redheart.

 

 

30 May 2012 20:00:44
brendon rogers has got some great contacts in spain with barca and many more one thing i hope steve clark will be his number 2 i think this is the start of somthing big new ground some new players things are looking up.

So we might be able to get Messi then?

Iniesta will do for me

 

 

30 May 2012 19:57:23
Not sure what to think at the minute about the new manager. Be an interesting couple of weeks/months, looking forward to see what transfers we get in and out........open minded

Kevo

Right attitude!

 

 

30 May 2012 19:56:54
Im hearing no dof wel is this a good a thing? I for one did t want a dof before to give manager all control includng transfers but only if that was dalglisg. Now that its rodgers i actually think we could benefit from one because he is young and the dof like a top class one to attract bog names because i think that could be the only problem for liverpool with ridgers but dof would be perfect wth young manager to give sdvice and deal with transfers via the managers request, but yet they had one with dalglish when they shouldnt have and now with rodgers were i believe we should have one there going back on the idea. They seem confused. Get tixi in attract top players and rodgers to fit them into his great style. Come on. If it was experienced guy rhen so be it dont have one. Bur im optinistic especially wirh top class dof perfect set up experienced well knows status with young hungry manager, but somehow i dont believe we get the things we want as easy at liverpool.

 

 

30 May 2012 19:56:45
eds since we signed Brendon Rodgers i was just wondering if he will be available on PS3 FIFA 12 ultimates teams as a manager {Ed002's Note - Let's hope so eh.}

LOOOL!!

 

 

30 May 2012 19:55:58
Great appointment by FSG, was at the game on the last game of the season and was so impressed by the way Rodgers conducted himself and how well the team played.

Now its up to us to support him and give him the confidence he needs to drag Liverpool back to the top.

Top Appointment

Evered

Your great appointment won't last long. There was a time when Liverpool supporters knew what they were talking about. Not now.
Rodgers will be called 'Bodgers'.

You was impressed by the way he stood in the dugout?

 

 

30 May 2012 19:50:42
With BR going to watch the Spanish train at the euros by invitation of del bosque, how about del bosque as d o f, he is not getting any younger and maybe he would fancy that role and be able to attract better quality players

 

 

30 May 2012 19:50:16
Macca
One word mate - LEGEND!
Your posts are few but give us so much and are usually 100% right and I'm sure I'm not the only one on here that appreciates it.
On to the latest post re. naming rights. Do you think we're talking new build or redevelopment of Anfield??

Eds,
Appreciate all the time and effort you guys give up to listen to us spouting off, giving you grief and generally talking BS. Good on you all and keep up the great work.

Fellow Reds,
The foundations are being lad, a plan is being implemented, personnel are being carefully selected, business is being done behind closed doors and we have owners who have the gonads to make the big decisions. The time is coming when the Liver Bird will rise again and this great club of ours will once again conquer. Let's all get on the bus and enjoy the ride!

Fergie,
Be worried, very, very worried........

The Goatherder
JFT96

 

 

30 May 2012 19:49:31
Welcome to Anfield Brendan. Good luck, you may need more than Kenny had. All the best and lets hope all the fans now come together and get behind you..

I'm sorry Rafa didn't get the chance personally but for better or worse we now have Rodgers and il be very interested to see who he signs. Hopefully technically good players who like to keep the ball to fit in with a passing style. Not sure. Where andy fits in as he does like it in the air, let's just hope we get a quality winger to open defences and put good crosses in.


Come on Liverpool!!

Gazman

 

 

30 May 2012 19:46:47
Massively disappointed that it's Rodgers and not Martinez. Oh well. Fingers crossed.

 

 

30 May 2012 19:43:35
Rodger is in...

Well, unproven yes, but I like this style of play... It's basically, IT'S MY BALL - if you've got it we're gonna GET IT BACK no matter where it is... Wide men with Pace, full backs bombing forward...

It will certainly be interesting.

 

 

30 May 2012 19:40:18
Hi eds. With Rodgers an imminent appointment, do you think Van Gaal will become the DOF soon and will he be responsible for transfers? thanks. Great site. {Ed002's Note - I suspect that he will.}

 

 

30 May 2012 19:39:59
Here's a conspiracy theorist Steve Clarke stayed over in USA after Dalglish came home,Owners refused to accept resignation dya reckon this was FSG plan all the long Clarke was with Rogers at Chelsea maybe Stevie boy was briefing the Owners about Rogers,personally I'm made up with Rogers and I believe sponsorship for stadium is coming FSG are shrewd mate good times ahead to pessimists and moaners support your club bless ya loads liam {Ed002's Note - A not implausible conspiracy theory.}

 

 

30 May 2012 19:55:34
Cue all the Swansea city player rumours -.-

 

 

30 May 2012 19:55:31
All through last season teams came to Anfield and Liverpool had 60% possession, a million chances, corners, hit the cross bar etc.

Name the teams that came to Anfield last season and could possibly have deserved the 3pts that others undeservedly got?

I'll name one team - Swansea! It was 0-0...

I have to agree with all you have said, I was at the match expecting us to hammer them, went home glad we got a point.

 

 

30 May 2012 19:54:23
espnstar.
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers appears to be edging closer to filling Liverpool's managerial vacancy. The Reds will have to pay somewhere in the region of between £4million to £5million in compensation as part of the new contract Rodgers signed at the Liberty Stadium in February.
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina admitted he would have liked to have seen Benitez return.
"For many of my colleagues and me, Rafa Benitez would be the ideal candidate," he told Radio Marca.
"It is true I'm not objective, it is the coach who most shaped me ... [he] is the best."

when manager like LVG, RAFA, AVB is free why use £5m for an unproven manager ?

r-r

FSG have decided Brendan Rodgers is the best fit into the new structure they want to implement.

To get a squad of largely Championship players playing the style of football they did in the Premiership is not to be sniffed at.

He is a innovative coach who has learned from Jose Mourinho, and previous to that spent time at Barcelona, Ajax and Valencia learning more about their methods and techniques, and will spend some time with Spain and Vicente Del Bosque during their preparations for the Euros.

Also with all our Spanish and Latin players, a fluent Spanish speaker can only benefit the players.

He wasn't my 1st choice, but having read up on him he certainly is a good candidate, who if given time and funds could get us playing a brand of football we can all be proud of.

RedSG

 

 

30 May 2012 19:52:38
Welcome to Anfield BR! We will back u 100%. I hope the owners do to! #YNWA

 

 

30 May 2012 19:39:09
What an absolute disaster !
Rodgers will last 10-12 games and you lot will be crying in your beer.
All you will hear is - I told you so.

For gods sake give the guy a chance. Shankly had to start from somewhere didn't he? It might not work straight away but if we're playing good football and we're competitive then that's good enough for me.

Don't be so bitter Rafa !

Go back into your cave and stay there..

..And never come back.

In Brendan we trust!

Cheerio

And you will hear the same thing when he turns out to be a massive success. Since your so cocksure why dont you put your name to this comment?

What if he wins 10 games out of his first 12? what would you think then first poster? Give your head a wobble mate!

Ian the Red

 

 

30 May 2012 19:38:42
Is there any indication on what China Airlines will be paying us for the Stadium Naming rights?
Kabir

My guess would be 200-300 million. I hope they don't screw up the name though.

BthekingB

 

 

30 May 2012 19:38:17
wrong to the poster who stated that ulster belongs to the uk i live in co.monaghan which is indeed ulster.
Ulster consists of nine counties six of which is are under British control.
and there are alot of citizens in the north of Ireland have got Irish passports,
sorry for the history lesson ed.
Red Branch

I meant geography lesson before someone gives me a English lesson lol
Red Branch

Most of Ulster belongs to the UK...and it's Northern Ireland, not the north of Ireland. Use whatever passport you want, the fact is NI is part of UK, dodgy geography lessons ain't chaning that for the forseeable future

 

 

30 May 2012 19:37:42
Hi Eds & Reds,

I hope I am not jumping the gun here but IF van Gaal and Rodgers are appointed, what a headline this would make next season when we beat United:

"Gaal all over as Reds Rodgers Fergie".


Rebel_Red

Ahah are you sure you done work for a red top?

The only red top id work for would have a liver bird on it ! :)

Rebel_Red

 

 

30 May 2012 19:37:21
It's brilliant, the media is going mental and still not even a flicker of info from FSG. Exactley how our business should be done! Well done.

Also ( in many ways) a brave decision to opt for BR given his moderate experience, I hope & think it'll pay off.

YNWA

Lee F

 

 

30 May 2012 19:37:10
Hi eds, I'm very excited at the potential appointment of Brendan Rodgers. His philosophy is just what we need. I'm just worried about where this leaves Andy Carroll. Do you think he will fit into Rodgers style of play?

Swanseas formation with two wingers and a target man will be perfect for Carroll

 

 

30 May 2012 19:36:41
a few friends saying Rodgers will bring attractive football etc. now forgive me if I'm wrong but last season there were very few games we didn't dominate. players heads dropped to easily and that is indicative of a new team that's trying hard. kenny could not possibly have done much about that. as fans we need to remember that Lucas sucked first season then got injured and we couldn't do without him. downing got a man of the match or two and tried hard out of position most of season. Henderson played some killer forward passes when he had the balls to pass forward. Kenny was building a team which in my opinion if nothing changes quad wise will do well next season. however if we try and do too much we'll be back to square one. nothing wrong with a freshen up but do we really need change that much?

 

 

30 May 2012 19:35:57
29th December 2012

After picking up just 8 points from the last 12 games, the pressure is mounting for Liverpool Manager Brendan Rodgers. Liverpool lie 15th in the Premier League, 5 points away from relegation.

Today's loss at Anfield 0-2 against a struggling West Ham side, may prove to be the last straw for Liverpool's owners. Supporters were chanting the name of 'Kenny Dalglish', as the game approached full-time.

It has been reported that Sporting Director Louis Van Gaal is ready to step in as Caretaker Manager until the end of the season. Both men have been reported to have a personality clash, in what must be seen as a personal disaster for John W. Henry.

The result of New Year's Day home match against Wigan is crucial, and anything less than a win may seal Rodgers fate.

Scared to sign your post in case you're wrong?

Jimbo.

Get a life!! support the team otherwise, go back to your own pages...idiot...

That's the spirit!

Let's get behind our new manager eh?
Why do you have to be so negative ?
I think you'll be crying in your beer whoever you support as you don't support this team do you ?

Do us a favour and go and support Citeh United or Chelski. LMC

Well written. Now try again, with a positive outlook :)

Coxy82

What kind of post is that?

Omg this has got to be the saddest thing I've ever seen ever wow

 

 

30 May 2012 19:33:16
Really don't know how to take this appointment. Hoping now for a big name dof especially as rogers loves the coaching side of the game. I remember watching Swansea v Newcastle last season. They had about 80% possession but got beat 2-0 and never looked like scoring. Hopefully with better players his win percentage will be even higher. Not wanting any Swansea players thought, they are all not good enough for where we want to be looking. Bring on the new season. I can see a few ups and downs in the first couple if months but now we need to give him time

Joe allen could be a great player

 

 

30 May 2012 19:33:04
OK im officially excited again!

Transfer window is here.

The biggest piece of the puzzle is now in place.

We have amazing talent waiting to be tapped in the reserves and a manager who's not afraid to utilise it.

Stadium looks like its going to be new build, fantastic new kit (any word on 2nd 3rd kits yet?)

Lampard and Barry out of the euros so no chance they can sabatage us (now if only terry would break some more ribs).

Oh and its a 4 day weekend!

Come on here comes a great summer!!

FatJanMolby

Haha well said Lad!

Bang on!

YNWA jns

 

 

30 May 2012 19:11:48
Brendan Rodgers our new manager in next 24 hrs-BBC

I see people talking abt sigurdson and allen to name a few........v need proven quality,not players who had one good season.Henderson and Adam signed for us because they had one good season.....what did they giv to Lfc??

ALIGERRARD

 

 

30 May 2012 19:11:23
Rodgers Clark who's next.kenyon for dog
Had EFC

No Baines for manc u

 

 

30 May 2012 19:10:30
If Brendan Rogers, does become manager, then I think the squad will have to be over hauled, as the players he uses are very specific to the system he plays, people like Charlie Adam, Jay Spearing, Dirk Kuyt, to literally name a few, I don't think will fit in system(s) and styles of play...the players he has at Swansea are the best in the world, and may not be better than some of the Liverpool players but they are better players, playing in his system(s)..will be interesting...

 

 

30 May 2012 19:10:08
I think the appt of Brendan Rodgers is fantastic news and I for one am really excited about the future,he is tactically good and plays the game the way it should be played.

I have also read that when the season is over he spends time in Spain learning about the game in regards of tactics,formations and how they train,so I just hope he can bring in 3-4 good players,not necessary world class because they won't come but as long as they are better than what we have,and would also like a top class dof or someone like tixxie from barca to work along him.
YNWA

alan50

 

 

30 May 2012 19:09:31
Manager: Brendan Rodgers
DOF's: Louis Van Gaal, Pep Segura, Ian Ayre

In's:
Mohamed Diame-DM-Wigan-Free
Nathaniel Clyne-RB-Crystal Palace-Free
Adam Johnson-RW-Manchester City-12m
Daniel Sturridge-ST-Chelsea-10m
Ibrahim Affelay-AM-Barcelona-6m
Joe Allen-CM-Swansea City-8m
Neil Taylor-LB-Swansea City-3m

Out's:
Fabio Aurelio-LB-Gremio-Free
Maxi Rodriguez-LW-Espanyol-2m
David Amoo-RW-Preston-Free
Daniel Pacheco-AM-Rayo-1m
Alberto Alquiliani-CM-AC Milan-4m
Joe Cole-AM-West Ham-4m

Nathaniel Clyne is free next year? I don't think he is.. is he? Plus... Sturridge for 10million is ridiculous. Double it and you might be on the right lines.

BthekingB

 

 

30 May 2012 19:09:29
Thanks to macca for his info as always and the eds for putting up with everyone the past 2 weeks. I have a very good feeling about Brendan Rodgers. I was wondering if one of the eds could tell me what formation/system he likes to use? Thanks and keep up the good work!

KevtheRed~

FOUR-THREE-F**KEN THREE!
Just what we're after!! Plenty of balance and options for Luis. King Suarez will dominate the coming season.

 

 

30 May 2012 18:57:49
Sky now saying Rodgers has told Swansea he wants to be our manager. However they are also saying theyre sources saying weve not offered him the job! They really will try anything for viewing figures. Now that it looks as though the new manager is in place lets get behind him 100%

I would also like to take the time to praise the owners. over the last few weeks ive seen many doubters on these pages what do people want? owners that do theyre business quietly behind closed doors or owners in the mold of Dave Whelan who for the last 2 weeks has taken every opportunity to self publicise himself and his club

 

 

30 May 2012 19:31:51
these are potentially massively exciting times for the club.

A new 'young' manager with the philosophy of good football.
A new stadium (with naming rights for a few extra £s in the kitty - Macca information)
A new kit deal with extra £s.

All this could be a massive masterstroke by FSG, although it could all go t*ts up! im praying for the first option!

 

 

30 May 2012 19:30:29
although im not happy with the appointment of brendan rogers, i would say to all liverpool fans (and the man poo ones who infiltrate this site to see whats going on at anfield), that rogers deserves a chance. u never know, he might do well. so lets get behind him and giv the team we love lots of support. i for one will be at anfield singing my b****cks off.
"YNWA".
Brendan, if ur reading this, good luck mate.
UNCLE ZAINY BEAR.

Thanks UNCLE ZAINY BEAR, i'm gona need it. Especially after reading some negative comments on here and I havnt even accepted the job yet.

Brendan Rodgers YNWA JFT96

PMSL, no problemo Brendan.
hey, u know, ur ok u are. YNWA
up the reds..!!
.
UNCLE ZAINY BEAR.

 

 

30 May 2012 19:29:06
Be interesting to see if Rodgers Brendon keeps with his 4-3-3 strategy at liverpool. Think he started almost every game as such since he got in the prem.
we forget he spent some time at chelski with under 18s and such and probably knows ste clark quite well.
JIm22

 

 

30 May 2012 19:28:52
Where are all the people who said Rafa was coming back??
No defensive football for us, hopefully some good looking attacking football with goals flowing.

Are the fans going to moan about it or get behind the new manager of Liverpool FC?

Of course we will get behind the manager and the owners, this is LFC and YNWA. That said, it doesn't mean that we all walk blindly following our team or have to agree with the appointment.

Do I sincerely hope BR is the answer and he will take us forward for a serious tilt at the title - of course. I would like nothing more.

But do I think he was the best choice available and am I confident that he will deliver - no. But that doesn't mean that he and LFC will not get my full support.

Now that the decision appears to be made, lets all join together and push this great club forward.

YNWA.

ConnorsLFC

 

 

30 May 2012 19:26:45
I am over the moon we are signing Rodgers, he plays lovely football and hopefully giving good backing in the transfer Market we can really push on, let's face it if he can become a success he can be with us as long as fergie is at united even longer, from what I hear who ever has played for him seem to enjoy him as a manager and person his training methods are ment to be enjoyable aswel, I might be wrong but I think he was planning on going to the Spain training camp to watch them train and do drills I dont know if he is still going giving his new job but if he can bring the style of football he likes to play I think anfield will be a tougher place for teams to come too, we can play them off the pitch, from the off guys let's get behind Rodgers and the team if we start booing and chanting for him get out after a few bad results we will never move on, let's make anfield a place were teams don't want to come to and get behind the team the stadium has being a shade of it's old self atmosphere wise that's all in the past new manager new kits new players and a new bright future it will come good we will be attacking teams instead of counter attacking football, a new start for us all from the start let's show the world we have the best fans and the loudest stadium in the world we are Liverpool fc.
Cheers
Des

Well sed my friend let's show BR and the world how we stick by each other at lfc let us lead by showing the way how to back are club we don't just sing when we winning YNWA all lfc kk.
Lfc linc

 

 

30 May 2012 19:25:33
Posted on 10th May that my mate stated that Rodgers was the next manager. Should have had a bet!

EVO YNWA

 

 

30 May 2012 19:22:19
DOF latest***************

The BBC report about Rodgers says that the sticking point was having a DOF. And the reporter (who was the first to release the info that Rodgers had signed) says that it has been agreed there will be no DOF and that Rodgers will be given full control.

RedRocket

 

 

30 May 2012 19:18:03
well i suppose if we have a load of avarage players we should go an get an average manager to coach them!phil brown gary megson owen coyle just a few managers who came up from the championship kept thier team up got all the pludits from the so called experts who said they were destined for the top,an then got caught short never made the step up to be a top manager!carnt beleve we are going to give the managers job in a young flash in the pan manager!i hope all you anti rafa croud are happy now!we are mid table side now hicks an gillett started the rot now fsg with their 2 year knowledge of soccer an liverpool is about to put the final nail in are coffin as a big club!this isnt baseball you dont get a young coach just to coach an a genaral manager to buy the players!it wont work!am sorry but this is bad news!
deano mcc

Listen if he does the same job with us as he did with swansea with better players ill agree with you but personally i think he will do ok you may well be right im hoping your not only time will tell

Just sit back and watch it work ,
redforever

How can he attract the best players in europe?muniun saldado lorrente an co will say brendan who?players dont sign because of a director of football they sign for big money an to work with the top managers who can make them great players!fsg think want to make baseball structure work here an it will never work!
deano mcc

 

 

30 May 2012 19:17:04
So Brendon Rodgers our new manager.... Certainly am a happy man, a good choice by FSG.
But it certainly took FSG some convincing to do, was told couple of moments back that FSG gave Rogders the word on certain issues...which I believe include not getting the sack even if LFC fail to archive UCL football next season.

Good luck..... YNWA!

Armando

 

 

30 May 2012 19:16:28
just been told that martinez was never even in the running to be manager ?? he was in talks with liverpool about up and coming players moving to wigan on loan next season and victor moses coming to us as part of that deal . This is why Dave Whelan as been so smug of late. liverpool know that the team is getting to big as well as young players coming throw needing first team premiership football . it is same sort of deal that went on with adam from blackpool and shelvey going the other way . kenny had sorted most of this out before was "sacked" . or asked to move upstairs ??? DOF NOT FILLED YET RUMOURS OF IT BEEN SPLIT 3 WAYS HMMMMM
watch this space .
scott sinclair is on his way to liverpool with brendon
expect a bid for shawcross + luuk de jong
Mohamed Diamé coming on a free and Jay Spearing going to wigan on loan with a option to buy

Im not doubting what your sayin but i find it strange that martinez would go all the way to the usa to discuss player loan moves with john henry who admits he knows little about football when he could do it england with ian ayre im sure martinez was in the running either didnt fancy it or we didnt fancy him

 

 

30 May 2012 19:15:01
Talksh*te reckon that the announcement for BR as the new manager will be "imminent"

 

 

30 May 2012 18:59:37
i hope all the fans get behind rodgers he is a good young manager with fresh ideas and i hope his all the success with liverpool

 

 

30 May 2012 18:58:19
EDS just heard a statement that came from brendan rodgers saying he,s been to barcelona and learnt from their model and learnt from van gaal do you think this could mean van gaal is on his way as well and may have helped towards rodgers taking the job cheers
riley

 

 

30 May 2012 18:55:58
hey macca,
just gotta say iam in two minds with the appointment but will obviously be behind him. just want too know if you know of the sitouation with the director of football? I would love lou van gaal, be a great appointment. is that tixi guy still in the frame?

molbys mom

 

 

30 May 2012 18:55:19
Hey eds, personally I'm made up for Rodgers to be our manager. He has his team playing good football which is what our club is about so I think an exciting future lies ahead. Question is who will Rodgers bring in, think we all know we need a right winger and a playmaker.....Affelay and ?? Love to see Alonso back!
T bone.

 

 

30 May 2012 18:53:38
Anyone else watching skysports? Whats ging then. Did not sound to me like Rogers is going to get the job!!!!!

 

 

30 May 2012 18:52:32
30 May 2012 17:57:48
Ibrahim Afellay available for £6m this summer. brilliant deal! come on liverpool. lets go get him

---------------

he had a serious ligament damage in his left knee (out for seven months) approx and before that he was out for two months with muscular problems.......bit off a risk there
JIm22

 

 

30 May 2012 18:52:05
According to Sky Sports news Rodgers has not been offered the job as of yet. Interesting that BBC news have stated that he has signed a 3 year contract? Are we all jumping the gun?

 

 

30 May 2012 18:51:33
According to sly sports (tv not web) Rodgers has told his chairman that he wants the Liverpool job but HASN'T BEEN OFFERED the job...interesting...

Cheers

Ray

 

 

30 May 2012 19:08:02
7 years ago we were winnging chamions leagues can you see that happening with br i carnt hes a lower league manerger at best FFS he failed at reading and watford JWH is a t**t yanks out

kop king

When you write like that, nobody will take you serious.

MR EM

I think your right

This fella knows what hes talkin about

He right

Your an absolute joke. Do one.
Conor

I cant see you been the king of the kop with views like that

Just got in and heard the GOOD news .

New manager .A bright future is now on the horizon

welcome to Anfield Mr. Rogers

You have my full support.

Lets back to do what we afre best at. .

Good winning football and to hell with all the doom merchants

Mr Slonk The Red

YNWA

Kop King my arse, support the team man!

Eds, any chance of a Kn#b of the Day section?

I've read a few posts that could be contenders but this one from Kop King really must win hands down.

Evs the Red

Manc on line again!!

 

 

30 May 2012 19:07:52
To everybody talking about who Rodgers will bring in, the answer is he won't.

Loius Van Gaal will be doing that job, he'll be announced on Friday once his gardening leave from Munich has ended

 

 

30 May 2012 19:07:35
Manager; Brendan Rodgers £5m

Players in
Striker; Luuk De Jong £12.5m
AM / Winger; Afellay £6m
RM / Winger; Ryad Boudebouz £10m
Winger; Milos Krasic - Season Loan
CM; Rasmus Elm £8m
LB; ? £m?

= £36.5

Kuyt - £4m
Cole - £5m
Aquilani - £5-6m
Maxi - £2m
Aurelio - free
Amoo - free
Eccleston - £1m
Spearing - £3m
Adam - £5m

= £25m

£11.5m net spending

Promotions to 1st team
Sterling - 17(new contract)
Suso - 18 (new contract)
Toni Silva - 18 (new contract)
Joao Teixeira - 19
Dani Pacheco - 21 (has two seasons left on his contract)

Squad 2012/2013 season after summer transfer window.
Keepers; Reina, Doni, Gulacsi
RB; Johnson, Kelly, Flanagan,
LB; Enrique, ---*, Robinson
CBR; Skrtel, Carragher, Sama
CBL; Agger, Coates,
CM; Lucas, Gerrard, Elm*, Henderson, Shelvey
AM; Afellay*, Boudebouz*, J.Teixeira
RW; Krasic*, T.Silva
LW; Downing, Sterling
FWD; L.De Jong*, Bellamy, Pacheco, Suso
ST; Suarez, Carroll

 

 

30 May 2012 19:03:40
Does anyone think Rodgers can attract players of the quality of say Lavezzi or Cavani?

Don't get me wrong I don't think we can attract these two at present, but could he?

Does anyone think he can attract players of the calibre of say Affelay, Defour, Ramirez or Huntelaar?

Now probably the most important question do you think he can convince the likes of Agger, Skrtle, Suarez and Reina that their future lies at Anfield?

And finally last question does anyone think he will be able to cope in European football?

I'm now hearing (not yet sure if it's true) that we don't intend to appoint a DOF. If this is true then I will be quite worried about our decline slipping further down the ladder.

Van Gaal, Begeristan or Dein would be great appointments in my opinion and I do hope we convince one of these to join, as this will help us attract a better quality of player.

I think Rodgers' record is roughly something like wins 11, draws 12 and defeats 15. Not aw inspiring really.

I really hope I'm wrong about this appointment, but I felt Villas Boas was a much better appointment for what we are striving to achieve.

Plus he wouldn't have commanded a fee (believed to be in the region of 3-5 million). This would have provided him with an extra 5 million in transfer funds (a minor point, which Ed will disagree with) but still worth a mention.

Villas Boas also has experience in europe at the highest level, he even won the CL. So not a bad point to bring up. He's managed top teams and made Porto a solid team too.

Just because his time at Chelsea was questionable doesn't mean he's a bad manager. Abromovich seriously let him down in my opinion, he should have supported his manager he brought in.

Moan over but value your replies
Jonesred

Every manager started somewhere and also I'd like to point out his stats are based on Swansea a team he took from championship to premiership? I think managing a team like Liverpool is a bit different so stop the moaning please

No but im sure louis van gaal can or tixi begiristain could attract pretty much any player well here's hoping any way he did learn under mourinho so i think he will be fine in europe he will have been at a lot of chelsea games whilst they were in europe he has learnt from a lot of great managers and set ups give him a chance it may be an inspired move
riley

AVB has never won nay European trophy

Maybe van gaal can attract some big names from his homeland.
AnfieldUSA

He has he won the europa league

 

 

30 May 2012 19:02:58
Assuming BR plays the same system as at Swansea (4-5-1 effectively), I wonder how Suarez and Carroll in particular might fit in?

Also I wonder how Bellamy has taken the news being a die-hard Cardiff fan?

I think Rodgers will be a good signing for us, especially if we can get an experienced DoF to work alongside him!

Good times ahead (I hope)

Raoul

Suarez would play on a wing and carroll wouldnt really get too much football if we bring in a good enough striker

I'm hoping too, as fans we need to get behind the manager and support this decision. There will definitely be goals with him in charge and some sexy football being played to go with it I hope.

Reina

Johnson Skrtel Agger Enrique

Lucas Adam

Suarez Gerrard Downing(Bellamy?)

Carroll

I think i would look something like this, without transfers tho..

Cheerio

 

 

30 May 2012 19:02:20
I pray Van Gaal doesn't get the DoF role - the man is poison and would bring nothing but trouble to the boardroom. I personally think he is far too dominating a character to work successfully with a manager. Regardless, I'm quietly optimistic with the appointment of Rodgers. Lets show the rest of the Premier League just how unified and supportive Liverpool are by giving Rodgers the support he needs - it couldn't have been easy leaving Swansea, so I think we should all show him he made the right decision. YNWA.

 

 

30 May 2012 19:02:14
oh Macca ! you are genius. thanks all eds and other posters too.great day for lfc.hope to see some brilliant players as well.

collins

 

 

30 May 2012 19:01:44
Hi Eds
Any truth in the reports from sky that Rodgers only accepted coz we cooled on the idea of a director of football? {Ed022's Note - Define 'cooled'.}

That's not something you see every day the words truth and Sly (Sport) in the same sentence.

 

 

30 May 2012 18:50:02
Fair play to Macca - He did call it re-Rodgers even when Rodgers himself ruled it out 2 weeks ago. I know Macca has been wrong sometimes in the past but I completely understand that even people extremely close to the core of a football club sometimes don't know what's happening. Or that sometimes a club may decide not to pursue a previous target. All in all I think Macca is usually fairly close in his predictions etc and along with the realism shown by the Eds is the main reason I visit this site.

Where all the lads who claimed 10 days ago Villas-Boas etc would be appointed within 24 hours?!

Keep up the good work Eds/Macca

Martin,
Dublin

 

 

30 May 2012 18:48:44
Hello Eds,
so I understand Rogers deal is DONE and he WILL be the next manager? No way it can change now?

 

 

30 May 2012 18:48:41
Swansea tell SSN that Rodgers has told Swansea he wants LFC job but has NOT been offered the job!

What's going on!!?? {Ed022's Note - Sly Sports.}

 

 

30 May 2012 18:48:07
Can ed or someone answer this please? There is a player at swansay and I can't for the love of god mind his name he is midfielder with the best pass rate in Europe or assists I think, my question is, is he a player we might try and sign or is he any good?
Padraig {Ed022's Note - Leon Britton. He is ok.}

He's talking about joe Allen I think ed {Ed022's Note - Britton is the one with the best pass rate in Europe.}

ED022 i thought it was joe allen {Ed022's Note - I may be wrong, but I'm sure it's Britton?}

It's Britton

 

 

30 May 2012 18:46:27
I guess I was right about rogers then, the best man for the job, let's hope he gets time to show us what he can do..

The doctor

 

 

30 May 2012 18:45:48
Maybe if Rodgers fails aswell we will finally get the message that we need a big name European manager, as then it will be three sucessive British managers and 3 terrible outcomes. However by then it will be too late as no big name will come anywhere near us, we had the choice of Van Gaal and picked rodgers - absolute madness. FSG obviously know something I dont because I cant get my head around it atall.

 

 

30 May 2012 18:45:46
Brendan Rodgers was José Mourinho youth team coach then reserve team coach .
steve clarke was José Mourinho

are we turning in to chelsea ?
sack a manager every season till a ex team player comes along and nicks us the champions league ?

If so Jamie Carragher could be are man lol

 

 

30 May 2012 18:42:05
I think everyone should forget about who BR was going to sign at Swansea his budget will be completely different and he can now attract a far wider player of choice with the attraction of players like gerrard Reina Suarez etc to play with so drop who he was gonna sign and give the eds a rest bite

Jamie 7

Rest bite???

 

 

30 May 2012 18:37:12
Im just pleased Martinez didnt get the job!
On the appointment of Rodgers im not paticulary pleased but far from dissapointed. Cant imagine him attracting any big names but weve got the club for that. Would have liked to see someone with champions league experience and compensation seems high considering one year in prem but well wait and see. Hope he makes a lot of big changes in the squad. Well have to wait and see if hes right Lets give him 100% support but if were in the same position this year i would be happy to see him go
YNWA

Great news today. Rodgers will effectively be head coach and develop under an experienced DoF. The new DoF will attract and bring in the quality players, hopefully Louis van Gaal will be the man

 

 

30 May 2012 18:35:23
All i'm going to say is I believe this was the wrong decision and that we will see little improvement in signings and performances, for me we should have gone for Van Gaal or AVB who know what its like to win things! But we will see, these are just my expectations, good luck Rodgers I hope you can prove me and alot of other fans wrong :)
Now lets get into the transfer market!

RDR

 

 

30 May 2012 18:35:02
Welcome Brendan Rogers!

Can't wait to see what he does with us tactically, what type of calibre player he aims for and more importantly if he has the stones to make the neccesary changes and be successful!

YNWA

Danski

GREAT post

 

 

30 May 2012 18:34:55
Someone posted this link the other day, it was a good read then, and now seems even better!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/swansea-city/9013702/Swansea-manager-Brendan-Rodgers-aims-to-convert-long-ball-believers.html

davethebutcher

 

 

30 May 2012 18:33:50
guys listen up and listen good..

you have no idea...how experienced..TACTICALLY..AND SHREWD ROGERS IS....

he helped chelsea win titles and cups..with his tactics and formation

and mourinho wouldnt have headhunted him..if he was rubbish

liverpool have better players than watford reading and swansea..

so give him a chance...you will be suprised how good he is..and how he will improve your team..

MESSENGER!

Half our players are reading quality lol

 

 

30 May 2012 18:32:29
I think the appointment of Brendan Rodgers is really exiting and im looking forward to seeing him shape the way we play. My only concern is that we all need to give him time to develop his methods and style of play even if we sufer a few blips along the way. Give him time , let him work with the superb young talent we have coming through and I think the future could at last be bright.
Gazzle

 

 

30 May 2012 18:32:03
Hi Eds , If as we suspect Rodgers gets the job and he likes pace in his players, do you think we will see more of Raheem Stirling this season?

Mike {Ed022's Note - It's too early to say.}

 

 

30 May 2012 18:39:17
All the Martinez 'haters' and those worrying about if the whole Rodgers thing was a smokescreen, can finally calm down now;

Liverpool Football Club Press Officer Dave Whelan has confirmed that Martinez is staying put at Wigan. Once more, thank you to Mr Whelan for being a great servant to the club through the past week.

On a side note; Welcome to Liverpool, Mr Rodgers! Don't suppose you could get that Gylfi fella to come with you?

Redheart

 

 

30 May 2012 18:26:30
Rodgers win rate for all teams combined, reading watford and swansea is 41%
just saying

And Im just saying support our manager regardless

Kind regards

The southern red

The owners obviously didnt see that stat

Better than dalglish win rate this year if I am not mistaken.

And with a much better squad and the backing of the owners behind him this will improve......

Thanks for that information, if you get a minute can you let me know what Shankly's win % was prior to him joining the reds.

 

 

30 May 2012 18:26:21
Friday - New management team, New kits officially unveiled, possible Stadium plans...

A fresh start.

YNWA

Agreed. FSG firmly creating their mark on our club with big changes? This is now their own blueprint and our success will be linked to this... suddenly feel more optimistic.

Richards

 

 

30 May 2012 18:25:48
if brendan rodgers gets the job i will be very happy he plays nice football an i think his first signing will be dyer for the right wing from swansea would do great there an would not cost the world what do you thinks edds or macca thanks

 

 

30 May 2012 18:24:10
Hi eds & lfc fans

I'm so happy Brendan Rodgers is our new manager, we need to give him time (not 2/3 months but 2/3 years).

TheBA300

 

 

30 May 2012 18:22:48
Absolutely delight!

BR is a good young manager who plays an attacking possession driven game. Can't wait for the new season now!

Welcome to the club!

Realistic red

Great post

 

 

30 May 2012 18:21:42
I'm sure Joe Cole will be happy with Ridgers appointment. I can certainly seeing him throw Cole a lifeline.

 

 

30 May 2012 18:31:49
Never understand why we didnt go for paul lambert. Scouse ben

 

 

30 May 2012 18:29:47
First time poster here from the US and diehard Liverpool supporter.

I just want to say that I go on here everyday and this is easily the best site of its kind. A big thank you to the ed's and Macca. Your info is so much more reliable than all the other crap out there. I am always shocked how much negativity that some of the eds and in particular Macca get for their info/viewpoints. Macca spot on again with the Rodgers pick. I love the appointment personally.
Thanks for your reliable insight.


I think with rodgers we now have a good shot at keeping Steve Clark with their previous Chelsea ties. Not to mention his style of play is excellent to watch.

As far as for the squad. Our defense is excellent, one of the best in the EPL so unless Johnson goes I don't see any need to make any moves here. I truly believe we are only 2-3 players away from challenging each and every year. With lucas back next year we only really need a new winger/attacking mid to play with him and gerrard. And one more striker for me ( a true poacher) to go with Andy and Luis. Luis creates so much and Andy can be so dominant in the air that we just need that one guy to finish the chances.

I think Dempsey or Luuk De Jong would be a great buy. I know some people think Dempsey overrated but only 3 guys scored more EPL goals this year and they happen to be Aguero, Rooney, and Van Persie which everyone considers to be world class. I'm not saying Dempsey is world class but he's a proven scorer in a tough league and finishes chances when he has them.

Another guy I would love to see wearing our jersey is Huntelar but I think that is a more unrealistic target at this point.

We do need to get rid of either Adam or Downing. Both were absolutely awful this year.

 

 

30 May 2012 18:29:02
Hello all,
I am not ımpressed by the Brendan Rodgers appoıntment..please dont slate me as everyone ıs entıtled to there opınıon but ı thınk thıs ıs all flavour of the month syndrome yet agaın wıth what we had wıth Hodgeson... Rodgers has come up played excellent football, won nothıng and somehow one of the top clubs ın europe decıde to employ hım ıt really baffles me. What top players from europe would want to sıgn wıth a 'unknown' as manager? We really should have gone ın the dırectıon of Klopp or Van Gaal someone who wıll play good football but also attract top players to the club and command respect through the footballıng world not happy wıth thıs appoıntment but support remaıns 100% and hope ım totally wrong #YNWA

New York Red

 

 

30 May 2012 18:28:14
Ed is Rasmus elm available this summer? If so at what price? I think he would be a quality buy! {Ed022's Note - www.player-profiles.co.uk - look at the profile on Elm.}

 

 

30 May 2012 18:17:48
What was wrong with my post? It never posts mine. Wasnt really a short one, but asked to valid questions i think everyone wants to know. Is there any news of a new dof? Rodgers looks a good young manager but surely they wouldnt sign a young inexperienced manager with out a dof? I would like to see txiki b or van gaal to work along side rodgers. He can bring the good style of play whilst one of those high profile experienced characters could lure some attractive cheap young talent. Thank eds

Red danders {Ed022's Note - This has been answered 1436 times in the past hour.}

 

 

30 May 2012 18:17:14
Hi Dorset red

Just because he was sacked by reading, it does not mean he is not a good manager.

Please see the big picture, you know the name rafa benetiz, well one of his teams was relegated!

Rest my case

And a message or all other negative Liverpool supporters, give the guy a chance.

MJ

One of wengers team was also relegated

 

 

30 May 2012 18:16:41
Haven't posted in a long time but always pay this site a daily visit,keep up the fantastic work all involved, eds and fellow reds alike.Hats of to Macca his info was spot on.Welcome to the LFC family Mr.Rogers,wishing you all the best in the seasons to come.Now that we have a manager lets all get behind him and the team.Hopefully the start of an glorious new era.Will be glued to the site for transfere rumours,some of them make my day.
Eric The Real Red
Y.N.W.A

 

 

30 May 2012 18:16:34
Rodgers will be sacked as the Liverpool fans will be chanting for Rafa from the stands as they fail to back another good manager. They will not be happy until Rafa comes back and spends hundreds of millions to no actual gain to the club before he is sacked. Personally, I would have stayed at Swansea rather than join Liverpool who need a complete overhaul at the team before they can even try to challenge for a top 4 spot again.

I would keep Enrique, Carroll, Shelvey and Kelly, but would get rid of all of the other players and then try and build a decent squad. Maybe go in for Clyne, Tompkins in defence and then make a cheeky bid for Adam Johnson as well as other hungry players. Liverfool FC lol

So you would get rid of reina, agger, skrtel, lucas, gerrard, suarez?? most ridiculous post of the day

As I am not a Liverfool fan the answer is yes. Stevie Gs wages are a joke. Suarez has bought your club nothing but greif and embaressment. Reina is poor as are the others.

If you take off your Liverpool hat and actually look at the aforementioned players - stevie g aside as he is your talisman player albeit when he is fit and playing - they are poor at best and have been for a while.

Your new manager will hopefully be able to bring in a new keeper - no prizes for guessing who but a dutch keeper who does not play for Newcastle maybe? 2 centre halfs, and 2 wingers, another cm and a striker ie sturridge.

An honest Liverpool fan cannot say that the team and players you have now are going to get you anywhere near 4th spot, where lets face it the rest of the prem think Liverpool should be.

Hopefully BR will be given the time and the money to overhaul the team and maybe bring some pride back to Liverpool and repair the damage your reputaion took last season with the whole surez gig.

Also, Carroll could be the best CF this country has seen if you supply the right balls to him. Only Stevie G can cross in your team and he is always injured!

Also lucas was slated so badly on this site when he started at your club, then had one good season and he was like Stevie G mark 2... make up your minds

Who is this un-named clown? Why has he wasted so much time and effort writing his little dirge? Must have been hard, probably usually uses crayons. Cretin

 

 

30 May 2012 18:15:59
daniel hanwell were r u ???...i have a bucket full of respect 4 u.. it's what you deserve after all .....dave d

 

 

30 May 2012 18:15:27
I'm not in the know, but Rodgers likes to use a system of two wide players. We don't have any good ones available and sterling and Silva are still a bit too young to take a permanent role. So surely we are in the market for a few skilled wingers.

 

 

30 May 2012 18:14:43
If this is the man FSG wanted then hopefully they give him the funds and the time needed, so far their ruthlessness towards managers has not been helpful. So back their man I know the fans certainly will. Good luck Brendan Rodgers. YNWA!

 

 

30 May 2012 18:12:33
23 million for grant holt!

What person has posted that

Get real man

Great appointment with Rodgers.

MJ

 

 

30 May 2012 18:11:00
Welcome to Liverpool Brendan Rodgers.. Now get them 80's homemade shaved Sidey's sorted out immead and you'll do for me brother.

JFT96

 

 

30 May 2012 18:10:02
Ed, is it the that Rodgers has been invited to attend some of Spain's training sessions during the Euros? Thanks. {Ed022's Note - I don't know, apparently he has.}

Yeah thats right ,as del bosque's guest..
The spanish and dutch know well of his talents and like mourinho there are lots of other people who rate him highly especially at chelsea,city & swansea..
hope he would be a great manager..best of luck BR

 

 

30 May 2012 18:09:03
Mourinho on BR: "I like everything in him. He is ambitious and does not see football very differently from myself. He is open, likes to learn and likes to communicate"
Good appointment i believe

 

 

30 May 2012 17:52:57
So Martinez wouldn't sign because he didn't want to work under a director of football. Do we really need one Ed's? and what are the benefits? {Ed022's Note - It's been covered several times mate.}

 

 

30 May 2012 18:09:15
all I can say is we all need to get behind brendan rodgers. He has been appointed and he needs to be given the full support by the fans! give the bloke a chance to show us what he is made of. thanks

Danny

Couldn't agree more. Let's give him 2 years at least and see what he can do with all of those youngsters we've already got (Sterling, Ibe, Ojo) and with the ones we WILL sign, because we're not going to be spending big money on 24+ year olds anymore

 

 

30 May 2012 18:08:30
Bbc's pat murray says there will be no DOF if this is the case they should have kept kenny.
Thoughts eds and reds

Wazaldinho7

 

 

30 May 2012 18:07:31
Macca, is there any chance of getting Altintop

I think Altintop has agreed a deal with Gala in the past hour or so.

Disney!

 

 

30 May 2012 18:05:56
Rogers likes very quick wingers so hopefully theyd replace downing.

Downing is quick, his pace has'nt been the problem its his lack of quality in the final third.

Or get the best out of him

 

 

30 May 2012 18:03:16
Last time we appointed somebody this young, he won us the double.......Great Appointment.

Sooty

 

 

30 May 2012 17:45:28
I think it will be a very good appointment..

He is a top coach and if we bring in a top Director of Football to work alongside i believe it will create the perfect setup..

I hope people had a few quid on it, 16/1 when i mentioned it..

Cheers

Macca {Ed022's Note - This is the real Macca, and thank you again for updating us all.}


As always Macca you are a star thank you for the info. YNWA
LeeWils

I wish I had watched Swansea a lot more last year than I did, so I knew his style. I think the only game I watched them for 90 minutes was the game at anfield. I was bored out my skull sat there watching Liverpool but I was surprised how well Swansea were set up.
so I am still very nervous about his appointment but that's mostly because I have not seen his teams much.
Most of the regular posters seem to be happy though.
Well done Macca for getting this one right.

MIKEY

Nice one Macca
I had £30 at 16/1 so I owe you a beer or 5!
Jk {Ed022's Note - Seriously? You walked away with £480?}

Certaintly did macca I put £25 on it and had it at 18/1. So I believe I may owe you a few beers

G BOX {Ed022's Note - Congrats mate.}

 

 

30 May 2012 18:02:12
WELL DONE macca ,bang on again lad ,never in doubt true legend cheers mate psv

 

 

30 May 2012 18:02:10
The sites reads like a Macca love-in at the moment.
Lol.

Redjinal

 

 

30 May 2012 18:01:42
Has he actually taken the job yet, as he is back at Swansea talking to his chairmen, not saying he hasn't, but is it nailed on, has he actually signed.

 

 

30 May 2012 18:01:08
Macca you've been spot on again! I recon hel be a great appointment! Do you kno of any signings he mite bring? Scott Sinclair would be Cracking signing in my eyes!

 

 

30 May 2012 17:59:40
Macca, you, sir, are f***in' legend. Welcome to Anfield, Roger! You have my support.
Furqan.

Haha ed I wrote the actual F word there. ;) You guys are awesome.
Furqan.

 

 

30 May 2012 17:55:04
BBC now saying that Rodgers has agreed a three year deal.

Cant decide if im happy, sad, or just downright undecided

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18235961

If you're not sure, just stick the ball in the net and we'll discuss it later.

 

 

30 May 2012 17:54:58
Well i'm sure SlySports are disappointed as it seems Liverpool have their man, they have milked gullible football fans out of plenty of money with their 'updates' and now its come to an end.
I'm sure what follows now is an endless list of Swansea players been linked with the club which i'm sure the eds will just love.

One thing though if the reports are true that Segura is to be given a promotion of sorts, surely that must leave Rodolfo Borrell wondering why he's been overlooked completely for the managers spot, i hope the academy doesn't lose him because its looking stronger than ever.

always a red

 

 

30 May 2012 17:54:28
Welcome Rodgers.... many of them said, they don't believe you are ready to manage a club like Liverpool, but having given it a lot of thought I've realized that we're not looking for someone to manage the club, we're looking for someone to manage the team...

 

 

30 May 2012 17:50:35
Martinez to stay at Wigan cheers psv

Aston Villa would be my bet.

Wouldn't think he'll stay at Wigan after Dave 'gobsh!te" Whelens display

 

 

30 May 2012 17:54:14
Eds .there will be a dof at Liverpool cause whelan has confirmed it cheers psv

 

 

30 May 2012 17:54:02
Congradulations brendan rodgers lets get behind him and win some trophys

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha what a joke liverpool av become,look at chelsea talking to some of the biggest names in management and look at you lot absolutly made up with brendan rodgers ha ha ha ha and you say ye still a massive club,10 years ago you were a big club but that is the past as for the future you will fall even further behind chelsea,man u,man city,arsenal,spurs,newcastle and even everton are better {league dosnt lie ha ha ha}.Enjoy ye 6 months brenden thats all you will get before they start shouting dalglish dalglish dalglish ha ha ha.Terry

Terry you really are a sad know it all git who will probably fall further behind your wifes affection's behind the milkman postman guy at the corner shop take a look at the bed sheets they never lie

 

 

30 May 2012 17:53:36
Well done macca spot on pal,any news on dof is lvg still in for it?

 

 

30 May 2012 17:52:29
wooooo rodgers lets the good times role

 

 

30 May 2012 17:51:42
Ssn all hotting up. Martinez staying at Wigan. Martinez didn't want to work under a DOF

Redjay

Thats just bravado, Rodgers was always above Martinez as preferred choice! Martinez was backup incade Rodgers couldn't be persuaded to leave Swansea!

NS

 

 

30 May 2012 17:51:39
Glad that Brendan Rogers has got the job, I think that him coaching the team, with a strong management structure above him, and the future will be very bright for Liverpool. I have no doubt that Liverpool FC have hired the right man, and he will be at the club for a lot longer than the original 3 year contract.

Feeling very positive about the future of LFC at the moment... watch some bampot come on and spoil it!

Rugby Parker

 

 

30 May 2012 17:50:39
Can I ask which Edd stated Rodgers WOULD NOT be signing for us please?

Just like to know the reasons why and what he had heard to come to them conclusions..

I'll save the ribbing for when Im bored

Thanks

Why does that matter? He was going on the information he had at that point move on mate The guy knows more then you

There not gunna admit it are they? {Ed022's note - Well I said I had no reason to believe that he was approached, and then after I said this he was then approached. If you want to give me grief about it go ahead.}

I can't remember which Ed said it, but im pretty sure it would have been said on the day or very close to the day where Brendan Rodgers did actually declare himself not interested in the job. A lot of us took that as gospel as it was from Rodgers himself, so you cant really shoot down the Ed for tellin us what we was all sayin/thinkin.
Also, i'd like to say, that isnt a rant, thats jus an honest answer.

Carb

 

 

30 May 2012 17:50:25
im glad u got rodgers ,lfc is a big and truly wonderful club,rodgers will take u places,alot better than martinez in my opinion...........big dave dublin

 

 

30 May 2012 17:17:48
got to remember that Shankly and Paisley weren't big name managers when they took over at Liverpool

 

 

30 May 2012 17:16:37
100% support for the new manager. Great guy, great football philosophy, great choice.
He needs time and our full support we are renowned for as a club. YNWA

Redder

 

 

30 May 2012 17:15:52
anyone else thinking we might be seeing scott sinclair in a red shirt now next season. its clear rodgers likes him. and he likes rodgers as he worked with him at chelsea and obviously swnasea

 

 

30 May 2012 17:15:37
Welcome Brendan Rogers. A good, hungry young manager to take us forward. I don't know if he will still begoing now he has signed for us but Rogers was about to go and join the Spanish squad in the Euros to observe training methods i think that highlights his philisophy. With a bit of time he will do well! Role on the new season

 

 

30 May 2012 17:14:51
can anyone tell me where swansea finished up in the league? some manager they have and he is good enough for lfc ! what a joke this club has become. lfc 1892- 2012 rip. Rodgers has won nothing, got sacked by reading and not even considered good enough for villa, yet he is our main man... joke. Out of the league again by september. there is a PROVEN WINNER waiting in the wings to take over and for some strange reason, he was never even asked. this man is RAFA BENITEZ. BRING RAFA HOME NOW before its too late

RAFA! Stop posting on our forums!

Myk

Ha Ha Ha Bet you regret not supporting Kenny now

To be fair, Brendan Rodger did win them promotion, he also secured them Premier League football for next season by quite a margin and lets be fair, everyone wrote them off at the start of the season. He does get his team to play nice passing and simple attackin but quality play. Swansea were a good team to watch last year, not quite Barcelona, but is the foundations for great football and thats Rodgers philosophy. Im not sold on him, but i think he could get great results for Liverpool.

Carb

The original poster is a pillock.

 

 

30 May 2012 17:14:22
Going to get pelted for this but..
I can't believe people seem to be happy with Rodgers, we are now well and truly a mid table team at best...bearing in mind FSG will no doubt sell the likes of Reina, Skrtel and Suarez.

Remember SACKED by Reading...

A gutted & disappointed

Dorset-Red

Get a grip and give the bloody guy a chance, he hasnt even started yet and do you think the special one would call him amazing if he wasnt - get a grip you pR**K

Hold your high horses and know the man before you condemn him pls!
I refer you to this article 'Brendan Rodgers, Why He Makes Sense as The Next Liverpool Manager By Dave Hendrick May 28, 2012'. Have a read and you'll understand why FSG wanted him. Brendan was tutored by Jose Mourinho and Louis Van Gaal. Singred

 

 

30 May 2012 17:12:40
I remember the Kop giving a standing ovation to Rodgers and Swansea. I hope we give him full support now because he's our man.

Jack. D

 

 

30 May 2012 17:12:24
Despite confirmation, I still expect the news conference to be on Friday, to coinside with the first day of Liverpools agreement with Warrior Sports, to get it all done on the same day.

I think they would be in breach of contract with adidas if they showed him with any other branded LFC merchandise, even if it were to be one day (it wasnt exactly an amicable split with Adidas remember!). It will also be a great launch event for marketing purposes!!

If I was cynical, I would say that Rodgers has been in the bag from day one, but they were always working to this timescale for a grand re-launch of LFC on 1st June!! What do you think Ed's? Am I being too cynical?

Red G

I think thats a very good point you make there about the deal with Warrior/Adidas, but sayin that, they dont have to parade them about on the day they sign, would they? They could jus wait until after that date to use Warrior merchandise?

Carb

 

 

30 May 2012 17:12:04
I've got no problem with Brendan Rogers being appointed so long as he doesn't bring any of the Swansea players with him. I don't believe any of them are good enough to be honest

Starscream

Totally agree with you pal.

You mean like Leon Britton who had a higher passing accuracy than Xavi and Iniesta? The highest passing accuracy in europe? That swansea player? I think you don't know what you are talking about, to be honest.
D.Liver

I think Williams would be an ideal replacement 'IF' Skrtel did want to move on.

Them players that you don't believe are good enough to come to LFC are the same player that took 4 points against LFC last season.
I seem to remember them playing us off the pitch and having more possession too.
If I remember right we lost 2-0 away and drew 0-0 at home.

If you are comparing Leon Best with Xavi and Iniesta D. Liver then you are the one that doesn't know what you are talking about. Swansea may well of taken 4 points off us this season but so did alotof teams. Before you start to champion these Swansea players you should remember that they finished 11th in the league and are no way good enough for a side looking for a top three finish.

Starscream

Google "Leon Britton pass accuracy." That is all.
D.Liver

Also, I did not say 'buy' them I was pointing out that Britton had a higher passing accuracy than Xavi and Iniesta in January,
that is no fluke.
D.Liver

 

 

30 May 2012 17:12:00
BBC reporting Rodgers has been offered 3 year deal

 

 

30 May 2012 17:06:25
hey Ed,
just would like to know that now rodgers is our new manager so are getting the DOF or he will be getting the full control, because personally i think we will be needing an experience DOF like Van gaal or Txiki {Ed002's Note - I would expect a DoF to arrive.}

 

 

30 May 2012 17:48:09
Rory Mcilroy, Darren Clarke, Graham McDowell and now Brendan Rodgers as our new manager. Want him or not us N.I boys must be beaming with pride. A Northern Ireland man manager of LFC, who would have thought?

Great stuff.

Blair Mayne YNWA JFT96

Ha congratulations!

I thought i was the only one happy to see him appointed!

PDUK

Would be nice to see an Irish man lift the League title with Liverpool :)

And don't forget snow patrol Blair.MATTYLFC

Shame on me MATTY mate. How could I forget Snow Patrol? I've been to see them with my bro about 12 times.

Thanks for putting me straight buddy.

Blair Mayne YNWA JFT96

Well said Blair mate!
Northern Irish on the rise!

Carryduff Red

 

 

30 May 2012 17:47:30
Unsure about rodgers! loads of potential,headhunted by mourinho at chelsea but a big gamble all the same.....I suppose it will depend on who is appointed DOF.....if it is gona be van gaal, as widely tipped, could be the dream ticket!!

77to2005

Guardiola was promoted from youth coach at Barca and was viewed by some as a big risk. Klopp to Mainz up and was then relegated before he got thr Dortmand job. Even the beloved Rafa had mixed fortunes before hour got the Vallencia role. It may be a small gamble to appoint Rodgers but no bigger gamble than apponting a man who had not managed for more than 10 years. But if he has us playing in the way Swansea do with better players, he do for me. Scouser Tommy

 

 

30 May 2012 17:47:10
hi ed just top work on this site just the best and cant say away,BEST EVER,right ed brendan rodgers looks like being are new gaffa,im very happy with that the way he gets his team too play football it's great,plus eds when working with chelsea boss mourinho.the great one said, rodgers was in every way like him,and one day would be 1 of the very very best fact look it up,now thats great praise indeed from the great one,now lets just see,i back are team 24/7 and lets get behind the gaffa and push on.and fair play too are owners all behind closed door's is the way too go,then when its time they will let us know.loving that old school LFC right there,in lfc i trust,jay essex red for life red till dead,happy days

 

 

30 May 2012 17:47:09
I only have one thing say.........

Get behind the appointment, show support and respect to the man, the team, the staff and the owners.

We need to become that fabled 12th man again.

It used to be that the KOP was worth at least one goal a game. It's been a long time since I heard that level of support week in week out. Sure there have been the odd games where it's been good, but most of the time the atmosphere at Anfield has been quiet/flat/nervous etc etc.

How about filling the players with confidence? Encourage them to perform rather than get on their back and make them feel like they can't attempt something in case they get it wrong and come in for loads of stick.

I have read a lot about what Rodgers has done in his career so far. His football philosophies etc etc.

I've loved watching the way Swansea play. now imagine that same man in charge of the calibre of players we already have at the club with the resources behind him to get the type of targets he could only dream of before.

This could be a very very good appointment by FSG.

Absolutely spot on and I totally agree. The only time you could hear the Reds fans during last season was at away games. Let's have a decent atmosphere back at Anfield.
ND

Couldn;t agree more! Remember The Special One saying "I felt the power of Anfield, it was magnificent". Let's make Rodgers feel that power of Anfield again Reds.

Yes..I agree with the post BUT..that wasn't 'just one thing to say'

Puzzled

 

 

30 May 2012 17:44:57
Rogers..... this is crazy. What players will he attract,sorry boys we will fall behind Everton for sure,there are too many egos at Liverpool for him to survive.

Nice try Mr Moyes. Look, you were never in the running and are, in reality, a myth. You're not a very good manager, so get over it. You are a complete gimp.

Outstanding, he's not even been officially announced yet.

We've sacked Rafa, Hodgson and Dalglish since the summer of 2010. I decided that whoever our next manager is, we'll have to support him, and the club will have to stick with him. No sacking him if there's a bump in the road.

Rodgers is our manager now, let's respect him and see what he does.

- Something Red -

Not his job to attract players thgats for dof and the board

 

 

30 May 2012 17:44:53
Evening Ed, can you confirm who has been advising FSG over the management issue?
Has it definitely been David Dein as has been suggested and if so has it only been him?

Chris in Tamworth {Ed022's Note - I am not too sure, neither are the other Eds.}

John Barnes was one of them I believe.

I can confirm that Ash, Red Turk & Indian Buzzer helped to conduct the review on Kenny and last season, Chris mate..!
The Real KB

At last they listened KB!

Ash

 

 

30 May 2012 17:43:44
bbc are reporting that rodgers has been appointed on a 3-year deal and we have payed up to 5mill in compo

 

 

30 May 2012 17:42:47
Hey Eds,
Keep up the wonderful job of keeping us inform on the ongoing of our beloved LFC! A post ealier suggested that Martinez rejected us as were are looking at three director to collaboratively perform the D.O.F role. Could you share any info you may have on this?

Ps. The Rodgers appointment was a shrewd move as Swansea played some very good attacking football this season, so lets all get behind the new manager. You'll Never Walk Alone!

 

 

30 May 2012 17:42:41
Brendan Rodgers will be announced as Liverpool boss in the next 48 hours, Rodgers has instructed the Anfield money men his top target is Grant Holt. The want away Norwich striker would jump at the chance to join his boyhood club and Pool are set to offer around £18m for his services, with the canaries holding out for closer to their £23m valuation.

18 mill for a 31 year old are you taking the pi**.

This doesn't even deserve response, yet here I am giving it one.

McSnuggles

This is comedy at its finest.. 18m for a player who handed in a transfer req and is at the age of 31.. the 23m you talk about is a whole different level of stupidness.

£18million!!!!!???

You done well there, he hasn't even been to Anfield yet, so you went down to London to hear all this.

Have a word with yourself....

Sooty

 

 

30 May 2012 17:42:41
If people were willing for Martinez ahead of Rodgers, just think of this....

You was all saying Martinez done a fantastic job keeping Wigan up, who were at the time of his appointment, an established EPL team.

Rodgers took Swansea to 11th in the league and beat a lot of the top teams, while also enjoying and outplaying many of the opposition.

Good luck Rodgers, you may need it, but I wish you all the best!

Now go sign Cavani! :P

I'm delighted it's Rodgers not Martinez. Largely because of Dave Whelan constant yammering about the whole thing. I hope Martinez walks away from Wigan and they're relegated.

 

 

30 May 2012 17:41:23
well it would seem that brendan rogers is now the manager of lfc, is it a step forward, is it a rash choice, is it a shot in the dark by fsg. only time will tell. will he be able to attract players that will propel us back in the top 4 again only time will tell. i have followed the reds for over 40 years and regardless will continue to offer my full support. to all who use this site BR may not be to everyones liking but come on lads and lasses lets give him a chance, and to macca i doubted you highly but you have come good on your info. if you can give us some info on future signings i will take notice.
billy

He may not attract the big names on his own merit, but a high profile DoF, who would be responsible for transfers, will. At least we can now move on from who will or wont be manager, get behind BR and the team, and see how we go before we get all doom and gloom about it.

Red4Ever

 

 

30 May 2012 17:38:43
delighted with the appointment. he studied his coaching in spain and holland looking at barca valencia and ajax. he knows what way to play the game.

 

 

30 May 2012 17:38:30
Here comes all the s**t like ''he only has 1 years EPL experience'' .........

''Hope he doesn't try and buy the swansea team''

FFS peeps, get a grip. He wasn't anyones ideal replacement, but he is clearly the owners favourite. He is going to have a top DOF working to sign the players he wants at Liverpool, and I am sure that if the opportunity arises to sign a top player, the ''yonks'' will go all out for him.

Come on Rodgers, make yourself an anfield legend!

LFC Till I Die

 

 

30 May 2012 17:37:03
Eds, when do you speculate that LFC will announce Rodgers as the new manager? if indeed it is true. {Ed002's Note - I really don't know when it will be announced.}

 

 

30 May 2012 17:36:08
Well done Macca and thank you Eds for all the crap you up up with!

I wanted AVB but in really happy with Rodgers, great appointment looking forward to seeing his style of play at LFC!

YNWA jns

 

 

30 May 2012 17:33:50
hi eds ive just been reading and listening to pat murphy on the bbc website, and he said he understands that were not going to hav a DOF, just wondering if u hav any info on this? thanx great job


clm96p {Ed022's Note - No comment at all.}

 

 

30 May 2012 17:32:47
also eds and everyone, are you not all really excited about rogers being new manager? Personally i am and feel he is much more suited than martinez. Anyone? {Ed022's Note - I am looking forward to the new era yes.}

 

 

30 May 2012 17:32:12
Rodgers Is now our new manager. Have to say the signing has not made me excited for the future , but I'll give him time and see what happens. He's obviously a talented young english manager, maybe liverpool is too big for him, only time will tell

He's an Irish man not English :)

He,s from belfast mate

I dont think he like you calling him English, he is from Ireland

He ainkt even english. Get it right before you post

He's an Ulsterman, but don't let that spoil your whinging

Northern Irish actually.

Except, he is Northern Irish, not English lol

Red4Ever

He's not Irish. He is an Ulsterman and that means his nationality is British

Irish actually...He's a Catholic, don't impose!

I was wondering how long it would take before religion was brought into this conversation. Who cares what he is unnamed poster, seriously who cares?

He's from Carnlough, Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Now he wants to live in Liverpool so give it a rest.

Blair Mayne YNWA JFT96

Yes Blair but he's still Irish!

You never hear people refering to thier nationality as "Western" German or "Eastern" Australian and such.

It's not about religion, it's about the mans nationality!

It is irrelevant what part of Ireland he's from, he's Irish regardless!

UnnamedPoster

 

 

30 May 2012 17:31:36
Welcome Buck
Regarded as one of the best coaches in the world, who's going to build on our shape from last season and not rip it up..
Be lucky and find a finisher and we won't be too far away.
Rather have him than some overhyped, over paid so called big boss..
Next the stadium and management infrastructure please.
And by the way LFC acted with class, taking council and finding the right man, all the so called pundits saying we aren't a big club, let's see and support the lads
YNWA
Pistol Pete

 

 

30 May 2012 17:31:16
Welcome to Liverpool BR. I am confident you are exactly what we need. Young, smart and not afraid to play good football. There really r no quick fixes. The road back starts here.

 

 

30 May 2012 17:30:57
Haha, the joke is on all those people who doubted Macca, he never once lied or made anything up; just gave us the real information, as proven with the appointment of Rodgers... But, my question is; Now we have Rodgers, who will our transfer targets be and will they have changed?

 

 

30 May 2012 17:29:38
do you think eds and anyone else that Mr Rogers in the long run could be exactly what we need? For me all this lack of experience is true but the fact of the matter seems to me that he has a brand of football he likes to see played, and guys who have a very obvious style like that are great for the game and tend to be great managers. I just personally think that a team that passes the ball like swansea do, coupled with some better players that LFC have can only be a great thing, even if it doesnt work under Rogers i do hope LFC continue along this trend....as i have felt LFC passing game is well below that of all the teams surrounding our position over the last couple of years.

So excited to see this style of football being played...we could end up passing like Barcelona!! ONE DAY
gareth {Ed022's Note - I think it is a good appointment.}

 

 

30 May 2012 17:29:12
Is van Gaal believed to be unveiled tomorrow alongside Rodgers?

Thanks

JCS {Ed022's Note - I don't believe so.}

 

 

30 May 2012 17:27:55
I am over the moon with the appointment of Brendan Rodgers. A new era begins and a very exciting one. Good luck Brendan welcome to Englands most decorative club.

Mighty reds

Flock wall paper in The Kop. Plastic palm trees and cocktails in the Director's Lounge.
I believe you meant 'decorated' mighty reds mate. Sorry, I'm in an odd mood today.
The Real KB

Absolutely, we'll get out the lace table mats and flowery tea cups, and welcome him properly!
ND

 

 

30 May 2012 17:27:39
Players leaving Liverpool are:-
Reina
Skrtel
Kuyt
Maxi
Suarez
Possibly - Johnson
and the surprise - Lucas.

Have you had a clearout on Fifa12?

Basically are whole team?

And YOU support??

No no no and wait for it ... no

 

 

30 May 2012 17:26:55
Very intersting that Gerrard was quick to come out and back Martinez when he quite obviously wasnt going to get the job and now nothing from him backing Rodgers when he is a mere press conference away from being appointed

Poor decison from FSG hard times ahead more mid table seasons ahead and possibly worse the club is a shambles

Off to Man City then.

Adam

Rodgers is far better suited for the Liverpool job than Martinez is.

You are a sad sad person

I don't see how what Stevie said in an interview when a question was posed to him in an interview has any bearing on how this is a poor decision.

McSnuggles

 

 

30 May 2012 17:25:56
Brendan rogers the new Liverpool manager what a joke!! What has he achieved? Why couldnt they get a more experienced manager in what's the betting he gets sacked 6-12 months time. Very disappointed!! : (

Lets not forget Swansea played us off the pitch twice

 

 

30 May 2012 17:25:01
hey every one if brendan rogers is new manager lets back him to the hilt and do one thing thats been missing for a few years get anfield rocking again like we used to because it aint been like that in ages lets get are name back as the best fans in the world and make anfield a couldron once more! come on rogers there is a chance for u to be a legend and take this club back to the top it wont happen over night but im backing u till the hilt come on u reds

mike

 

 

30 May 2012 17:23:25
If BR is our new manager then i'll back him and give him a chance.

I do not think however that he will be able to attract world class talent which is clearly what we need.

The Crow

He's well connected in the right places, hence spending time with the Spain squad at the Euros.

 

 

30 May 2012 17:23:20
100% support for the new manager. Great guy, great football philosophy, great choice.
He needs time and our full support we are renowned for as a club. YNWA

Redder

 

 

30 May 2012 17:21:23
so brendan rodgers is the new lfc manager..it goes to show how far lfc as a club has fallen when it appoints a manager with very sparse credentials or experience of managing a club expected to challange for honours.I hope this bold move by the owners pays off,if not i fear the club would suffer a setback that would be very difficult to come back from.I will support rodgers and will him to be successfull but i fear we have made a huge mistake.rosred {Ed001's Note - you mean like when we employed Bob Paisley or Joe Fagan? Because neither of them had credentials in management at all.}

Well said Ed001.

 

 

30 May 2012 17:21:19
Macca bang on with Rodgers a full TEN DAYS days ahead of the rags who have been banging Martinez's drum since last week. at least we can narrow the field down a bit now - Macca is definitely not Dave Whelan ;) Now will people stop having a go at the lad please? He posts info in good faith. Sometimes it changes, but thats due to circumstances beyond his control. Keep posting your info when you get it please mate. Most of us appreciate it. And if you threw a few bob on Rodgers, good for you.

Sean.

 

 

30 May 2012 17:21:19
with rodgers arrival as manager imminent i am very happy because he's the one i wanted from the start after kk's sacking. He plays a brilliant style of football and is young and fresh. A good experienced dof like van gaal is all thats needed as he would help attract good players.
YNWA BRING ON NEXT SEASON

 

 

30 May 2012 17:10:04
Hi Eds, just a quick one...two players I would like us to target would be das bost and sulejmani (spelling)..do you think they could make a difference in terms of goalscoring?would we have a chance of snatching them up?both young and can hit the back of the net {Ed001's Note - hard to judge a player in such a poor league to be honest. Neither really looked anything special to me, certainly far from the best players playing in the Eredivisie for me.}

 

 

30 May 2012 17:11:56
Got so say I'm looking forward to seeing what level of peerformance BR can get out of Hendo next season, 'cause he has flashes of real class to build on.

 

 

30 May 2012 17:10:45
Macca you are an absolute legend......

Look at the date..

21 May 2012 10:21:27
Again just passing on what i have been told.

I am sure the names i get given will change..

The talk from the players is the owners really want Rodgers..

Again i am only posting what i have been told, i am sure things will change..

I suppose the only people who know are the owners..

Also Kenny is happy to have left as the pressure was really starting to affect him..

He believes they are after Rodgers as well..

Cheers

Macca

And yet there are still morons who question what Macca and the Eds say...

Yeah fair play Macca on the money again.
Very greatful for all your info,
Skurks

 

 

30 May 2012 17:10:06
Welcome to LFC Brendan Rodgers !

I'm certaintly looking forward to the future.

P.S Cheers Macca, earned me a good few quid !

G BOX

 

 

30 May 2012 17:09:56
Brendan Rodgers YNWA
In 20 years i hope its Sir Brendan Rodgers with 12 epl titles to his name, while whiskey nose weeps.
Indian Buzzer

Whiskey nose won't be alive to weep in 20 years lol
Sean Ynwa

Let's hope so sawn.
AnfieldUSA

 

 

30 May 2012 17:09:34
Propa screwin if it is him.

Defo need a top class DOF before this guy goes and buys Dyer and Sinclair.

Why take the guy who carried on the job at Swnasea that Martinez started. Why not just take the guy who started it and has 3 years EPL experience.

Instead, we are going for last years ian Holloway, phil brown etc.

In fact why even consider two inexperience managers for the role.

I may be wrong and I hope I am, but this guy is not going to get us in the champions league moe likely we will make the playoff final.

Brendan Rogers is widely recognised as an excellent coach, which if the structure is as expected, will be his job. And why would you assume he would sign players of the standard of Dyer and Sinclair when he will be playing with a far bigger budget than he's ever had before? Seriously, people who post here make me sad sometimes.

Rugby Parker

IH got relagated so not really same as him is he?!?
Play offs for what?
ill-informed gimp is what you are..

Myk

Excellent coach but agree the only player i would have from Swansea is Vorm the Gk.

 

 

30 May 2012 17:08:05
Really, Rodgers....

One season in the PL....

I will get behind him as always, but if I fear the worst. If he proves all the doubter wrong I will be estatic and admit that these American know more than me about a manager.

YNWA - Rodgers, Rodgers, Rodgers...........

Well you signed Andy Carroll after one season in the prem

My pet monkey knows more about a manager than you, and i don't even have one

 

 

30 May 2012 17:07:47
why is everyone saying...BRENDAN ROGERS STYLE IS THE LIVERPOOL WAY...!!

did anyone watch swansea last season...! the centre back is 2nd to the most passes

which means they pass it around at the back for ages and ages...its so boring...and its NOTTTTTTTTTTTT ATTACKING FOOTBALL............= WHICH IS THE LIVERPOOL WAY AT ANFIELD..

so do your homework!..

we do enough of that last season...our problem is at liverpool..is we have no quality going forward...no one can take on a player..bar suarez...kuyt always cuts inside..so does downing.......we play like DRAFTS...we dont penetrate defences...

simple red!

Supposedly Dalglish brought us the liverpool way last year and that didn't do much good...

Greg

Bull! they passed the ball around midfield and linked like this throughout the team. i personally think Rogers is a great move

stop moaning about it all and get behind the team

gareth

I would suggest mate you get hold of Liverpool FC dvd's from the 70's & 80's espwhile your watchinecially in europe they used to pass the ball along the back line at every occasion which moved the team to leave space to attack while your watching dvd's you may find at the end of dvd they will be picking up a trophy

 

 

30 May 2012 17:06:17
blair mayne u were the only 1 who listened when i told people rodgers was new manager.

THE HAWK

You were right all along HAWK mate. But Macca seemed to have got there before you. Do you know when Cavani is due his medical at Melwood?

Blair Mayne YNWA JFT96

Cavani seriously?

 

 

30 May 2012 17:05:08
I left a post on this site on 23 Apr 2012 10:47:47 stating information i gathered while at the west brom game the sunday before. in my post i said kenny dalglish will step down and not be sacked which i didnt get right but he still left the club, however i did state that brendan rodgers was on the shortlist which included capellp and emery now im not saying im in the know but the person i was talking to was in a suit and looked important im just saying that maybe what people hear at games is the genuine conscenses and some people on this site are actually in the know. if ye dont believe ne type rk 11 into the search function and read the post from the date 23 Apr 2012 10:47:47 cheers. i think i should become an ed now coz i always get good info

RK11

My 3 year old could have told me all that it was so obvious

 

 

30 May 2012 17:05:01
Standing Ovation for Macca. You got it right again, fella! YNWA Trustme

Hoping to hear from you, soon. YNWA

 

 

30 May 2012 17:04:10
I read a bit of a discussion on hear the other day regarding abramovich signing players.. I think someone said he signed most of them and it was pointed out the owner dosent sign players. Im not to sure about it either way or how it has been in tna past but it looks like hes doing it now, Hazard and now reports of Hulk from porto, close to completeing deal. {Ed001's Note - no he is not, the club employ advisors to perform similar roles to a DoF, ie identifying player targets, scouting them and then signing them.}

 

 

30 May 2012 17:03:49
We sacked Kenny for finishing too low in the League, then we employ the guy who finished one place below us in the league?

''Yeah but Swansea's squad is much weaker than ours and they have much less resources.''

Kenny qualified for Europa and got to two finals.

'Yeah but Swansea have a lot less resources, they had a great couple of season gaining promotion then storming the Premier League and getting a top half finish, which is as good as winning a cup in context for Swansea's future. Just look at Birmingham winning and still getting relegated, where are Birmingham, still in the Championship.''

 

 

30 May 2012 17:02:37
well done macca ! right again.
derryred

 

 

30 May 2012 17:02:34
Delighted for Rodgers. I'm happy to have him here. Well done Macca. Eds great job with everything as usual. Must say that when my phone lit up a couple of weeks ago with the KK news I was gutted. It felt like losing a loved one. Stunned awkward feeling it was.
If BR can get Liverpool playing his high tempo, high line attacking football I'll be thrilled. Get behind the man. We have a solid hardworking up and coming manager that will be great for our young talent coming out of the academy. 3 or 4 signings and re-establish fortress Anfield is the first check box I'll be looking for. Fortress Anfield doesn't exist without the twelfth man. Time to stop the whinging and sniping and SUPPORT your club. Welcome Brendan Rodgers. YNWA.

Chi-Paul

I agree with everything you say pal.. Apart from calling him solid, it feels weird

Myk

 

 

30 May 2012 17:02:06
hey eds do you assume Rodgers to take the full responsibility like he did at Swansea or well appoint a dof , if yes then by when (approx).....RED INDIAN {Ed001's Note - the DoF role looks likely to be split, with a Tech Director and a Sporting Director. Probably Segura as Tech Director. Not sure on Sporting Director, though the favourite is Van Gaal.}

What's the difference between a Technical and a Sporting Director?

GuvTOB {Ed002's Note - Title in most cases.}

ED would you be please with that line up? young fresh ideas from Rodgers mixed in with an established DOF attracting the talent, polished off with Segura who has already proved his capabilities? Would be very interesting to see how this works.

 

 

30 May 2012 17:01:41
OK, so with Rodgers seemingly appointed, does anyone have any idea who the DoF will be? This seems like such an important role when approaching/signing any new players so I hope it's someone decent. Players will sign for Liverpool based on the name, though I'm not sure how much pulling power Rodgers would have to attract any star quality. Hope everything goes well anyway, cant wait to see how we start to play under his stewardship!

 

 

30 May 2012 16:59:18
i like this appointment of brendan rodgers. his teams play similar enough to the way we played with kenny so the team will not have to adapt too much. also we know will get the entertainment factor which we got off kenny. i am fully behind this man now and for the rest of his 3 year contract (as it is believed). i think that all the wingers should also get behind him even if he does lose the first 2 games in charge. i hope he gets the time he needs and the backing too. we don't want to be in this same position in a years time. i will be interested to see his targets and this should be a fascinating next few weeks.
never thought i'd write this again but:
IRWT
derryred (hopefully i'm not too premature with this statement)

 

 

30 May 2012 16:59:01
Dont no why people are saying that Brendan Rodgers can't attract big names to the club.As it will be the DOFs job to bring in the players.MATTYLFC

I think that is the idea too MATTY mate. Hopefully that DOF is Tixki Bergistain and Van Gaal is Sporting Director. We could have problems between Van Gaal and Rodgers IMO. They have both strong personalities.

Blair Mayne YNWA JFT96

 

 

30 May 2012 16:57:40
rodgers our manager according to bbc 3 year contract

wazaldinho7

 

 

30 May 2012 16:57:37
well done macca! success must taste sweet wen the doubters were out in force. like always your info is bang on.
mrbrown

 

 

30 May 2012 16:57:37
As me and my group of reliable sources said long before, it is now confirmed. I will continue to update you supporters now of any accurate transfer info.Top site Eds.

RedManIn

 

 

30 May 2012 16:57:29
Welcome to Liverpool Brendan Rodgers

Mikey G

 

 

30 May 2012 16:57:21
I just hope we have super experiance DOF or sporting directors supporting brandon beacuse he need people around him with experiance this is important for him and LFC as we do not want a roy situation of a good man being at wrong club (too big for him) at wrong time.

All the best Mr.Rodgers we all reds are with you.

Red indian

 

 

30 May 2012 16:57:10
I'm getting seriously peed off with so many so-called Liverpool fans criticizing Brendan Rogers before he has even been appointed. That simply is NOT the Liverpool Way. Unless we as a whole stand by him and the team and support them wholeheartedly it will make his job even harder.

I accept that he has limited experience but he has built on what Martinez started at Swansea and got them promoted in his first full season as manager and a very good position last season in the Championship. I think that to say Martinez left it on a plate is unfair on him as Martinez didn't get Swansea into the Premiership.

Most importantly his teams play football as it should be played. If he can get the players Swansea have playing great pass and move football he should be able to do even more with the sort of players Liverpool have and will continue to attract.

I don't buy the argument that you need to be a big name manager to attract big name players. Liverpool is still a big club even without CL football at the moment. Players will want to come if he can spell out a believeable ambition for the club.

Assuming he is appointed, BR will be our 4th manager in two years. We cannot afford to sack him quickly. If we do then no one in their right mind would take the job next time. We have to give him time to build and coach the team he wants. Barring relegation the minimum time he should be given is 2 years, I personally hope that he can be the sort of man to build a legacy at Anfield and that he'll still be there in 20 years time with a knighthood and a host of silverware to his name.

Please everyone, give him a chance.

Bob

Your looking at it wrong. Fans are unhappy as there's worry that

1 we maybe repeating what happened with Hodgson. Can do a job , but is it too big a risk to employ him at a club that has CL qualification as a bare minimum?

2. Can he attract the calibre of player we are craving for?

3. Are we just gonna sign Swansea players now in the mould of Hodgsons era (I.e. Konchesky etc).

4 by appointing Rodgers are we accepting that a top four finish is beyond us at the moment?

5. Are we just gonna release him in 8 months time with a big pay off? Which would make us a less attractive option to other managers like you say

I felt there was a higher calibre of manager available to FSG this summer.

His win rate in the league isn't the best with roughly 11 wins 14 defeats and 13 draws.

By the owners logic we should have went for say Phil Brown or Mick Mcarthy after Hodgson.

You can't blame our fans for questioning the owners aspirations with this appointment.

There's also talk that there will be no DOF coming now either. This is a worry to me f we don't.

Can you see the likes of Affelay, Defour or Lavezzi (i know big outsider) wanting to work with him, Or even know him?

It seems we go from one transitional period into another lately and this is a concern.

I'm not gonna boo the fella obviously but I feel let down by our owners with this appointment.
I did want AVB if a big name didnt materialise, as at least he could attract the likes of Affelay and Defour, but now I'm not so sure.

I would probably take Sigurdson if we acted fast he would be a good squad player.

So good luck to the new gaffer whoever this will be, and hopefully we can bring in players like the following.

1 Affelay.
2 Defour.
3 Vertonghen
4 Ramirez.
And at a very long stretch Lavezzi.

Jonesred

 

 

30 May 2012 16:56:25
Happy 32nd Birthday Steven Gerrard - Captain Fantastic!

Jolly Red

 

 

30 May 2012 16:56:19
Lets give Rogers a chance, can't do much worse that what we have put up with over the last 5 years.

Total Football is back...........

 

 

30 May 2012 16:55:45
If rodgers is the new manager and he doesn't want/have a dof then what will happen with van gaal?

Has he stated he doesn't want a DOF ?
derryred

 

 

30 May 2012 16:55:24
Brendan Rodgers is the new manager of liverpool - i think his philosophy of football is first class and suits the liverpool way!

 

 

30 May 2012 16:54:45
Im not sure what to think svout the news with brendan rodgers. We could either strike gold or go completly wrong. The football he plays and success hes brung to swansea suggests that with higher resources he could make the step up. People saying another hodgson and eben more so hes not done nothing before swansea well hes young and u dint become a great manager overnight, the fact that hes spending the summer with spain squad certainly ensures we will see more exciting football next season at leadt. On the other hand he is young and he is stepping into a club with hogh expectations that arent in a great place at the moment si its a big challenge for a young guy last thing he needs is fans doubting him. Fsg need to back him and give him a chance to get players to play his football. Personally i wthink we needed an experiences manager. Now were not getting dof well thats been stiking point with every manager. Managers should have full control u only have go look at redknapp ferguson. But can rodgers attract big nanes its another problem, maybe a dof could have done that but lets hope he doesent waste money the way we did last year, he gor sigurdsom on loan that was geniius lets hope so. So dont be too down as i said big risk for fsg especially when this simmer is huge fir our club if this goes wrong we could be in a cery bad position so far of the top 4 than we ever have maybe too bog s gap so we can only hope but lets back him and well see were we go!

 

 

30 May 2012 16:54:42
Eds .psv again I think he will need some degree of guidance from a experienced man and to help attract big players .cheers any thoughts psv {Ed022's Note - I don't know.}

 

 

30 May 2012 16:54:38
BRENDAN WELCOME TO LIVERPOOL FC and within 6 months you will be saying its the best decision you have ever made.
The Fans will be right behind you and when Van Gaal gets announced on Friday I hope you both get the backing from FSG that our great club deserves.
YOZLFC

 

 

30 May 2012 16:54:32
Yo Eds, could you answer me something?

What is happening with the Director of Football position now? Are we still interested in Louis Van Gaal? Are there any other candidates, apart from Txiki Begiristain?

Cheers,

Jolly Red {Ed022's Note - I don't know.}

 

 

30 May 2012 16:54:07
Rogers has taken the job - Official

The Guv 81-9 YNWA JFT96

 

 

30 May 2012 16:52:27
Rodgers appointed according to the BBC , another manager with a fantastic track record, look at all the trophies he has won.

If the owners have taken this long to appoint and they have taken advice from so called top game pro's go help them. Cheap option.

Jog on how is paying £4m in compensation a cheap option welcome Mr Rodgers hope you do well all the best

RED KENNY

Grow up! And at least have the bottle to sign your posts!

KJS

OH NO he didn't win a trophy with Swansea in the premier league. he must be crap. seriously you are a right tube and we don't need fans like this.
derryred

 

 

30 May 2012 16:47:00
Eds it seems Rodgers is a done deal and bbbeing from N IRELAND I am proud and nevous in eqal measures.
We need to give him time nd hopefully all supporters get behind him.
Also kudous to Macca he predicted it a cpl of weeks ago.
Will all the Macca bashers now take it back I DONT THINK SO.

#goodtimesaheadIhope

Lurgan Red

 

 

30 May 2012 16:46:41
Brendan Rodgers has agreed a deal to become the new manager of Liverpool. The 39-year-old is understood to have signed a three-year contract at Anfield and his appointment is likely to be officially confirmed within 24 hours. Liverpool will pay between £4m and £5m in compensation to secure the Northern Irishman's services.

 

 

30 May 2012 16:51:24
hi eds is it true affelay is avaible for £6m. If it is lfc need to get in there and get him. Also is hulk close to joining chelski? {Ed022's Note - Chelsea have held talks with Hulk yes, but the fee is a stumbling block.}

 

 

30 May 2012 16:51:14
Brendon Rodgers? Martinez?
We're really aiming high aren't we?
Rafa not even in the running?
Pep talking to chelsea?
Mid table mediocrity I fear!

Wise up ya t**t. rodgers is a better candidate than rafa. we don't need fans like this.
derryred

 

 

30 May 2012 16:50:47
hearing a lot of people are concerned that we may not be able to atttact talent with rodgers in charge.for a start, he will have to get the team he has, to play well for him 1st and if he can do that, i dont think bringing players in will present much of a problem to be honest

 

 

30 May 2012 16:50:43
Ed022 looks like you were wrong mate..unlucky

RedManIn {Ed022's Note - 'I am not aware of any approach made to Rodgers at this time' - does that say: 'Brendan Rodgers will not be Liverpool manager'. ? No, it doesn't. I came out at about half past 2 and said an approach was made this morning, and then he flew to Liverpool in a helicopter and began talks with the Liverpool owners. Only now are Sly Sports reporting that the owners were in the talks also, as they thought it was just with representatives. I'd advise you to think carefully before posting crap.}

Who is that tit who said that unfortunately even liverpool has some fans who are arse holes
deryred

I agree with RedManin on this one sorry Edd. Go and do your player profiles and jog on.

 

 

30 May 2012 16:50:32
Have to give it to you Macca you really are in the know. You were the only one to mention Brendan Rodgers, and low and behold, he's been named manager today.

Let's all get behind our new boss. The more you read about Rodgers the more confidence you gain.

RedRocket

 

 

30 May 2012 16:49:40
I don't know wether to be happy or upset I know top 4 gone again next season. Good luck to Rodgers. I hope it turn out to be good appointment. Personally not happy. I still love my club and will always love it till I die

Gr8 1

 

 

30 May 2012 16:48:46
Extremely disappointed by the appointment of Rodgers
so mid table it is
Tom Red

Get behind the man, show him some support, for all we know all might come good.

 

 

30 May 2012 16:45:00
Seen a few people asking what was the deal with Martinez and will or wont we have a DOF with Rodgers.
Hope this info helps clear things up. In the interviewing process Martinez said he was unwilling to work under a dof and also wanted to bring in his own staff including an assistant, this is why he was not accepted. So i'm assuming Rodgers has agreed to work with a dof, and i wouldn't be surprised if Clarke stayed on as assistant. cheers Ravenrudeboy

 

 

30 May 2012 16:45:00
why should we go for sinclair when better winger is out there munian and other we dont want average player we have lower our stander the last 2 year

You can't just sign players like muniain at the snap of a finger unless you are barca or madrid.
derryred

 

 

30 May 2012 16:43:11
Afternoon eds fellow reds . Eds will he have Louis van Gael with him in any degree .cheers psv {Ed022's Note - Perhaps.}

 

 

30 May 2012 16:43:06
Macca you are officially a LEGEND.
ALB.

 

 

30 May 2012 16:41:50
HEY LFC FANS............

i started to realise that it really will take many many years for success here

and by that i mean....we will get players who are not exactly quality and will build a team in that sense.

i cant see the owners going for any big names in terms of managers.......and certainly not players.......and i really believe we will struggle next season

i mean with hazard and hulk on their way to chelsea.........
i cant help thinking.......who the hell are liverpool going to get or attract..

red lobster

You should call yourself red herring. Singred

 

 

30 May 2012 16:41:11
Rodgers ?
Leave it out. Do me a favour.
You're having a laugh aint yer?
This is Liverpool football club, not some Championship outfit !
Give me strength.

Red One

FSG - You need to make a statement of intent re players and stadium in order to recover this situation....Sub-standard players signed and no progress on the stadium, along with a poor run of results and I fear for the future of LFC. We really will be a mid-table club lost forever.......

It is simple really, would Utd, City, Arsenal, Chelsea have signed BR? NO, Nuff said....

No but spurs were very interested in him as they finished fourth i think its plain too see he must have something about him give him a chance he might be the best thing since sliced bread and if he fails at least you can come back on here and revel in your smugness about been right lol
riley

 

 

30 May 2012 16:41:08
Ed, heard that Brendan Rogers has signed a 3yr deal with Liverpool. Can you please confirm this?

O'seunfunmi (Anfield Red) {Ed022's Note - Yes, if compensation is now agreed.}

 

 

30 May 2012 16:40:29
Ed and fellow fans. Looks like BR will soon be our man. If this does happen surely people will see that Macca is
Not just a bag if hot air, he stuck by his guns and said they wanted BR even when it was widely reported that BR was out of the running.
Just goes to show that the owners are keeping their cards pretty close to their cheat.
I think people may well be suprised (in a good way) when the puzzle is completed and all is revealed.

I know fans are pulling their hair out at the possibility of BR but it actually makes alot of sense to what Fsg want for the club.
BR is well know for his work with the Youth development and we should see some youth being brought into the set up now. It is naive to think we can just go and spend spend spend all the time when we are no making that much profit.
If anyone thinks this is going to be a quick fix then sorry but it isn't. It is going to take some years before we are competing at the highest level however, with the plans in place in sure the longer term plan for the club is looking good.
If it is BR as expected, let's all get behind him and the team and give them that 12th man that was always so important in the big games.
Andy the red

 

 

30 May 2012 16:40:05
Bbc reporting rogers has signed a three year deal.

Scouse ben

 

 

30 May 2012 16:39:27
Brendan Rodgers reminds me of Liam Nesson,a badass Irish man you don't want to f*#k with

 

 

30 May 2012 16:38:55
Macca was right again, good old Macca :)

 

 

30 May 2012 16:38:18
Regarding Rodger's appointment, many believe that he just inherited what Martinez began... Firstly, why can't he do the same for us even if that were the case? Nobody can deny that we played brilliant football at times (fairly sporadically but a vast improvement on previous years) last season, but the structure, positioning and formation of the team at times was highly questionable. Rodgers is the type of man who can instill his philosophy, get the best out of players and mold a team that has already got a set ethos. There are foundation setting managers/coaches and there are revolutionary's, I think Rodgers falls under the later.
Give the man your support and he'll do wonders. For those thinking it's Hodgson all over again, Roy was doomed to fail with the supporters all wanting Kenny in the first place. He was stubborn in his approach and his football was not pleasing to watch. Rodgers is a different kettle of fish, full of zest, knowledge and has a football philosophy that is admired from the highest echelons of the managing world.
The only way he can succeed however is if we give him our utmost support from the word go, and this cannot be stressed enough. The FUTURE is red

NextGenRed

 

 

30 May 2012 16:36:45
Rodgers deal is done, apparently a 3 year contract also Gary linker has confirmed this!

MO

 

 

30 May 2012 16:35:48
Ed's Dunc got it right about Rodgers over a week ago...His been constantly hinting him as the man for FSG even when every one was saying AVB was nailed on. Been checking out his channel and the guy seems to be on the ball... Why does he get bad rep?

Thanks {Ed022's Note - because he is full of utter crap. Dunc said about a week ago LFC were in talks with Rodgers and it was just sorting out contractual agreements. If Rodgers arrived in Liverpool today, was only approached today, and is only talking to Liverpool today, how were they in contractual agreements?}

Plus he tries to make money off of Hillsborough & is generally a t**t.

an american red

koptalkinsider.wordpress.com - if you want to see the truth about fat dunc

 

 

30 May 2012 16:35:44
eds do u think there will be a dof and do u think it will be the barcelonea guy i dont think roger will attract top quality wthout a top dof i dont want us in this position again next season {Ed022's Note - I am not sure at the moment, but I will try and find out.}

 

 

30 May 2012 16:35:40
Eds, What is the transfer kitty Brendan Rodgers will have? {Ed022's Note - There is no set budget.}

 

 

30 May 2012 16:34:28
3 year deal, rogers

Siggle

Hey i heard you were a wild one (8)

 

 

30 May 2012 16:29:19
Hi, should Brendan Rodgers become manager, instead of weather or not he'd be able to attract big name signings, do you think he'd have the confidence to approach players which are big names for Swansea city standards ? By this I mean players like gaston Ramirez , Luuk de Jong etc ? Many thanks :) {Ed022's Note - I cannot say mate.}

 

 

30 May 2012 16:26:22
Martinez turned us down because Henry told him there would be 3 sporting directors

 

 

30 May 2012 16:23:10
Rodgers new manager, 3 year deal...good luck to him! let's support him!

 

 

30 May 2012 16:22:01
Oh no! Here we go again. Another Hodgson experience.
Rodgers took the praise for Martinez's work. He was useless before that.
He'll be gone by January and we will have an emergency manager.

Well arent you an absolute gem....keep it up sport!

What a treat you are, i bet your the life and soul of any party.

It looks like Rodgers will be getting the job, the owners have made their choice and its up to us to support them. How you can credit Swansea's fantastic season to Martinez is really beyond me, the would be like saying Sir Bob was a rubbish manager because Shanks started it all off.

always a red

Martinez didn't get Swansea promoted to the prem
Rogers Did
Rogers kept them up comfortably playing fantstic football.
Finishing above Wigan

Who is the better coach?

GGK

 

 

30 May 2012 16:22:01
I was at the red sox game last night. Stadium was packed as it is for every home game. Even though this was really a nothing game, ticket prices are very high on average.

Small cups of beer are $9, and hotdogs, ice cream etc are $ 5-10. Every body is eating and drinking to the extreme.

Everybody in Boston seems to only wear red sox merchandise, which is very expensive.

My point is, these guys have money.

Daveevad

It's sounds like their fans have to have money as well.

 

 

30 May 2012 16:22:01
Great news on rodgers the only shame is the presence of kenny in the background is gone but that will be replaced by the bring back raffa brigade what u think eds
Irish mike {Ed022's Note - There will always be whiners.}

 

 

30 May 2012 16:21:39
Very clever by FSG!!

Hint to us all that they are going for a manager that we don't really want to see installed and then at the last minute appoint someone else who no matter how average they are the fans will be happy that he was appointed.

I for one am happy that Buck Rodgers is gonna get the job, attacking football all the way.....or is that FSG have tricked me too?

RED SHIRTS RED SOX

 

 

30 May 2012 16:20:11
B Hell.
Steve Clarke, now looks like Brendan Rogers.
We only need Frank Arnesen for DoF and we've got a Chelsea Royal Flush !
The Real KB

And another thing...lol...considering we are supposed to be modelling our structure on Barcelona - what's with the hiring of staff from their antithesis : Chelsea !
That has to be ironic, surely.
Eds ?
The Real KB {Ed022's Note - I can see the irony mate, but I have no idea.}

Please KB don't jinx it mate haha, else we are going to see 'Cockney Mafia out' after 5 games!

Jatt YNWA

 

 

30 May 2012 16:20:10
Rodgers is apparently doing some uefa coaching training with the Spanish squad b4 the euros maybe he can put in a few words get javi Martinez and llorente come on Brendan

Well he does speak fluent spanish.

And he speaks Spanish......get in there!
lets start a new rumour.

 

 

30 May 2012 16:18:57
Simply dissapointed with the news that Brendan Rodgers will be the new manager.

Why? Who did you want?

I simply disagree with you.

Get used to hearing that name when the kop is screaming it.

geo

 

 

30 May 2012 16:17:58
Brendan Rodgers
Team I'd like to see
Reina
Johnson
Kelly
Agger
Enrique
A.Johnson
Gerrard
Henderson
Downing
Carroll
Suarez
Subs
Bogdan
Flanaghan
Carragher
Sterling
Spearing
Lucas
Dempsey

You mean squad?

I think our teams gonna end up a bit better than that myself. I think Rodgers might surprise one or two of us.

Wtf pretty much the exact same team? Why even bother mate

 

 

30 May 2012 16:14:03
hey eds and macca with everyone saying that there is no DOF anymore could it possibly mean that there is a "Sporting director" being put in place? and what the H*ll is the diffrence?

Jpow_LFC
YNWA JFT96 {Ed001's Note - it is just a difference in responsibilities. The exact definition of those roles we will only know for sure by looking at the contracts.}

 

 

30 May 2012 16:13:53
Please Please Please can all you MACCA snipers now leave the guy alone, he always good info and its generally more accurate than most!

He stated if i'm not mistaken that Brendan Rogers was second choice behind Klopp!

Cheers Macca and keep posting mate!

Luke

Well said. Macca and the Eds are the mainstay of all the best information available. B-Red

 

 

30 May 2012 16:12:41
I have posted on here but never seen it if you think Rodgers has the job what would you say about dyer or Sinclair prospects ?

He doesn't automatically have to get Swansea players, he might have one or two bigger transfer targets than that!

 

 

30 May 2012 16:08:25
Some FACTS here:

-- Jose Mourinho - was the manager of Leiria (relegation contender) before appointed by Porto in 2002 (won the CL in 2004)

-- Rafa Benitez - was the manager of Tenerife (2nd Division). Appointed by Valencia in 2001 after gaining promotion to La Liga with Tenerife. (Won the La Liga in 2001-02, 2003-04)

-- Brian Clough - was the manager of Hartlepool ( 4th Divison) before he was appointed by Derby 1967 who were at the 2nd Division. (Derby won the 2nd Division in 1968-69 and the 1st Division in 1971-72). And we all know about his success at Forest.

-- Pep Guardiola - Managed Barcelona B team before being promoted to take the charge if Barcelona in 2008. (won 14 trophies in 4 years)

-- Bill Shankly - The Great Shankly started as the reserve team coach of Huddersfield. He was appointed as the First team manager after they got relegated to the 2nd Division in 1956. He never managed to gain promotion with Huddersfield. On Monday, December 14, 1959 Shankly arrived in Liverpool (we were also playing in the 2nd Division) to make us the greatest team in England, perhaps of the world!!

So, you never know. Whoever our new manager is, give him a chance and full support. You talk about the "Liverpool Way" but your talks don't sound like the Liverpool Way.


Jack D.

Thats a great Post Jack D.
Im delighted with Rodgers

Excellent post.

It is impossible to tell who will turn out to be a great manager before they become a great manager.

Seems obvious, but always forgotten amidst the hysteria.

 

 

30 May 2012 16:08:01
does anyone know why jose enrique cant get a call up to the national team I mean cmon jordi alba is a winger who is forced to play lb whilst jose is naturally defensive minded and likes to attack too.

Rays Of Red {Ed001's Note - to be fair, Enrique was poor at the end of the season, he started well and faded badly as the season went on. He could hardly be considered an in form player.}

Spain have a bit of a history of playing midfielders as full-backs.

 

 

30 May 2012 16:07:53
Hi eds, I know that nothing has been confirmed 100%, but if Rodgers does get the job would it be with a DOF?

It seems that some reports, are saying that it would be Rodgers, with-out a DOF. Which in my view it would be a bad move, I am hoping that his appointment would be more of a head coach role. With a DOF like LVG or the likes in charge of the transfers.

Although I have nothing again Rodgers I just cant see what he brings to the table, no experience of a top team. Plus his histrory isn't outstanding, I dare say that Woy looked better on paper and we all know how that worked out.

I admit that I was one calling for Kenny to step down, but if Rodgers was lined up to replace him. Do you not think that we would have been better keeping Kenny?

I feel that this summer is going to be a major indicator of FSG intentions and the future of our club. Because all I have seen in the last 3 years in us fallen further and further behind the top 4. Who will no doubt strength again in the summer. I am very nervous about the future to be honest.

Rushdentillidie {Ed001's Note - it is more likely that it will not be a true DoF, but a split role. No one was keen to work under the DoF system FSG were looking to apply, so it seems a rethink has happened.}

On your side, morale of the story is...be careful what you wish for.

 

 

30 May 2012 15:56:30
a lot of silly stick being thrown at the eds. but ed 1 , i do think using the term 'wheeled out..' is a ted disrespectful to john barnes who is a real red, and has been a valuable voice of reason throughout the season.

Dara D {Ed001's Note - but that is exactly what happens, precisely because of he offers a valuable voice of reason.}

 

 

30 May 2012 16:05:42
I think Brendan Rodgers is a very smart appointment. The way his Swansea team played football last season was a joy to watch and if this is the way we will be playing in the up coming seasons it wont be a bad thing. Some of our performances last season were woeful to put it mildly, no passion or commitment in many of them and i think BR is the man to give us the spark again.

He will attract good players to the club who wont be big name signings but will be footballers and who will want to play for Liverpool and get us back to were we belong. The likes of Joe Allen, James Milner, L De Jong, Younes Belhanda and Scott Sinclair we will be a force to be reckoned with. I can see a very bright future under BR and hope this appointment is for the long term, we need stability and as a whole fanbase get behind the owners, management and players. All of them want what is best for Liverpool and ultimately that is success on the field lets all rally round and show our support. YNWA. Nigel Belfast

 

 

30 May 2012 16:03:51
Really happy if Rodgers is announced however I can't see Carroll sticking around for long if he does. The passing game that Rodgers plays would suit Suarez perfectly but Carroll may continue to struggle. I hope this doesn't happen but it's quite possible if we don't adapt our play around the big man.

In:
Sinclair
Johnson
Luuk de Jong
Ramirez

Out:
Cole
Aqua
Spearing
Adam
Downing

 

 

30 May 2012 16:03:36
Propa screwin if it is him.

Defo need a top class DOF before this guy goes and buys Dyer and Sinclair.

Why take the guy who carried on the job at Swnasea that Martinez started. Why not just take the guy who started it and has 3 years EPL experience.

Instead, we are going for last years ian Holloway, phil brown etc.

In fact why even consider two inexperience managers for the role.

I may be wrong and I hope I am, but this guy is not going to get us in the champions league moe likely we will make the playoff final.

Tony

Care to say who you would have liked as our manager mate? alex ferguson or jose mourinho?..top managers dont want to come here without us in cl or top money..
get over with these BS of klopp or pep and get along with whoever is brought in..rodgers is a top potential,has extensive football knowledge,plays attractive football and is young enough to rebuild for long term..get behind the team and pray for success..

Who, what and where has it been said that he will go and buy Dyer and Sinclair. He might just surprise you! Rodgers is a very intelligent football man with a vision, he's not stupid he will know that Liverpool expects (and allows) him to go and get higher calibre footballers, he'll know this. He has also got contacts in some surprising places, speaks spanish, speaks italian, read up on him he's a very interesting guy.

He might just surprise us.

It will be worth reading about this guys background before making judgements based on who is currently manages

 

 

30 May 2012 16:01:26
Ed(s) / Macca
Are we still expecting to appoint a DoF despite what the BBC say in the article on Rodgers?
The Goatherder
JFT96 {Ed022's Note - I still expect a DoF to be appointed yes.}

 

 

30 May 2012 16:00:16
Appologies for the cut and paste, but this makes for interesting reading:

Roberto Martinez will not be the next Liverpool manager after ruling himself out of the running because of the club's plans for a inflated number of directors. 
 
has learnt that Liverpool want to have a tier of three directors that take up different parts of the role that was previously filled by Damien Comolli who was the director of football. 
 
They believe that the Wigan boss was unhappy to work under such a structure and subsequently informed Liverpool owners Fenways Sports Group that he would not be interested in taking the job. 
 
John W Henry and Tom Werner have always had very different ideas when it comes to running a club as they previously brought in the Moneyball strategy that worked so well with the Boston Red Sox. 
 
It seems they now want a structure at the club with one executive to oversee statistics, one who will conduct negotiations, while the third director will take charge of finding value in the transfer market, based on statistics. 
 
This is meant to lend itself to paying lower sums for players of high value, as the old managerial deal was criticised for the money spent and the lack of improvement in the squad. 
 
It now seems as though Brendan Rodgers is the favourite to take the Liverpool managers job, while Louis van Gaal is also expected to take up one of the roles at the club. 

 

 

30 May 2012 15:56:16
Just an observation on BD and Swansea this season. They finished 4 or 5 points behind us with an abysmal away record. With better players and our away form, if he fixes the home form we could be up there?

Iggypop

 

 

30 May 2012 15:55:51
THE PREMERSHIP TITLE , please brendan , do all you can to win it , it might take a little time , but i belive this man , together with the new structure our owners are putting in place can take us there, and make us the best again............lfc

 

 

30 May 2012 15:54:48
So rodgers will be the next manager :) also Dave Whelan is going to look so stupid he should have kept his mouth shut about our business,all we need now is to sign messi and it will be an excellent day. lets give rodgers our full support,
YNWA
Smithy

Haha messi... and ronaldo ;)

 

 

30 May 2012 15:54:11
Can't believe Rodgers looks like he is getting the job. This shows a lack of ambition on behalf of FSG and it looks like they are settling with a manager that will be happy with a smaller transfer budget.

The best option would have been to stick with Kenny until the right person came along. Another season of dispare ahead i think.

The word dipstick comes to mind.
kopfiend 1978 ynwa

 

 

30 May 2012 15:53:32
Heard rumours that liverpool owners planning to not appoint a manager. so liverpool are going to play on own with gerrard the main captain :-) and there will be no any dof too. The owners will buy players by drawing few players........phewwwwf pls act fast fsg, you are too slow.

Fazzy

Worst post ever.

 

 

30 May 2012 15:53:28
Ok before everyone starts to complain about BR being appointed. Lets everyone remember that the vacant position at liverpool is in my opinion currently the most difficult job in football.

Meaning whomever takes it deserves a little respect for having the courage and ambition to take it on. I'm not overly keen on BR either but I will give him his chance and will certainly not condemn him before he has even coached one match.

A bit more temperance needs to be shown from the fans which used to be renowned for it.

Nevada

 

 

30 May 2012 15:50:25
Happy Birthday Stevie G... One of the greatest to ever play the beautiful game. Long live the legacy of Steven Gerrard..

You will never walk alone

Live-On-Pool

 

 

30 May 2012 15:49:11
Hi eds, great work with the site. Was wondering now that Rodgers looks certain for the job I was wondering if you expect us to go for sigurdsen (spelling) I know Swansea have agreed a fee so rodgers obviously likes him and scores goals from midfield wic we are desperate for? Do you think he would be good for us?
Thanks Wiltshire Red {Ed022's Note - See earlier answer.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:47:50
Get that "TOLD YOU SO" T-shirt on Macca!!

The abusers will be on shortly to apologise
One the inks Dry. I'm sure??

Lyndon

A Disagree!!
Just about some you lot up

 

 

30 May 2012 15:47:38
Being a Liverpool supporter from Belfast, I have to say, If Brendan gets the job, it will be fantastic news. Good times ahead for the club at last... Also, just an observation, but doesn't it look like Brendan would carve you a new mouth if you looked at him the wrong way? :-) I dont think he takes ANY sh*t... Anyways, good luck boss. "You'll Never Walk Alone"

 

 

30 May 2012 15:47:37
Personally I am delighted the club have gone for Rodgers, I wanted Klopp but I prefer Rodgers to Martinez. I wish all the best to Brendan should he now take the role.

I do though have issues with this proposed new tiered director system. I have a feeling we will have too many cooks in the kitchen and I can see there being constant trouble with this director of football. We can see that historically directors of footballs don't really work at British clubs. I understand that FSG have a philosophy and want to employ it but I'm not sure they are getting the right people to employ this directorial strategy. For me employing Louis Van Gaal would be disastrous. He has caused controversy at every club he has been at and his dictatorial style is well publicised. Hopefully Begiristain might get it if anyone at all, preferably I wish the club didn't have a director of football. Brendan Rodgers is one of the best young managers in Europe, he has a great footballing ethos and I believe he should be given responsibility of the majority if not all footballing matters at the club.

I can see a situation arising every Summer now where we will be changing either manager or DoF. Hopefully FSG know what they are doing. Football is in essence a simple game, they need to stop looking at stats so much and start using some more common sense. The fans feelings and opinions are all the owners really need.
The Gooch.

 

 

30 May 2012 15:47:03
Telegraph reporting we've given up on the DoF idea, just going to be Rodgers with full control. Sounds funny to me... any idea ed? {Ed022's Note - No idea as of yet mate, but hopefully will know soon.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:46:39
B. Rodgers will be appointed as new manager Friday afternoon. I'm pretty optimistic guys. I wouldn't mind Joe Allen following him and maybe even Scott Sinclair....but for now he will need the full support of the fans and board and players.....coz let's face it, whoy hodgson did great n he came to anfield n got ripped to shreads.

 

 

30 May 2012 15:43:53
Was,nt it martinez who laid the foundations at swansea for rojers to take over also didnt rojers get sacked at reading? {Ed022's Note - That is correct.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:42:00
eds do you think we could offer swansea either adams or downing instead of the 5mill comp there after for rodgers ? {Ed022's Note - No.}

Lets give them a chance with the new manager!

Lol..

Kaizer

 

 

30 May 2012 15:41:00
Ed's with all this manager talk seeming to be nearly finished, who (in your personal opinion) will be the first player signing? And do you think there is a chance for either Cavani or Lavezzi?

Cheers

Weasle from Aus {Ed022's Note - There is no chance of Cavani at all in my opinion, and very unlikely for Lavezzi to sign.}

Napoli are in the same competition as us next season, so why not?

 

 

30 May 2012 15:39:08
To the various posters slagging off Benitez below........

He got Rid of Parry.
He exposed H&G for what they were.
He restructured the whole youth set-up to what it is now.

There's is a hell of a lot he should be thanked for.

OK
Thank you again again again again again to Rafa who is the best manager in the universe.

You are right , but he done a lt ofthings wrong wich he suld be blamed for , or do yo only look at his good points , rafa is held highly at anfield but like kenny he should nevr come bac as manager and parry was only saying o for so long anyway

He also won us old big ears to keep and came close to winning premiership we have alot to thank him for but it's time for a new manager with fresh ideas we need 2 go with the times and stop looking in past it's only the future we should be concentrating on ynwa
rigg10

How many players from the Youth Team are now first team regulars? We paid for Sterling and Shelvey. Flanno and Robinson are the nearest, but not exactly first on the squad sheet. How many players did he ever promote from the Youth ranks?!

Rafa was great for a while but he has had his moment, now its someone elses turn. Dont paint him out to be a great promoter of youth team players, because he certainly wasnt. He just employed Rudolfo Borrell and Pep Segura, whose own abilities have been greatly over inflated in my humble opinion, based on youth results since they started.

Red G

 

 

30 May 2012 15:38:26
Praise the heavens progress has been made in terms of managers. Everyday for the past week and a bit I've been anxiously going to sleep hoping tomorrow will have news! Relief but still not over yet obviously, fingers are crossed! Bloody hope rodgers signs good players though (if he does sign), because to be honest i don't know who hed go for and who he'd attract! YNWA!

 

 

30 May 2012 15:38:04
Eds, what do you think of Van Gaal?
Personally I wouldn't like him to join LFC and become DoF. He's like a dictator!

Cheers

Phil {Ed022's Note - He's a very clever man, but he is very, very stubborn.}

Imagine getting rafa back with LVG all out war within a week with rafa coming out with facts about LVG

Maybe just what we need at the club lol, to tell the owners how it is.

 

 

30 May 2012 15:35:47
Brendan Rogers will be a hit at Anfield. We should have patience however. Even Jesus couldn't fix us in one season.

Wouldn't mind the guy between the sticks cause everyone knows Jesus Saves.

And Moses scores from the rebound!

Len

(sorry, couldn't resist)

 

 

30 May 2012 15:35:36
Is it possible to have more than 1 DOF? {Ed022's Note - Not that I know of.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:35:18
MACCA!! go on lad, you once more right again. the only thing I would say to fellow Liverpool supporters is, that you have to give rodgers the time to get things right before calling all names under the sun

Macca we need more info like this from you

 

 

30 May 2012 15:35:13
If the rumours are true we now have a manager from ………… Swansea. He has spent 1 year in the Premiership, finished below us and in his managerial career prior to that was at the most average. What a signing! What a big ambitious club we are!

Thats exactly what they said about barca when the appoint Pep and when Man Utd appointed Red Nose.

Voice of Reason

He's also a YOUNG manager who has had to start somewhere like they all do! Read up on him, he's very very intelligent has a great football vision and ambition.
Who would you have wanted?

 

 

30 May 2012 15:34:57
Right a couple of things 1. Well done Macca for giving us insight into the manager situation
2.I congratulate FSG for leading a merry dance to the media,I believe these are shrewd boys and knew what they wanted all the long ok there is the tier system of managers but we were never gonna get Mourinho or Pep sad but true,I think Martinez was an option but I think FSG have been playing it well back to Liverpool way do you want us all over the media like the other two prabicks promising everything and delivering administration FSG haven't promised nada they said judge us when the time is right,we have good responsible owners and I believe will bring stability and a team to challenge for years to come
3.We only need a few players and a strong depth of squad introducing a couple of reserves and buy a couple of world class players, we are not that far away,I love Kenny but I believe it was right for him to be replaced,I think Rogers will be great for the club I believe that FSG will be great for the club and I believe that this time next year we will be saying hallelujah! We are back,what do you reckon Eds?keep the faith bless ya loads Liam
{Ed022's Note - The owners only want the best for LFC.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:33:57
Hi eds, i have a question i would like each and every one of you amazing eds to answer. How do you feel about rogers as possible new manager, and who do you think is in the running for DOF. THANKS FOR ALL of your hard work, you are all amazing guys. And macca great shout the other week about rogers, you are trully on the ball. {Ed022's Note - I feel that Rodgers is a good, solid appointment. It shows intent to go in a new and fresh direction. Rodgers is a positive manager who has the ability to get the best out of his players, and he obviously had a very good season with Swansea last season, I just hope he continues to do well. There is no updates on the DoF.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:32:13
Ed quick question, who exactly advised BR to Fenway Sports group? surely they must have been convinced by someone to almost certainly appoint him as manager

yoyoman {Ed022's Note - No idea.}

My bet is Jose Mourinho when he turned us down!

RG

If I had to guess I'd say Steve Clarke
Redgib

Steve Clarke, Kenny Dalglish, Mourinho, Van Gaal, Villas-Boas, Guardiola....he knows them all and they all rate him very highly.

 

 

30 May 2012 15:31:43
Rodgers as manager = lack of ambition by FSG.

Rafa, Guardiola, Mourinho,Klopp as manager - plenty of ambition and intent by FSG.

So what gives?

None of them managers want to come but for Rafa who FSG don't want....simple really -McMenemy

And what would you have said if we appointed Klopp when he was managing Mainz, or Mourinho when was a coach or Pep managing Barca B. You would have said the same thing. The point being some teams took a chance on them when they were unproven. Why are Liverpool being criticised for trying to do the same?

What gives is with the exception of rafa and all his baggage. None of the other managers wanted it.

Nevada

Rubish. How would going back to Rafa be a statement of ambition?!

Its a game of opinions I guess. I just really dissagree with yours!!!!

RG

Your intelligence?

Your free to follow them to any club they turn up at!!

We won't be missing much!

Lyndon

So going back to Rafa is seen as being ambitious - Kenny proved that going back isn't a good idea. Appointing Rafa would be a step backwards and us looking to the past AGAIN!. Mourinho and Guardiola would never come to us without CL football minimum. Klopp was a possbility but he has a chance at winning the German league again next season and CL football. We're going to appoint Rodgers it seems so lets get behind him and the team.

Hans

 

 

30 May 2012 15:31:13
Hello again Ed/s, hope you're well.

I'd just like to ask any opinion any of you have about BR? I mean, what separates him from Martinez? Lambert? Etc.

It hasn't yet been confirmed but I'll be happy with BR. Hopefully we'll spend this Summer and look a threat next Season (although I feel we were a threat this Season if it wasn't for our poor finishing/unlucky post count). What are your opinions?

Thanks for any response, Ell. {Ed022's Note - The thing is, this season he has done a very very good job with Swansea, however, what's to say it was only a one-season kind of thing? Nevertheless, I believe if he is given time and money to spend, he will do a good job with Liverpool.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:30:48
On the back of this post from last week I said you were a nobody who knew nothing....

22 May 2012 23:31:51
As I have mentioned before AVB will be announced manager this week. According to my source it will be on a 3 year deal.

Also with regards to my opinion about the plans for the new stadium, I'm hearing that a deal is closer than we think and negotiations have been going on in Boston.

Let me just say to all those un appreciative so called "supporters" out there 'I told you so' hopefully I'll be given the respect I deserve once the news breaks this week in regards to the manager appointment.

Many Regards,
Daniel Hanwell

... I'd just like to say I told you so and give you the ridicule you deserve. Clown {Ed022's Note - Good times.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:29:55
Brendan Rodgers. Seriously?

Is this the best we can do? We are Liverpool Football Club, One of the biggest clubs in the world and the best we can get is Brendan Rodgers.

He was a bad manager at Watford
He was even worse at Reading and got sacked
2 seasons ago he took of Roberto Martinez's Swansea team and he done a good job there, But it wasnt his team. Martinez got swansea playing that type of football. Rodgers didnt play that sort of football at Watford or Reading. He just took over a very good swansea team.

Its looks like he will get the job now and i have the same feeling as when Hodgson took over, Its not going to work. We will be looking for a new manager by Christmas

Brendan Rodgers will fail and i will no longer support our club when he becomes manager. Its not good enough. We deserve better. He is not good enough, No wonder Suarez, Skrtel and Reina all want to leave. They will not play for Rodgers, No way... John.

Maybe you arnt the big club you think you are.
RAFA.

John, the thing is rafa , klopp etc , suffered getting relegated in their early jobs , but they learned from it , do you know how good he is , well i dont , but it could be a great choice , young , hard working , bright and with a great playing style , give the man a chance.............lfc

You dont derseve to be a liverpool fan
Jaydee YNWA

Lfc, Im just sick of it mate, Its soul destroying, i thought hodgson was gonna be a good choice, it wasnt, i thought kenny was gonna be a good choice, it wasnt, another bad choice now and we are in real trouble, hope im wrong... John

Please leave, go on do us a favour. You don't deserve to support LFC

NextGenRed

Remember the old saying john, 3rd time lucky , keep the faith mate.............lfc

Sad thing is mate, with the finances the way they were at the time, Hodgson probably was a good choice. Everything about the club was in the process of scaling down and FSG came in and stopped us becoming a mid-table club at the eleventh hour...so to speak. As soon as we were out of the red-financially-we and the owners were looking at bigger things and Roy was doomed due to circumstances out of his control. That's the way it goes sometimes. Timing is key. repeat after me...timing is key.

Len

 

 

30 May 2012 15:29:09
It will be interesting to see what happens with Joe cole now, him and Rodgers was at Chelsea together

 

 

30 May 2012 15:27:34
Macca spot on again! very impressed with your info.

Personally I doubted you info , as I was convinced we was after a bigger name, not a better manager I may add; just a candidate who had a higher profile.

Despite BR's inexperience of managing a big club I think he will do well.
We must not treat the new manager like fans treated RH. We don't do our reputation any favours and we don't help the team when going against the manager.

I would like to wish BR all the very best and believe we will play great football.

Thanks to Macca and all the EDS

Red Robin.

 

 

30 May 2012 15:27:17
very sad day for us.....Rodgers will likely be our manager by Friday.....Still, at least we have the carling cup! shocking appointment if you ask me.
3 years experience and taking on the biggest (and hardest) job in Europe!
Hmmm, lets hope Henry knows what he is doing coz I dont!

Flaps

 

 

30 May 2012 15:20:46
If rogers is our new manager, any chance of him bringing gylfi sigurdsson to Lfc rather than Swansea now?

 

 

30 May 2012 15:20:42
Brendan Rodgers is a excellent coach' an we must remember that if Rodgers does get the job,his primary role is to coach the players not the running of the club that rafa, hodgson hat. Etc an to a large extent failed'. He has done a fantastic job at Swansea at coaching his team to play attractive football and outplaying teams like tottenham and Chelsea'. Liverpool have lacked this over the past ten years at consistently controlling possession an outplaying teams like Barcelona like' and has been at times embarrasing to watch players in an lfc shirt with no technique or class to play good football. remember over the past three seasons, we have been beaten and outplayed by teams like stoke and Wigan, Its time to finally get back to the successful times when Liverpool where playing like arsenal and successful as Barcelona. GET BEHIND RODGERs, hes an excellent coach an if we dont get behind him then he will find it harder to turn Liverpool into an estute powerhouse again'

 

 

30 May 2012 15:20:22
Here's how it is:

- Brendan Rodgers as the Manager: His role is more dependent on the coaching than the player negotiations side of things. The only say he will have in players is recommendations, to which the new DoF(s) will then send scouts to observe.

The BBC Reports and all the others are correct in saying that an announcement is due; the day being Friday.


The DoF role is something I myself haven't cleared up. I cannot understand the reasons for having 3 Directors, unless of course they are each dealing with a different section of action. I'm not aware of the names of the 'contenders' but I am 100% positive that Louis Van Gaal will be one of the three, if not the only one.

Now for a more opinionated section. I assume the reason that FSG have opted for Rodgers is because of the 'wanting of power' our newly appointed director of media; Mr Whelan said about Martinez. Let's not forget is was Martinez who set up and started the 'Swancelona' style of passing at the Welsh Club; Rodgers has just done well coaching and maintaining it.

I'd of preferred Martinez as he's more of a 'visionary' in my eyes, (plus his ability to speak Spanish would benefit a lot of our current and future playing staff.) however Rodgers had received praise from Jose Mourinho and Steve Clarke for the work he did at Chelsea during their tenure, and so that cannot be overlooked... much.

Glad to help.

- Redheart.

Rodgers speaks fluent Spanish apparently!

RG {Ed022's Note - He does.}

Rodgers is also fluent in spanish

DoF is responsible for contract negotiations as well. This makes it a lot easier for the head coach to sustain a positive relationship with players.

Len {Ed001's Note - the club have already stated Ayre has taken responsibility for negotiating them, hasn't it?}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:19:10
i dont care what other lfc fans say ,im so glad we have got rogers ,this guy is a great coach ,his tactics and undertanding of the game are superb and he has my full backing, hope he is at the club for many years to come ,welcome to lfc YNWA

ps.i hope everyone gets behind him and hope all our fans show the class we are known for and support him and the players

 

 

30 May 2012 15:18:20
There is a lot of people on here that will fire abuse at macca when the papers report a story which differs from what he says.. think people should just sit back and ride out the c**p that comes from the papers, macca clearly knows better

 

 

30 May 2012 15:18:18
Diane knew he wasn't coming to Liverpool not only because Kenny was sacked, but he knew Martinez wasn't getting the job. Made up that we've got this guy as our new manager, have a really good gut feeling about this.

 

 

30 May 2012 15:18:01
So eds.. Reports suggest there might not be a director of football employed with the club. Do you believe that there will be? Id hope so!
Thanks {Ed001's Note - I think that they have had to alter their plans somewhat, but I do expect there to be something similar in place. The role will be split up, probably ceding a little of the responsibility to the manager.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:17:08
Seems Tony Evans might have had it right several days (a week or two?) ago when he said it was between Rodgers and Martinez. You lot that called BS on what he said should maybe remember that next time.

Anyway should we end up with Rodgers what are the chances of some Swansea players ed's?

Has Gylfi Sigurdsson signed for swansea already? Any chance of Joe Allen?
{Ed001's Note - impossible to say.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:15:39
Don't know how people can want fsg out.. They are extremely smart men in business and they know more about football than most think and they've made it there business to learn Alot about our history which I respect them for...

Now for Rodgers who is most likely our manager, he is a great coach who plays good football.. He will only have a small say in signings, mainly handled by dof maybe more than one boardman involved in signings?..

Finally I would just like to say to get behind the team and Rodgers it's been a while since we have had a young manager and good developing squad with steady owners
So stop moaning please..

Shanek Lfc

I'm quite looking forward to taggart trying on the mind games with van Gaal. Should be entertaining at least.

Len

 

 

30 May 2012 15:14:38
I'll admit I was one of the supporters questioning Rodgers at first, but after doing some research on the guy I think we could have a real gem here. I would love to watch LFC play the same type of football that he had Swansea playing this year. I will be over the moon if Rodgers comes to LFC

 

 

30 May 2012 15:14:15
eds who would you have preferred as manager rodgers or martinez? I know its gonna be rodgers just interested in your opinion, thanks mate {Ed001's Note - I would have preferred to have given Borrell the job, rather than hire either, I don't see any advantages that they have over him. But I would have gone for Rodgers out of the two, as I have said constantly, there are just far too many question marks over Martinez's ability to manage a club.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:13:06
Obviously when considering Rodgers the owners are taking age and style of play into account ahead of experience so let's at least give the man chance to prove himself.
Like Ed001 I would very much have liked Borrell to be given a chance but as he hasnt do you think he could get promoted into the first team setup?

Chris in Tamworth

{Ed001's Note - I very much expect him to get a bigger role within the club, I do think it is not as big as he should have done though.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:26:00
Ed,who is tixi? I apoligise for my lack of knowledge and r lfc going to appoint him?thanks mate' {Ed022's Note - A very fine director of football. Google him for more details mate.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:24:30
I'm a Chelsea supporter and have seen a lot of there training sessions over the past few years and if you do get Brendan Rogers he will be a fantastic appointment he will lift your club to the heights of the past

FT9

 

 

30 May 2012 15:24:02
Brendan Rodgers is an excellent coach an remeber thats his role coach' records mean nothing, records our the past' at present' Swansea have outplayed teams like Chelsea and man u. Rodgers is the future of modern football and I believe can get us playing an performing like barca and mardrid.GET behind him otherwise support another club"

Melbourne

I was them against Man Utd and they were terrible- their approach was naive and they had no chance of winning the match the way the team was set up. He may be a good coach but he has a lot to learn tactically.

 

 

30 May 2012 15:24:00
Well if it is Rodgers, hopefully it will mean he goes back for Vorm

Kris

Good point. We need a new keeper.

 

 

30 May 2012 15:22:54
Looks like it's rogers.
I must say I am shocked, even with all the talk and maccas info I never saw this coming.
But I trust the owners and all the advice they must be having and I am looking forward to talking about transfers again.
We have no chance in hell of top 4 next year without massive investment and I hope rogers is given all the financial support he needs.
I am hoping the owners where just very cautious about giving dalglish money and they really start throwing money around now. Not holding my breath though.

MIKEY

 

 

30 May 2012 15:22:35
I honestly believe that the way kenney has left the club that any manager, with the right dof too to make the right signings(ie more goals) we could easily be a force to be reckoned with so I am not worried, the only thing I am worried about is the manager will get all of this credit where kk is due some too!!!
pato108

KK should not be given any credit at all. He spent a fortune on very very average players. e.g. Carroll, Adam, Downing and Henderson.

3 of the 4 mentioned are in the england squad

 

 

30 May 2012 15:22:24
On the question of DOF, and between Van Gaal & Begiristain, I would prefer Begiristain. There is no questioning Van Gaal's credentials because they are absolutely the best with both national and local teams. It's just his personality. He can be a stubborn, opinionated madman at times willing to take on anyone within a hierarchy. And I don't think that will work with FSG. He'll also cast a very long shadow over the coach and that will create chaos with the young, relatively inexperienced coaches we are considering. On Begiristain, all i know is that he was at Barcelona and very much involved in creating the backbone of the team of homegrown and purchased players playing today, with Rijkaard. It's good enough. What do you think Eds? ra1969 {Ed022's Note - Begiristain would be my choice.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:22:01
Liverpool have been a continuous circus since the Benetiz outburst and ever since with the Americans, Torres, Daglish, Carroll and Suarez. If Rodgers, Martinez, whoever gets the job, then they must be given time to settle the club, the team and bring in players whereby he feels will get the club back to where it once was. It will take 3 - 5 years to build a team, so give him time and more importantly support both financially and board level.

I disagree totaly
i would have loved to have had rafa back but to be honest i am more than happy about the rodgers rumours.
weve got a realy srtong squad of players now and 3-4 realy good additions with the style of play rodgers can train we will be up there fighting it out quicker than you think

reina
kelly skyrtle agger enrique
££££ gerrard lucas downing
saurez carrol

Gulacsi
johnson carrager coates ??
?? shelvey Henderson Sterling
Adam
???
im certaian rodgers can bring the best out of players like adam, shelvey, henderson, downing

the futures bright my friend

Jaydee YNWA

 

 

30 May 2012 15:12:48
If it's Rogers, I'm fine with it. I also would with Martinez. The only thing that still angers me is the King's sacking.

NO worries, I'll come over it, but for the moment I will trust (not yet fully support) those in charge to find the suitable one. Its not about names, big names or the biggest names, it's about the alchemy of those in place and their ambitions and their style of bringing us back to where we once belonged. I hope that FSG listend to people who know football and not to people who know how to talk themselves in.

Sometimes the right one comes from a so-called weaker team. You never know what the future will bring, but I hope that we won't have to go through all this again same time next year or the year after. I hope that we will finally get stability at a high level

 

 

30 May 2012 15:11:56
In other news... Lampard could be ruled out of the euros which could give Henderson a huge break. Thought he did well when he came on in the friendly last week. Come on Jordan, make a name for yourself son! {Ed022's Note - I agree.}

Not that I'm sad about it, but what's wrong with Lampard?

I'd be/I will be made up if Henderson gets a shout, he's shown glimpses of being a great player for us and has massive potential!

Thanks, Ell.

Indeed. Could be great experience for him. If hendo turns out to be mediocre I wont be hugely surprised, but I still have high hopes for him.

Dara D

Henderson at the Euros? You are having a laugh. He is useless. Waste of 20m. I am an Anfield season ticket holder and I would say Carrick is way ahead of Henderson.

 

 

30 May 2012 15:08:40
its times like this that a comment from Macca would be greatly appreciated
LLCOOLJM

 

 

30 May 2012 15:07:46
Talk now of no DOF with Rodgers getting the managers job!? Surely a big name DOF is a must for us to attract players?

Why a big name DOF,just need to have players that want to play for the club,rogers has done well with what he had...

 

 

30 May 2012 15:07:39
Well i for one I'm glad it comeing to a close we hopefully get on with the rebuild ov the club there been a lot ov divides on the subject I think for one that's important we each c things from different views in life coz we can have a voice to be heard coz with out us there be no football at this level are thoughts are important good and bad as long it's not daft ( you no wot I trying to say) but the most important thing is we all share are love for the club which we do and we all we support and get 150% behind the new man at the top which we will coz we do that stand by each other and the club we don't do just sing when we winning enjoy your your summer my lfc friends coz I think I might just be a good one we all can have are say but let's show the world how we stand by are own
Big shout to macca and eds the the site and hard work
YNWA kk Lfc linc

 

 

30 May 2012 15:06:38
*Macca Page*

21 May 2012 10:21:27

Again just passing on what i have been told.

I am sure the names i get given will change..

The talk from the players is the owners really want Rodgers..

Again i am only posting what i have been told, i am sure things will change..

I suppose the only people who know are the owners..

Also Kenny is happy to have left as the pressure was really starting to affect him..

He believes they are after Rodgers as well..

Cheers

Macca
---------------------------------------------------
Big thank you to Macca for your continued info, You posted over a week and a half ago about BR so congrats big man.
Hope to hear more from you on the player transfer hunt soon as BR in place.

All the best,

ShottskiLFC

Yes well sed well done macca you all so sed months back big changes in summer well bang on a lot have gone so far thanks for keeping us updated
YNWA kk lfc linc

If Macca's info was correct (I think it is) then FSG wanted Rodgers, from the start. And seems to be their 1st choice to takeover from Kenny.

Blair Mayne YNWA JFT96

Also would like to agree. Cheers Macca!

Ditto last comment
RIP96

 

 

30 May 2012 15:06:24
I personally delighted at this appointment of BR, he has been schooled well along his way and understands the english game. Fans must embrace this appointment and remember its not only the quality of the manager that attracts the players but the whole package including owners and fans. This is where the hard work begins and let the excitment build, i hope they both have a good working relationship and get us some players from all over the world and lets hope Tixi brings some with him.


Paper pusher

Am i missing somthing ????
where has been stated that rodgers has been appointed ??

 

 

30 May 2012 15:05:59
Ed022 , you earlier said you had no info that Rodgers has been approached, has your opinion changed ?
LLCOOLJM {Ed022's Note - Yes. Rodgers was finally approached this morning, flown to Liverpool by hellicopter and landed in Liverpool this afternoon.}

 

 

30 May 2012 15:05:09
Has anyone noticed that the sly sports has posted the worst possible picture of Rodgers? The witch-hunt will begin. They need to grow up them shower of Jockeys. Play-ground mentality stuff.

DaveyBootle {Ed022's Note - They are using Reading Photo's and Chelsea Photo's on purpose. I completely agree with you mate.}

Don't use that channel or website Davey. I haven't got Sky. Am £80 odd to the good every month and feel all the better for not bothering with their sh1te.
The Real KB

What do sky have against us Eds? theyve been quite negative in recent times

yoyoman {Ed022's Note - That's probably a good question for Ed033, he loves his conspiracies. Nevertheless, I am not too sure, although I agree that there is unquestionable bias.}

Sour grapes from SlySports Davey mate, me thinks. Because we didn't appoint the manager they wanted (Martinez). SlySports and Whelan were trying desperately to get Martinez appointed as our manager.

Blair Mayne YNWA JFT96

This is of course the same Sly Sports that is owned by News Corp via a Mr Murdoch. The very same company that wanted to buy Manchester United... The Anti-Liverpool slant is blindingly obvious. And just for the record, if that deal had went trough, I'd have ripped my SkyBox out and set fire to it. There was no WAY I was gonna subsidise the Man'ure transfer budget...

 

 

30 May 2012 15:00:17
We have all heard now that Rodgers is in the job, great! In my opinion we need the manger to come in sooner than later to start the work that needs to be done, and i like the way rodgers has developed the swansea team. Hope him the best.

 

 

30 May 2012 14:59:36
Support the manager. Please. If Rogers comes in and from Day 1, he's getting endless grief, we won't look much better than Chelsea fans.

Have faith.

YNWA

JCS

Great post totally agree
Pato108

 

 

30 May 2012 14:57:42
you know when you are getting old when the liverpool manager is younger than you!

 

 

30 May 2012 14:55:25
Credit to Macca, everyone gives him sh*t but he said he thought brendan rodgers was gunna get the job a few weeks back when he didnt even look like he was in contention after turning down talks. well in macca

 

 

30 May 2012 14:53:52
No director of football? Br must feel he's well up to the task.

 

 

30 May 2012 14:52:58
Just a little insight to Brendan Rodgers. Thought it may be a good read for some of you.

A tiny office, scarcely larger than a broom cupboard, in the Glamorgan Health & Racquets Club just outside Neath would not be Jose Mourinho's idea of a command centre, and yet this is where his protégé Brendan Rodgers, once Chelsea's reserve team coach, is plotting to take Swansea City back to the big time. "I had three and a half years with Jose," says Rodgers. "It was like being at Harvard University."

If this intense, 38-year-old Northern Irishman does lead Swansea back into the top tier, which they last graced in 1982-83 only for one of the most precipitous climbs in the history of English football to be followed by one of the more disastrous plunges, almost into extinction, then he will add a further dimension to his own Harvard analogy, finally graduating from Professor Mourinho's class magna cum laude. But the prospect of automatic promotion to the Premier League has been undermined by a disastrous run of four consecutive away defeats. A fifth, at Portsmouth tomorrow, would make even the play-offs less than a dead cert.

This office is too small to fill with negativity, however, so let's contemplate promotion. They say there's such a thing as not being ready for the Premier League; does Rodgers think the Swans are ready to stick their necks out in such august company?

The ghost of a smile. "I'd say we're similar to Blackpool last year, or Burnley before that. You can't wait until you're ready because you might never be ready. Obviously there are still plenty of things to be done, in terms of infrastructure, and the training ground. We must be the only Championship club that showers with its supporters. So the Premier League and the money that comes with it would help secure this club for years to come. Are we ready? No. But we would jump at the chance to play at Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge. The aim this season was to finish in or around the top six. Promotion would be a dream."

Rodgers is keenly aware of Swansea's halcyon period three decades ago, not least because his first-team coach is Alan Curtis, one of the goal-scoring heroes of those years. He knows, too, all about the tumultuous times on the brink of bankruptcy, and indeed the brink of non-League football, averted on the final day of the 2002-03 season. Since then, though, a consortium of local businessmen has restored financial stability, backed up by two notably astute choices of manager. One was Roberto Martinez, now at Wigan. The other is Rodgers, who was appointed last July and has got Swansea playing, in the opinion of some, the most attractive football in the Championship. "My philosophy is to play creative attacking football with tactical discipline, but you have to validate that with success," he says.

Hard work is the other bulwark of his philosophy. The work ethic was forged in the working-class, mostly Catholic village of Carnlough on the Antrim coast, where he grew up the eldest of five brothers, watching his father, a painter-decorator, graft relentlessly to give the family every affordable comfort. "He and my mother set in place the values and morals that are with us to this day," says Rodgers. "They were the best role models we could have had."At St Patrick's College in Ballymena, his skills as a footballer were spotted by Manchester United scout Eddie Coulter, who more recently unearthed Jonny Evans. It was early in the Alex Ferguson era and Rodgers used to travel to Manchester to represent United at schoolboy level with a lad called Adrian Doherty, a tricky left-winger considered an Ulster discovery almost in the George Best class.

"They called him 'the Doc', and Ryan Giggs, the Nevilles, they will all tell you he was the best player they ever played with at that level. I remember being at Reading with Jim Leighton, who was on loan from United at the time, and he waxed lyrical about 'the Doc'. He was an incredible player, but he got badly injured in a reserve game, which set his career on a downward path, and a few years ago, very sadly, he drowned in a canal, in Holland."

Doherty was just 26 when he died in 2000, all that youthful promise already just fodder for anecdotes. Rodgers' own youthful promise, though far more limited, had much happier consequences. United let him go to Reading, where he captained the youth team and later hovered on the fringes of the first team, but a series of injuries, compounded by the realisation that even at peak fitness he would never cut it at the level he aspired to, made him resolve to become a coach, starting with the Reading youth team.

"From that moment I set off on a journey to be the very best I could be," he says. "Someone told me that if I could speak another language it would help me at a higher level of the game, so I studied Spanish twice a week with a guy called Julio Delgado, whose son was a British tennis player, Jamie Delgado." Rodgers' self-improvement campaign began with football, however, and his reputation as an innovative young coach soon extended beyond the Thames Valley. In 2004 the recently-appointed manager of Chelsea invited him for an interview.

"Jose played 4-3-3, or a 4-4-2 diamond, and he wanted a coach to implement his methodology. As you can imagine I was nervous meeting him, a guy I'd read a book about. But he was brilliant, and made me his first external appointment. He took me under his wing a wee bit, maybe because he saw something different in me, or maybe there was a bit of empathy because, like him, I hadn't had the big playing career. Anyway, that started one of the best times of my life. Jose had learnt from his mentor, Louis van Gaal, and I learnt from him, that there must never be a lazy day in training, and that preparation is vital."

At this point Rodgers takes two strides to the other side of his office and picks up a bundle of diagrams, detailing his forthcoming training exercises. Multi-coloured and minutely detailed, they could just as easily be infantry plans for the Battle of the Bulge. "This is what Jose taught me," he says. "And when the players see them, they are energised. They think 'he's put some thought into this'."

He also took careful note of Mourinho's celebrated man-management skills. "Jose struck a perfect balance between putting them on edge, and supporting them. He'd let them feel the pressure to win, but then be able to take that pressure off them. He could be their friend, or their worst enemy. I'd already worked with Steve Coppell, a fantastic man, very respectful of his players, but here was a guy who took it to a different level, that integration of coaching and management. The day Jose left Chelsea, it felt like someone had died."

Rodgers then worked with Mourinho's successors Avram Grant and Luiz Felipe Scolari before deciding that he was ready to become a manager in his own right. "I'd had a great apprenticeship. I'd gone from the park to the peak. So I spoke to Milan Mandaric about the Leicester job, but he decided to go for experience and appointed Gary Megson." The disappointment intensified his desire to get onto the managerial merry-go-round, and in November 2008 he did so, at Watford. Seven months later, he seized the chance to succeed Coppell at Reading. And barely six months after that, the merry-go-round threw him off. It was the first serious bruising of his career, the first stumble downwards in what had been a steady upward trajectory. And it came at the hands of John Madejski, the chairman who had known him since he was a teenager.

"I was at a club I loved, working for people I wanted to do well for, trying to implement things I knew would take time, and I felt I would be given that time. The season hadn't been great, but we were picking up." On 15 December 2009 Rodgers enjoyed himself at the club Christmas party. The next day he was asked to see Madejski at the stadium, without the slightest idea that he was about to be fired.

"But I knew as soon as I walked in. He's a good man, and I know it wasn't easy for him, but it was a lonely drive home. Then, in early February last year, my mother passed away suddenly. She was only 53, a sudden heart attack. I used to speak to her every day, so with losing her, and no football, there were two massive voids in my life. It took a few months and a lot of self-evaluation before I thought about finding another club. I like to win in a certain style, I like my teams to control and dominate games, so I knew it couldn't be any club."

Swansea seemed like a good fit, and on being appointed last summer Rodgers promptly moved his family from Reading, where he had lived since moving from Northern Ireland. South Wales reminds him of home, he says. "It's very working-class, and the people are fantastic. I say to every player I bring here, the likes of Scotty Sinclair, 'don't just come for the football, come and enjoy the life down here'."

WB

"trying to implement things I knew would take time, and I felt I would be given that time. The season hadn't been great, but we were picking up." lets hope he gets the time 'cause 1 season isn't likely to get us Top 4 with the changes he'll want to implement. let's hope he's a genuine long-term solution who is given a decent chance.

Decent article - where's it from? Got to say, the more I read about Rodgers, the louder that little voice at the back of my mind - 'He's the one'. Just got a feeling about this guy - he seems to have intelligence, steel and craft, which can be a deadly blend. Hope the rumour's correct and he's announced later this week. Plus - let's give some credit to FSG here for everything they've done since taking over. Personally, I think they're sharp, determined, singleminded and thorough. These guys are going to give the club a very strong foundation for the future. Happy days!

Thanks for taking the time to post this -

A good read. I didn't know Rodgers could speak Spanish. Thats another bonus. Instant respect from the likes of Segura and Borrell!

I'll be very happy with Rodgers appointed.

BJH YNWA

 

 

30 May 2012 14:50:30
Is liverpool discussing compensation with swansea for brendan rodgers to us?l don't think it would be a bad appointment as his teams play good football,would have liked a more experienced manager but you never lnow he could turn out to be a gem

 

 

30 May 2012 14:33:13
Lets put this in a different context. A Football Team lets call them Redpool are looking for a new manager. they have basically selected the one they want through interviews etc. His name is Martin Robertez. Now a lot of people have put money on this Martin Robertez to be the new manager.

Now a bookmaker, lets call them Landbet, are going to lose a lot of money because there is only evidence of one candiate actually being interviewed. Therefore, how do "landbet" get out of this predicament? Well the ideal solution would be that suddenly a second candidate that appeared to reject the position suddenly a mysteriously comes back into the frame. Now if that happens then they could regain a lot of their money as people now bet on that guy as well. therefore they would lose a lot less.

But how do they get this news out to the people that will part with their hard earned money. If only they had a sports news channel to report it.

What is that you say? They do. and it is called "Land Sports news".

So what do they do? They send one of their reporters to stand outside Redpool's training ground and have the big yellow and black banner on the screen statoing that "Redpool have approached this second manager in question called Roger Brendan's and that they understand that Mr brendans is having a meeting with the Whitesea chairman."

Now the Reporter is told to add 2 plus 2 and make 5, that Mr Brendan is asking to speak to Redpool and that the meeting was not organised a while ago to talk transfers."

Now the executives are rubbing their hands as they watch the gullible put bets on roger brendans. Now these executives are going to lose a lot less money and High five each other.

Does this situation not sound slightly illegal? Well if a bank got you to invest in shares that they new information about that was not true, they would be severely punished. It would be construed as illegal selling and at worst it could be seen as insider trading and the bankers sent to jail.

But it appears nobody wants to even look at this situation that a news chanel maybe more interested in taking money off punters than actually reporting the true facts.

All I can say is - the Good People of redpool please keep sticking your middle finger up at this news organization.

Orrin

{Ed001's Note - it is well known Sly do stir up the betting market for their betting arm, they are no longer a reliable news outlet, unfortunately.}

I do agree with this in theory and the whole landbet / land sports news connection. However, they didnt actually release this info first. It was BBC. Land sports news are on catch up.

RG

 

 

30 May 2012 14:47:37
Who is Brendan Rodgers?

1973: Born 26 January in Carnlough, Northern Ireland

1987: Begins career as a defender with Ballymena United

1990: Joins Reading as a teenager before forced to retire through injury. Remains at the Berkshire club in their coaching set-up

2004: Jose Mourinho appoints Rodgers as Chelsea youth team manager
2006: The Blues promote him to reserve team manager

2008: Earns first managerial role at Championship club Watford

June 2009: Returns to Reading to replace previous boss Steve Coppell

December 2009: Leaves the Madejski by mutual consent after a difficult start

July 2010: Returns to management with Swansea

May 2011: Guides the Swans to promotion from the Championship as they become the first Welsh side to reach the Premier League.

1st of June 2012, Brendan agree's to become FSG's 3rd manager in charge of Liverpool in 2 years.......

Cheers mate!

 

 

30 May 2012 14:46:48
Rodgers had terrible records at ª#Reading¬ and ª#Watford¬. Why is he a good choice for ª#Liverpool¬ ? ª#bbcsportsday¬

Hey pep had NO record before taking over as first team coach at barca. All he had was some accollades for the B team. Be more optimistic.

 

 

30 May 2012 14:46:13
Just like the Hogson appointment i'm embarrassed that its gonna be Brendan Rodgers.

To be honest I'm more pleased with Rodgers than Martinez, although I would have preferred Benitez over the two of them.

 

 

30 May 2012 14:45:54
have to say macca ur fairly well in with ur info thanks for sharing your opinions with us all as for rodgers i dont think he`d be a bad manager with the right support behind him after all its a team game and that dont mean just players........back room staff managment etc all have to be well in tune bring on a new era for our mighty team..

 

 

30 May 2012 14:43:42
I have said a few weeks ago that after big Andy's impressive end to the league and cup campaigns that I think we will see him come back from the Euros as a real threat to CB's all over the league next season. I have never doubted his ability, but think last season we started to see his skill set get more refined and polished. Just hearing that Lampard got a knock and Hendo may go if Frank pulls out. While I don't expect him to log any minutes if he does, I think the mental aspect of being at a big tournament and being involved will be a huge fillip for his confidence too.

My gut says it's Rodgers and I'll be delighted if it is him. Any man that jets off to a 4 day internship with Barca at the end of the season to gain knowledge and experience tells me that he has the hunger and drive for a big job at a big club. The brand of football he had his team playing at Swansea was beautiful to watch and I feel he would be a breath of fresh air for our club. I think that he thinks that this job may have come a year too soon, but with an experienced DOF to take care of the admin side of players and contracts, it could be perfect timing for him to grow into the position.

Another factor of why I feel it is perfect for Rodgers is that if you look at successful LFC squads and setups, there is always an Irish "lucky factor" involved. Be it Heighway, Beglin, Whelan, Stan or Finnan the roots are immense. With 2 million Irish emigrants in a 10 year period in the 1850's the Mc Donald's, Moran's, Murphy's and more, Liverpudlians are steeped with the luck gene which led in part to the "We're not English, We're Scouse" ethos. From the Wirral to the city many of us see you as our 33 county. Just the little X-Factor we may get from Brendan Rodgers.

Brendan Rodgers is not Irish. He's an Ulsterman and that makes him British.

Good post my m8 YNWA lfc linc

Forgot to sign my original post. Brendan Rodgers is an Irishman. He's from Belfast. Shay Given is an Ulsterman too and he's he's Irish. Don't want to go down that ugly road, but Northern Irish is still Irish but if it suits you better let's just say, Brendan Rodgers is from the island of Ireland and from Northern Ireland.Luck of the Irish doesn't stop at the border. just ask 3 golfers from there, one who's a huge fan of our club.

Chi-Paul

 

 

30 May 2012 14:43:00
Hi Eds, if we are appointing a new manager with:-
1.Very little management experience
2.Only relative success
3.(Probably) Less money to spend on transfers than other top 4 rivals
4.No European competition experience

Regardless of who it is, I would have to say their chances of success within a season (Success being Champions League qualification in first season or sack) are about 20% at best. Gonna need to win that first game for confidence...

Surely if instant qualification for Champions League is the main priority, experience is the only way to go? Particularly as there are at least 4 squads that are stronger in the PL than ours.

Whilest Martinez and Rodgers seem like they have bags of potential as managers I do worry for them if appointed to LFC (but at least the footy should be good to watch:-) Wish they'd kept Kenny for another season though.

I really don't understand this appointment, and I sincerely fear for both the manager and the club. God, I hope I am wrong.

For me, there really was only one appointment with the credentials to delivery top 4 first season - Rafa........

But, best of luck to whoever gets appointed. Nothing would make me happier than to be proven wrong.

YNWA.

ConnorsLFC

 

 

30 May 2012 14:41:31
Really happy with Rodgers, thanks a lot and well done for calling it macca

 

 

30 May 2012 14:38:40
Ok guys im not trying to be the new Macca but apparently Martinez has dropped out as he wanted total control and fsg would not allow it so its now down to one man ...Rodgers
The friend who told me this has a long friendship with stevie G. So dont shoot the messenger im just repeating what I was told

The Bailiff

Your source could also have been most newspapers sports shows or the radio?..

Shanek Lfc

 

 

30 May 2012 14:36:42
Welcome to Liverpool Brendan Rodgers

A good appointment in my opinion {Ed022's Note - I am also delighted.}

I didn't want Martinez or Rodgers, Ed mate. But if Rodgers does get the job, I won't be as disappointed as I thought i'd be. What intrigues me now, is how much we spend in the transfer market. I'm hoping FSG can give the new gaffer decent money. To get a striker, RW and playmaker which won't come cheap, if we want quality.

It'll be very interesting to see how much we are prepared to spend, in the summer.

Blair Mayne YNWA JFT96

 

 

30 May 2012 14:35:29
If the rumours are true, Martinez has turned us down. He won't work under the 3 tier DOF structure FSG want. Analytics (stats) Director, DOF and "football" Director (good contacts) is the rumoured structure with the manager being the 1st team coach, in effect. If this is the plan it will rule out alot of strong willed managers. However Rodgers worked under a DOF at Reading and as part of the staff at Chelsea. He's the favourite now......

JanMolbyFan

 

 

30 May 2012 13:23:10
Hi ed 022,there was a question yesterday to you,saying that ed 016 had said that fans would be happy when they seen the bigger picture reguarding the manager & dof,you said you did not agree,why is that if you don't mind me asking?Many thanks stu. {Ed022's Note - I wasn't aware of what 016 meant my 'the bigger picture' mate, hence why I couldn't agree.}

 

 

30 May 2012 14:31:46
FSG out!!

Grow up you helmet.

DaveyBootle

Get a life you fool!!

FSG in!

What a knosh bag

Paper pusher

Grow up!!!

I can't wait to hear all the people that say FSG out start saying there great when the red are back on top

FSG out, in, out, will someone shake his head about!! (aimed at the original poster)



GGK

 

 

30 May 2012 14:31:22
eds im all up for a young and up coming manager but just wondering if we get some 1 like martinez or rogers how are we going to be able to attract decent top players and b4 ppl get on my case about we aint gonna get top players there are still class players who would love to play for us but if we get a manager with no experience with top players or even no experience in getting them to believe they should play for us then how are we ever gonna make it back into the top 4 p.s its just said on sly sports brendan rogers to meet with liverpool owners this afternoon {Ed022's Note - That will primarily be the DoF's role.}

Any new players will be coming to play for LFC and not any new manager.
we are still huge

 

 

30 May 2012 14:30:50
Sky sports news. Breaking news now saying rodgers to meet owners today..

D Steve

 

 

30 May 2012 14:29:30
Rogers it is then... good brand of football.
Wea

 

 

30 May 2012 14:29:20
instead of brendan we might as well have roy rodgers just hope he brings trigger with him
tonywebbo

 

 

30 May 2012 14:29:06
you guys have to get behind the new manager even if he aint who you would have. Also fsg have been getting all sorts of negative feedback about the way they looked for a new manager but if people like whelan kept their gob shut it would have been behind closed doors. If its martinez or rodgers maybe they can be the start of a new liverpool. Both managers play good football and both have a bright future in the game we have to get behind them and make them feel welcome not run them out of town before they even get to melwood. I think with the right backing and a few tweeks liverpool will be fighting for the PL again.

Red raj

 

 

30 May 2012 14:28:20
So, it seems that things are finally coming to a head. Brendan ROgers to be announced as manager. No d.o.f. Position. Rogers will be in sole charge. Negotiations are ongoing with Swansea regarding compensation. To be announced shortly.
Robbie

 

 

30 May 2012 14:26:08
Can you imagine if Martinez turns us down and goes to Villa. Does it mean that Villa are a bigger attraction than Liverpool. Oh my goodness!

He's not turned us down. He was second choice. {Ed022's Note - That looks to be the case.}

 

 

30 May 2012 14:25:59
its very quiet on here right now, which only suggests something big is happening with liverpool. Always quiet when an announcement is on its way.

 

 

30 May 2012 14:23:51
a few rumours today:
- martinez rejects the job (bbc)
- rodgers to be announced within 48 hours (bbc)
- fsg willing to spend (steve miranda)

If the bbc are correct they said he rejected it because they want 3 sporting directors which i dont understand the need for 3 can someone share some light on this ? Anyway it looks like it is drawing to an end hopefully.

scooter

 

 

30 May 2012 14:21:35
Oh, how far our great club has fallen - Brendan Rodgers or Roberto Martinez - enough said.

All posts similar to this go unsigned. too chicken in case they turn out to be successful.

 

 

30 May 2012 14:20:34
So everyone can stop making up stories about Guardiola, Villas-Boas, Rijkaard etc. BBC just put up that Rodgers will be appointed in the next 48 hours. Jurgen Klopp my a*se!

 

 

30 May 2012 14:18:19
Brendan Rodgers. Seriously?

Is this the best we can do? We are Liverpool Football Club, One of the biggest clubs in the world and the best we can get is Brendan Rodgers.

He was a bad manager at Watford
He was even worse at Reading and got sacked
2 seasons ago he took of Roberto Martinez's Swansea team and he done a good job there, But it wasnt his team. Martinez got swansea playing that type of football. Rodgers didnt play that sort of football at Watford or Reading. He just took over a very good swansea team.

Its looks like he will get the job now and i have the same feeling as when Hodgson took over, Its not going to work. We will be looking for a new manager by Christmas

Brendan Rodgers will fail and i will no longer support our club when he becomes manager. Its not good enough. We deserve better. He is not good enough, No wonder Suarez, Skrtel and Reina all want to leave. They will not play for Rodgers, No way... John. {Ed001's Note - why would you choose your team based on the manager? Talk about fair weather!}

I think I said something similar when Bill Shankly got the job - apart from the not supporting my team. You are not needed or wanted at Anfield Road

M8 just seen ye post yes you got sum points but plez keep the faith coz I believe the owners will give us hope we are rebuilding are great club hey you don't know till you try so don't panic just yet coz we going show the word why we best fans coz we stand by each other and the club YNWA lfc linc

 

 

30 May 2012 14:10:05
Ed if Rodgers gets the lfc job, what's the chances of us hijacking the sigurdsson deal? {Ed001's Note - I doubt we would want to, I am quite sure Rodgers would not want to upset Swansea like that either.}

 

 

30 May 2012 14:15:40
Just heard on talk sport that Rodgers has been confirmed as Liverpool manager did any1 else hear this, I know not to listen to talk sport but hey better than radio 1

 

 

30 May 2012 14:14:01
Brendan Rodgers to be announced Friday, what does everyone think of that?

G BOX

Good news! Seems a decent man and good managerial philosophy. Good times ahead with a clean slate.

Red G

 

 

30 May 2012 14:13:27
Nice to see the information I shared about Juve not being interested in suarez anymore is being confirmed by plenty of people in the press over the last couple of days.

How is it that someone in the fashion industry can be a couple of days ahead of supposed sports journalists?

Nevada

Good one mate. Any other info you want to share with us?

AG

I always share anything liverpool related mate.

As my friends are mainly in italy and some in spain its not that often I get liverpool info but I pass on when I do.

Word has it (though not yet properly confirmed) Krasic is keen on liverpool...

Nevada

 

 

30 May 2012 14:13:12
It has been confirmed on Five Live that Liverpool FC will appoint Brendan Rodgers as the new Liverpool Manager in the next 48 hours. This information was provided by Pat Murphy, who usually provides the information for Midlands Clubs. I have not seen anything on SSN yet.

Brendan Rodgers backed out at the beginning as he wanted to be seen as a genuine candidate for the role.

Fields of Anfield Road

 

 

30 May 2012 14:09:34
Hi Eds, Love the site am addicted. If I get sacked from work, this website has a big part to play in it. LOL. Anyway I am sooooo disheartened that our owners would even consider taking Brendan Rodgers. It does not matter what he has done with Swansea (albeit with the spine of Martinez' team), we need proven managers and the owners are going to need to spend money, they gave KK a ridiculous sum to work with and he blew it.. we finished 8th?? HHHHHMMMMM! Doesnt anyone have any way to get in touch with the owners even if it is via an email jst so we can share an opinion. When they took over they promised that every fans opinion mattered. Eds & Macca would any of you be happy with the appointment of Rodgers? Also, why arent people asking for Rafa back as I remember in my lifetime he produced the greatest LFC team. Our academy structure is down to him. has he not even been looked at? Help Please???? {Ed001's Note - there are a lot more good reasons than that to give the job to Rodgers, it is not based on his one season at Swansea. Personally I feel it would have been better to just promote Borrell to the role.}

Ed001,
Borrell doesn't have enough hair to be Fenway's man out front.
A bit like the US Presidency candidates. They don't do baldies. Lol. And true.
The Real KB {Ed001's Note - true, they are not good to put in front of the camera!}

If Brendan Rodgers task is to be more of a coach than a manager, working under a good DoF, i think it might work. Rodgers is still young for a manager, right? n from what i read here, he has been travelling, learning n so on. what better way to learn into managerial role with the guidance of people with experience? the football we see from swansea this season has been epic. i think, if we give him a chance, he might just be the one. what do u think ed001?

Kaizer {Ed001's Note - I can see the reasoning behind it, I think he might well be a good manager for the future.}

I'm personally taking offence to your comment ED01. So too is Pep, RDM, Pepe, Zinedine, Cannevaro, The Original Ronaldo, Vialli, Roberto Carlos, Stam, Jonjo, Skrtel, albeit the last 3 have mugs only a mother could love.

Chi-Paul {Ed001's Note - pah, what have they ever done anyway? Oh wait......}

 

 

30 May 2012 14:09:23
Eds, how come we were never linked with Pardew as the new boss? Just wondering {Ed001's Note - because he was not in the running.}

 

 

30 May 2012 14:05:24
hey eds , any chance of Jürgen joining us ? :P
-RED INDIAN

 

 

30 May 2012 14:05:04
apologies for not signing my last post Re.: Rodgers

Muzmacol YNWA

 

 

30 May 2012 14:04:14
Been a while. Anyway seems bbc Pat Murphy reporting Brendan Rodgers to be confirmed in next 48hrs. Compensation talks on going.

 

 

30 May 2012 14:02:53
All this posters who claim that LFC won't have much money to spend this summer talk Bulls***!
The owners are not stupid!
They know that they have to spend if they want to get Liverpool challenge for CL / titles!
We just must hope that the right guy will be appointed to spend this money available WISELY!
Not like last year!
Because if you spend 60-70 million wisely you can get a hell of a team!
Therefore it hurts much more what Kenny and Comolli did with 100 mill! :/

Cheers

Phil

How much did this Fsg crowd re-coup in players sold £70-75 million. Players who were bought by the two di*kheads from Texas! So don't be giving they have spent £100 million crap, probably spent £25-30 million tops which is penauts! Some of you idiots are so f**kin blinkered so as to prove these yanks are not like the last lot it's unreal! It's clear they are cut from the same cloth!

Waro

I think it is you who may be blinkered my friend.

Frenchy.

 

 

30 May 2012 14:01:56
Dan Roan has tweeted,

BBC's Pat Murphy reports Brendan Rodgers expected to be confirmed as new L'pool manager next 48 hrs. Compensation talks with Swansea ongoing

 

 

30 May 2012 13:59:59
Rodgers has the job. Van Gaal will be announced as Sporting Director aka DoF. Stadium rights are close. 3 major companies involved, expect announcments around Friday if not tomorrow. Anfield expected to branch out to 55k as a starting point.

Thanks

 

 

30 May 2012 13:59:40
it seems avb still in the frame .nice surprise on cards possibly ..

Funny this time 2 weeks ago avb was the focus for everyone's anger!

The cherry picker M

 

 

30 May 2012 13:59:08
BBCs Pat Murphy now expects Bredan Rodgers to be confirmed within 24hrs....

Ant

 

 

30 May 2012 13:59:06
Just on 5 Live looks like it is BR without a DOF.
MDC

No DoF, Anybody getting a bit worried now we have just Rodgers and no experience behind him.

 

 

30 May 2012 13:59:01
FSG are following the European model of managing a Football Club ie Barca, Inter, AC Milan, R Madrid, Ajax (& practically every other of the biggest & most successful Clubs in World Football)...so for people to constantly criticise & dismiss what they are trying to put in place because they are 'new to the game' is embarrassing IMO...

LFC have always been leaders not followers, we need to get the Club in a position not just for the short term but long term too.

I think many fans are anxious as we are going into the unknown & feel in the dark which is understandable, I have felt the same many times but feel we need to get behind the Club now more than ever...

I agree with you there mate, problem being, FSG have practically said no less then top 4 is required.... What do they do if that isn't achieved next season...

Start the whole messy process again!

Well said! & don't be afraid of the dark....

 

 

30 May 2012 13:56:55
BBC Sport @BBCSport

Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers is expected to be confirmed as the new Liverpool manager in the next 48 hours.

hopefully this is true and then lvg as dof...

 

 

30 May 2012 13:51:40
I'm surprised no-one's mentioned about the Roma v Liverpool match in Boston this Summer.
There's a seating plan on the club website.
The LFC section is called - wait for it - "The Fenway Kop".
LMAO, what are they like for the old marketing !?
Mind you, that big empty gap in the ground should be called The Fenway Gladwys Street. Lol.
The Real KB

LFC Fan duckets are sold out too mate

 

 

30 May 2012 13:50:04
Just a hunch with this one.... I don't think it's Martinez or Rodgers.
I'm going for Laudrup as coach with Van Gaal or Txiki as DoF.

 

 

30 May 2012 13:48:09
How much does FSG have eds? I know they are a massive business but do they have enough money to get us to the top 4? Let's face it all football is now is how much money you have {Ed001's Note - it is impossible to say and not really relevant. The club will be using its own money to fund transfers in the future.}

Fair enough if it's impossible to say but how is it not relevant? As I said before all football is now is how much money you have so if Liverpool don't have the money the chances are its going to be hard for us to get back up there {Ed001's Note - because, like I pointed out, the idea is for the club to be self sufficient.}

Okay let me re phrase are Liverpool self efficient enough to get us back to the top 4? Surely we must have one of the biggest fan bases in the world

 

 

30 May 2012 13:47:58
Hi Eds and Reds,

In response to a comment earlier today from someone about Brendan Rodgers....

"Aint this the guy who got sacked by reading?"

By this logic, Parlaphone Records would never have signed the Beatles after they were rejected by EMI! Brian Epstein was just a record shop owner when he became the Beatles manager. Sometimes its about more than just names. Its about getting the right fit.

What was Shanks' managerial record like before he came to LFC? Huddersfield wasnt it? Sir Bob Paisley? Joe Fagen?

How about Arsene Wenger before he went to Arsenal (Gramphus 8 in Japan)? Pep Guardiola before going to Barca (no experience)? Jose Mourinho before Porto (Bobby Robson's inturpretter!)?

Recruitment is about identifying the right qualities in any candidate and their persona to achieve your aim. Its not just about a list of the most recognisable names and getting one which is as high up that list as possible.

Im hopeful that we will be able to add the names or Brendan Rodgers or Roberto Martinez to the above list after they achieve their ambitions at LFC rather than somewhere else.

Red G

Post of the day mate, spot on!

billynwa

 

 

30 May 2012 13:46:48
Hi Eds,

I for one would love Rodgers....He's young, has experience in the Premier league as coach of Swansea and in Chelsea's backroom staff...has worked with Steve Clarke and learnt (no doubt) from Mourinho.
He was a success in the Championship leading Swansea to promotion and they played well last season...both times against us, they had way more possession.
He plays a kind of modern Liverpool way too in my opinion....pass and move ( I think they kept possession better than Arsenal last season), pressing high up the pitch when not having the ball.
He plays with two quick wingers at Swansea...so hopefully all in all if he brings this style to us..happy days.
Saying that, I'd be happy with Martinez aswell.

timmo

 

 

30 May 2012 13:33:33
Dear Eds I dont intend to downplay views/opinions of fellow fans but I think appointing either Rodgers or Martinez may prove to be a masterstroke towards a better and assured future. It may seem less desirable but it has its merits. After all great Managers only need to be given the chance... Shankly, Mourinho, Pep, Klopp etc. As long as one is dynamic, ambitious, visionary and innovative enough. What most of us may fail to realise is that we need a futuristic model, that redefines and rebrands the team. That is the vision which will attract investors to build new stadium or redevelop Anfield hence emphasis on a good youth system to be overseen by a visionary DOF allowing in a Manager who can intergrate youth into the 1st team set up, lowering the wage bill, buy players with potential sell on value. For us 2 move forward we dont need big ego Managers, players etc but those who share the same vision. Why would the owners go for the so-called established Managers if they demand a structure that suits them and not the club vision? We need to share and support the owners vision and model though our hearts demand instant success. {Ed001's Note - I understand that, but I just think Borrell is a better option.}

Not to pick you ed but Borrell has no experience of beinf a first team manager. In rodgers defense he has at least got that. Although I agree that he is not the right man for the job, I personally think LVG would have been better.

Nevada {Ed001's Note - nor did any manager before their first try. Rodgers is wanted because of his coaching credentials, Borrell's credentials are the equal of anyone's.}

Was Borrell ever even considered for the role do you know?

Tristan {Ed001's Note - not as far as I am aware.}

Touche ed.

Nevada

 

 

30 May 2012 13:26:35
As others have said FSG are keeping their cards close to their chest.

So two men have met JH in person.

This is the 21st century. In the world of Skype and video conferencing and telephones i'm sure they have talked to their list of candidates and that they have made presentations or been interviewed via these means without having to fly half way around the world.

They (FSG) would realise what importance these decisions are as it means a lot of $$$ are at stake in terms of making a profit on their investment and building LFC back as a highly profitablr brand.

JH also has a private jet and would probably rather meet a potential important employee in person.
As seen when he met martinez.

MIKEY

How do you know only two have met FSG? Two other strong candidates are unemployed and have no boss shouting the odds...

It is very likely that AVB and Rafa have both met the owners, and probably impressed them with thier ideas.

Both Rafa & AVB have been very quite during this process..... had they been ruled out, something would have been said by now by both of them!

 

 

30 May 2012 13:25:07
What do you fellow reds think of van gall as manager & rafa as dof or vise versa
Let me know

Alec

I think this is the worst combination you could have!

It would be a power struggle that would be played out in the media, do you think we need that!?

GGK

Why so obsessed with Rafa
Move on

I don't want rafa back in any form ever.
He is too destructive to the club.

MIKEY

Personally, I think that they are both too strong of character to really be working alongside each other. Both are known to be fairly stubborn and like to do thing there own way, which isn't a bad thing, but in this instance and with the structure FSG seem too want to implement, I would say it would be asking for trouble to employ two such firey characters too work together.

davethebutcher

They both don't work togather for sure

If it was any other club I'd say I'd like to see it, just to see what happened. Two power-hungry control freaks working together happily??

Yep thats the deal we all want, power struggles between them and a demoralised squad... and we can fire both next summer.. Grow Up Kid and look at the bigger picture - It looks more likely that a younger manager will come with a sporting director /panel of directors. FSG hav a vision and they are not planning for one season... dont expect us to clinch top 4 next season but we may give it a good fight.. So lets support whoever comes in

 

 

30 May 2012 13:24:07
Hi Eds,
just a query really....
is there a specific reason why Frank Rijkaard hasnt even been considered?
thanks
Doyley2005 {Ed001's Note - yes, the same reason he was rejected when close to being appointed to replace Roy Hodgson.}

Why was that ? {Ed001's Note - it is not relevant, it is enough to know it is related to his off field activities and he will not be considered.}

I've been trying to say this for weeks now, Ed! It's like none of them listened to you that January.

McSnuggles {Ed001's Note - they might not have been around back then.}

Just curious ed but is the reason he wasnt considered because he seems to have a vendetta against english football? He never has anything positive to say at all about english teams. Or perhaps its his inability to control a dressing room?

Nevada {Ed001's Note - no.}

Enough sed thanks Ed

Hi ed001. Mervue banjo man {Ed001's Note - yes.}

 

 

30 May 2012 13:19:58
I have not heard anything about Rodgers being aproached by FSG, he seems to have become bookies fave simply due to betting patterns.
Also I don't think Friday is a dfinite when it comes to DoF/Sporting Director & Manager being announced.

I personally wouldn't mind either Martinez or Rodgers. And hopefully it won't be too long until we know for sure who's helping this club move forward.

Jack in the Box

 

 

30 May 2012 13:16:17
Has anyone noticed how, on The Official Website, this years header has changed back from "Carling Cup Winners 2012" to the Original "18 Titles 5 European Cups"??

I get the distinct impression that the owners are non too impressed with our recent efforts and indeed want to send highlight the view that we are a large club with an illustrious History!

Jut an observation.....standing by for slaughter....

Evvothered

Agree with that move completely. I found it a bit embarrassing that we copied the same slogan that Birmingham City had on their website the year before!

Red G

End of the season so we no longer need to display it

We haven't permanently won the Carling Cup - It gets won again next year. All clubs keep track of how many of the Carling Cup they've won, but in essence league titles and european titles are sexier.

McSnuggles

Don't go to the Standard Chartered website then mate. Seems like they liked our little success.

 

 

30 May 2012 13:12:14
I honestly think our new manager will be br. I think he will do a great job and we should all get behind him when the season starts

ynwa

 

 

30 May 2012 13:10:07
cant understand why there have not contacted benitez he's sitting on the doorstep itching for the job loves the club and the city and can get us back into the champions league also we would'nt have to pay another club compensation as we would for rodgers or martinez. come on you know he's the man to guide us back where we belong

Exactly!!

He is a lot better than BR or RM

Maybe because the people who matter know more than you

Chris in Tamworth

I for one think that Benitez deliberately employed tactics designed (a) not to win the league when we came second and (b) not to win the CL final in Athens just to spite the owners- comes with too much baggage- Dont need him, Dont want him

He's sitting on the doorstep, unemployed for last 18 months because no one in football thinks he's good enough

 

 

30 May 2012 13:02:08
I just need to say this after reading all the messages by so callled liverpool fans. We are known to support our managers and back our players worls wide. We need to stop crying and moaning about our next manager before he is even in place. I personally think that the owners should take their time and get whon they feel is best. Since they came in, they cleared all money owed, they brought the king back and backed him with over 100 million. they then had the balls to get rid of the kop hero because we had a poor season, this are all big calls. They had said from day one that they wanted a young manager with a DOF in place. They are now putting their plan into place. So to all true liverpool fans, get behind the owners, new manager and players and we will be a lot better off.

 

 

30 May 2012 12:57:33
this Duncan Jenkins ive been reading about on here is good for a laugh claims to be ITK oh but wait he's not even a real jouno just a plastic one i think he's the son of that kop talk t**t

RED KENNY

 

 

30 May 2012 12:51:07
Liverpool have made a second approach for rodgers which has been approved by swansea and liverpool will hold talks with rodgers and will be announced in press conference on friday

 

 

30 May 2012 12:46:25
Is AVB still in the running? He would be better than rogers or martinez.

FSG are being silly by not appointing him as he had a blip at Chelsea but that doesn't detract from the fact he is a good manager

Rogers has had more failures than success and his success has only been for one season.

 

 

30 May 2012 12:44:54
I think the next manager is ED, we all want a team of Eddy Ed Ed ED's.

 

 

30 May 2012 12:42:02
eds you have basically claimed that brendan rogers is not in the running for liverpool manager because he hasnt been approached. just want to say buddy that he will be liverpool manager as john barnes confirmed this to me last night. egg all over ye face. {Ed001's Note - erm no egg on my face, sad little nameless one. You have just made a complete tit of yourself, by the way Barnes has no knowledge of what happens at the club nowadays, so you might want to rethink the name dropping. I have never said Rodgers is not in the running, so please remove your head from your backside.}

What a fantastic response, thanks ed, too many people with a chirp on here

Anfield Andy {Ed001's Note - cheers mate, I did have to retype a few times to keep it clean!}

Relax( ED01) This joker is just trying to see what you know. {Ed001's Note - and, as I have stated many times, I have absolutely no idea who will be named manager.}

Quality. Ed you are a legend. Perhaps there should be a policy decision to be increasingly harsh to thes Muppets until they leave the site?
BlackOsprey1965 {Ed001's Note - naw, we just block them.}

So John Barnes is not advising the club or helping the club on a PR front in any shape or form? You're sure about that? Positive? {Ed001's Note - what's that got to do with being in a position to know anything about the decision on manager? He is just another ex-pro now. He is there to be wheeled out to give sensible PR when needed.}

Funny isnt ed how you share some information or opinions and some people are just looking for an occasion to throw it back at you.

You do a great job eds keep it up.

Nevada {Ed001's Note - people only like hearing what agrees with them.}

Looks like John Barnes is in the know ed after-all

 

 

30 May 2012 12:28:57
I wish people would stop blowing smoke up FSG's a**es. No stadium, no manager, no DOF.
I appreciate these guys are classed as 'winners' by american baseball standards but all they have done so far is overspend on average players and target mediocre managers. All we hear is 'they are prepared to spend BIG' but actions speak louder than words. Start the stadium with all this money, put up or shut up. Stop wasting money sacking managers.

The same people probably blew smoke up Hicks & Gillette's backside when they bought the club.

Think you will find it was KK and that man who was sacked also , was responsible for over-paying on them transfers , but I reckon that 2 maybe 3 of them will come on big time this next season , also it seems it is a complex decision , whether its a bigger Anfield , or a new stadium , from my source , its a bigger Anfield , just problems regarding money , naming rights , and council issues . it will all work out .
redforever

Smh you cant decide to build a stadium in one night and you have do to do your research before hiring people because they are new to football. take a chill patient please (Y)

You need to get some patience mate

Fans that post items like this are the ones that give LFC fans a bad name! FSG are not oil Sheikhs, wake up! LFC are not City or Chelsea! So go easy on the demands cowboy! FSG are spending their own hard earned money to get LFC up to modern standards again after decades of neglect! Real fans expect success, yes, but are at least realistic enough to understand that it takes time! These guys have put enough up to earn some leeway! Yes, they did spend big on average players, players asked for by KK himself. If they couldn't trust him, who could they then? You?! I suggest you jump on the glory train and switch to supporting City or Chelski, those clubs are more in line with your views!

To be fair they have taken years and come of with NOTHING in regards to the stadium

Considering we were very close to going into admin. FSG deserve to be able to lay the plan they came with. KK was asked to help the club, which he has done, the signing he has made barring downing and adam, will produce for the club and have age on their side. the large sum that was spent was required at the time, as the squad needed new blood, once a new management order is in place and with additions to key areas in the squad i feel we will begin to get back to where we belong.the club has been a mess for a long while and the core of the playing side is taking a new shape these things dont happen overnight. with regards to the stadium, again an issue which can't be sorted overnight, naming rights is the only way the stadium can be built, so our beloved home was to be a 70000 state of the art stadium but called the cola stadium for example would you accept it? FSG know how sensitive this is as do potential sponsors so working a huge financial deal to suit both parties over a long period is a very difficult tasks.

 

 

30 May 2012 12:22:25
Still no new news over the manager

Cheers

{Ed022's Note - Warning to any poster, if you pretend to pose as Macca then you will be blocked from this site, it is completely pointless and rather pathetic. Sorry all, but this is not the real Macca and it annoys me that people try to waste your time and lie to you etc. Cheers.}

Haha funny guy there but macca always signs his posts..
ed22 any idea why ed01 dislikes benitez so much?..rafa is not even been approached its ok but did a good job under difficult circumstances ..just asking now dont be rude ;) {Ed001's Note - I don't dislike him as a person, just don't rate him as a manager, there is a difference. What I dislike is the Rafa cultists who can't accept criticism of anything he has done.}

He hasn't claimed to be macca, unless you deleted it {Ed001's Note - it was edited out, to avoid confusing people.}

Rafa is one of the best coaches around Ed, if you disagree with that then you are blind. His buying isn't very good but you can't knock his tactical management.
{Ed001's Note - there is a difference between coaching and tactics. He is not one of the best coaches around, he worked with some of the best, including Pako, but he was not one of the best coaches. Tactically he could be excellent, but far too often his game plan was just to stifle the opposition. It was all about not losing. For me a great tactical manager would see how he could win first, not how he could avoid losing.}

Omg ed22 u should have signed of as macca ahah it would have been funny

 

 

30 May 2012 12:16:51
Personally, i feel the coach will be someone not or hardly mentioned on here.
DOF, Txiki or Louis Van Gaal.

FSG see a model, and they will already have part of that in place since Damien Comolli and Kenny left.
do we need to know? NO why do we need to know? because we all want the "scoop", pathetic!

Proper sick of all the negativity on here towards owners and potential mangers/coaches. Our support is supposed to be the most knowledgable set in the world of football, both empathetic and constructive.
Yet we still feel the need to slate a professional, who has his name linked to us. Who are we to judge that guy or this guy doesnt deserve to bring what he has to the table?

if you want to be a fan, carry on reading your redtops, and copy and pasting from sly sports, tw@tter and refering to Talksh*&e as "reliable sources"
Sly hate us, as we have the nuts to want to try and break away from the Murdoch driven tv world and televise our own games.
Tw@tter, nothin despises me more, just another tool for Journo's to use to spread their lies.
Talksh*&e, are all has-beens, still angry at the banning of english teams from Europe.

People that constantly claim "ITK, Dead cert, Mark my words" etall live in a fantasy of the fan mindset, read what your fed, so it must be true.

Whoever comes in this summer, and what ever they do, they will be doing it for their own choices, a vision, wanting to be part of something new and fresh, why do we feel the need to hate someone for wanting to improve themselves?

Not usually one to rant, and i appologise.
But how can the team react in a positive way, when the stands reek of negativity?

Anyways,
Laudrup - Head Coach
Txiki - DOF (Van Gall's age probably against him)
Borrell / Clarke- 1st team coach.
All mid to late 40's and would be my choice based on the direction and style of football already going through acadamy.

Support goes a long way for a long time.

The only rant you will see off me.
Piddy.

 

 

30 May 2012 12:14:44
Everyone appears to be concerned with anew manager not being appointed and no signings being made and saying there is no structure to the club, but realistically FSG have spent a lot of money purchasing the club, sorting out the financial situation of the club and provided heavy investment in signing 4 new players. Yes some have not performed as we would have liked them to and where over priced due to being young English players but the potential is there. The sacking of Dalglish has led to a review of strategy and it would appear that no news is good news in terms of the management position and DOF. Realistically FSG are going about things in a way you would expect. They are speaking to people (not all names mentioned) and the are reviewing the whole process and will decide who is best to take the club forward. I personally am glad they have not jumped in with 2 feet first and are taking this seriously. I am aware that whoever is appointed is going to be given a list of players that have been scouted and between the new manager and the DOF they will make a decision who is to fit in with the plans. There are some big names on the list and that is why DOF is going to be so important. Be patient and I am sure everyone will be pleasantly surprised. Liverpool Football Club will be back where they belong thanks to FSG

To above poster FSG bought our club cheap they net spending is 30/35 million and haven't sorted our stadium issue and now fans are happy with martinez and rodgers if you think martinez or rodgers are our answers then your kidding yourself coz every fan eds know we need 3/4 world class players to compete with big boys but our owners are not rich as we thought and now our owners are trying cheap options. Very worried lfc fan

 

 

30 May 2012 12:08:01
Hi Ed i have read alot that our new manager will be announed on friday. Is it true or just rumours. And who is the front runner between martineaz and rodgers or anyone else. And do u expect a good budget will be given to new manager. Thanx Great Site. {Ed022's Note - Just rumours mate. There is no set-budget either.}

 

 

30 May 2012 12:01:20
There seems quite a split amongst Liverpool supporters. Pro Rodgers/Martinez and those who favour a big name manager. Someone like Benitez,Rijkaard or Capello.
An unproven manager is risky. A proven one far less so. Rodgers or Martinez is illogical and full of wishful thinking. Van Gaal would soon cause conflict. FSG's model is flawed. Probably due to being new to football.

 

 

30 May 2012 12:01:11
I personally don't mind not getting a "big name" manager to attract players. Apart from a few tweaks to the squad, when our strongest 11 are fit I think we can be a match for anyone. I know he is probably not even in FSG's thoughts but i think that Ian Holloway would be great for us. Everyone sees him as a sort of court jester figure but he is actually a very, very under-rated manager who plays attractive football and is great with the media. Also has almost encyclopedic knowledge of world football. I know i will probably get laughed off this website but just stating my opinion. I will back ANY man who gets the honour of managing this great club.

Harty.

I agree that Holloway is a very good manager - just look how he built a good squad around Adam with good attacking football with next to no resources. He then was able to recreate his squad in a new style after losing key players, again playing good football.

He reached the playoff finals twice in a row, only just missing out on promotion this time after is Blackpool side outplayed West Ham but lost.

Just my opinions,

Jolly Red

I rate Holloway, and I'm amazed he hasn't been linked with the jobs at WBA or Aston Villa more heavily

RedSG

I FULLY AGREE Ian Holloway in my opinion is just what we need if FSG want to go down the Manager is a Coach role. he is a dam good coach and has done wonders for Blackpool, He is definitely better than Martinez and better than Rodgers. What a character and hell boss the boys round and get them working and playing together.

Yeh a pub team boss, that will bring us glory!

 

 

30 May 2012 11:59:02
Reports saying Rodgers is the leading candidate and FSG's first choice for liverpool boss. These reports are saying exactly what macca had said a couple of weeks back. So all you macca doubters can go and scratch your heads and stop criticizing macca. We love you macca. keep posting your valuable info. Long live macca.


MIHIRED.

Calm down, calm down! Macca's just a source of credible Liverpool FC information (kind of LFC's Banksy). I appreciate his tit-bits as well, but get a grip.

He's not the new messiah as you are proclaiming, he's just a very naughty boy (for going off-air while speculation is at fever-pitch!).

Have you been gagged Macca?!

Red G

Maybe Macca is on his hols , in America !!
redforever

Hows Banksy a credible source he is an urban artist nothing whatsoever to do with giving out info of any credible nature.So your comparison of Macca (a club source) and Banksy (Urban artist) is like comparing football to a broccolli sandwich.Did you just want too sound cool

Kopping a feel

 

 

30 May 2012 11:58:58
Brendan rodgers managerial record is nothing special. Not good enough in my eyes!
Although if we should get someone from Swansea Scott Sinclair would be a good buy!
Y.N.W.A

 

 

30 May 2012 11:48:45
I don't think either Martinez or Rodgers will be getting the job. As i have put here before i think FSG have a much bigger manager in mind and it will shock everyone. All these doom merchants on here need a chill pill.
But saying that if i'm wrong i will still get behind whoever FSG bring in and so should all Liverpool fans. Those people who are thinking we are a sham Well mark my words you wont be saying that soon i'm 100% behind FSG and all true LFC fans should be. Watch this space!!,

Andy kophead.

 

 

30 May 2012 11:48:15
Has there been any interest in Nick Powell of Crewe? I know we signed one of the kids from Crewe a few months back, just wondered whether Powell was on the radar?

I know we have no manager or DoF, but surely people like McFarland, Segura and Borrell can still suggest young up and coming players?

RedSG {Ed022's Note - I believe there has been interest yes, but expect him to end up with United eventually.}

 

 

30 May 2012 11:45:25
Fsg are due to announce the appointment of our new manager, a new, unheard of guy called 'miracle' " he is exactly what we need to get into the top four next season" JH is quoted as saying.

mellor

 

 

30 May 2012 11:44:48
I am beginning to think that the DOF (or whatever they will be called) may have been in place for a little while already.

Thinking about it, with JWH and Tom Werner not knowing football, how would they know which managers to short list and speak to. Then when they do speak to them, what to ask them to make sure they are suitable.

Whether it has been THE DOF advising them, or some other expert, somebody must be helping them behind the scenes.

This is pleasing as it suggests that things are being put into place behind the scenes without leaks, and that leads me to think that when things do get announced it will be thought through, well structured and maybe make us all realise that they do mean business.

Wishful thinking maybe, but I am reserving judgement until the facts are known rather than listen to press guesswork and that blert from Wigan!

Could not agree more m8

Referring back to earlier posts, I believe Michael Laudrup and David Dein have been advising FSG in an informal capacity, while Stevie G and Carra are also being consulted on the direction the managerial search should take.

I would be surprised if LVG was already in place and working behind the scenes, but less so if Txiki had been appointed already as all the speculation went away about him being appointed very suddenly a couple of weeks back.

I agree with your train of thought to a degree, but there are other advisors in place by all acounts.

Red G

I posted an almost identical post last week.
It makes sense to appoint the DOF first.
I asked on here if the DOF could be already advising the club and the new manager and DOF would be unvieled together. Nobody posted though.

MIKEY {Ed001's Note - that's because no one actually knows.}

 

 

30 May 2012 11:41:09
looks like ed022 did not have he's weetabix this morning lol and players do care about history but they like money and CL too {Ed022's Note - I'm not a fan of Wheetabix, I prefer Cornflakes. Nevertheless, I am just being honest. Money > History.}

But surely Ed22, money is the root of all evil.

Jolly Red {Ed022's Note - Oh I couldn't agree more mate. That's the one thing I really really dislike with the modern game. I miss the days where players went to clubs because they loved the club, loved the history and the fans. Now all players have to do is love the increase in their bank accounts.}

 

 

30 May 2012 11:39:22
im pretty shocked to hear some of the opinions towards FSG. dont get me wrong.. youre entitled to your opinion, but fsg have been doing everything to please fans. they pumped millions into the club, fair enough, a lot of money was wasted on overpayment, but that is no fault of their own. that was down to kenny and commolli. macca has stated klopp was the owners first choice, in my opinion he is the best candidate, but the fact is that he and many of the world class managers just arent interested. in my opinion, given their history, i wouldnt be suprised to see fsg turn a few heads with money. they are not poor, they just arent going to flump away money like city. all this talk of a 30 mill kitty is rubbish, the club have said if they find suitable targets they will go for them! they might spend more/less than 30 mill, who knows! So keep calm and carry on lads! sorry about the long post, and good job as always eds! The Big Bad Wolf x

 

 

30 May 2012 11:37:30
Forgetting the situation of a new manager for the time being can someone tell me how Downing is in the England squad for Euro 2012? No goals or assists this season but probably an automatic starter for England. Baffling.

Maybe if the shot against sunderland would of went in it would of possibly been a diffrent matter also i honestly belive that pressure got to downing this season because season befor he was brilliant i reckon we will see a diffrent downing next season

He's left footed.

MIKEY

It wasn't down to him getting no assists anyway, an off form andy carroll and Liverpool hitting the woodwork didn't help

 

 

30 May 2012 11:36:39
Hi eds and fellow reds. I know I will probably get derided for this but what if FSG have already appointed a manager and DOF and are quietly working on our transfer targets and that way putting the media and other clubs off our targets. I know it's very far fetched , but wouldn't it be a great opportunity to utilize the current situation and once everything is in place then make the announcements.

Most probably not likely but what the heck, another theory to think about.
Never give up or give in. Once a red always a red.

Aussie Jim

 

 

30 May 2012 11:33:51
any news regarding the manager ed/macca?
{Ed022's Note - No news yet mate.}

 

 

30 May 2012 11:33:18
Is macca still about with NEWS EDS

Scouse ben {Ed022's Note - Nope.}

 

 

30 May 2012 11:32:15
lets face it we sold to the wrong people. Money talks and henry and fsg aint got enough and they are clueless about football

Gutless post, did you see anyone else lining up to go to court to save us from administration, you don't have a clue do you.

Big red g

 

 

30 May 2012 11:32:11
With reference to a recent post saying Liverpoool are the biggest club on Merseyside. Note: The table never lies. Its where you finish at the end of the season that counts. Even Spurs and the Geordies are bigger than you - present day.

What and you would say that at the moment chelsea are not as big as spurs then or arsenal? After winning the champs league?

You couldn't be more wrong

No, the temrs biggest club pertain to alot of factors, Fan base, global recognition, trophies are just a few of thimgs and we have a few more than you.....

Come on now, Let's not be daft. History, commercial success, players, player attraction etc these make up the club in terms of how big we are. Wind it back in blue nose.

Club size goes by fan base. Club success goes by winning trophies.
Idiotic and very immature post

Ridiculous statement, so City are the biggest club in Manchester because they've finished 1st for the first time in 44 years? All Utd's previous history goes out the window based on current season form? Similarly all Liverpools history, league titles, european cups means nothing since Everton finished one place ahead of them? Get a grip

Everton 50,000 fans
Liverpool 50,000,000 fans
Yer Everton really are a bigger club... Not Everton 5

The fact is we finished below Everton for the first time in a long time.
It doesn't happen often.
We class last season as a disappointment.
They class it as a success.

The gulf in actual class between the clubs is immense.

And three wins against our rivals scoring seven goals while they scored one doesn't talk?

Jolly Red

 

 

30 May 2012 11:27:40
FSG

Why did you buy our club to make us the laughing stock of england. No stadium plan, no manager why do we need a dumb DOF. Managers without experience at the higest level being linked. Reminds me of another bunch from the states just want a quick buck SELL the club now to people who know what they are doing. Its been 2 years and they still don't have a clue about a new stadium they don't have the funds henry is a joke.

Your the joke mate. Henry saved us from adminstration paid off 90% of our debts, Gave Dagliesh £110m to invest in the squad ( albeit some if it generated from player revenue) and then has the audacity to go through a proper process to appoint a new manager i.e. actually interviewing the best available candidates. But yeah, clearly he's a joke, you gigantic muppet
Andy H

Shut up, you haven't got a clue

What a complete and utter load of carp. (Do you think he knows that this is a Liverpool rumours site and not FGS' personal deluded fan mail site) Make a quick buck you say? How do they do that when they are clearly in for the long term by going through such a thorough process to construct a whole new management team? It's "fans" like this that really give us and football in general a bad name. Go and fetch yourself an cornet, I think I hear the ice cream van coming.
Moron.

 

 

30 May 2012 11:22:17
Hi Ed"s , if the reports and the boolies r right, and brendon rodgers is favourite, people forget, he was aa failure at reading, he took over swansea were martinez had already set all the foundations, and he has only been a premier league manager for 1 season, we just don't know for sure if it was martinez structure at swansea that made swansea what it is? All he could be a great manager has all pundits r saying, I think after only 1 year in prem, you can manage a club as big as liverpool, and martinez has had 3 seasons in the prem, but maybe martinez isn't happy with what structure fsg have told him they want to do, (van gaal, above him), and maybe rodgers will be willing to apply to that idea! Do any ed's have any inkling of what direction its heading! And what time scale will an announcement be made? (Some websites r saying friday ?! Thanks ed's Y..N..W..A jft96! DHH L20 KOPITE! {Ed022's Note - No idea.}

 

 

30 May 2012 11:15:48
As a Liverpool fan from the states ive followed the Boston Redsocks and thier history and believe me these guys are not afraid to spend big... They are winners and will do everything to be the best. YNWA

They are a joke and most fans would not miss them if they left and sold to another party who could build a new ground.

Post above, shut up, you don't have a clue mate, and the first post, it's red sox not socks

Sorry mate.
FSG do not inspire ANY confidence in me.
I believe they have taken on something they can't complete.
Sorry FSG, your lack of vision, desire to appoint a experienced manager or suitable executives,a discernible strategy, and ability to finalise a stadium plan, just shows that you really do not have a clue!.

Please show your intent, or move on.

 

 

30 May 2012 11:11:21
Cascarinio has called liverpool a has been club a club with no soul. With the managers being linked he said they will be fighting relegation

'Coz Martinez's and Rodgers' managerial record isn't a patch on Tony Cascarinos...

Hang on a minute.....

Cascarinio haha what a joke he is! What did that tit EVER win the stupid cockney git.

Crap, he said that the club was 'one step above those fighting relegation' not a direct quote but one which illustrated the essence, and yet Talk Siht did rerun the Whelan board comments, seems to me that the media a leading LFC to a slow and painful slaughter, we need to do our best to support the boys and give them something else to talk about other than negatives....

My point is that the future has to start somewhere, its just a question of perspective.

Suffolk'n Red

Where did he say that its better to be a has been then a never was like him
riley

He is another to go in my special box with Eden Hazard and Mark Lawrenson!!

Who gives a flying f**k what tony cascarino thinks im guessing he works for talk sport don't listen to that trash station there anti liverpool anyway from what people have said on here his opinions not worth spit

RED KENNY

Cascarinio is a prat who has never liked liverpool so just ignore the little man
soul man

When has ANYTHING cascarino said been worth noting? Apart from his lies to get an international place with the ROI. What a person the man is

Not being funny but who is Tony Cascarino? I'm not being funny but what is he even commenting on Liverpool for? Just shut up!

 

 

30 May 2012 11:09:37
Ask yourselves this! Who wants to come to a club where the so called fans do nothing but put every thing or everyone involved, down constantly? If the fans would get behind the players and manager, we would have people coming from all over the world wanting to be part of what we stand for. Sadly there is only a small percentage of us TRUE Liverpool fans left! And we support whoever comes to us.

A dying breed mate.
Sadly LFC are not that attractive to younger anymore.
We are not a glamour or powerhouse club, only one with a rich history.
As you know "memories fade', unless constantly reminded!.

Is it a case of 'give a dog a bone, and he is happy'.
I for one am tired of scraps!.

 

 

30 May 2012 11:08:59
Rodgers out! And thats before he even gets the job. What a joke!

The owners can do 1 too

Not a joke - just supporters worried about the direction the club might be taking.
We are a world class club and deserve a world class manager.
Unfortunately, Rodgers and Martinez are not in that class yet.

Your a fool who knows nothing. If Rogers plays the style of football with Swansea with our quality at Liverpool we're onto a winner. Please do us all a favour and go put your Chelsea shirt on and please please please don't put that red one back when we're winning next season!

Were the likes of shankley , paisley , fagan and dalglish big name managers b4 they managed us , no they werent i personally think rodgers will b a great manager , i wish all these people slagging the club and owners wud all do 1 we dont need u

It won't be long until you change your minds if they manage to bring us success, YOUR Liverpool Fans SUPPORT whoever gets the job and stop moaning like women.

 

 

30 May 2012 11:02:46
Is it only me who's extremely worried about our future as a top flight club?
We talk about signing Martinez/Rodgers as manager.
Fans call for signing players from relegated teams,
Where the likes of Chelsea talk about signing Guardiola as manager and players like hazard and Hulk!
If this is our future then we will become a has been team

How about our 'supporters' start supporting the team and whoever FSG decide to appoint as manager, and whichever players they decide to sign, we get behind them.

And signing 'big' players such as hazard and hulk for huge sums isnt sustainable in the long run. Do you really want a player like hazard playing for this club who is driven by money and not pride and loyalty? I mean over the past season or so he's stated hed like to play at 6 different clubs in the PL!

And also, how big a name was Guardiola before he managed barca? ...he was a B team coach with no previous managerial experience, who inherited some of the best players in the world and now all of a sudden hes considered one of the best managers.

Personally I t hink Marinez/Rodgers with the right backing could do a great job for this club

For god sake get real I could manage barcelona stop moaning trust me the owners will appoint the right man ref had you heard of wenger, mourinho Klopp who is a new kid on the block like Rodgers I've supported lfc since 71 seen the highs & lows we are different to all the other fans or so I thought get behind the club or go join the plastic chelsea fans rant over

A sensible post a last
Andy H

Sorry mate, do not agree.

I would rather have winners at LFC, than some of the average plonkers we currently have.

Sadly we can't attract the best anymore.

As a club, we are moving further and further away from 'ever' being a powerhouse club again.
Reality is.

 

 

30 May 2012 11:01:50
Hi Eds,

Is it now a two horse race between Rodgers and Martinez?
I personally feel this whole saga has been handled very badly by FSG, fans kept in the dark, shambolic machine gun approach to find a new manager, still no DOF and other big positions missing. Not surprised there are rumours of top players leaving. Get the new manager in, whoever he may be, asap!

Kck

It takes time to recruit people, certainly at that level. You can't just phone someone up and offer them the job.

Be realistic and also be thankful that we don't have an person like Whelan blabbing our business all over Sky sports every five minutes. He needs to learn some class.

Fans have to be kept in tha dark, they always have been in the past. Its only down to the internet based instant news modern i must know everything now world we live in thats causing everyone to frett. How else can FSG do it, put out an announcement saying if you are not a liverpool fan please dont read this statement - the managers we are going to interview are.....
If you notice liverpool have not leaked anything about managers or dof, its all been other clubs owners and press. People have been calling for a return to "the liverpool way" and when they do that people like yourself are moaning. Its been 2 weeks. Im not saying FSG are going to be great owners or are going to get it right but no one can tell that there bad owners or are getting it wrong. Just because the director of swansea football club says he'd go about it different. Well FSG have done allright with there other ventures without Huw Jenkins advice so far so I doubt there too concerned about his input now.

1) "Fans kept in the dark" would you prefer the owners to come and name the managers we're after like Harry Redknapp discussing transfer targets? Or is it better to keep the process in-house and professional? I'm sure when they have something to say they will say it.

2) "machine gun approach to find a new manager" by your own admission the owners have kept fans in the dark so how can you claim there is a machine gun approach? How do you know who has and who hasn't been approached?

Once you have sunk £300m of your own money into the club and spent who knows what else paying off debts, paying off unwanted players, buying new players and making up for the loss the club is operating at, then you can run the club as you see fit and tell the fans whatever you want.

Don't be so bloody ungrateful.

JRG

 

 

30 May 2012 11:00:26
Today's round-up of the main european media sites shws an interesting difference. The UK & Ireland have now swung largely behind the Rodgers story, with Martinez in a distant second place and nobody else left in the running. Mainland Europ however has Rodgers in pole position, with Laudrup in second, Martinez now third and one outlet in Germany still clinging to Klinsman. Again, european media still put great significance on 01 June as to when the major announcements will be made. So we're now in the final furlong. RED LENIN

Cheers LENIN

AG

 

 

30 May 2012 10:59:06
Lets face it these American owners are just like the previous owners. They have no idea about football and our famous club. Bringing Rodgers or Martinez in is a joke and an embarrassment.

Posts like yours are embarrassing

FSG should have never bought the club if they could not afford to build a new ground. They have not got the money or knowledge to make liverpool the force they once were. I don't give a f what people say money talks in 2012 ask city fans where they think they would be without money. Liverpool should have been sold to someone who could build the stadium without need for financial help. FSG are a joke

"Fans" that post nonsense like this are an embarrassment more like!

LFC_SA

They're nothing like the previous owners, at all. They know how to run a sports business, for one.

What do you want them to do?

Stop moaning and wait and see what happens I don't want Martinez and have said so but also said will support him if he gets the job..but some ppl really need to just get a grip..

Dav001

That post nonsense like this are an embarrassment

did you learn english in a barn LFC_SA your post is a embarressment to your education.

Posters like that need a good kick up the arse.

Andy kophead.

They have got the money, but they want LFC to be self financing.
Therefore the new stadium or re-development of Anfield will happen very soon, but only when the finances from the club are in place.

Most likely a large amount for naming right and the rest in the form of a long-term structured loan to pay for the rest (similar to what Arsenal have done). Could be the reason David Dein has been advising FSG.

"did you learn English in a barn"

I literally have no idea what that means? are you trying to say he learnt English with the door open?

 

 

30 May 2012 10:47:19
Just heared that Carra has said he wants to spend his last few years playing in the champions league .. He could be off ed ? {Ed022's Note - Who on earth would want him who plays in the CL, and can you really see him leaving Liverpool!?}

He is the worst defender in the prem.

David Luiz is the worst defender in the prem

He makes bramble look good

Sure he never meant the Championship ?

F**Ks sake Carra is a legend so lay off him!! GGGGGRRRRRRR
Fowlerisgod

 

 

30 May 2012 10:43:20
I am hoping we get a young manager/coach to start the new revolution. We dont need another old timer whos reputation might get tarnished.lets not forget that all the recent great footballing sides have had young managers with fresh ideas.
So bring on BR and experienced D O F (who can attract decent players).
Y.N.W.A

 

 

30 May 2012 10:37:40
First of all I am not having a dig at your club just because I am an Arsenal fan but what a joke your club is now. They are the laughing stock of the english game at the moment. If we were to lose Wenger and go for Martinez or Rodgers we would not be happy at all. It just shows how far you as a once great club have fallen, you are not even the biggest club on Merseyside now. What has gone wrong?

7 years and waiting my friend, that is all.

Why dont you tell us as you seem to know everything. least weve won something! (easy dig but affective) JOG ON!

Arsenal - no trophies for 7 years, going on 8.

Everton - last trophy won, 1995.

You ARE having a dig! not the biggest club in Merseyside, grow up.

Big Bill

You lost me when you mentioned we were no longer the biggest club on merseyside.

Go back and clear the moths out of your trophy cabinet you clown

The arsenal page must be very quiet must not have many fans

Still big enough for you to visit this site???

Personally I'd be very happy with Rodgers as coach and Van Gaal as DOF after all where did Wenger come from Japan I believe before he got given his chance and why are you so interested in what we do..I could'nt even name five of your players I'm that interested in Arsenal..But I suppose when your a team with the history of Liverpool who have won everything there is to win many times over people will always be in fear of the sleeping giant ..let's wait and see who has the last laugh.

Dav001

Lol we made two cup finals this season mate and won one! unlike a certain club who bottled it in the carling cup final against a poor birmingham side ! worry about your own club mate, your manager hasnt delivered since the days of the invinceables! The Big Bad Wolf x

Enlighten me - what had Wenger achieved before going to Arsenal? Or was he just a hungry young manager with little experience in the major leagues, but with a decent reputation for producing teams which play attractive football?

And tell us the story of how wenger became your manger?
Red Branch

Like it or not there are 2 clubs in England who are still head and shoulders above the rest and those teams are man u and Liverpool.
Your point that you'd be disappointed if Wenger went and you looked at Martinez or Rodgers seems strange considering where the great Wenger came from!

Chris in Tamworth

If you're an arsenal fan then you can't really have a dig at any club , can you ? and certainly not the land's most prestigious

Have you heard the one about a man stealing the entire contents of the Arsenal trophy room?

Rafa's Purple Goatie

Your one man team will be in trouble when Van Persie leaves to actually win a trophy somewhere.

You didn't think this one through very well before posting did you gooner.

What club was Wenger at before he joined Arsenal a Japenese club called Nagoya Grampus Eight,dont talk sh7it

Kerry red

Don't you get your managers from Grampus Eight?

JRG

Yes we should look for our next manager from the Japanese league. What an idiot. No-one had heard of Wenger when you took a chance on him, and look at what he did for your club. Seems to have forgotten how to win trophies but he's done a good job for you over the years.

With Arsenal playing a team full of precious elements, fruits, foods TV's and Woods, instead of actual humans, I'd expect nothing less than an empty trophy cabinet. Aluminum, Fiberglass, Watermellon, Oxo Cube, Flames, Van Bratwurst, Seaman, Coal, Viera... COME ON ARSENAL, if you want to win something, play REAL players...

Stevie

Its funny it was only half a season ago I was reading arsenal fans moaning about wenger. If you didn't have rvp you would of missed 4th place and then what happens. do you still stick with wenger.... and how do you knoww who the Arsenal board would go for.... you dont. As a club we have digressed but so have Arsenal... People always called us a one man team even when we Axbi, masch, crra, Reina exactly the same as what peolpe are saying about arsenal. The phrase "our trains may be on different tracks but the stops lokk all the same" springs to mind.. Lets see how your summe goes and then next season and wel have another evaluation then....PS juding by your post you are happy with just making up the numbers because I dont see Arsenal doing anything about constantly faialing in the final stages of every season, where as were addressing the problem. The defenition of madness is to keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect a different result.

Fancy LFC going for a manager who has actually been heard of in England instead of recruiting from unknown obscure leagues. I am not having a dig neither but wasn't your team called RVP last season because he was the difference between you's and a bad season, never mind though I am sure that you will sell him to Man City during the summer since you always do (Toure, Clichy, Nasri & Adebayor).
Scouse_Pride

Are you really an Arsenal supporter? Your lack of knowledge about your current manager shows a different picture..Oh you're just another glory hunter...But then, why would you support Arsenal? The havenkt won anything in the last 7 years...

Red PG

 

 

30 May 2012 10:37:20
Been a while since I've posted on here.
As a Liverpool fan I think we should get behind Fsg
Remember they rescued us from administration and they breed success. Trust me they want the same as all Liverpool fans and even if they don't know much about the sport as some people state, when you own a business you want it to be a success. Can't understand why people would think they would pay all that money for a club then to see us fail. Stick with it and get behind our new manager whoever it will be.
Finally, I do think there is a reason why Jackson Martinez and boudebouz's video is on the Lfc website.
Bring on campaign 2012-2013

 

 

30 May 2012 10:34:07
Morning Eds, just a suggestion; could you make an Edinson Cavani rumours page so we don't have to see 150,000transfer rumours about him to LFC every transfer window? :p hope you're all good. Thanks. For keeping me up to date with the news at the club. {Ed022's Note - Well I have a player-profile on him if it helps, and all is covered on there with regards to where he will most likely end up etc, and will quell MOST of the delusional individuals.}

Thanks very much Ed, sorry if it sounded gnarky, it wasn't aimed at you, more a sideswipe at the people who keep posting the same ridiculous rumours. {Ed022's Note - No worries at all mate.}

Ed022, is that a hint that he's coming to Liverpool? Lol
Bazzaa {Ed022's Note - Oh dear Bazza haha! To be fair, I expect him to end up at Real Madrid this summer.}

 

 

30 May 2012 10:28:12
And then there were two? This morning's newspapers seem to be firmly in agreement that the next Liverpool manager will be either Brendan Rodgers or Roberto Martinez, with most leaning towards the former.

Though Swansea maintained yesterday that there has been no contact from Liverpool and that a meeting between Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins was purely routine, it is expected that on Friday, one of these promising young managers, who play attractive football with a distinctive style, will be confirmed as Kenny Dalglish's replacement at Anfield.

For a club that prides itself on a tradition of attacking, pass and move football, this is on the face of things a progressive move.

Both men are firmly influenced by Barcelona after all: Rodgers with his devotion to a possession game that has seen Leon Britton earn the nickname 'the Wandsworth Xavi' and his team 'Swanselona'; and Martinez in his admiration for the legacy of Johan Cruyff and his approach to positioning and pressing. He even aped Pep Guardiola this season by switching to a back three and on occasion used Jordi Gomez as a Lionel Messi-esque false nine, albiet with rather less devastating results.

It is clear that Fenway Sports Group have 'a type' in this recruitment process and Liverpool's American owners should be applauded for trying to achieve consistency in their search for a new manager, rather than employing the scattergun approach that some English teams favour - Aston Villa being the prime example last summer when, having failed to prise Martinez out of Wigan, they appointed the horribly cautious Alex McLeish.

However, though both managers are impressive individuals, Early Doors cannot help but feel that when one of them does get ushered into the famous job, they will have been promoted above their station. After all, replacing Dalglish, arguably the most beloved individual in the club's history, is not a task for the faint-hearted.

Though Liverpool's status has taken hit after hit since the dark final days of the Hicks-Gillett reign of terror, they remain one of England's great clubs - a social and cultural institution that attracts the greatest of scrutiny, both from a critical press and a devoted fan base. Managing such an entity is one almighty challenge.

The contrast with Martinez's role at Wigan could hardly be greater. There the Catalan enjoys the support of an owner in Dave Whelan who will never sack him, and the relative comfort of being in a role where expectations are low, and living in a town where football is not the lifeblood of its residents.

Rodgers has similarly been insulated from the demands associated with one of the biggest jobs in the land following spells with Watford and Reading, though his time working under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea may leave him better placed to understand it.

ED is at pains to point out that both men deserve the chance to move onto bigger things, but perhaps they should be testing themselves with a spell at a club at the level of Everton or Aston Villa before leaping straight into the big time.

It is a rather big jump from the Portakabin that passes for Wigan's training facilities, or the public sports centre that Swansea have to make do with, to the plusher surrounds of Melwood.

It has never really been Liverpool's approach to pay top dollar to attract the starriest managerial names - not at a club that cultivated the famous Boot Room philosophy as they promoted from within - yet their past four managers all had league titles on their CVs before being appointed. Two had managed at international level. One had won a European trophy.

To target Martinez and Rodgers appears to ED to be setting the club's sights a touch low, especially when figures like Louis van Gaal and Juergen Klopp have been linked with the role. Even Andre Villas-Boas would have been a stronger candidate: a poor nine months at Chelsea should not be allowed to obscure his marvellous achievements at Porto.

The Liverpool job should not be one that comes easily; it should be a prestige role open to only the best of candidates. Yet the club are still pursuing Rodgers despite being turned down once already by a manager who has one season of top-flight experience behind him, and a 11th-placed finish.

Martinez has been more obliging, cutting short a holiday and travelling to Miami for talks with John Henry, yet given this is a man who had won only three Premier League games by Christmas it is hardly a surprise that occupying such a prominent place on Liverpool's shortlist is a prospect that excites him.

ED does not seek to denigrate the achievements of either man, which are impressive, but just to underline they exist on a different plane to what is expected at Liverpool.

Lest we forget, FSG explained the decision to sack Dalglish by stating that they desired Champions League football. With the two Manchester clubs finishing streets ahead of the rest in the table and Chelsea spending big this summer, that probably means only one other spot is available in top four next season. The next man in at Anfield will have to finish above Arsene Wenger and Harry Redknapp in the table.

Perhaps either Martinez or Rodgers will be able to do just that - certainly if they retain their bold approaches to football then whoever does get the job should certainly bring some entertainment back to a club starved of goals last season.

But at Liverpool's level, both are unknown quantities, and that should be cause for concern at a club that has had too much uncertainty in recent seasons.

Great post.

Well thought out post, I am just a little more positive in the fact that they both ascribe to a good style of football, and with the better players available, they would achieve a greater success rate. Also, depending on who becomes DoF, Personally I hope it is van Gaal, they would have less time taking care of transfers and other things, but more time studying games/opponents and putting into place to beat whoever we are against. Facts are, The legend that is Bill Shankly started in lesser teams before transforming us.

Red4Ever

 

 

30 May 2012 10:26:11
So if Martinez is gonna turn us down adn rodgers speculation is bull who on earth is gonna be our manager thought they had picked by now

Nobody knows mate, Sky are simply reporting what the bookies odds are.
Bazzaa

 

 

30 May 2012 10:22:07
so from all the rumours we have read over the last 2 weeks we definatley know:

eds 22 and 16 dont beleive Rodgers is even a candidate

Ed05 believes Rodgers a dead cert to next manager
and

Ed 01 thinks it wel be a mistake.

Im gonna go with ........a combo of Ed's 01, 16 and 22......


Place your bets now..... {Ed022's Note - I have no idea why 005 believes what he does, but if he has good reason then fair enough. I have no reason or information to suggest that he will be the next manager though.}

Cheers for the reply ed22

 

 

30 May 2012 10:20:50
Hi Ed love the site .. Just like to reply to a few comments iv read earlier which says ,If Rogers or Martinez is appionted it will be The Roy Hodgson saga all over again with the Liverpool Fans not getting behind the manager .
i think Luis Van Gaal as DOF and Brendan Rodgers coaching the players would be a good move . Ed would like to knw your thoughts on the manager not been supported unless its a superstar big name manager ..
Harold in dublin ireland {Ed022's Note - The thing is, we have to remember that this website (as most others) is a very atypical sample with regards to 'All LFC fans'. I know that it may seem that most people do not want Rodgers or Martinez etc, but in fact, it is not as doom and gloom as this website portrays it to be. Nevertheless, the owners are trying something new and trusting a young manager (if a young manager is indeed appointed) then that takes a lot of balls and I say well done to them. I will support whoever is placed in charge, and I will wish them all the best because if they perform, I am a very happy Liverpool fan.}

Well said ed 22 i to am a happy liverpool fan exciting times ahead now we have finally got decent owners all the negativity on here is making me check this site less and less , lets hope the owners dont read to much into what the muppets post . andy.

 

 

30 May 2012 10:20:33
Eds - We have the distinct possibilty of gett Rodgers as our manager. Rafa Benitez would jump at the chance. If you did a poll here on who people would want between the two, Rafa would win it hands down. So why are we even looking at someone like Rodgers? What are FSG thinking of when they are looking at the calibre of both Martinez or Rodgers? Where is the ambition? Where is the want to really progress our club? {Ed022's Note - So, you're unhappy that the club want to progress with a manager from the past. Logic.}

If they want to progress they need to appoint a world class manager not an up-and-coming manager that might not or will not reach that level.
Rafa is world class and needs to be brought back.

I love Rafa and Kenny but constantly dipping into the past is and will not do anyone any good long term. Liverpool need a fresh approach with fresh ideas. A fresh start.
If Rafa had a bad year who would be next? Houlier? Evans? Souness?
The club needs to move forwards.

 

 

30 May 2012 10:17:31
To posters that suggest Rafa would not come back under the structure that is supposedly being set up at the club...........

I bet if the club actually spoke to him and told him you could come back as manager, but it would be under these specific conditions and under this structure or you can carry on looking for a job elsewhere - he would jump at the chance to return to the club he loves.

I've recently read 'An Epic Swindle' and it made me realise even more how lucky we were to have him as manager and that it was an act of spite on behalf of H&G that got him fired.

He should never have left or been made to leave.

 

 

30 May 2012 10:14:03
liverpool are linked with cristiano ronaldo as well as neymar,lionel messi and akinfenwa coming up to a total of £1.99 {Ed022's Note - Billion.}

You missed out Emille Heskey off the list mate.
Bazzaa {Ed022's Note - What a world class player.}

 

 

30 May 2012 10:10:51
hey eds

a couple of questions i would like to pick your brain on any knowledge to do with the apparent press conference on Friday

firstly is there definitely a press conference, as I cant find anything on it?

and secondly, if there is, do we know whats on the agenda, or is just speculation that will be announcements in the management structure, DOF, Manager, etc?

Cheers guys {Ed022's Note - There is no confirmation of the press conference at all. Yet.}

 

 

30 May 2012 10:08:13
I am sure that Rodgers will be an excellent manager, for SWANSEA !

Comedy gold sir. Jeeeeez

 

 

30 May 2012 10:05:26
Id be very Happy with Brendan Rogers as Coach and Luis Van Gaal DOF ... to the earlier posts about Kenny having us playing great football all season ...where was this great football in the FA Cup Final ? And the Carling Cup which we won on peno,s .. Lets have it right ..as much as a skillfull player Suarez is ..he let us down last year with the Evra saga ..our form went right downhill after this .. Carroll was useless untill the last few games of the season and Dalglish forked out nearly 70m for these two strikers and they both let us down end off .. Downing was crap , Adam was crap and so was Henderson ..end off .. These are all players who where bought and Managed by Dalglish and they all failed .. i know Suarez is a very skill player probably our best player going forward ..but he let himself and the team down last season .. look at our stats for last season .. we where absolute rubbish .. the league table never lies .. Time for a change and a clear out ..

 

 

30 May 2012 10:00:06
Eds this is not a secret but many swans fans credit Roberto Martinez for where they are at the moment in the EPL.....and not BR..... I'm not lobbying for either guy just a bit of a concern....massive gamble either man I feel....just put Louis Van Gaal in charge his been there and done.. {Ed022's Note - Why the hell would Swansea fans credit Martinez for their high finish? Are you an idiot?}

 

 

30 May 2012 09:59:31
we will all find out on friday via media (bbc sky), rodgers is the LFC manager...and louis van gaal sporting director, but he is basically the boss, rodgers just first team coach.

 

 

30 May 2012 09:53:03
Just wondering, if we do get Rodgers in as our next manager will Carroll be staying, he doesn't really fit into the pass and move football mentality that Rodgers has always put in place. I think if we get a attack minded manager who wants to play flowing football then their will soon be a media frenzy over Carroll leaving as he just hasn't got the ability to be a part of a technically gifted team. - he can head (apparently) and whack a ball with his left peg
YNWA

 

 

30 May 2012 09:52:18
For mine
tixi dof
rodgers then martinez manager
super happy with that.

The more i read about each one, the more i like them.

Ak

 

 

30 May 2012 09:46:11
No offence ed it's pretty annoying seeing you post complete bulls**t rumours by people when I post pretty valid ones. Anyway how the hell can the deal be done as such if he hasn't even spoken to Liverpool. Swansea have more potential with him because with players such as Carroll how the hell will we instill passing football. {Ed022's Note - How on earth can I comment regarding myself not posting your ever so omniscient posts when you have no sign-off name or general identification whatsoever. Am I supposed to be psychic or something? If so, I must disappoint you, as I only use my psychic abilities on a Thursday.}

Hooray for Ed022

 

 

30 May 2012 09:35:48
i think we should get rafa back. a lot of people say he plays the long ball but that the long ball that we was challenging for the prem! he's valso very good in the transfer market and can bring some big players in. do we have a chance with rafa ed?

cheers

Stop it! Just stop it............Forwards not backwards is where the club should be heading.

 

 

30 May 2012 09:33:09
I don't usually post on here, but I was speaking to a friend who's a massive spurs fan and he seems to think that Harry is on his way out of Spurs. He says that there's been rumours of him going to Qatar and could even potentially be out of Spurs by the end of the week. Mainly due to a fall out with Levy, and the whole England job fiasco. Anyway my point is, NOT that Harry will be coming to LFC, but that Levy is looking at Brendan Rogers as a potential replacement, should Harry leave. Therefore throwing a spanner in the works of any Rogers to LFC potential move. Make of it what you will. As I say, I'm not claiming to be in the know, just passing on info I've heard from a very big spurs fan.

Hackney Luke {Ed022's Note - Eds have been telling you lot for ages (primarily on the Spurs page) that Rodgers was first choice if Rednapp departed. Nothing new at all. Keep up son.}

I don't go on the Spurs page mate, so unsure what's being said on there. Just thought I'd post something that had some sense behind it rather than half of the dreamers posting drivvel about '100% done deals' being done involving Rogers, Martinez, AVB and god knows who else. Nothing is done yet, and in trith nobody knows for sure who the manager will be.

Hackney Luke

 

 

30 May 2012 09:32:56
"As long as we don't turn into another Chelski or Man City"? yeah, 'cos what have they won recently?

PJH

If you had half a brain you would know I was talking about the principle of the clubs, not what they have eventually won! Would you be happy if FSG plunged millions upon millions into transfers spiralling us back into irrecoverable debt. I for one wouldn't! Bet you pray for the return of H&G so we can run up a nice big fat debt to hang over the club for another 5 years or so. Moron.

Now now girls, stop it!
robbie

Sorry, I just get a little annoyed with some of the muppets on here. You have to spell out half the things you post (I know you have to spell out all of your post before you start!)

 

 

30 May 2012 09:31:20
So all the papers think we will get BR. What a joke pass and loose football swansea have had one year in the prem he has not got the ability to manage liverpool. Swansea were playing good football long before he arrived there. This is the manager who gave wayne routledge 25k a week to sit on the bench. He is not the right guy for the job i would rather have van gaal. Woy hodgson is a better manager then rodgers and look what happend to him

I wouldnt say the new manager will do any worse than kenny did .. with a few signings and some deadwood gone.. the only way is up

Rodgers is being talked about being brought in to run the team. He is very good actually. I think with Van Gaal there, Rodgers, working with Steve Clarke, Rodolfo Borrel and Pep Segura that it could work very well.
If you actually look up and read about Rodgers and his career it's very interesting and I personally think that he will be a success at the highest level.
People have to start somewhere, a couple of years ago Klopp was at Mainz and was given a chance by Dortmund, Benitez had had one quite unsuccessful role at Malaga before Valencia gave him a chance, Mourinho hadn't even managed a team when Porto gave him a chance.
Read up on Rodgers, he's a very interesting guy. And whoever is to be Liverpool manager or whatever the new set up is to be, try giving it a chance before critiscising it.

 

 

30 May 2012 09:30:00
If van gaal does come d o f hopefuly we should try and get dutch duo luuk de jong and narsingh they look like to good young players who could be world class in a couple of years

red indian

 

 

30 May 2012 09:25:39
why is Macca so quite amidst all these rumours going around LFC? Can you Macca shed some light on the manager situation?...It is getting frightening to even start thinking about when we will commence bidding for players...

The transfer windows aren't even open yet!!!

 

 

30 May 2012 09:25:08
No disrespect to Swansea or Wigan but surely we should be setting our sights higher than Rodgers and Martinez. How the mighty have fallen.

Not really. It's a question of timing. You can only choose from who is available.

 

 

30 May 2012 09:21:04
Again just passing on what i have been told.

I am sure the names i get given will change..

The talk from the players is the owners really want Rodgers..

Again i am only posting what i have been told, i am sure things will change..

I suppose the only people who know are the owners..

Also Kenny is happy to have left as the pressure was really starting to affect him..

He believes they are after Rodgers as well..

Cheers

Macca

_______________________________________

Posted 9 days ago. Thank you Macca, looks like you are spot on again.

 

 

30 May 2012 09:15:00
Everyone on this site needs to get real, whats so wrong with rodgers or martinez. Look around europe klopp hadnt done much before dortmund, conti hadnt done much before getting the juve job , avb hadnt done much before porto and they all turned to be unbeliveable appointments, i personally think both be great for the club. At least if we are not winning titles we will at least be watching good football. Both have done spectacular jobs at current, clubs why couldnt they do it or us.?

 

 

30 May 2012 09:12:33
Bring on the young blood in martinez or rodgers

 

 

30 May 2012 09:10:05
First of all Brendan Rodgers refused to talk to us. Now all of a sudden he is expected to be unveiled as the new Liverpool manager. What a joke. He has only been in the premiership one year. From being one of the biggest clubs in the world we are now a laughing stock. It is very sad.

Thats what the Barca fans were saying when Pep got the coaching job.

 

 

30 May 2012 09:09:39
Been a while since I've posted on here.
As a Liverpool fan I think we should get behind Fsg
Remember they rescued us from administration and they breed success. Trust me they want the same as all Liverpool fans and even if they don't know much about the sport as some people state, when you own a business you want it to be a success. Can't understand why people would think they would pay all that money for a club then to see us fail. Stick with it and get behind our new manager whoever it will be.
Finally, I do think there is a reason why Jackson Martinez and boudebouz's video is on the Lfc website.
Bring on campaign 2012-2013

 

 

30 May 2012 09:03:43
Havent heard you in a while macca what is happening? And what in the end did you say we were doing with a stadium are we moving or building upwards?

Cheers JJ

Build It...and they will come !

Puzzled

 

 

30 May 2012 09:03:37
How will the experienced 1st team squad respond to Rodgers or Martinez appointment? Would they play for him... Aggar made his feelings known about Uncle Roy, but that was for footballing reasons. I think Rodgers plays a style that Aggar would like but just wondering...

Of course they would, a hefty wage means they will play!

 

 

30 May 2012 09:02:17
Will the manager have any say in transfers at all eds? after all he has to work with the players day in day out {Ed022's Note - Yes of course he will. People think that the DOF and the manager have completely separate roles and do not communicate, that is completely untrue. They will meet on a regular basis and build a consensus about what players are needed, the possibility etc etc.}

Hah, just what i wanted to ask, but some1 asked it already. so for people who keep on saying that

'DOF makes a buy n what if the manager wont use it etc etc'

its the same as Comolli n KD, they will discuss it together of course, no point buying a player that the manager wont use.

Kaizer

 

 

30 May 2012 08:31:25
Is anyone else getting bored with the egotistical Eden Hazard touting himslef round every club like some cheap hooker? first it was "I'm going to Manchester, but Im not saying which club". Then its "I'll announce which club on Twitter" Now its "I'm joining Chelsea". Yes he's a very talented footballer, no question. Lets hope the gates at Stamford Bridge are wide enough for him to fit his fat head through. {Ed022's Note - He is the biggest anus on the planet by a million miles. He is an utter disgrace to the game of football, and if I had my way he wouldn't step one foot through any EPL team gates.}

I think the lad will get kicked from pillar to post in the Premier League. He's an arrogant horrible little s**t. My betting is that he will be in spain within 2 years.

 

 

30 May 2012 08:27:48
morning eds, i wounder what daft and stupid questions today will bring, let the fun begin!! {Ed022's Note - Good morning mate.}

 

 

30 May 2012 08:26:29
Eds, there's plenty of decent articles about Rodgers and his coaching styles. I like him. Plays good football, likes to keep possession and attacks. Believes the game should be played how Barca play, learnt from Jose and seems like he always goes on various training camps. Also speaks Spanish. Could you find an article and post it? I would but I'm stuck in traffic and some of these fools need educating!! {Ed022's Note - I'm afraid I don't know which article you are referring to. There are many out there.}

 

 

30 May 2012 08:21:50
Helllooooo!!
Is there anybody there......?

"Ghost town,a-ha we`re living in a ghost town..."
This is the quietest this site has ever been Eds.
It shows that FSG can play a mean hand of poker.
Don`t be surprised if they throw us a googley,or for our American friends in the audience,a `curve bawl`. {Ed022's Note - Well to be fair, most Eds are asleep and I just happened to want to get up early on my first opportunity of a sleep-in to see all of my friends here on the LFC site. I'm joking, I just couldn't get back to sleep due to this damn heat.}

 

 

30 May 2012 07:55:00
Can I just say well done again to Macca. Yes I know its not tied up yet but it looks increasingly like Rodgers will be the man. And as usual if you read all lf his comments it AGAIN shows he is truly someone with ITK status.

Cheers as always

Sisco

 

 

30 May 2012 07:44:59
At least the picture is becoming clearer now and we can quit speculating who the next manager will be; Liverpool FC will not have a new manager, we'll have a coach. I bet old Baconface, Wenger and Mankini are on pills to control the laughing fits.

With the right person, filling the right boots, i actually believe that this type of management can work.

Kaizer

 

 

30 May 2012 07:38:37
I must admit, I was a bit unsure when Rodgers name was mentioned as a strong possibility, but having read a few comments on here, feel a lot more optimistic if he is to become manager.
I was devastated with the way the team was performing at the end of the season, and questioned Kenny's ability (a legend he will always be).
Maybe this is the fresh start that is needed to take us forward!

El Diablo!

 

 

30 May 2012 07:37:26
Pep: I'll consider moving to a club that "seduces" me.
Roman: Okay, I'll buy Eden Hazard and probably hulk.
Pep: (mouth watering)

Meanwhile at Liverpool...............

redkenyan

I don't think that either of those players will enjoy life in the Premier League.

Please Go and support Chelsea!!

Lyndon

But then you have to look at where that money comes from...I know which way I would prefer to operate.

Len

 

 

30 May 2012 07:34:22
Seen a lot of negativity towards Martinez and Rodgers on here, i for one would live Rodgers but would be pleased with Martinez.
Bare in mind that with DoF also coming in were basically looking to sign a coach who can put some impetus into our forward play.
Just seen a poster say that if Rodgers is brought in the fans will be unsupportive like with Hodgson, im ashamed to call that person a fellow fan, the Liverpool way is to give them a chance.
We hated Hodgsons negative tactics, Dalglish also struggled with his, so we look to bring an attack minded coach in, to bring confident, free flowing and attractive football and everyone moans, gets your heads out of your arses.
The owners are looking to beat the trend with Rodgers or Martinez by appointing a manager who will make his reputation with us. Both of these two are renowned as coaches. Look at Mourinho, he had simply been assistant, not even a manager when Porto gave him his opportunity, Guardiola was given the Barca job with next to no experience. Even back to Fergie at United, hed done well with Aberdeen but from the mediocre Scottish league to the dominant English is a massive step up, but United gave him a chance, all three of these managers became world class because a big club gave them a chance to show their steel, Rodgers or Martinez could be the next, and we wont have to pay the ridiculous sums needed if we did want Mourinho or Guardiola.
Whoever comes in wont have a lot of time to implement their style this summer, with the Euros and then Olympics so atleast a full season, although two will be closer before our managers ideas and abilities become evident, whom ever they may be, we will however see a change in approach immediately, with the team looking for goals at home instead of limping to draws.
I will step off my soap box now!

Anfield Andy

Well said..whoever it is ,,,cant do any worse than our last few managers as far as getting the team going forward and getting goals

 

 

30 May 2012 07:33:08
Rodgers just doesn't do it for me, can't see him taking a grip in the dressing room of big players...if he's appointed, then I fear the message that his appointment would send out would be that we are a budget club always looking to do things on the cheap.....how can our top players at the moment afford to wait around and see if that strategy works? I think we are going to fall further behind before we come back if Rodgers is appointed, senior players will leave and Rodgers will struggle to transalte his "attractive football" into honours. I think MArtinez is a better bet, after all, he set everything up at Swansea for Rodgers to step in to. Also think that he is a personailty who will get the most out of players and that the bigger players will be more ameniable to MArtinez and the style of football he wants to play.......and if LVG gets the DOF job, if fear for anyone who becomes manager, as he seems to have fallen out with several former clubs and resigned from them, as DOF it could well be the manager who is forced out.

 

 

30 May 2012 07:18:18
ed plse help me understand why we would want either Martinez or Rodgers as manager? I fear for LFC if we appoint any of these 2 as our manager, i would much rather we appoint LVG as manager,Or surely Laudrupp would be a better choice

If this is the calibre of manager we are looking at then we are no longer a Club who can attract the best players from around the world we will fight for the scraps of other clubs like sunderland, villa,

I truely fear for the club

Midland red {Ed022's Note - Well think of it like this, Dalglish had been out of a job for a very long time, and modern football has developed an extreme amount in that period, so why would Liverpool go for him? I know it's a completely different case due to him being adored by fans etc, but with this appointment the owners are clearly trying to choose a candidate which THEY think will be best. Whoever comes in, I will support no matter what, and if anything I'm excited. New manager = new tactics = new players. It should be a good summer ahead.}

 

 

30 May 2012 07:13:19
Chelsea are trying their best to get Gaurdiola.
Man Utd are looking for Mourinho after Ferguson retires.
Both are winning managers with history's of trophies and are both arguebley the two best managers around at the moment.

According to reports.. Liverpool are looking at Martinez or Rodgers.

What does that say?

It says we will be fools for not getting Benitez back. He is in the same 'world class manager' bracket.
Most of the managers we were supposedly after are realistically in the 2nd and maybe even 3rd tier level. I rate Rodgers and Martinez, but they are only 2nd-tier at the moment.

It says Man Utd and Chelsea buy existing talent at inflated prices0 Didn't Guardialoa have no exprience at top level managing the B team before taking on Barca, same with Mourinho at Porto and he took them to champions league winners. Same with Wenger at Arsenal, no one had heard of him, managed in Japan for years since he was at Monaco. All created instant success at the big clubs who took a chance signing them.

If this was a few years ago and we looked at Pep people would just say "defender, no experience in top management, why are we hiring him?" Mourinho "did nothing as a player, was a coach, why are we hiring him?" Wenger, managed in Japan for years, what does he know about English football, why are we hiring him?"

Mourinho sounded out Rodgers specifically at Chelsea. He saw something in him.

Do you get the point now?

Joehoover

It says that not that glitter is gold. I will be behind any manger that is appointed, he can only succeed if he get our full support.

Finesse Seychelles

Rogers was hand picked by Mourinho when he was at Chelsea,(what does this tell you?) Rogers has learned his trade from some awsome names in football ,...Go read up on the guy and then have another go at putting him down, Every great Manager has to cut his teeth at lower classed football teams, Make his mistakes at lower classed football teams, Then when he has learnt his trade he is snapped up by a BIG team and they take a chance with him. All your so called great Managers were a risk at one time or another but the teams took that risk and they developed a great Manager.
I believe Rogers could be a great Manager if given the chance.....Maybe his chance has come??. Maybe we are the BIG club he needs to move on to greatness. Remember its not easy to manage in the EPL the so called great Managers would need a couple of seasons to get used to it...Would we give them that time?. At least Rogers knows the EPL. Lets see what happens and if it is Rogers lets get behind him and the team and see where it takes us, It will be a bumpy ride at the start but i feel in the long run Liverpool FC will be on the way back up to where we belong..
Bobby.

 

 

30 May 2012 05:19:58
Not sure if it will happen but i can say this .
I want Rodgers - before people slate me watch his vidios ,watch his interviews the man is the new Shanks i can see it in him ,and i bet my b****cks to a barn dance he gets the best out of carol.
Folks if we get him prepare for good times .
CrAsH

The new shanks ..err are u ok ?

 

 

30 May 2012 05:15:48
everyone is harping on about needing an experienced manager yet Liverpool have a history of employing relatively inexperienced managers with great success.Dalglish,Souness, both great players,both managed Scottish giants but both inexperienced if compared to the criteria you guys are now applying.Even going back, promotion came from within and relatively inexperienced(in some cases no management experience-but boot room ) managers were appointed and filled the trophy room. The point is ,liverpool are not guaranteed success but with the right manager and a couple of smart signings then Liverpool can climb the mountain again.Newcastle have over achieved this season,they took a risk on a crocked player and he gave them goals and that gave them momentum.Rodgers or Martinez like their teams to play great football, thats a good start.Perhaps then we will start winning consistently and then we will all be happy,or will we.

 

 

30 May 2012 04:20:25
Few managers that haven't been Mentioned for the job
Bernd Schuster
Michael Laudrup
Jurgen Klinsman
Sven (bet he's had his alien shaped head all up in this s**t)
I can't see any of these at anfield, thankfully, though I'm not sure how I feel about Rodgers or Martinez.
Hutchy

{Ed022's Note - 2 of them have been indeed mentioned.}

Marco van Basten

 

 

30 May 2012 04:03:46
I don't have a rumour to share, I'd just like to get some responses to see if anyone else is on the same page as me. Personally, I think the owners will know that replacing the most popular figure at LFC, King Kenny, with someone like Rodgers or Martinez, will lead many to start having serious doubts about our current owners and the direction this club is taking. That is why I think we'll see at least one world class footballer arrive, to give the fans some real hope.
I think we built our squad up over the last few transfer windows, now all we need is a top quality right mid and striker, and of course replacements for anyone that's moved on.
IN- Adam Johnson, Edinson Cavani {Ed022's Note - Cavani will not be coming to Liverpool.}

Adam Johnson world class?! Haha give your head a wobble!

 

 

30 May 2012 02:48:46
Hey Eds,
Absolutely love this website, but as a Liverpool I'm not a happy man, whoever gets the job between martinez and Rogers, the club is going in the wrong direction, Rogers and Martinez are not big name managers, so how do we expect to attract big name players, surely the owners have been Getting some sort of advice from the likes of Ian Ayre, I wan Van Gaal or even better the only man for me RAFA BENITEZ

Keep up the good work Eds {Ed016's Note - Rogers would be a brilliant choice so would Martinez. Deal with it and support the team}

Waa shankly , paisley , fagan dalglish big name managers no they weren't so we don't need 1 now all these people going on about pep he managed the best team in the world with the best players like messi etc who's to say he wud cut it at Liverpool or any other club , as for benitez we shouldn't go back again it doesn't work I wud b happy with rodgers or martinez I think both cud do a good job ......Steve. YNWA

Think you have a serious lack of football knowledge both are good young managers, tactically astute and like to have a style of play that will suit Liverpool.

Then only reservation should be the pressure of a big job like the LFC job maybe something they have never had before the real test will be how they deal with that pressure and expectation.

YNWA jns

What team does ed 016 support? {Ed022's Note - Liverpool.}

We have to back the new manager whoever he is.
i dont suppose Shankly was the fans choice,and i know Paisley,Fagan,Houllier,Benitez and Hodgson werent and we all know what they achieved.YNWA
Stevie Corby

Ed16 how can u say they would be a brilliant chioce?? They have don't nothing and it's to much of a risk with the way things have been at our club!! We need a manger that will run our club! NO DOF!! Both of them would be number two to some one like Rafa! Look to me the yanks just want someone they can tell what to do! Come wake up ed!
jim7sky {Ed022's Note - What do you have against a DOF exactly? It just means that more people have to agree on a players ability before signing them. That's the bluntest form I can put it in. This way, it balances the power of the club.}

Well said Ed. I'm getting bored with all this negativity. People need to realise that were not going to get a big name like Pep or Klopp but if Rodgers does get the job he is a good coach and if Louis Van Gaal does get the DOF role this could be a good combination that WE ALL should get behind

RedDan

Ed I 100% agree with you. Everyone needs to stop being spoit rats and expecting the best like Pep Guardiola. Both these managers being mentioned play good attractive football with average players. Hopefully they can get our average players to up their game to play with our better players. Besides it wont be the managers attracting the players to the club it will be the Director of Football.

Speedy

Well said ed.

Ed016.. totally agree with your comment
KJS

 

 

30 May 2012 02:14:59
Rodgers is in fact number 2 to LVG

Mickey Finns

In your dreams he is ha.and if your right then that would be a nightmare ..

LGV would be running matters at the club and using his knowledge, connections and experience for matters such as recruiting players, developement of youth and as an advisor to the team manager. Rodgers would be running all matters to do with the team, coaching, training, tactics, formation, team selection.
The more I think about it I actually think that it could be a very strong set-up. Van Gaal and Rodgers already know each other, respect each other and share an exact belief on how the game should be played.
I think it would be very exciting.

If you mean he will be manager/head coach under LVG as DoF, then I agree, but you seem to be suggesting someone would leave a Managerial position at a mid-table Premier League club to come and be assistant manager at Liverpool?!

Really?

RG

 

 

30 May 2012 02:02:43
Do you really think that FSG would risk the wrath of the liverpool fans by sacking their legend King Kenny and replacing him with the current Wigan manager or Swansea manager. FSG can and will invest in a new manager and players this summer. Obviously the carling cup isn't good enough for them, they want more and will do whatever it takes to bring back glory to Liverpool FC again.
LTD Y.N.W.A

 

 

30 May 2012 01:59:10
Eds a lot of people seem pretty sure that Brendan Rodgers will be appointed by friday. However, with Rodgers' decision not to talk to us earlier and Swansea's insistence that no approach has been made, i gotta ask where is this coming from?
Rodgers rumours are gathering momentum and i was wondering if people know something i dont or is this just more garbage from the clueless and frustrated media?
Thanks
Zeus Katz

 

 

30 May 2012 01:44:10
A long one, sorry Eds

Louis Van Gaal as DoF or Sporting Director working with Pep Segura and Rodolfo Borrel throughout the club.
Brendan Rodgers as First Team Coach/Manager - I personally think that Rodgers would be perfect for this role working with the three people above. Not to manage the club but to coach, train and develope the team. He is a football student.
With his playing career finishing at 20 (mostly due to injury) he then set out about carving a coaching career for himself. At Reading he coached right through from the youth team through to being reserve team manager. During this time Rodgers travelled Europe visiting Clubs like Ajax, Barcelona, Real madrid, Juventus amongst others learing everything from coaching techniques, formations, tactics to how the youth set-ups were ran and players developed. He spent time speaking to Managers, such as Van Gaal, about training sessions, man management and scouting players.
He has learnt Spanish (fluently) and Italian with the posibility of working at a foreign club in the future and or being able to communicate with foreign players at an English club.
He became Readings manager but for a variation of reasons it didn't work out.
He had caught the eye of Jose Mourinho and was Mourinhos first external appointment when he became Chelsea boss in 2004. Rodgers learnt a lot from mourinho and still calls him his mentor today, Mourinhos self confessed mentor is Louis Van Gaal. Rodgers scouted for Mourinho, collecting tapes on players, future opporsition, often doing this working with Andre Villas-Boas. He also worked a lot with Steve Clarke in this time and are said to have a great trust and working relationship. Mourinho taught him a lot about training, tactics and man management.
When he took the Watford job in 2008 at the age of 35 Rodgers had, unusually for such a young age, already had 15 years experience of coaching, training, scouting and learning the game right through from youth developement to senior level.
He then moved on to Swansea where he has, through hard work, has implemented his football beliefs and methods.
Rodgers has a very intelligent but hard working football phylosophy, very like what he learned from Barcelonas Van Gaal and Guardiola of hard pressing and closing down when not in possession and fluid passing and movement when in possession. These core beliefs are drilled into players in well set up and intelligent training sessions where players are worked hard in learning but are motivated and very much enjoy the variations of training that is implemented. Players enjoy working for Rodgers who has perfected his style of man management where he is known to have that very difficult skill of being a players friend but they still know who's Boss.
Rodgers is very hard working and dedicated to each individual game, often sending his coaching team members and often himself to scout future opporsition and is tactically aware of how every team plays before playing them.
With Van Gaal around and Rodgers running the team this could be a very good match with the experienced and the up and coming but who both share a common belief in how they think the game should be played.
With it being said that it is now between Roberto Martinez and Brendan Rodgers (barring any last minute surprise) I believe after looking into them that Rodgers would be the most suited between the two.
From what Ive been told we will possibly know both who the DoF and Manager are by Friday evening.
My guess would be:-
Van Gaal as DoF
Segura and Borrel working with him and running the youth set-up.
Rodgers as Team Manager
Steve Clarke as Coach along with the coach, goalkeeper coach and possibly Physio said to be being brought in with Van Gaal.
Rodgers working with Van Gaal in any dealings with transfer targets, Van Gaal, Borrel and Segura Securing transfers with a secutary dealing with contracts, prices.

We will see.

GrandsonofGlenbuck

Great post this mate.... At last someone who sees the bigger picture!.

You should read kennys cv and look at his trophy cabinet now that is impressive.your report sounds like a pr stunt ...but respect to you anyway ..

I must admit, I didn't know Rogers background, but now I do I think he's the man for the job.

Good post

Tizer red

Brilliantly written. Lot of positives to take from this article. YNWA

Without doing research myself, I cant argue with any of the points raised here. If what you say is accurate, the Rodgers/Clarke/LVG team seems like a great fit!

Thanks for an interesting (and positive!) post

Red G

Yes, I'm very encouraged with the Rodgers rumours. I think the management structure you've highlighted would move us on and be right for us.

Ozone

 

 

30 May 2012 01:34:46
Brendan Rodgers if nailed on to become Liveprool manager would be a very smart move by FSG. Yes he hasn't managed a "big club" but:
-Managers have to start from somewhere, Klopp came from Mainz so Dortmund took a punt on him...

- Rodgers has been coaching since 20
- Mourinho picked him to be the youth coach at Chelsea (highly rated by Jose)
- He spent time travelling Europe and studying football of Barcelona and Ajax
- He speaks Spanish which is extremely important at Liverpool because of the high number of Spanish speaking fellas and the potential for more. (It's an attractive quality for Spanish speaking players).
- He shares very similar philosophies as Pep in terms of tactics.

I think LFC fans should do a bit more research. We need to be the club that gets the next great manager before they become a great manager.
We need to be a club that gets the next great player before they become a great player.
Otherwise we can't compete with City and Chelski.

Sidos. {Ed016's Note - good post}

Perfect post mate. makes a lot more sense. most people on here seem to forget that someone has to give a chance to a manager before he can prove himself as a great one.

I'd go one better ed16 and say this is a great post ;]

Slimboy {Ed016's Note - Ah one-ups-manship is what you want. Well I think its brilliant....there you go. I went that far and you didn't}

And he was also invited by Del Bosque to work with the Spain Euro squad.

Never knew any of this. at 39 years old, i hope he gets success n continue for a long time. its been awhile since we hold on to a manager. i hope we see improvement, n no injuries to our important players. tbh i felt Lucas's injury was a very, very big blow to Dalglish.

Kaizer

I would personally be astounded if we got Rodgers. The OP's points are very valid and are valuable attributes for a future LFC manager. However, his record is pretty run-of-the-mill. He has managed for only 3 years: an average record at Watford; a poor stint at Reading; and a decent performance as Swansea's manager.
I appreciate that 'managers have to start somewhere' but, on paper, he doesn't fill me with confidence and certainly doesn't seem to be a step up from Kenny Dalglish.
However, he does like to play good football and if he is appointed I will back him (as we all should) and hope that Fenway have unearthed a rough diamond

cozinoz

You sir are 100% correct ,This man IS the new Shanks i can see it in him. In 20 years we will be quoting him and comparing all other managers to him . I for one hope it is him

Sense at last and also Brendan Rogers was brought up a RED and his dad there was a story a couple of months ago that he used to watch the match with his da, it never leaves ya la what an honor to manage the club you supported as a lad it's like Jim ll fix it ha bless ya loads

Another great post mate to many people/so caled fans are quick to judge!. Rodgers has everything to be a success at LFC let's hope it happens.

This is bittersweet to me despite the post being fantastic and I really want Rogers now more than before! We never get who I want
So I won't get exited till it happens(if it happens) great post.

P.S if it was Martinez I'm sure he would have got it by now.

Square tomato

Aint this the guy who got sacked by reading.

 

 

30 May 2012 01:24:11
Ed0016 if I were you I'd rather go outside and try to take a salmon off a hungry bear than read through most of these posts. Bet your tempted to turn your computer off untill the new manager is announced.

Eric the red {Ed016's Note - I live in a city...no bears, no salmon for at least a 45 minute drive...although it would be in much more calming settings....is it a grizzly or a black bear? May I also have a bigger pet grizzly bear that listens to all my commands?}

Ed0016, where do you live?
Lee73 {Ed016's Note - Canada is enough for the internet to know}

Ed016. Are you in YVR? {Ed016's Note - YYC}

Whats this...ed stalking week? get the man a trained bear and leave him alone. (the bear will be director of editing and will be responible for everything but man management)

Len

 

 

30 May 2012 01:21:36
Just revealed that Diame was joining us on a free until Kenny left. He'd be a perfect signing as back-up to Lucas.

Red Ollie

We needed him last season...

 

 

30 May 2012 01:16:18
ed 16 you say your from canada mate and looking to possibly move to the other coast? not sure what it is like on the west end but over here on the east if you like the old looking and country hick style (aswell as nice forests) we are great for that. from New Brunswick myself. so 4 hour difference between you me and the UK. JLFC {Ed016's Note - I currently live in Alberta....without the mountains its just like Sask and Manitoba...a barron wasteland of hicks and rednecks. I have been here for 6 years and just don't like it. But I plan to head through the mountains and end up somewhere in BC. Where yet? No idea. I think I may settle in Vancouver but it is rather a natural disaster waiting to happen there and that is slightly off-putting being on a massive fault line, tsunami and the fact that all the objects from the Japan quake are going to trash a beautiful shore line. I have yet to really see the west coast that much. Mainly just Toronto when my parents where checking the country out. They decided against it probably due to cost of living all the taxes over there. It's stupid how little we are taxed here in Alberta and the rest of the country should be asking for more considering they are ruining the environment. Also the province could do with the tax money for its pitiful healthcare. But anyway I liked Toronto, would have liked to have seen more. But the Mountains are amazing, the lifestyle out there would suit me quite well. Lots of hiking and camping and they are a liberal bunch in BC and I have heard good things on Kelowna. I like that. Anything to get out of Cowtown.}

Yea i agree about BC beautiful space for now atleast... but aswell the amount of living costs there is just wow. by the way dont get me started on politics espcecially thes damn libs and NDP. especially with their leaders at the moment... harps may not be the best, but honestly is way better them the rest of the candidates... kelowna would be nice though. i live in a small tri town area in NB and one of the tri areas is frence, then you have the hick part ( us lol) and then you have the mixs between the two!. but the national forests and trails down here are jsut beautiful personnally would like to get out to whistler for a ski trip though JLFC

Hey ed, Let's meet up in shuswaps this summer and get right wrecked, haha.

JK {Ed016's Note - haha cheers}

Ed016, Wasaga Beach here. About 1hr NW of Toronto. You ever get this way and want to meet up for a beer give me a shout.

ChrisE {Ed016's Note - haha cheers}

Ed0016, we're neighbours :)
Alberta is cool.
Lee73 {Ed016's Note - Alberta sucks except the mountains. Anything East of that..sucks}

Bc is ware its at boss ,Kalowna is possibly one of the coolest places on the planet

Just keep travelling around with the cash cowboys ed16 looks like fun or maybe you are Sheldon or scott finding out info on your traveles ?
red rrab

From what I saw the other night, I wouldn't worry about that pesky little fault line- if that goes you're pretty much ****ed anywhere west of mid N America. My advice, go live where you fancy- while it's still there.

Mrpjd

Otowa all the way my freinds!

Sam Adzii JFT96

 

 

30 May 2012 01:11:04
What round of the FA Cup did Wigan get to last season? What about Swansea? I have great memories of the cup runs under Kenny

Red Ollie

I'm sure if you game Swansea 100m quid they'd get a little farther then they did.

PDUK

Both managers can only work with what they are given. Only time will tell if either can do better with more?
Lee73

Time to move on, I think.

 

 

30 May 2012 00:48:39
anyone elsethink we should sell suarez if we get a good offer for him?11 goals and 3 assists is not a good return at all.12 players scored more goals than him and another 5 scored the same.holt,graham,fletcher,yakubu all scoreed more than him and they play for far worse teams.two of their teams were relegated-fletcher;wolves-yakubu-blackburn.if we could get 30mil for him from juventus or roma id take it straight away and try bring someone else in who will actually score goals.mayb soldado,llorente even adebayor or defeo.all seem to score more goals than suarez

He will be top5 in the world soon enough. You my friend are crazy. He's the caliber of player that right now we could only dream of signing

He was our leasing scorer this season so shall we sell all the other players ,you are a roper plonker as you forget he served a 9 game ban and hit the woodwork and the goalies were man of the match , its fans like you who dont have a clue i bet you want rafa back so he can sign players like degen again , google him and see how many goals he has scored else were , what a stupid post

Hed get more goals with a better midfield

Instead of selling suarez for another striker, i think we should just add another striker to our ranks. and I still have faith in Andy Carroll. but 2 is not enough. we should have 3 good striker n probably 1 young striker, dont know how he is doing now, but Adam Morgan for the young striker?

Kaizer

Good players bring good players to the team, would you want to play in a team with poor players .

I press disagree about 100 times before I realised it didn't bother counting it

Was anyone else around when he missed 8 games! That's a big chunk of the season and a little disrupting to form. What are some people taking on here?

And do remember that he sat out 8 games! Say he scored 4 goals during those 8 games? That would shoot him up the scoring charts!

 

 

30 May 2012 00:43:50
Just in, i'm willing to do the managers job at Liverpool next season, they could pay me 10k and I'll sleep on the team bus. FENWAY could save themselves a fortune, dof will be picking the first 11, formation and transfers. The fitness coach will be training them. I think I should be the Manager, I'll love to have the best seat in Anfield.

 

 

30 May 2012 00:40:13
Just chipping in with my two-penneth worth (I have no information..either "inside" or "out").
Of the realistic names mentioned I can't really see an ideal combo of manager/D.O.F.
Van Gaal's (typically Dutch) personality could make him difficult to work with as Director of Football (whatever that entails) but from watching Martinez's interviews and from what I know of him I'd say it could work. The cynic in me thinks that Wigan's gobby chairman might have got wind of a Martinez/Van Gaal combo as early as a couple of weeks ago...hence Whelan's comments about Martinez wanting to control everything (maybe to dissuade Roberto from taking it further?)
As fans, we have to wade through tonnes of information and mis-information.
We live in a society of instant opinions; we can gauge public thinking "in real-time" and we are getting hungrier and nosier. Especially when it comes to our beloved football clubs.
When I was alive we had to wait for the daily papers to see what was happening....and even then the "news" was probably out-of-date.
Fans (like me) are frustrated by FSG not going at our speed but it's been barely a fortnight since Kenny was sacked (rightly or wrongly) and, in a global business (which we are) that's not too long to wait for a potentially massive decision.
It would seem that Friday will be D-day and, at the moment, Rodgers and Van Gaal looks likely according to all the "sources".
Personally, I'd like Txixi as DoF (alongside Borrell/Segura) with Martinez as "manager".....a sort of Spanish boot-room. Maybe even Rafa as DoF (?!)...but not manager!
Whatever the owners decide I'll be completely behind their decision and would urge everyone to support the new management for longer than six months!
I do, however, fully expect the owners to astound us all with their choices and can't wait for Friday (or whenever!)
ANFIELDPETE

ANFIELDPETE R. I. P.

Sad news indeed.

Mrpjd

Gone but not forgotten.

Cuchulainn's Hounds

Wow....a post from the 'other side'

cozinoz

 

 

30 May 2012 00:38:40
FSG will give Downing, Adam, Henderson and Carroll a year to prove themselves. If they don't they will be out. They want value for money and they are not getting it with said players. {Ed016's Note - Carrol and Henderson yes! Downing had his season to impress}

Agreed downing is too old you are better just cashing in

 

 

30 May 2012 00:36:59
Will Kenny be doing an interview on his time at Anfield. Woould love to hear his side of the story. Noticed he played golf and charity football at old traford. So whats next for him, is he done with the club? back to retirement for him.

Can you imagine him dishing the dirt? Im sure he would be nothing but positive and respectful in an interview about his second stint as manager. The man has more dignity and love for Liverpool Football Club than anyone imo

cozinoz

 

 

30 May 2012 00:32:51
Liverpool are not appointing a manager at all. So why are we wondering who the manager will be. No such role exists at the club.

DoF > does transfers
Head Coach > looks pretty on bench
Fitness Coach > trains players
other coaching staff. . .

So are all bets none-in-void

The phrase is null and void

Why is the phrase null and void? What happened to it?

 

 

30 May 2012 00:31:10
Out:
David Amoo - £0 - gone
Alberto Aquilani - £3 000,000
Fabio Aurelio - £0 - gone
Joe Cole - £3 000,000
Stephen Darby - £500,000
Nathan Eccleston - £1 000,000
Dirk Kuyt - £1 000,000
Dani Pacheco - £3 000,000
Maxi Rodriguez - £3 000,000
Jay Spearing - £4 000,000
Selling these also would reduce the annual wage bill by over £10 000,000 and are realistic departures this summer no matter which DoF & manager comes in.
Scouse_Pride

I reckon your figures are pretty close but I don't imagine we'd get 3m for Cole or Maxi

Would like a bit more than £3m for Aquilani, considering he was "worth" £20m just a few years back {Ed022's Note - If anything we'll have to pay him to leave, as we do with all the rest of the sad-sacks.}

I doubt we would get that much for Spearing. 1-2 million maybe?

 

 

30 May 2012 00:21:38
FSG want Liverpool to be the best out there. Give them time and they will bring it. They will tie Suarez up to a new deal and get rid of the poor players Kenny bought.

No they won't. Sell to buy club {Ed016's Note - Don't be stupid.}

I think fsg have a possitive outlook for this great club.
just because one indevidual has sadly gone does not mean we aint in safe hands .
oh and if not for fsg we would have been in rangersville not a nice place to be .
they invested substacially last summer in the transfer market these are hard times finacially for everyone even them .
if they were sailing this club we love to rocky shores we will be there but they are not. thank you mal...

 

 

30 May 2012 00:20:23
all of yous on here slating martinez and rodgers need to get a grip.they are quality young managers who in my opinion will be well able to make the step up.swansea played some of the best football last year and wigan played amazingly the last 10 games of the season,so if mart and rodg can get so called lesser players playing that good why couldnt they do it for liverpool who are meant to have much better players?example..wenger was basically an unknown when he arrived from japan and look wat he has achieved with arsenal.at least mart and rodg have some experience in the PL.dalglish had no previous manager experience for 15 years and you all thought he was great.liverpool do not have the pulling power of years ago soo will not be able to attract the biggest name managers for the foreseeable future.whoever gets the job you fans have to support them or you will be going through this again next summer looking for another manager.give him time and money to invest in his own way and see wat he has to offer.and i bet from knowing liverpool fans for many years that if martinez or rodgers get appointed yous will all be saying wat a great manager they are and the best young one around after constantly slating them on here syaing theyre not fit to manage a club like liverpool.i know kenny was a hero to liverpool fans but he really was the wrong choice for the job,he was out of the game way to long and had no idea how the game has changed and the transferr market.any new guy who comes in doesnt have much to live up to after last season so please jus give him time andyour full support if you wanna see liverpool challenging for honours again.sorry for ranting jus sick of the way some fans are acting in regards to the new manager

TRUE RED

 

 

30 May 2012 00:18:53
Just rogers full control
The idea of director of football is silly
Always wAs...too many cooks spoil the broth
Weve been here before with roy and gerard houllier
Any manager worth his salt wouldnt entertain it

They all said no mate, lfc are looking for a coach who can talk abit to the media

 

 

30 May 2012 00:04:59
most of us think LVG is the d.o.f and either RM or BR as manager , well if you think about it , martinez started the swansea way of playing so he is the teacher , but rodgers carried it on and it looked very good , so whoever ends up being our manager we will still have a very good d.o.f combine the 2 and what a management eam we will have , LVG will get the players needed for this system and the manager will get the team playing , ive been looking at it the wrong way , until i thought about the 2 of them working together LVG and RM/BR , ive only been thinking of the manager , were as i should have been thinking of the 2 sets of minds working together to create a team that plays great attacking football , so with LVGs knowledge of players in different countries and the nice attacking football of BR/RM it seems a really good partnership , and i think LVG can attract the big names to our club , well done to the owners if it comes off like this ,,,,,,,mickeyh b {Ed016's Note - Big picture}

Head coach, no such things a manager at liverpool {Ed016's Note - Also do not get your hearts set on Van Gaal I think it is more likely to be Txiki Birgiristain}

All i meant was that we will have an excellent d.o.f and a manager who will play good passing attacking football , and i think it realy could work , as i said i like many other fans was only looking at the one person/position were as the owners have been thinking outside the box and looking at the 2 together , it like the old saying 2 heads are better than one , and if it works i bet in the 2nd season we will be back in the champs league and the season after the prem title , the d.o.f txiki is spanish i think , RM is spanish and we already have a spanish coach at liverpool in rodolfo , the south american players speak spanish , so there could be something in that , the likes of levezi or cavani seak the language , so it looks like the owners are doing well and looking into the future with signings ,,,,,,mickey b

 

 

30 May 2012 00:01:45
Ed,
would you be happy to see Rodgers or Martinez get the job? If so who would you prefer out of the two and why?
Cheers mate.
DublinRed. {Ed016's Note - I would be happy with either as long as when they take the job on that their first words are not "top four" but "title challenege" because then they understand the club}

Martinez first words will be, lfc will be looking to avoid relegation this season. Next season the same. Where looking for 40 points. which in a way would be true response to the question. the old liverpool teams never teamed of no1 spot. it was about getting 40points first.

the rest will follow.

 

 

30 May 2012 00:01:15
Just a question to anyone out there: it seems odd that a manger who has JUST managed to keep his team in the top flight each year, and one who has only SECURED premier league football are our top runners... If we are looking within the premier league, and at this calibre of
Manager, then why no mention of Alan pardew, or the likes. Now don't get me
Wrong, I will stand 100% behind our new boss, whoever they may be, but aren't we being a little short sighted by only taking 2 inexperienced managers forward? Or am I being naive and reading far to much into the press?? Any comments welcome. Ededededed

Have you noticed we are doomed, when clubs only look within the premiership

The owners are clueless of the wider world. they where clueless about transfers, we bought expensive junk from premiership, now we going to get expensive bottom half manager. just doesn't stack up

 

 

 
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