Liverpool Banter Archive October 04 2015

 

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04 Oct 2015 23:20:16
Ed's, from a pure process interest point of view, how are managers generally hired in these situations?

Is it a normal world apply, interview and appoint process or are there a lot more factors and skewed timelines in place like pre-contact, should tapping and agents involved?

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{Ed002's Note - There are agents and no approach can be made to a manager who is already contracted and there are no pre-contracts.}

04 Oct 2015 23:58:09
Imred,it's KLOPP on a 3 year deal. . well chuffed.

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04 Oct 2015 23:06:00
James Pearce of the echo has said "The ECHO understands that the Reds will make an approach to the former Borussia Dortmund boss over the coming days as they seek a successor to Brendan Rodgers"

guess we'll wait and see.

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04 Oct 2015 22:56:51
Haha
Edd001 must think Christmas has come early!

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04 Oct 2015 22:46:09
Just wanted to say thank you to Brendan Rodgers for what he has done for our club in his time here. Actually challenging for the title was one of the most exciting things I have witnessed in sport. I wish you the best in the future!

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04 Oct 2015 23:28:02
good post eman

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04 Oct 2015 23:52:08
You should thank Luis.

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05 Oct 2015 00:24:09
I have difficulty thanking him for anything. He should just go quietly and that will be fine with me.

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04 Oct 2015 22:41:05
Again i believe it is a massive turn around but Klopp will be the next manager.

I personally thought it would be Ancelotti.

Cheers

Macca

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04 Oct 2015 22:51:31
Oh God, now I've got my hopes up!

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04 Oct 2015 22:51:49
Macca you're a star bar. Thanks a million for everything!

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04 Oct 2015 22:53:34
Buzzing!! Either one would have been great for me but Klopp is my personal preference, tailor made for this club IMO and will bring some much needed energy and enthusiasm back into the club. Helps that he's also a very likeable, charismatic man. Really excited for what the future holds.

Thanks for all the info macca, the true 'ITK' haha.

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04 Oct 2015 22:54:25
Great info again Macca many thanks! Heavy Metal football baby!

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04 Oct 2015 22:54:53
As I have been texting my friends.

Liverpool have been talking to Ancelotti, but it will be Klopp.!

Either will do although I am a fan of Ancelotti.

Great information Macca !!

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04 Oct 2015 22:55:48
Heard klopp aswell being lined up mate.
Great info on Rodgers macca

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04 Oct 2015 22:56:46
if true I will be a happy man. Thanks for all your info! Great to have someone who knows lots and risks lots to tell us all. Thanks on behalf of us all!

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04 Oct 2015 22:58:04
Cheers macca. Thankyou for all the info you give us. Always lookout for your posts! Keep them coming buddy!

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04 Oct 2015 22:58:45
Klopp it is then! Thanks Macca - top 4 is on.

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04 Oct 2015 23:01:09
Macca your a legend mate :) Thank you

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04 Oct 2015 23:02:17
Thanks macca. We have no reason to doubt you. I'm confident our current squad is full of talent, BR just didn't know what to do.

Klopp will do great, top 4 and a very good uefa cup run

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04 Oct 2015 23:02:47
If klopp is the new manager there could
Be hope for tiago lorri yet I seem to remember
He was looked at to replace hummels
If he went.

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04 Oct 2015 23:07:55
Thanks macca great information on Rodgers, personally I'll be as happy as a pig if klopp gets the job loved his style of football at dortmund and if he can get us playing half as good as them then we will be in great shape

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04 Oct 2015 23:20:00
Happy days. Get in. You happy with that Ed001??

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04 Oct 2015 23:26:51
Theres pro's and cons for either of them, personally think we're spoilt for choice with those two being available at the same time and likely to accept the job.

But really we should be happy as fans that whoever comes in, we can all actually be positive for the first time in ages about liverpool.

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05 Oct 2015 00:27:39
I would have been happy with either. Klopp has so much passion and has gotten the best out of the players he's had for years until last season where it seemed his tenure had run its course. He took BVB from midtable to two titles, cups and a CL final and semi final. That CV cannot be sneezed at. I will welcome him with open arms. Finally, some excitement at Anfield

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05 Oct 2015 01:06:56
Thanks again Macca, great info again and thanks for letting us know!

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05 Oct 2015 05:23:18
Nice one Macca. Your a pure legendary

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05 Oct 2015 07:43:38
Hopefully he will bring reus with him.

Lincoln red

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05 Oct 2015 07:49:07
Thanks for the info Macca.

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05 Oct 2015 00:26:46
Macca was spot on again. Thanks mate. I believe Klopp is the best man out there. Ancelotti a very close second and then De Boer. AVB is awful and I read a link to DiMatteo which would be a huge mistake.

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04 Oct 2015 22:39:26
FSG have a lot to answer for as he BR should have been let go at end of last season as he looked to have lost the team with his tactics etc.
Sorry it has not worked out for him but results this season were also poor against teams we should have been beating.
Need a manager who can sort out defence n midfield as they again looked poor today.

Its just not good enough for liverpool fc and owners, manager, staff and players have put OUR great club in this position.
FSG need to get it right NOW to move us in the right direction ie, Champions league and challenging for title in next few seasons.

Is it Klopp or Ancelotti, personally i think we need a manager who comes in for next five to ten years. Perhaps Klopp.
But whoever it is needs to do some serious work with team playing a system that works and get results consistently.
Lets hope, YNWA

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04 Oct 2015 22:26:45
I don't know if anyone said it already - a lot of posts today and didn't read all but well done Macca - that was a proper exclusive of this site. It is true that it didn't come out of the blue and it would have been even stronger prediction had we won today and he would be sacked but BBC sport now also report that he would have gone even had we won today.

There are a lot of media covering LFC out there and I think that only hear someone said with certainty already on Friday that he is goner after today whatever is the result.

As for the identity of his replacement if it is Klopp then maybe less consistent with what was said here in the past although these things are changing.

I have just come back by the way from the other derby which finished 1:1 today, yes the one in Madrid, one in a life time experience, will talk about it other time but just to say that the Vincente Calderon may have the best football atmospher in the world.

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04 Oct 2015 22:46:35
Macca was absolutely right. I will not disagree with him about Klopp. Do so at your peril

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04 Oct 2015 23:02:27
I didn't refer to Macca re my comment about Klopp. But in any case as he says things changed.

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04 Oct 2015 22:26:42
Eds fellow reds .one word MACCA .
Perfect again mate .well done . Just on new manager . Klopp for long term 5 years plus,
Ancerlotti for short term 5years max .

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04 Oct 2015 22:43:42
Yep, Macca is the man! However, didn't Macca state that it's not Klopp coming in?

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04 Oct 2015 21:53:22
I know Ed 002 will rail me, but I wonder what Ed001 will think. there is no one who will convince me that Carra should not be involved in the club in some capacity be it an advisor, assistant, whatever. Why in the world the club would look to Bob Bradley for advice is beyond me. Why not talk to someone who lives and breathes Liverpool? This one quote today from Carra speaks volumes to me. "At this moment the owners of the football club's track record in making decisions for Liverpool Football Club over the last two or three years has not been good enough. It's miles off." I completely understand getting another opinion from Bradley, but it is people like Carra who know what it takes to be successful at LFC. Henry mentioned that no one has ever spoken to Carra about LFC. For the life of me I can't understand why. This man spent his entire career at LFC and played under Rodgers. Who better to talk to for advice than he? Please tell me where am I wrong? I'm not being cynical with my last question, I'm serious. Why am I wrong? Get Carra, KK, Fowler, Rush, Barnes together and figure out what it takes to get LFC back on track as the best club in the world.

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04 Oct 2015 21:34:26
Hi all,

I'm not claiming it's at all reliable but the Mirror reckons we'll sign Klopp within a week. I'm not so sure myself.

Cheers

RedNick

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04 Oct 2015 22:01:05
Personally I reckon you have to look at the nature of the beast. FSG are a major sports corporation - one thing they definately won't have done is sack Rodgers during a season without a replacement already nailed on. Whoever is next in the hot seat was selected a week ago at least.

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04 Oct 2015 22:14:31
I think klopp would be better fit than Ancelotti. But we have to be realistic, I don't think the win rate would be much more under Klopp than BR, players too young and there's no top class, game changing seniors that play week-in-week-out to guide them in to a top 4.

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05 Oct 2015 00:34:06
Disagree, Statto! Klopp worked on scraps at BVB and created the Hummels, Gotze, Gundogan, Subotic and on and on and on via their academy and screwed signings. Give him even half of what BR has pissed down the drain and God knows what he can do. He's a guy who rose through the ranks of being relegated with FC Mainz to the most wanted manager in Europe. He has won trophies, defying the mighty Bayern and beaten them to titles and cups as well as almost winning the CL against them. Comparing his record to BR's is an insult to a man who rose from the dirt to greatness.

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04 Oct 2015 21:25:31
Well the deed has been done.

I so wanted Brendan to leave but I take no pleasure in saying that and I genuinely wish him the best of luck for the future.

He was just not right for us

If we can get Klopp then I shall be delighted. He is the man for us. 100 per cent no hesitation no doubt. He is absolutely made for us.

He will galvanise the club and with our current squad we can realistically look to winning silverware and getting back into the Champions League.

Give him two transfer windows and we will challenge for the title.

FSG go get our man!

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04 Oct 2015 21:23:52
Gianluca DiMazio has confirmed Liverpool are in contact in Klopp and that he believes a deal will be struck.

He's been pretty reliable in the past.

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04 Oct 2015 21:22:32
Well loads of you go what you wanted with BR going.

Read some appalling stuff from many aimed at BR, personal and nasty. No need for that.

I personally think he was a genuinely good bloke trying his level best for our club. He got things wrong as any other manager would.

Under FSG why he wasn't moved in the summer is just ridiculous. .

We are not a top club any more and haven't been for years. We cannot afford or attract world class players anymore.

We will now go through yet another rebuild for 3 years and be in the same position yet again.

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04 Oct 2015 22:12:03
I disagree 101.
If a manager like rafa or ancelotti had had about 300m to spend over 3 seasons, they would not have left us with a squad performing as we are now.
If we appoint an intelligent and talented manager, I think we can come out of the next rebuild stronger than we are now.
We need someone who can out-think, out-motivate and out-perform the big budget teams, like simeone or klopp.
Once we are in the CL more regularly, the big players will start to see us as an option again, and so we can build a squad on success.
But we need the initial successes to build properly, and br can't give us those.

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04 Oct 2015 22:45:46
The only bit I can agree with there is why wasn't he moved on in the summer.

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04 Oct 2015 22:59:13
101, your right and I am not sure why people disagreeing with you

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04 Oct 2015 21:19:34
What i want to know is who looks after Wonderdog Sparky now that El Noseo has gone. Is he property of Lfc or does he go?

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{Ed002's Note - He was going to do a podcast with me but I sadly don't meet the requirements of others to do one. Shelved indefinitely.}

04 Oct 2015 22:54:34
Hi ed02 would luv for you to do a podcast now with all the merry go round and how it will effect lfc financially, also your insights into replacements and how decisions are made at the top level, give us fans a treat pls

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{Ed002's Note - Sadly I am unable to meet the criteria.}

04 Oct 2015 23:45:27
Saddest thing I've heard all day ed.

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04 Oct 2015 21:17:11
Ed I know it's not ethical to approach other managers while BR was in place but do you think they already know who is taking over or have had positive initial contact with targets?

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04 Oct 2015 21:35:37
They had to have known, or had a pretty strong indication that their target would take the job. If not, it makes this decision reckless and further brings in to question the ability of the management team. I know some will disagree with me, but why get rid of Rodgers unless they had a rock solid replacement already?

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04 Oct 2015 21:14:59
Gonna be an exciting few days, I'm guessing we'll be hearing whose in within the next few days. Klopp is the obvious choice, he'll be a proven upgrade on what we had. And if not for that reason then just for semantics.

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04 Oct 2015 20:57:58
My runners and riders:-

1. If a new manager is appointed straight away then one of
Ancellotti
Kloop
Klinsman (there's always an outsider in the reckoning)

2. If a caretaker is appointed then a new manager
Ancellotti as caretaker, Mourinho as permanent once available.

And there is always the possibility that FSG will go to their preferred option of a DoF and Head Coach. Such as Ancellotti as DoF and Klinsmann as coach.

Personally, I would love to see Michael Laudrup in the chair.

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04 Oct 2015 21:10:21
Mourinho to Liverpool will never happen ever.

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04 Oct 2015 21:20:47
If we ever see Jose Mourinho at Anfield again I hope it is only as the opposition manager. The thought of him as LFC manager makes me cringe. No thank you.

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04 Oct 2015 21:25:29
4 years ago you would probably have said 'Rodgers to Liverpool will never happen'. FSG are corporate and will make corporate decisions - rule nothing out until they rule it out.

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04 Oct 2015 21:26:59
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Mugs! I would love him.

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04 Oct 2015 20:54:49
Don't understand the clamour for Klopp, when Ed2 has already said that he has declared his interest in one day managing Man U I don't think I could handle someone leaving us to go and manage them

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04 Oct 2015 21:21:15
Truly pointless speculation.

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04 Oct 2015 21:33:40
Do you seriously think he'd leave Liverpool to manage United? Or vice versa? Never in a million years it's one or the other

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04 Oct 2015 20:45:37
Ed's, please settle an argument. There was chat it would takes the guts of xm to pay BR off. 1) is that figure accurate and 2) if BR gets another job in say, 3 months, does he forfeit most of that cash?

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{Ed002's Note - Forget the amount. Whatever is agreed he leaves with, he doesn't need to give it back. As an alternative, the club continue to pay his wages, but that would need to be agreed and won't be the case.}

04 Oct 2015 20:50:22
Ancelotti for me with either Carragher or Gerrard (or both) with prominent roles ready to step in, in the coming years.

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04 Oct 2015 20:35:07
Alright eds, appreciate your going to be busy tonight but just wondering if you could tell us how reliable gianluca di marzio is for info??

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{Ed002's Note - No idea, I don't know him.}

04 Oct 2015 21:02:24
He's usually pretty reliable.

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04 Oct 2015 20:26:00
I'm actually excited about the future for the first time in ages can't wait to see who the next man in charge is 😀

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04 Oct 2015 22:22:56
"First time in ages"??? I presume 18months back when we were a couple of games from the title counts as ages then???

I don't disagree with decision (in fact given who is available I think it is the right decision) but I think a lot of people are being unduly harsh on BR. Plus I never think it is good to see someone lose their job!

That said I do agree that ancelotti or klopp are upgrades. I just have not enjoyed the vilifying of a young manager who has had a lot to deal with over 3 years. Some things he handled well, and some not so well, but as a club I think we have more issues than just the manager!

I for one am sad it didn't work out for BR!

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04 Oct 2015 20:24:22
Just watched Carragher, henry and Souness on Sacking and I have to agree with some of what Carragher says about us thinking we are a big club. I know this will go down in flames but I think its true to an extent and until we see and acknowledge this (club/owners/fans etc) we are unlikely to overcome it

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04 Oct 2015 21:36:25
I think both Souness and Carra were spot on . I do hope with the sacking of Brendan we start to fix the bigger problems, not just the manager

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04 Oct 2015 20:18:27
I am slightly sad by the announcement, as I am always sad and disappointed that any Liverpool manager needs to be sacked. But ofcourse it is the correct decision for the club. I had hoped that when he took over that he would be the manager for a long long time and bring us massive success, and especially in his 2nd season I thought that was going to be the case. I wanted give him the benefit of the doubt last season, despite how awul we were, we had lost our star player and I think the likes of Gerrard and co were badly affected by missing out on the title when we was soo close to the title. With rebuilding the squad I knew it was going to take time to settle, i wanted see how we would be this season, that was the real make or break for BR, so he can't say the club didn't back him, he has spent probably the most of any manager for this club. But i think this summer we bought much better, the likes of Clyne and Benteke are great signings, and i feel whoever does take over has a great starting base to work from, to use and use as a springboard for success. But nearly every player he bought he played out of position so allot of his flops are down to him i feel more than the players not being good enough. I just hope and pray that we get in a top top top manager to replace him. I would love Klopp or CA but we just need make sure that whoever comes in will be there for the long term and bring stability and success to the club and get us back to where we need to be which is at the very top. Top 4 is by no means impossible achieve, and with Chelsea slipping up, is unlikely they even getting top 4 now. The club I feel will get a massive lift when the new manager comes in, although the players still seemed to be behind BR which surprises me a little. I really wished it worked out and BR learned from his mistakes and turn things around, but every game this season seemed to be the same performance from us. I do hope he can learn from this because i do feel he has the potential to be a top coach, but he doesn't seem like he wanted learn, i think he wanted to show everyone that it was him who fixed things, rather than taking a step back and saying ok we need this this and this, or taking advice from his staff. I hope he can learn and get another job. YNWA

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04 Oct 2015 20:08:49
To me, Anceloti should be the obvious choice. There is absolutely no comparison between him and Klopp. CA has won everything under the sun, his teams always play exciting football and his defenses are rock solid. You just can't ignore the last season Klopp had at Dortmund.

1 question for the eds. Is there any possibility that LFC may approach Chelsea for Mourinho?

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{Ed002's Note - I don't see Liverpool approaching Chelsea for Mourinho.}

04 Oct 2015 20:26:24
Carlo Anceloti is the only manager to win 3 Champions Leagues/European Cups other than Bob Paisley.

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04 Oct 2015 21:16:30
Kevlar class post couldn't agree more

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04 Oct 2015 20:05:43
Ed002

do you have any idea at all who the manager will be? can't you get your all seeing eye out and let us know who it will be love.

im not interested in what macca has said although i am very grateful and he seems to have been bang on about rodgers going, i'm very interested in you thoughts and reckonings? please as a treat to us all here xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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{Ed002's Note - There are the two likely options as I have explained. I have explained other options that are available right now, and have explained who will come available in November. Macca told us that the club had spoken with CA about 10 days ago (CA was certainly still in England yesterday - but I don't know where he is now). Whilst I am sure Ancelotti would be the best option for Liverpool, I am not so sure he wants a job just yet - and there has been a tentative approach to him from another club that may change their manager. There has been time for the club to approach Klopp since he left England, and he has let it be known that he might be open to an offer if the package was right. However, he knows there is interest in him for next summer from elsewhere, and he has a declared interest to one day manage Manchester United. So he is viable. As for the others, I don't know just yet.}

04 Oct 2015 20:26:43
cheers for the insight ed02 like you I feel he should of gone in the summer while more could be done on a new manager fsg need to learn from ther mistakes to u haave previously said that they have been warned off klopp has this changed now if so do you have any info on that and one last thing de boer was talked about a lot is he not viable? sorry ed you keep mentioning villas boas surley would be a massive mistake cheers edds

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{Ed002's Note - I have not said anything about the club being "warned off" Klopp at all. The name given to the club in the summer was not Klopp so there would have been no need to be "warned off" him. I have said they should be wary of considering him as a manager as I have explained again today. De Boer has a job and won't be easily available before next summer. Villas Boas has previously turned down Liverpool and won't be available until November - whether or not he would be interested now I don't know, but I doubt he will be on the A list for the club. Another club spoke with him in the summer and he was apparently of an open mind about options back in England - which was a change of stance.}

04 Oct 2015 20:26:58
Ed,could the other club be juventus or Roma ?

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{Ed002's Note - Yes, Roma.}

04 Oct 2015 20:57:26
ed002 thankyou very much for taking time to explain the situation as you see its very much appreciated,enjoy the rest of the evening.

i truely admire your knowledge of world football.and i hope your on this site for years to come.

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04 Oct 2015 21:11:06
Thanks,I can see him choosing Roma I think it maybe a good option for him,we'll see.

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04 Oct 2015 20:04:19
I feel sorry for the Eds. it's going to be mayhem again on here for the next few weeks! Apologies in advance!

Ps. Good luck to BR. Didn't work out here but hope he gets another job quickly.

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04 Oct 2015 20:12:00
Can't imagine it'll take more than a day or three to announce whoever it is.

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04 Oct 2015 20:03:08
Could any of the eds suggest who they think not likely to take over?

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{Ed002's Note - You can rule out André Wetzel.}

04 Oct 2015 20:14:59
Care to rule any managers in? :-)

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{Ed002's Note - I have done that elsewhere.}

04 Oct 2015 20:16:53
Got to be honest Ed2, I already had

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{Ed002's Note - A man not given enough credit. He did marvels with the kids in 2001 and many made it to the highest end of the game. And a really great guy as well.}

04 Oct 2015 20:00:12
Head says Carlo. Heart says Klopp.
None of the other rumoured targets are good enough. No point in sacking Brendan and getting Frank DeBeur we need a top class proven manager

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{Ed002's Note - Frank de Boer has a job.}

04 Oct 2015 20:04:26
They seemed to have sacked rodgers on the premise they have made some contact with other managers. If they had made any contact about frank de boer, we would have heard way more about it. I think his outburts the other day was pure coincidence.

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{Ed002's Note - He is going to be available at the end of the season. Liverpool would need to approach Ajax who would not give permission to speak to him, and I can't see him wanting to walk out on his job.}

04 Oct 2015 20:21:03
Jan Aage Fjortoft reckons Klopp has agreed a deal according to his "German sources".

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04 Oct 2015 21:36:48
Ron,, who in the hell is jan aage fjorktu or whatever ??

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04 Oct 2015 19:59:08
Now that Rodgers has been sacked how do some of you think it will effect our players roles with new coach?
For example, who will struggle to get game, who may be introduced from youth?

For me I just hope players who play get to play where they are most comfortable where possible

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04 Oct 2015 20:05:48
Honestly any manager with common sense would be good. Klopp and ancelotti are great man managers for different reasons. How exciting it will be to see players get plaed in their actual positions again.

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04 Oct 2015 20:11:28
Big rumours odriscoll, gary Mac and achteberg going as well

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04 Oct 2015 20:14:54
Teixeira surely needs more of a look in, especially in cup games.

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04 Oct 2015 20:30:12
The fact achteberg is still in a job is unbelievable. Utterly hopeless coach.

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04 Oct 2015 20:43:00
I see Milner out of midfield and probably dropped to the bench

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04 Oct 2015 21:10:38
Yeah achteberg shouldn't of been near Liverpool in first place. Feel sorry for the other 2. Although maybe they've bought into Brendan's dossier

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04 Oct 2015 19:56:03
Just to echo what others have said
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1) I didn't expect the news so quickly
2) I can't deny feeling happy the saga is over
3) I do thank Rodgers for a great season before and some exciting football. Don't wish him any ill feeling at all and hope he does a good job somewhere else but not right for us, it proved
4) Klopp for me if at all possible but happy with anyone who has good reputation and experience

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04 Oct 2015 19:42:07
fans on here wondering about the timing of his sacking, i don't when the owners got rid of the backroom staff they must of said to BR well here's your chance to shine, so they gave him enough rope and money to show what he can do and he never improved in fact it has got worse, the players looked all over the place, but i wish the man well in the future and i hope they get the right person in and no more buying young players, i hope we buy proven players so we can have a real go in the next few years, this will revitalise the club and fans and turn around all the bad feelings at the club, something had to be done and the sooner the better, the owners showed their faith in Br by giving him another chance this season but as we could all see we were not going forward after all the money spent, put it this way if we would have kept BR till the end of the season we would have finished very low in the table that's for sure

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04 Oct 2015 20:00:38
We are questioning the timing because if he was wad sacked after 8 games this season he was always under pressure and was going to be a risk to to keep him. I wish him the best too but I think every man and his dog knew this was inevitable and therefore knew he had to go after last season

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04 Oct 2015 20:00:59
So, in summary. Give a manager another £70 million to spend and a new backroom staff, who quite possibly be shown the exit door (depending on who comes in) to see if it makes a difference? Certainly not what i would do. I think most posters knew it was a mistake not to get rid of him in the Summer.

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04 Oct 2015 20:55:27
It really isn't a matter of buying young, old, proven, or big name players. Its about buying the right players, which teams such as benfica, porto, dortmund, wolfsburg, atletico, sevilla, valencia, leverkusen, villareal, juventus, lyon, southampton and many more prove year after year after year.

I feel under rodgers we have bought players on the premise that they are flavour of the month, their name gets thrown around in the media a lot or they are good on fifa. Or that they are simply valued a lot so naturally we just have a desire to spend money on them because we assume they must be good.

On the other hand, players like gomez and can, who don't fit into any of those categories, have done exceptionally well since coming in. Probably because we actually had to put in thought and effort to find them.

And to contradict the idea of 'proven' players any further, i'd say that falcao, schweinsteiger and di maria were pretty proven, and look how they have turned out.

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04 Oct 2015 19:41:57
Honestly, I don't want fsg to take another risk. As good as klopp is, and is almost perfect fit for us, I think we need stability and results. I think klopp will rock the boat, and that long term could be good, but the season is still young. So with that being said, I think ancelotti is the one that comes in and gives us a strong finish.

Long term is klopp
Short term is ancelotti

I feel like fsg will want to sell once they make the club more attractive (UCL, top manager, good young squad, new stand, bigger capacity stadium). So if that's the case I think ancelotti is the one. But he won't be here longer than 2-3 season I feel.

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04 Oct 2015 19:48:57
either very good. for me klopp all day

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04 Oct 2015 19:40:59
I think we may have done the right thing sacking BR he seems like he doesn't understand the players he has anymore. He actually did better with a smaller squad who bought into his ideas and ideals.

That said I do hope FSG get a manager of a similar philosophy, we need to build a way of playing again that is synonymous with Liverpool. By keeping close to BR style will mean that the players already there will take less time to adapt, much in the way Swansea identified managers that fit their blueprint, or even more successfully the boot room managers. We need a another year of transition like a hole in the head.

Looking at the candidates who seem to be linked with us:
Ancelotti - Great manager, more of a rigid tactition who was using a 433 variant at Madrid. Would be hard to get him to come but would offer knowledge and make us a better attacking unit.

Klopp - Would fit the players very well and his brand of football would be exciting. An advocate of pressing and counter attacking his Dortmund teams. Reminiscent of the 13-14 title push, quick transitions and full of pace. My worry would be that he had Michael Zork doing his buying for him.

De Boer - I personally like him, the way dutch managers have to start out in the youth leagues. His version of totaalvoetbal has added an element of possession to his Ajax team. He also has a track record of improving and trusting young players. Not sure how much say he has on transfers or if its Overmars.

Rudi Garcia - A more tactically flexible coach who has impressed at both Lille and Roma. Using what I can only describe as Tika-Taka his teams try to play death by triangle. His tactics have progressed since Lille and he now plays with what I'd class as a false cb (De Rossi) with a dm dropping into defense when needed and opening up passing channels/triangles, think quarterback.

I'm sure there are plenty of more that will be linked but these must be the front runners from what I can guess. It's a toss up between Klopp and De Boar for me. Frank would probably shade it as I think he will develop us further, whilst Klopp would also suit us, there must be question marks over his final season in charge of Dortmund. De Boar was also previously contacted prior to Rodgers, he also actually seams interested in the job.

Anyway I've gone right off point, I think that by planning for continuity of playing styles will lessen the need for these transitional years that LFC have become known for. Identifying managers who buy into it is even more important to the structure of the club, the way our youth teams play and learn their trade, not changing the staff and style every time a new manager comes in. Everyone at La Masia/Barcelona are pulling towards the same way of playing.

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04 Oct 2015 19:36:47
Hi eds. Hope your doing well. First off all macca is always spot on what a guy. And eds what's you thought on the big news. And do you see a a lot of outgoings with a lot off new coming in.

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{Ed002's Note - I think the timing of the decision is rotten.}

04 Oct 2015 19:45:55
He really should've gone after the Stoke game which would've gave the new manager pre season and the transfer market to work with.

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04 Oct 2015 19:48:47
Ed002 could you please explain why you think the timing is rotten when we now have a 2 week break for a new manger to get settled in and get to know the players etc etc, there is no better timing other than the end of the season

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{Ed002's Note - It should have been done in the summer - there were a lot more options for the club to pick a new manager from, different choices could have been made about players arriving and the season could have panned out very differently.}

04 Oct 2015 19:49:15
Ed, I couldn't agree with you more. Henry and Carra's reaction and comments were also powerful, in my opinion. Carra genuinely seems concerned about the future of the club. I think what Henry said about the owners was very telling.

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04 Oct 2015 20:07:52
Personally I think they have made a big mistake - he should have gone last summer or he should have seen this season out.

I think FSG have jumped and are desperate to finish top four this season so have moved now whike the international break gives them a bit if a buffer and while a top four is realistically still attainable.

I think there is one more twist in the tale yet.

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04 Oct 2015 20:08:51
Spot on ED002, Best post I've read in a very long time because it's so spot on.

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04 Oct 2015 20:19:51
What Carra said was spot on. LFC have won 1 Carling cup in the last 10 years. We have become a small team who thinks they are a big team. What the owners want to do is buy youngsters, develop them and sell them on for a profit. In short a selling club

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04 Oct 2015 20:47:33
Your last two sentences were Henry's point. I'm paraphrasing, but he said that, in his opinion, the owners don't really care about Liverpool FC.

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{Ed002's Note - The owners are investors who care about the commercial aspects of the business a great deal. They have invested vast amounts of money in to the club.}

04 Oct 2015 20:55:16
Not saying it's correct, but could it be that the owners liked one of Klopp and or Ancellottin back in the summer but knew neither would take the post so soon?

Does seem the two most viable and available managers who are both high calibre were intent on having at least 4-5 months away to address things. Therefore they gave Rodgers to extra time but have now after discussions have been able to persuade one of them to join.

If Rodgers made a good start to the campaign then the owners reassess at Christmas, but since the season has started the way it has, they've seeked either one or both of them out. One of them must have said yes and therefore that's why he has gone today. In my opinion if one of them hadn't reached an agreement as yet Rodgers would still be there now.

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04 Oct 2015 19:33:30
Hello ed
Is Brendan Rogers leaving his post with immedite effect?

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{Ed002's Note - Yep.}

04 Oct 2015 19:33:14
Wow I did not expect the news so soon! We played some of the best attacking football I've seen the year we nearly won the title and I appreciate Rodgers for that, but over his whole tenure the negatives outweigh the positives and it was his time to go.

Fingers crossed for Ancelotti or Klopp who I think would do a great job here!

A new dawn for LFC

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04 Oct 2015 20:21:29
The A man, Not with these owners

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04 Oct 2015 19:31:11
Am i sorry brendans gone? No. He never did himself any favours with his comments/passing the buck and odd roles for players and tactics. I'm just looking forward to seeing our new manager put players in their proper positions ie emre can in midfield and not at centre back where hopefully they can show their full potential. I also hope gary Mac keeps his job as he knows the club and would be a link for the new man and the fans. Also hope pep ljinders (sorry for spelling)stays at the club as he's doing good work with the younger players

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04 Oct 2015 19:29:54
I understand you may be a busy guy after all the drama today ED002 but if you have time could you give us a run down on the type of managers linked to us are like? as I see it at the minute looks like klopp or Ancelotti I understand there may be others that iam not aware of & if you have any info would be great. but are what are the above twos best attributes as manager?

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{Ed002's Note - You probably need to read the other posts, but there are plenty of unemployed managers, Sam A, Nigel Pierson, etc. but the two on sabbatical are those that are highest profile. Not convinced Klopp would be the long-term fit for Liverpool and I can see it being initially very disruptive the likely end of O'Driscoll and McAllister. Ancelotti would be a better shot and would fit right in with the staff. Timing is dreadful simply from a matter of choice.}

04 Oct 2015 19:42:18
Timing could have been worst if we had sacked BR after 19 games with 15 points behind the fourth placed team.

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04 Oct 2015 19:25:26
I can't help but feel happy that it's finally done, but sad that it didn't work out. After the 2nd place season we all had such high hopes.

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04 Oct 2015 19:32:49
I personally don't feel much towards Rodgers either way if he does well great if he doesn't doesn't really bother me. I think I and a lot of others just felt he wasn't right for Liverpool and we would be better placed under a different manager. Players like managers as many have said are transient now adays. I don't think many have anything personally against Rodgers though.
Agree nicely that it's just good to be done with now though. Think the timing with the break was probably the right thing also

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04 Oct 2015 19:41:14
One thing I must say, the man almost reached legendary status that year so it is sad that it came to this.
However like the majority I'm very happy the change has been made. Fingers crossed for some success ey guys.
One thing is for sure, anfield will be rocking once again

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04 Oct 2015 19:18:51
Never ever doubt Macca

this guy really knows his stuff, wow

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04 Oct 2015 19:16:38
Ding Dong the witch is dead, the king is dead long live the king, better the devil you know than the devil you don't, add appropriate cliche to suit your perspective.

Well its happened, right move wrong time, could be the tag line to all our mangerial moves in the EPL era,

I expressed my concerns in firing Brendan a few weeks ago, not in terms of him specifically, but in terms of who replaces him. At that time I thought Ancelotti and Klopp seem disinterested and I still hold that opinion. So who know? The wheel spins and we'll find out, my money its one coming out of leftfield, the best new prospect since the last best new prospect ( as long as its not Monk!!)

Oh well never a dull moment, but I am seriously underwhelmed by the decision making and governance at the highest level within the club.

Obviously I'll support whoever comes in and I'd just take this moment to say thanks Brendan, you made us believe for a little while at least that we could win the league again, you gave us our most exciting EPL season in recent memory, you made me laugh nearly every week with you media chat bllks and you had amazing teeth, I think you did your best, but it wasn't enough, good luck wherever you go next, those teeth whitening treatments must cost a fortune so hope you aren't out of a job too long

Here's to another round of exciting / disappointing / ambitious / ludicrous recuitment

Gotta love being a LFC fan

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04 Oct 2015 19:12:32
Hello, now that BR is sacked, what do you think will be the future of McAlister and O'Driscoll? Will they be off in case the new manager plans to brings in his staff? Also, will not this have an impact on the academy staff (Linjders)?

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04 Oct 2015 19:36:05
I hope is o'dricoll follows him, never should have been appointed. Gary Mac was more of a name than an addition in a tactical sense. It's up to the new manager who he wants to bring in. Doubt those two will stay apart from Gary.

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04 Oct 2015 19:01:55
Come on then, who's taking the hot seat, Carlo, klopp as reported has signed a 3 year deal, but according to ed 02 off not contacted him or is it going to be avb, can't see it being a caretaker manager, time will tell

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{Ed002's Note - Klopp had not been contacted as of when he left England on Thursday afternoon. I am aware of where he was yesterday afternoon so there may have been time on Friday to or yesterday morning to contact him. But I would need to check tomorrow. I will speak to one of the clubs advisors in this matter but he won't be available until tomorrow either. Ancelotti as I explained has been in England this week and has attended a game this weekend.}

04 Oct 2015 19:25:59
Thank you ed

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04 Oct 2015 19:37:14
Its klopp I reckon eds

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04 Oct 2015 19:00:29
Klopp will be announced by Wednesday at latest. Done deal. can't wait to start a fresh. It isn't the way to do things though. Should of gone in the summer. Let's hope we can move on. onwards and upwards chaps. ynwa

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04 Oct 2015 18:59:07
well, he is gone. what's done is done, what has happened, has happened.

i wish brendan all the best in the future, and hope this spell allows him to learn and become a better manager.

just not against us of course!

onwards towards the next manager, although this should have happened in the summer, and not in the middle of the season. make the right appointment FSG, this is crucial.

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04 Oct 2015 19:10:48
Rodgers Sacked. Let the replacement rumors begin.

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04 Oct 2015 19:19:12
Sacked with immediate effect.

Why did they not sack him in the summer?

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04 Oct 2015 19:09:28
I'm not and ITK or anything, but it looks like Klopp is going to be our next manager.

So happy if true.

Thanks

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04 Oct 2015 19:21:33
Few dodgy reports saying so but ed has said they haven't spoke so.

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{Ed002's Note - I have explained this elsewhere, but he had not been spoken to as of departing England this week.}

04 Oct 2015 19:22:07
talksport say very unlikely and anchelotti is practically nailed on

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04 Oct 2015 19:09:11
FSG should have made the chîange in the summer, keeping him on meant they should have given him the season, the timing is odd.
It's not a day to celebrate though, but a day to say thank you to Brendan for some of the best attacking football I've seen Liverpool play since the 1990s. Good luck in the future Brendan. YNWA

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04 Oct 2015 19:56:13
great post anfieldred

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04 Oct 2015 19:07:52
Thanks Eds great stuff good taking part in live podcast and macca legends . now hopefully klopp klopp klopp to the kop ha ha

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04 Oct 2015 15:37:15
Edd001 if Rodgers is off and a new man comes in no doubt we should improve but man our midfield is missing real quailty and creativity even after all the amount spent.
Our midfield offers us little defensively(bar lucas) and even less going forward.
There has to be an improvement when someone takes over but also changes to who are currently starting

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04 Oct 2015 15:33:02
Ed001Rodgers is still expected to be sacked right? Hopefully we all wake up to some good news tomorrow

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04 Oct 2015 18:59:03
With Rodgers now sacked do you expect him to be Sunderlands top choice?

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{Ed002's Note - No.}

04 Oct 2015 19:22:14
He will be waiting for Madrid or barca to call him.

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04 Oct 2015 18:57:50
Finally Rodgers has gone! I don't post here often but check daily.

I must admit I have found myself often backing him up in the past but this season I just haven't been able to.

I think it's a shame in a way, he seems like a top bloke just not a top manager and that's what Liverpool need. He's far from a top 4 manager he's a mid table manager at best but he is young. he needed more experience before been given the Liverpool job in my opinion.

He didn't lead us to 2nd the other year, Suarez did - simple as.

Any info on who will be coming in next? I as many others are hoping it'll be Klopp but part of me thinks that it just won't happen?

Anyway with the right manager I think we will do well, we have a great team they just need a good manager to sort them out.

Thought's on today's game? I think we was by far the better team. we should of smashed them but didn't and the final result is what matters, this has been our problem for far too long. let's hope this changes from now on.

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04 Oct 2015 18:57:13
Macca was spot on as always.

Thanks for trying Brendan. Onwards red men.

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04 Oct 2015 18:56:14
They hope to make an announcement on new manager in a "decisive and timely " manner.

What does that mean then? Do we expect news soon or not?

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{Ed002's Note - I expect it in a decisive and timely manner.}

04 Oct 2015 19:15:42
Sometimes the simplest responses are the best Ed02 that tickled me!

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04 Oct 2015 18:53:34
At least we didn't have to lose to make it happen, spot on macca, don't doubt this man!

Maybe we should have left it til tomorrow to allow the media to focus wholly on how poor United are in defence though ;)

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04 Oct 2015 19:32:18
But conceded less that you

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04 Oct 2015 18:53:26
The new man has an identical job as what Shankly had when he first came to the club.

This next appointment has GOT to be RIGHT ???

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04 Oct 2015 19:16:48
Not quite the same Shanks took us up a mountain, the next manager has to get us over a hill.

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04 Oct 2015 18:50:43
I remember us being top of the league and reading an article about how Brendan would invite managers and coaches who had been sacked and couldn't find another job to spend a week with Liverpool and look at the set-up in attempt to get them re-hired.
The way he handled the Hillsborough Anniversary was perfect.
I thought he was just THE best guy and felt so lucky that he was our manager.
I remember reading all the negative posts by the Eds at the beginning of last season and thinking how unfair their view of him was.
Well, as always they were right.
I literally cannot believe the fall from grace. We have played the best football I have ever seen this team play under his tenure. We have also played the worst.
I wonder what will become of him?
I also hope the axe doesn't fall on O'Driscoll and McAllister. Do you think they'll be safe eds?

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{Ed002's Note - Much will depend on who the next manager is. If it were to be Ancelotti then I would expect them to stay. If it is Klopp then I would expect them gone. Others it depends who it is.}

04 Oct 2015 19:19:53
It'll be super unfair on both parties as the new guy will want his own people but O'Driscoll and McAllister have only just joined. Again another mess which could have been avoided. But it's happened now.
I think it's a bit weird that they'd planned to sack him but not to have someone in place to take over.
Or would that be illegal?

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{Ed002's Note - A club can certainly discuss and agree a job with someone new, it happens all of the time and is happening with another club at this moment. But what they can't do is sign a contract for the job. Remember Klopp comes as part of a package deal as I have explained, so that would almost certainly see the rapid end of the likes of O'Driscoll and McAllister.}

04 Oct 2015 18:41:04
Can't help but feel a little gutted.

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{Ed002's Note - You are right that this is the wrong time to do it Davey - it should have been done in the summer.}

04 Oct 2015 18:51:44
I agree, I can't for the life of me understand why they didn't make this decision in the summer when there were options in terms of replacements for Rodgers. I'm still not sold on the fact that either klopp or CA would take a gamble on us

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04 Oct 2015 18:52:46
Agree with that ed

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04 Oct 2015 18:53:14
Haha ed002.

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04 Oct 2015 18:57:24
I can't help but agree with Ed002, but it doesn't change the fact that he needed to go, now. The decision in the summer was clearly a mistake and it would have got us no where to persevere with him. I hope Gordon and Ayre face the music as this is essentially their cock up.

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04 Oct 2015 18:58:34
Another cock up by the hierarchy!

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04 Oct 2015 19:01:50
Ed as usual is 100% correct.

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04 Oct 2015 19:02:40
At times I felt sorry for him but then he would come out with some utter rubbish and think I just want him gone

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04 Oct 2015 19:03:49
Would have to agree with Ed002. Sacking him now I'm okay with, but why keep him after the Stoke debacle then? Really poor from FSG.

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04 Oct 2015 19:03:58
Definitely should have gone in the summer. A new manager woudl have spent the money better and we would have a quality Gk and maybe a competent CB to partner sakho instead of making more pointless signings like Bogdan and Milner.

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04 Oct 2015 19:37:15
I feel a bit sad, simply because I want anyone who manages our club to succeed, and for all the expressions of ill feeling there has been towards him, we should not forget that he was probably one slip away from being the manager of our first title winning team in 24 years. If the decision to replace Brendan had been made at the end of last season it would have made the transition to a new manager much easier. However, a certain German wasn't available then, so if it is at all possible to get him, I hope the owners make every effort to bring Klopp to the Kop.

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04 Oct 2015 18:32:49
You got your wish boys

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04 Oct 2015 18:40:45
now to find out who's replacing him

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04 Oct 2015 18:42:11
Not really a wish. He has been underwhelming and should have been gone in the summer. Looks ludicrous now we kept him on and even more stupid if we fail to bring in a far bigger improvement in manager

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04 Oct 2015 18:47:41
But he's been hounded for months on here. Your right. Very poor decision to give him another £100m to spend and then just 8 games. Why he wasn't replaced in the summer is baffling

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04 Oct 2015 18:48:22
Letting him spend all the cash. could come back and bite us on the arse. his signings must be worried! Eds. .if you had 2 bet on next manager. who would your money be on? Cheers

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{Ed002's Note - I am not going to get in to betting but we have been told that the club has already spoken to Ancelotti; Klopp we know is available but has a declared interest in another job - but perhaps could be tempted; Bobby Di Matteo has a good record and is available; Bielsa is available but I would advise against that road; other than that the likes of Favre, Stramaccioni, Montella and Markle are probably the stand out managers available. Villas Boas becomes available in November. Other than that it would mean approaching a club to see if they can speak to a manager - and that makes it way more difficult. There are a number of managers with growing or well respected reputations that are already employed elsewhere. The important thing is to make the right decision now.}

04 Oct 2015 19:05:33
Ed002, if it was purely up to u, who would u go for?

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{Ed002's Note - In the summer Jorge Jesus would have been a great option for a couple of years and then a choice could have been made over someone younger who could step in for longer. People are aware of and keeping an eye on the likes of Julen Lopetegui, Adi Hütter and Marcelo Gallardo. Now the choice will likely be a lot more limited. I am not convinced at all that Klopp is the correct solution. Carlo Ancelotti would do a better job of sliding in part way in to the season.}

04 Oct 2015 19:05:41
Shot yourself in the foot with that Klopp comment ed, brace yourself for the endless questions.

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04 Oct 2015 19:07:02
When I mentioned Montella the other day Ed I think you said it couldn't happen at the moment (forgive me if I'm misquoting you) is that no longer the case?

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{Ed002's Note - That remains the case Chris.}

04 Oct 2015 19:11:52
Is it Munich that Klopp has interest in ed? RDB not a posibility either?

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04 Oct 2015 19:11:57
100% ed probably the biggest decision in the club's history in terms of where the teams ahead of us are

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04 Oct 2015 19:19:06
Thanks eds. I personally think that a deal has already been agreed with someone and I hope and think it will b klopp. Cheers

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04 Oct 2015 18:31:31
Rodgers gone. Official.

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04 Oct 2015 18:31:09
Rodgers has gone

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04 Oct 2015 18:31:07
bbc reporting rodgers sacked

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04 Oct 2015 18:31:54
Great news

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04 Oct 2015 18:31:50
Hooray !!!! Finally

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04 Oct 2015 18:31:45
Rodgers gone on Radio 5

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04 Oct 2015 18:44:16
I'm sure we're all glad but to say hooray is in poor taste. It wasn't working and I've been saying he has to go more than most but a bit of dignity and gratitude needs to be shown. I still remember some fantastic football. I'm glad it's come to an end but I hope and wish things go well for him. I even think he may well be a world class manager in a few years. LFC was just too big a job too soon in his career. Thanks for the second place Brendan. Hope you find your place soon. RESPECT!

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04 Oct 2015 19:00:42
Couldnt agree more mate ,it's not a time to celebrate we are liverpool we have more dignity than that , but it was the right move as the job was just to big for him ,no matter wether people think are run 2 seasons ago was all down to suarez ,what is fact is that he was the manger who gave us our best football for 20 years in that season ,he came closest to wining the league ,but then started to lose the plot ,I feel maybe he wasn't able to attract the big name forwards to replace suarez etc ,he then went and bought God knows how many players instead of the 2 or 3 world class players that we needed ,the change shoukd of been made in the summer but so be it ,let's hope this time fsg bring in a manager that has a proven winning cv instead of getting another up and coming manager ,red til were dead YNWA

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04 Oct 2015 18:31:36
Rodgers sacked According to bbc.
Now we can move forward again as a club and hopefully bring in a top man

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04 Oct 2015 18:31:23
is it just me or is it every time I read quotes from Rodgers it reads like he is pitching the owners to keep his job?

He constantly goes on about rebuilding, bedding in new players, losing quality players etc etc etc!

The guy needs to take a reality check.

we did not deserve to win today no matter what Mr Rodgers says in his deluded post match press comments

our reality = world is round

Rodgers world - we live on Saturn with Umpa Lumpa slave drivers controlling us

rant over

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04 Oct 2015 18:04:09
As useful as Ings was, I thought Lucas dominated at times today.

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04 Oct 2015 18:14:43
Really? I thought lucas had one of his poorest games in a long time.He gave away posession, was lucky to stay on the pitch and looked very lethargic following his man. I think he was far fro dominant

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04 Oct 2015 17:47:13
Lost count of the times I have read on this site, posts by so called football savvy people continuously saying that we need a new keeper and we need to get rid of Skirtle. Well both played very well today so let me be the first to say, well done both

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04 Oct 2015 18:06:10
1 good game in 2 years, yeah let's keep them.

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04 Oct 2015 18:22:34
One half decent performance changes nothing. This is Liverpool Football club, not a League 2 side which shows up for the big games only. Are u sure you are supporting the right club? U have had over 50 years to figure that out. How much more time do u need?

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04 Oct 2015 18:56:19
Migs is a good shot stopper which people first praised him for and what he was good with in today's game. However, that is not enough in modern football. He cannot kick a football to save his life, has no control over his box and has absolutely no communication whatsoever, all of which were present and obvious in today's game! Just because he made some saves does not change the fact that he's woeful. You don't have to be football savvy to figure it out, just actually watch the game

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04 Oct 2015 16:51:53
Been quite a good day for big games today.

Everton vs Liverpool
Arsenal vs Man United
Munich vs Dortmund
Atletico vs Real

Need more days like this in the season.

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04 Oct 2015 15:27:02
How has it come to this?
Gerrard, alonso and mascharano to milner, lucas and Allen

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04 Oct 2015 16:30:28
Agree except for Lucas. Starting line up should be Henderson can and Lucas. Milner is woeful at best.

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04 Oct 2015 16:58:37
Dont understand all the hate for milner lol. I guess everyone needs a scapegoat.

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04 Oct 2015 17:34:27
He's just huff an puff.

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04 Oct 2015 17:45:23
Had his best game today as well, not sure anyone watches the game half the time. First half especially. He is what he is, no point laying into the bloke for not being zidane.

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04 Oct 2015 17:46:45
He's not an escape goat. Milner is a very good player. On the wing. He's a woeful cm and woeful choice as captain. But once again br made the promise of cm, and someone decided he should be the highest paid player at the club.

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04 Oct 2015 17:48:39
There's nothing necessarily wrong with Milner (good squad player/impact sub to close a game out) but no way should he be a first choice central midfielder. He is not capable of controlling a game against any of the top EPL sides. Surly BR is not naive enough to see that. Oh wait. Let's see what happens this week after Macca's post, (fingers crossed) but it is so depressing to watch us struggle again this season.

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04 Oct 2015 17:54:17
Guys you slag people off way too quickly. He is clearly not rubbish after years at Man city being very consistent. He like many others is probably struggling to get use to system and players. Give him a break!

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04 Oct 2015 17:55:45
People wasn't saying that last week when he scored and assisted against Villa. It's become the norm to trash our own players.

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04 Oct 2015 18:01:43
Leave Elton out of this itsjustbanter.

Yes, he gets in a huff but the rest is unfair.

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04 Oct 2015 18:02:02
Milner out

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04 Oct 2015 15:59:02
A fair result and at least it's not a loss.
Skrtle played very well I think and Sakho was a mountain except the goal, which again caused by poor clearance from Can and poor organisation. Our defence can be one of the best with the right direction and have that potential. Which tells me we need CA as manager.
Stop people scoring you never lose and always get a point, with that and goals you you get the full 3 right? It's obvious I know, but not sure BR gets this fact.
I feel a little sorry for BR as he truly believed he would do the job here, but being stubborn and alienating players has turned the fans and games against him.
Time to look forward and let's live in the hope we appoint the right man. and that is Carlo Ancelotti.

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04 Oct 2015 16:12:59
Can't feel sorry for Rodgers because as you said he's been too stubborn and alienated too many good players.

Times up the club needs to urgently move forward now, before we fall any further behind.

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04 Oct 2015 16:41:29
To a certain degree I lay the blame for the goal at Dodgers. Keeping on with playing Can out of position, errors will happen.

Once again I am super impressed with Danny Ings, that boy is playing out of his skin.

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04 Oct 2015 16:42:53
Fully agree Alant11, I' m just a bit soft really! Lol

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04 Oct 2015 16:54:01
Up and down - Ings is doing amazing so far, totally exceeded my expectations anyway. I just hope he isn't trying too hard you know? I don't want him to be shattered after 15-20 games.

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04 Oct 2015 17:26:21
I hear you hfs. Don't you think that when Benteke is back he will shift down the pecking order and won't get as many starts? I'd rather he snaps himself now then hold back, lol. I am also blown away by him as there was a fair bit of negativity on this site about signing him.

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04 Oct 2015 17:37:09
How good could it be if we went to a 4-3-3 and played 3 strikers - Ings and Sturridge either side of Benteke? There'll be goals a plenty.

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04 Oct 2015 17:57:16
Ings will be a huge favourite for us. His sheer industry is so refreshing to see, he reminds me of Kuyt a bit. Although, I fear he'll be back on the bench when Benteke comes back! BR dare not drop him after spending £32m!! Could we play Studge, Benteke, Coutts and Ings?? I wonder

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04 Oct 2015 15:47:37
Whoever is manager after international break can't drop ings he is flying atm

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04 Oct 2015 16:00:01
Our best player

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04 Oct 2015 16:00:52
Who u think? If br isn't sacked 2m then I think it will be him for a while yet. Fingers crossed not though

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04 Oct 2015 15:34:14
Fair result to the game. probably Everton were a bit better.
But what I could draw from the game that milner inspite of all the ground he covers and hard work he puts in, his passing is really poor for a CM.

no of times he fails to deliver a threatening pass is quite high. nd thus he often reverts to passing sideways.
Hendo is much better in this regard and probably the only good proper passed at the club aside from can(but he hardly plays midfield)

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04 Oct 2015 15:52:15
How can anyone disagree with this? Again Milner showed why he's only ever been a sub for England. He was absolutely shocking. Coutinho weren't much better.

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04 Oct 2015 15:54:52
Can's passing is terrible. Lucas is the best at the club closely followed by Henderson. If Lucas had a yard of pace he'd be world class. Sadly he can't burst through and often makes late challenges. In terms of his passing accuracy, passing range, cutting through balls etc though, he is excellent.

Agree regarding Milner. The guy is so clearly a winger. He is okay in midfield but he gets caught out of position a lot and as you say his passing isn't great.

Todays game was screaming for more pace up top and 2 midfielders who come deeper to collect the ball. Milner kept running away so everything had to go through Lucas, Moreno or Clyne. Sturridge was terrible and should've been replaced with Origi. Milner should've come off for Joe Allen, not Lucas who was the best player on the pitch today. How Can wasn't subbed either is beyond me. He gifts them a goal, nearly gets sent off and played poor all game in general. Rodgers will ruin that lad. He should be breaking into our midfield by now, not being made to look a tool at RCB.

Only silver lining is that we probably won't ever have to watch a Rodgers team play football ever again.

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04 Oct 2015 16:04:52
Ems
Milner is okay in midfield? He has been useless and offered nothing going forward or defensively. When Rodgers does go I hope the next man has the balls to drop players such as milner and skrtl and give the younger players a chance if there's noone that will improve upon them.

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04 Oct 2015 16:07:43
I disagree about the can part--his passing is nice.
Lucas was subbed bcoz he had grown too aggressive at that moment nd risked a red card.
And what really pains me is that the stand in captain is milner nd not lucas

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04 Oct 2015 16:43:15
The 2nd half was dismal and I think that due to Liverpool not pressing and putting them under pressure.

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04 Oct 2015 16:49:31
EMS, the best passer at the club is Sakho. Was last season anyway.

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04 Oct 2015 15:29:46
Only under BR does Sturridge and coutinho both finish the game and ings goes off. I think any result, and Rogers would have been gone, ideally a win and Rogers sacked would be perfect. I have nothing against Rogers personally, but he has failed.

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04 Oct 2015 15:51:30
Ings picked up a knock.

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04 Oct 2015 16:23:36
BR obviously expects Coutinho to always pull off that wonder goal in the last 5 minutes of the match, but hopefully (in a way) Ings went off due to the knock he got earlier in the match!

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04 Oct 2015 13:19:31
DaveyBootle - the situation wasn't all that different. Utd had just finished 7th. The club realised that non qualification for the CL means not just less revenue, but also makes it harder to attract quality.
A manager like CA or LVG sends a message out to footballers that the club means business. These guys can attract better quality players than the likes of BR or Moyes. Unfortunate but true - at least while the club is re-building.
Di Maria may have not worked out but if BR brought him in last year, us fans would have been over the moon.
Personally, I'm not bothered if we get Klopp or even FDB, but one thing a club with ambition should have - is a qualified manager. And by qualified, he should have won titles and possess a winning mentality.
All I mean is that if FSG have ambition, then the Manager should be an extension of this ambition - especially if cash is being spent.
You're not telling me that if Rafa was given £100m a season, he wouldn't have bought class and competed for the title?

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04 Oct 2015 14:48:58
Hold on but man united had a worse record last season under lvg than David moyes in the same number of games except the fact moyes had to compete with European football as well which was a first for him. Also it's incredibly different that man u lost the chairman or whatever he was who's name escapes me the same year as Alex and all man u fans admit that was just too difficult to follow.

Lvg this year yeah they're in a better place than Liverpool but by no means are they guaranteed any more success this season than Liverpool.
I agree I want Carlo ancelotti but your comparison and reasoning make little sense I'm afraid

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04 Oct 2015 15:29:11
No, but Utd appointed Moyes for instant success - Rodgers, to build a squad.

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04 Oct 2015 15:45:23
That is exactly the problem davey.
Rodgers has had the time and the money bought lots of players yet still has not managed to build a squad let alone a team

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04 Oct 2015 12:41:38
Read this site for a few years now first time post. Travelling round Asia so can't be home it's killing me. Today it's not about the manager it's about pride come on you red men YNWA

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04 Oct 2015 12:03:52
So there is a massive derby today and everyone is banging on about Rodgers. We are Liverpool FC not Rodgers fc. Come on you red men

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04 Oct 2015 10:47:32
Jumping the gun here ed1, but do you think brendan could get another job in the premier league when he leaves us? Or will potential suitors realise he's not all that?
Cheers

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{Ed001's Note - in any other walk of life he would be lucky to get another job in the same industry, but football is populated by imbeciles, so I am sure he will have no problem getting another role, just unlikely to be in the Prem.}

04 Oct 2015 11:59:01
Sunderland head coach? Advocaat resigned didn't he?

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04 Oct 2015 12:11:35
I fear some poor Spanish club gets ruined by him next. :( Oh well, he won't be our problem any longer!!!! :D

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04 Oct 2015 12:16:10
He'll probably do a Moyes.

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04 Oct 2015 12:15:40
Cheers ed

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04 Oct 2015 14:26:58
He might walk straight into another job but he definitely won't be given the amount of money he's blown at Liverpool.

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04 Oct 2015 15:41:13
Its acctually quite pityfulll that people on here publicly says:
"He will ruin a spanish club next".
BR has done things for LFC, BUT he isn't good enough for a top 4 PL team, he is though good enough and more for a mid-table team, and I wish him the best of luck.

Just wish he could have continued that one great season we had, both for him, us and the clubs sake. But that wasnt going to be.

And please people, have some manners and don't slag off managers that are linked with us. let's wait and see and support the new manager just as much as we would anyone.
Even if we all have our dreams, we are liverpool and are better then this.

Have a great one lads.

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04 Oct 2015 17:50:19
I honestly think he's done more to and not for lfc. I haven't watched a press conference or interview this season because it's like a broken record when we don't win. If the rumours are true and there is a slim chance of C A i think it could be the best decision FSG could make. Saying that and it kills me to say it. Why would he even consider taking on a job of a mid table team with no money to spend.

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04 Oct 2015 10:19:58
Personally, I believe Mssrs Klopp and Ancelotti are both capable of the managerial role at LFC. My preference would be Jurgen but I would be very happy with Carlo too.
From what I can work out, I suspect it will be Jurgen. I am not certain of the Bosnian newspaper credibility but I am quite certain LFC is not what they would call headline news so would gain little from publishing it and would have no reason to lie or invent something.

Furthermore, the betting firms have shortened the favorited Mr Klopp. 5/4 in some places. I know this means little because if the bookies knew something betting would be suspended after they have spread most the damage.

Two twitter feeds that I follow, both of which provide some insider info and have been a reliable source in many cases are both convinced that LFC have had contact with Jurgen.

I also believe what Macca posted that it makes no difference on the outcome today. BR is going, this coming week.

The players need to step up and perform today. It may help a potential new manager make a decision.

And if this is your last match with us Brendan, good luck for your future, I don't believe you intended for it to work out this way, it was just bigger than you could be.

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04 Oct 2015 10:30:54
Hopefully my friend hopefully. But for all that to happen firstly we need to get rid of Rodgers. Hopefully today ia the last day

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04 Oct 2015 08:48:42
Morning Ed001

How do you think the game will go today mate?

Also I here that the owners are not at the game so i'm asuming there won't be any action directly after the game, unless it can be done over the phone.

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{Ed001's Note - I don't make predictions as I am bad luck with those. Though I am not sure what bad luck would be in this case?}

04 Oct 2015 11:24:25
As Andy Carroll tweeted earlier - "It's a win-win situation for Liverpool".

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04 Oct 2015 11:40:09
3 - 1 Everton

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04 Oct 2015 12:50:39
You're a confident man, Lavers. Not sure I see our current defence being able to restrict them to three goals

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04 Oct 2015 13:27:37
5-0 the Reds

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04 Oct 2015 09:50:53
Everyones getting excited about klopp yet we haven't even approached him so I'm not to sure why? Also ed001 said on the live broadcast AVB is a possibility but no ones mentioned him.

So thoughts on AVB?

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{Ed002's Note - He will be available in November.}

04 Oct 2015 10:35:48
Please not avb

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04 Oct 2015 10:59:46
Please god not avb. I'd rather keep br than be lumbered with another disaster

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04 Oct 2015 11:25:20
It would make no sense to go for AVB.

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04 Oct 2015 11:27:11
Going from one disaster to another makes no sense. Did very little at Spurs who out of the teams in the PL I would say were closest to ourselves. I don't see how he could do much better in the PL. I would like to know if Paulo Sousa or Roberto Di Matteo would be available. Slaven Bilic wouldn't be a bad thinking outside the box choice either. Obviously I would prefer either one of the big two. i'm not sure about Frank De Boer either for some reason,

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04 Oct 2015 12:21:34
I don't want AVB as our manager but you need to get your facts straight. When Villas Boas was dismissed by Tottenham he ended with the highest win % of any Spurs manager. Somewhere around 56% I believe. A lot of which would be attributed to having Bale in the team.

The problem with AVB is that he failed horribly in the transfer market after selling their star player at Spurs and has zero experience from building a team. Correct me if i'm wrong but I don't believe he has ever stayed with a club for more than 1,5 seasons, which is a big worry for me.

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04 Oct 2015 14:47:45
Ancellotti all day long for me. Proven winner.

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04 Oct 2015 15:46:17
I do not want a avb as our coach

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04 Oct 2015 11:14:28
What do you make of AVB's methods, ed002? Does he have what it takes to win trophies in England?

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{Ed002's Note - Try the European pages.}

04 Oct 2015 09:12:19
Hey Bluenoses, make the most of today ( your cup final) normal service will resume soon and you will be back to being known as Walton Carpets. Getting walked over!

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04 Oct 2015 09:48:52
They really fancy their chances John.

Liverpool will suprise people today mate.

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04 Oct 2015 10:00:31
I hope so davey

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04 Oct 2015 10:59:58
Let's hope we turn up today , 3 points no injuries please , whoever the manager is support your team .

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04 Oct 2015 12:12:18
I hope Liverpool win "take a draw" BR Gone will be a good week for me :-)

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04 Oct 2015 15:44:30
I thought we did ok , bit of a mess for the equaliser but not a bad point . International break now so let's hope everyone stays fit or gets fit and let's see where we go .

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04 Oct 2015 08:44:42
Although we all hate Utd, I love the way the club realised that they made a mistake early with Moyes and immediately brought a highly experienced manager in - who has PROVEN experience of spending money wisely.
I think if Fenway appoint CA, therefore replicating Utd, this is a huge statement by the club, and moreover an indication that the owners have changed their policies.
CA has an unbelievable CV, and a win ratio of over 60% pretty much wherever he goes - (on par with Jose).
If we appoint Klopp or De Boer, I believe this, however an improvement on BR is also a cheaper, safer option by the club.
Would you have given £300m of your money to a guy with no experience of spending money wisely? Seriously?

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04 Oct 2015 09:16:41
Different situation.

Utd were Champions, Liverpool weren't.

Moves was sacked because he wasn't doing anything with the players at his disposal, FSG knew the squad required rebuilding and appointed Rodgers with no immediate expectations.

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04 Oct 2015 09:18:38
Spending money wisely? Di maria and falcao anyone?

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04 Oct 2015 10:05:14
Jaysus lvg last year was a laughing stock now he's God as well?? What happened

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04 Oct 2015 10:08:51
To be fair reet, most managers would have been overjoyed to sign those two players if they had the chance.
Under fergie utd got it right far more often than we did.
A great example is rio ferdinand. They had to pay a ridiculous-looking 30 million, but he served their club brilliantly at the very highest level for a decade. Same for rooney.
Its shocking and depressing how often we spent badly (or overpaid a lot) over the last 15-20 years- its a rotten tradition that br has very sadly carried on.
Player recruitment is one aspect that we HAVE to fix, regardless of any new manager.

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04 Oct 2015 10:33:21
I disagree. Sadly for me Klopp won't be coming (I think) but he is clearly a bright intelligent man who I seriously doubt would waste the 300 million your talking about. Unless he has a history of doing that which I don't think he does

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04 Oct 2015 10:38:04
It should be one of the first things addressed by the new manager if one is appointed

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04 Oct 2015 11:16:41
To be fair Van Gaal has had a hugely successful career in management.

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04 Oct 2015 11:52:32
Why was lvg a laughing stock last season? After finishing 7th the previous season the aim was to get back into the champions league. With 50 plus injuries and a manager new to the league we achieved that and are now pushing on. We were never going to go from 7th to champions in 12 months. Steady progress since he came in. That's what you need. Don't be thinking if you get klopp or ancelotti in you will win the league in a year or two. Your too far behind like we were to make that jump in 12 months

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04 Oct 2015 12:19:32
To be fair, Di maria had the amazing season at Madrid and came to UTD looking class, i feel it was a difference in quality at utd and possibly different coaching methods where Di maria's form was affected then hit by injuries.

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04 Oct 2015 12:22:29
For once I agree with a Utd fan.

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04 Oct 2015 14:54:44
Yet he had less points per game than moyes who had to deal with European football and was under a lot more pressure and had no help from the board. Lvg only got into the champions league because of others under performing and an inspirational de gea. Neither of which van gaal had anything to do with.

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04 Oct 2015 15:19:13
Shane, we finished the season with more point that we did u see Moyes. Moyes had years of premier league experience, and took over a title winning side. Lvg had no premier league experience, pathetic amount of injuries so never had continuity in the side, and a team that was shot of confidence and in pieces after finishing 7th. Not to mention Rio, vidic and evra gone. Our record against the top 4 teams last year was the best in the league. Was that anything to do with lvg? De Gea is paid to make saves. He did what he is supposed to do. Lvg isn't perfect by any stretch, but don't try telling me he's no better than Moyes

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04 Oct 2015 08:05:12
Regardless of the potential new manager saga, first and foremost let's hope we do the business today. If Brendan has lost the changing room, I want these players to take some responsibility today, play for pride, the fans and most importantly the shirt. This isn't just any football game, this is so much more.
If it's to be Brendans last game I hope he gets a decent send off and a good performance. There is not one reason in the world to make me want to lose this or any game
Brendan it's been emotional, sign out with pride pal

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04 Oct 2015 08:35:23
Class post, let's hope we do the bitters.

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04 Oct 2015 09:20:49
I haven't been on for a few days, could this really be Brendan's last game? I got the impression the heat was off a little??

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04 Oct 2015 09:40:07
Nobody actually knows pal, it's all speculation at the moment. Last 3 games I've been to, Brendan has lost the crowd and seemingly the players.
If FSG don't act now and quick then we're in big trouble. Nothing actually released from the club though, so don't be surprised if he stays

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04 Oct 2015 09:41:54
Pip - use the search function for Macca's last post.

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04 Oct 2015 10:16:32
If you put in the normal link,then put /maccaliverpoolrumours.php it takes you to the old macca rumours page

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04 Oct 2015 10:21:04
Thanks for the reply Welsh, cheers Ron sounds like a plan. Regardless of what happens to Rodgers I hope we spank these bitters today!!!!! I love a derby!!! YNWA!

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04 Oct 2015 11:48:39
Thanks Bob

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04 Oct 2015 08:00:39
Well if it's FDB and he can inspire his team like Koeman does with Southampton then we will do very well with the squad we have.

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04 Oct 2015 07:48:05
So it's Rodgers last game, let's hope he can go out on a high, at least let's not lose against the bitters, also I believe Rodgers has tried his best for the club, so hopefully the fans give him good show of appreciation at the end of the game.

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04 Oct 2015 10:09:56
Brendan tried his best for himself and nobody else

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04 Oct 2015 07:44:04
Looking at the league at the moment, Utd are a shadow of what they were, Chelsea are dire, City are Hot n Cold and Arsenal are well, Arsenal. If we only had a decent manager I think we could seriously challenge. Klipperty for me

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04 Oct 2015 03:17:02
F.S.G. need to tread carefully if they want a return on their investment. When they took over we were an excellent "project" with a history and potential.
Sadly, it's now becoming ancient history and little potential under current management.
They bought us quite cheaply but must've known that the stadium and almost everything else needed an overhaul.
Yes, they've invested heavily in the squad but they've entrusted the wrong people to spend their millions. We are about to increase the capacity of a century-old stadium whilst the main attraction is becoming stale and expensive to it's customers. £50 p.p. per game plus other expenses can only begin to be justified if it's a competitive form of entertainment as opposed to a means of exploiting loyalty to a "sporting franchise".
FSG are either geniuses or idiots.
Maybe there's a method in all this but I cannot see any commercial value in extending the stadium for extra revenue whilst allowing the very things that draw the crowds to turn to rubble.
The Sion game was a massive sign of what FSG have coming to them.
The atmosphere came from the away-end, the football was predictable and dire, the crowd couldn't be shaken out of their coma and the players seemed to switch off after an hour.
I started watching Liverpool in 1971 at the age of seven and my dad had to pre-warn me about the noise and vibrations inside the stadium. He even had to keep me as far away from the Kop as possible just to keep my mum quiet. So we ended up in the main stand but as I got older I used to go on my own and go in the Kop or (sometimes) the Boy's Pen but NEVER the Annie Road End (my dad said it was full of undesirables though he used a different word!)
My dad was a lorry driver, my mum was a nurse and we weren't pools winners. But going the game wasn't considered an extravagance. Turn up, pay your money and soak up the atmosphere.
The Kop was incredible!! I once went to a European game. My dad couldn't go so I had to go with our milkman and he took me in the Kop. We scored and I didn't see him for 3 months !! His story was that he'd turned around to ask politely who'd put a bottle-full of piss in his pocket when David Fairclough had rammed home the winner. The crowd surged forward and my disoriented dairyman was un-ceremonially swept into the abyss. Despite breaking several ribs his main memory was that he lost his shoes on the initial "shove" and when the crowd settled back he was standing in the same spot next to his shoes!! I always pretended to be fascinated by this ten-times-a-year story but I can't help feeling that if I hadn't pissed in his pocket or nicked his shoes all this could've been avoided. Anyway, got to be up early in the morning. .milk doesn't deliver itself!
Oh, yeah. The point is that the Liverpool Football Club I am seeing now is not the same thing I have grown up loving. LFC is a dwindling franchise run by baseball fans. I'm glad my milkman died of foot hypothermia because he'd be turning in his grave right now!!

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04 Oct 2015 08:35:53
When they took over we were a project with history and potential?
Do you not know how close we were to administration? Do you not know for well over a year the club was haemorrhaging money? Whilst sorting all that, they've extended the stadium and given millions to Brendan ( to waste )
to say the Cowboys left us as a good project, absolutely absurd lad.

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04 Oct 2015 09:23:59
I agree but we saw in 2013-14 what we as fans are capable of given a team that can compete. I am sure we'll get back to that again!

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04 Oct 2015 15:58:57
Benny I think Pete meant because the low price FSG paid it could be seen as potentially a good project.

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04 Oct 2015 01:06:36
Eds fellow reds and Macca, if the rumour is correct about BR getting the boot next week, do you think the new boss who ever is already lined up or will FSG decide after BR gone, with the break coming up next weekend the new boss could get almost 2 weeks with some of the squad if FSG have acted quick enough .

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04 Oct 2015 03:18:56
One can only assume that they go into this with a very clear idea of who will take the reigns.

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04 Oct 2015 04:37:27
theyve waited this long, surely they have a plan. at least that's what i hope.

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04 Oct 2015 06:55:01
OP, I would suggest that if the move to remove Brendan has been made, I would expect that a replacement would be ready to take over. I would be surprised if we went for an interim or caretaker manager in the short term, that wouldn't make sense to me at all. I can't see a move being done without the replacement sorted first.

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04 Oct 2015 09:46:49
The only concerns I have about this are:
1) the unholy mess FSG made of the last managerial change
2) there will be a lot of managerial movement in the summer after the Euros. FSG may (foolishly) decide to go with an interim thinking they will secure the right man in the summer.

What would happen, IMO, is top players will go in January (as Torres did) and the club will finish in the doldrums meaning no decent manager would be interested.

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04 Oct 2015 00:56:56
I'm just waiting to see who Ed001 anoints for the new Manager because they will instantly become the guy we must get per 90%+ of the posters. a bit like ilori who became a cross between Hansen & Jesus once Ed001 named him as his ideal starter beside Sakho. Over to you Ed001, the Liverpool Rumours throne awaits. 😂

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04 Oct 2015 03:46:55
I disagree I watched a lot of Ilori in tournaments before we signed the lad. I still think he should be treated better than he has too. Also in relation to a manager like many people my ideal choice would be Klopp like a lot of posters here.

I doubt we will get Klopp which is unfortunate as I think he is the type of manager who could bring the best out of the likes of Ilori, Markovic, Ibe, Teixera, Can, Moreno, Firmino and others. Our squad would be very good in the hands of a better manager so a huge outlay on new players isn't essential.

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04 Oct 2015 08:43:36
u don't have to watch all of ilori's games to play him in front of skrtel and lovren at the moment. cause it is insane to keep playing skrtel and lovren when they are both in bad form.

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04 Oct 2015 09:25:42
I must be watching a different game than some on here, because to me Skirtle is the only player I see on the pitch who plays with any sort of passion and pride since Henderson was injured.Maybe not the most articulate defender but I don't think anyone could question his commitment, and I can't say that about quite a few on the pitch

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03 Oct 2015 23:08:43
Ed1 do u think rodgers has already been told his time at lfc is done? He looked and sounded defeated at his last few press confrences so i guess he knows the writings on the wall?

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{Ed001's Note - I don't believe he was told but he has realised it.}

03 Oct 2015 15:39:08
Question for the Eds.

The manager didn't change over the summer and neither have performances as a result of. How would you rate the new back room staff in that case?

If Macca is right do you think any of them have made a convincing case to be considered as back room staff for the new manager!

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{Ed001's Note - it is too early to judge them, they are working under a manager who is tactically inept, so there is little that can be done by them to influence results.}

03 Oct 2015 12:29:02
Excellent effort guys on the live podcast well done q

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{Ed001's Note - thank you mate.}

03 Oct 2015 12:00:14
ahhhh eds/benny were can I see the live podcast as was unable to watch live, I really need to see it, please tell me its online somewere ???

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{Ed001's Note - sorry mate couldn't record it due to technical issues at the time.}

03 Oct 2015 10:29:08
Ed 001 If De Boer is the replacement for Rodgers, would this makes sense? Surely they would want to.go for someone like Ancelotti or Klopp who have proved themselves in top leagues.

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{Ed001's Note - he is an improvement, and he would not be asking for top money, both in terms of his wage and in money to spend, so it would make sense in some respects.}

04 Oct 2015 06:57:47
I wouldn't be disappointed if FDB is to take over from Rodgers. He certainly has the winning pedigree as a player and manager that BR clearly lacks. Ancelotti would be my first choice though.

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03 Oct 2015 23:48:29
Bosnian press reporting that Klopp and his Bosnian assistant have signed 3 year deals at the club.
Isn't it exciting? Something's happening with someone but no one has any idea what, where or who!

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