Liverpool Rumours Archive March 20 2014

20 Mar 2014 16:42:50
Read an article that suarez representatives have met with citys and agreed a deal for a move in the summer.I know its typical newspaper horseshiite but could it be possible that he could want a move after the year he's had? cheers ed

{Ed002's Note - There won't be any agreement but there is no secret that his representative's are continuing to talk with other clubs, and they have, as I understand, recently spoken with Bayern Munich, Juventus and Manchester City's Txiki Beriguistain. They have been talking to other clubs regularly for well over a year. Anything else is pure speculation.}

Ed I don't know if this is a question you'll know the answer to, but why would his representatives be talking to other clubs? After the new contract and seemingly suggesting he would be happy to stay, even without CL football. Is it a fail safe, in case we don't get CL?

{Ed002's Note - They want to keep their options open. The player has recently been talking up Juventus again. We will see what happens.}

Cheers Ed appreciate it, would love to see him retire with us but that's understandable!

Hi Ed do you have a quote from Suarez regarding him "talking up juventus"? Can't seem to find any on the web.

Ta

{Ed002's Note - It was in Spanish and in an interview with Vtv Deportes from memory.}

He was answering a question that's all. He said it would be good to play in Italy for Juventus. Doesn't mean he is looking for the move.

{Ed002's Note - Nobody is suggesting he is, but his representatives have spoken with Juventus and others recently.}

20 Mar 2014 12:00:23
Hi Ed02. What is your Opinion of Brendan Rodgers as a manager? Both from a man management and a tactical perspective. I see you have mentioned in a post that he is not the brightest of the lot and that he needs to get better at recruitment. But still how would you judge him?

{Ed002's Note - As a manager he is still on the learning curve as he is still opening his mouth and putting his foot in it far too often. The club has done what it can to help him out with recruitment and I would hope that the previous mistakes will be learned from. As a coach he is generally well respected and he has adapted to get past the "6 seconds of panic" (as termed by an ex-player) which was simply not working out. If he carries on as he has done recently the club will continue to be successful and has the opportunity to re-establish itself as part of the "big 4" or whatever it is called. He has also copped well with off field issues and not let them interfere with his job.}

What is the '6 seconds of panic'? Not a term I am familiar with.

Cheers

{Ed002's Note - It was what BR required of his players after losing the ball.}

The 6 second thing was copied from Barca.
I think Brendan conducts himself very well with the media, yes he is learning however I can't think of many examples of him putting his foot in it? And the club should always do what it can to help the manager / coach with transfer targets, whatever the club.

20 Mar 2014 22:11:52
Ed02,

Just really curious, could you explain this "6 seconds of panic"?

Cheers

{Ed002's Note - Rodgers has traditionally had his players chase after the ball for 6 seconds after losing possession.}