I think he's better than Martinez and Rodgers too. He just shouldn't go to a club as big as Liverpool, at least not yet.
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Football Thread 2011/12 |OT10| Silverware, promotion, survival, relegation and tears
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I think he's better than Martinez and Rodgers too. He just shouldn't go to a club as big as Liverpool, at least not yet.
Definitely, I think when you compare that Norwich squad to Swansea's and Wigan's, he's done wonders.
Don't make me sick
We don't know the situation or the details yet. Still I think many are correct - another season with Kenny at the helm could bring us further regression or stifle improvement. Him ending his run now, before the transfer window opens, is best for the club. He did a wonderful job lifting the spirits around the club, got us a trophy and a few players with potential.
Judging by the kind of comments FSG had about the plans to build the club, I'd say of any PL manager, Rodgers is the most likely candidate. He's focused on youth and possession football, and he is very good in the transfer market. He's also got a very good media personality, he isn't too old, and seems very well-minded, tactically.
That said, as Liverpool Football Club, you'd really like to see a top-tier manager come in. One (the best?) is available. I could see Pep genuinely looking at a good challenge, less stress than at Barça, and I think he'd fall in love with the city that has a similar separatist attitude to Catalunya. But he may be just too much for us. We're not good enough for Guardiola right now.
Judging by the kind of comments FSG had about the plans to build the club, I'd say of any PL manager, Rodgers is the most likely candidate. He's focused on youth and possession football, and he is very good in the transfer market. He's also got a very good media personality, he isn't too old, and seems very well-minded, tactically.
That said, as Liverpool Football Club, you'd really like to see a top-tier manager come in. One (the best?) is available. I could see Pep genuinely looking at a good challenge, less stress than at Barça, and I think he'd fall in love with the city that has a similar separatist attitude to Catalunya. But he may be just too much for us. We're not good enough for Guardiola right now.
Gareth Bale
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You can get very decent odds for Lambert and Rodgers then!
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO. I cannot stand those 'fans' who were calling for Martinez or Rodgers; they are simply taking advantage of mediocre performances from the entire league to force their way to survival. Besides, I'd say that both of those managers will need time before they can build a successful team.
And that's before the dressing room reactions, I don't want to even imagine what the atmosphere would be like in there on the opening game.
Right now, we need to hire a plethora of backroom staff as well who will no doubt leave along with KD. It's going to be one hell of a difficult 6 weeks for the Americans now.
Big problems for Liverpool in the transfer marker now. Its probably going to take a while for the new manager to be appointed and by then other clubs will be in advanced negotiations with transfer targets.
By the time a new manager is selected all his preferred transfer targets might already be at new clubs.
By the time a new manager is selected all his preferred transfer targets might already be at new clubs.
Lol, take them down from the inside
I said Rodgers would be a good bet yesterday!
I doubt we'll find out until someone releases an autobiography.
Dark Machine
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We also have no Head Doctor. Brukner was sacked too. We have no stadium plans either, as Tony Evans has said repeatedly, and as I have I think mentioned every so often, the idea of redeveloping Anfield is a non-starter. It CANNOT be done. I've been round there many times, been to tons of games, you can't redevelop the place. It has to be a new build. Preferably of 70,000, but would we fill it right now?
Gutted for Kenny. If it's not Rafa back or AVB, then I'll be massively disappointed. AVB would be a big gamble, but at least he's got some track record. Those two are the only two currently available who might come to us that are a genuine improvement on Kenny. Capello maybe too, but I'm not sure he'd want the job.
Benitez has to return and be given time. There's no "He's too old" excuse either.
Jeff Albertson
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And Steve Kean outlasts another manager
MarshMellow96
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So it could potentially be:
Rodgers
Lambert
Moyes
Jol
Pardew
O' Neil
Martinez
Di Matteo
...McLeish?
Rodgers
Lambert
Moyes
Jol
Pardew
O' Neil
Martinez
Di Matteo
...McLeish?
Gareth Bale
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16/1 still, as is Paul Lambert.
I think supporters should be optimistic about the house cleaning that's currently taking place.
I don't believe Martinez is the answer - yet.
I also don't think bringing Rafa back is the right way to go. Is he interested? I know he loves the club, but do the fans still have love for him?
AVB would be an interesting appointment. I'm not sure he's the right fit but it would certainly shake things up at the club.
A David Moyes rumor is all that part of the country needs right now leading into Euro's. The drama would be fun for a few weeks.
I don't believe Martinez is the answer - yet.
I also don't think bringing Rafa back is the right way to go. Is he interested? I know he loves the club, but do the fans still have love for him?
AVB would be an interesting appointment. I'm not sure he's the right fit but it would certainly shake things up at the club.
A David Moyes rumor is all that part of the country needs right now leading into Euro's. The drama would be fun for a few weeks.
Vivalaraza
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It's not even close to being the same.
And I don't see that as a reason he loves Barca.
Anyhow he said he's taking a break so I don't see him talking any job for a while yet.
Head of the LMA by now, he must be
No Capello
The problem for the owners is that they know there is still massive investment required in the squad. Do they give the money to someone who spent fortunes on Downing, Henderson and Carroll? You can see why they thought not.
Didn't even have one, the press were already on his back when he was appointed because they wanted Harry Redknapp as manager.
Vinegar Joe
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I am sure it was take a front office job or you're fired so he "quit." He was fired.
His honeymoon with me I meant
I wanted him to do well but Downing and Carroll? The man is off his rocker.Vivalaraza
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That's not operating the club like Arsenal...it's just not wanting to waste £55m :lol
Dark Machine
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Rumours that Ayre's going to go too...that'll leave Gerrard, Carra and the tea boy as the most senior figures at my club. Damn you Liverpool I should be working!
Rumours about Ayre are from Twitter, but from quite reliable people. Also claims that David Dein is the one FSG are listening to, he's pulling the strings right now apparently.
Rumours about Ayre are from Twitter, but from quite reliable people. Also claims that David Dein is the one FSG are listening to, he's pulling the strings right now apparently.
Pep is a pipe dream.
I think Kenny leaving is for the best; although it was before my time, he was an absolutely brilliant player and manager before resigning after the Everton game, but at some point he has to be judged on what he has done recently. He gave the players a lift initially, but it hasn't been good enough since.
I would welcome Rafa back, and would be excited for AVB, but I don't think the time is right for Martinez/Lambert/Rodgers, both for them or for the club.
I think Kenny leaving is for the best; although it was before my time, he was an absolutely brilliant player and manager before resigning after the Everton game, but at some point he has to be judged on what he has done recently. He gave the players a lift initially, but it hasn't been good enough since.
I would welcome Rafa back, and would be excited for AVB, but I don't think the time is right for Martinez/Lambert/Rodgers, both for them or for the club.
Freewheelin'
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I will fucking lol if McLeish is appointed! Would be the greatest troll ever.
MarshMellow96
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Lucas to Madrid, and replaced with Diame.
Heh we were actually linked with Downing before you bought him, really glad we didn't sign him.
Gareth Bale
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It's worth mentioning that Harry only has a year left on his contract. Great PR, makes good signings, has only spent £16 million the past two seasons, and has lead Spurs to the top four twice in three years.
Should he not be considered?
Should he not be considered?
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