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[Alkano]

Hope they send someone to talk to RB soon...
and start the rebuilding process....

[lugi]

Four Four Two says Paul Lambert of Norwich ...

I'll rather take David Moyes...

[DavidShao]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...ts-new-manager

this is getting more embrassing

[2centsworth]

Originally Posted by Alkano

Hope they send someone to talk to RB soon...

ARGH!!! Shall we be more pro-active instead of just waiting? We can all drop an email to [email protected]. http://www.fenwaysportsgroup.com/ What harm can it do us if we feedback that we want Rafa back? Letting the Swansea manager reject us is plain ridiculous. We might just end up with Sam Allardyce or Ole Gunnar Soskjaer if we let the Americans choose a 'soccer' manager.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...w-manager.html

[SH149]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/media...anfield-s-list

Finally I had something to think of
Any chances ??

Hopefully Luis Suarez agent , Pep brother can offer the help than it would be fantastic

[The Milk Man]

Originally Posted by francined69

how about Steve McMahon? on ESPN he is always saying this and that should be done and he criticizes many of the Liverpool players.

I used to bump into him at the British Club. He has a very "How Lian" kind of character and very arrogant. He thinks too highly of himself and is always criticizing others. I remember once when we were having a discussion on the top 100 players of LFC..... he proclaimed that he should be in the No.1 spot instead of King Kenny as he was better than all the Anfield greats.

With his kind of character I dun think he is suitable to be a manager at any club....... let alone Liverpool FC.


I try to siam him now whenever I see him.

[The Milk Man]

Originally Posted by HonkyTonkyMan

OMG! Has the reputation of Liverpool degrade to such a level that Martinez is even in consideration to be manager?

Originally Posted by Ninja_Assassin

Is Robert Martinez good? What has he achieved that made the American owners seek him out? Read the blog and was surprised Henry has a choice between Andre Villa Boas and Martinez and he was in favour of the latter.

Initially I too dun know much about martinez and was surprised at the news....... but after talking to people in the industry I can understand why FSG came to this decision.

Martinez came into the management game with practically zero experience when he took charge of Swansea which was near relegation in League One.... he saved them from going down and took them up to the Championship...... from the Championship he got them into the BPL in just one season. He was swamped with offers from several BPL clubs after this feat and subsequently chose to manage Wigan. Impression track rcord for a newbie manager.

Track record aside...... I think what made the FSG chose him was the fact that he has always emerge at the top of the class in all his coaching courses..... including topping his peers Gus Poyet, Andre Villa Boas, Barry McDermott, Pep Guardiola, Chris Hughton amongst them.

He is touted as one of the most talented up-n-coming managers in the game.

He may be untried at the top level yet but I am game to let him have his opportunity if I were to be in Sir Henry's shoes.

[joew2005]

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...erpool?cc=4716

Whelan warns Martinez
May 18, 2012

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has warned Roberto Martinez against taking the Liverpool job, suggesting tat the Reds don't know wat they r doing".

Whelan confirmed on Thursday tat he has granted Martinez permission 2 speak with Liverpool, who r seeking a successor 2 sacked manager Kenny Dalglish.

The Reds' shortlist 4 a new boss is said 2 be extensive - as many as 10 names in the frame - & among those targets was Swansea City coach Brendan Rodgers.

But Rodgers has rebuffed Liverpool's advances as he is settled @ the Liberty Stadium, & Whelan feels the Ulsterman's actions shld serve as a warning 2 Martinez.

He told ESPN: "When Liverpool asked 4 Wigan's permission 2 speak 2 Roberto, it was willingly given, & u would hv thought they wanted him 4 the job. But now it transpires they r looking @ quite a few possibilities.

"The fact tat Brendan Rodgers has opted out aft they approached Swansea shld get Roberto thinking he might be better off @ Wigan. There is a suspicion tat Liverpool don't know wat they r doing, certainly it is clear now they don't know who they 1 as manager."

Liverpool's md Ian Ayre, though, is confident tat the club can still attract the profile of manager they r aiming 4, despite the lack of Champions League football 1s more next season.

"We will find out (the effect of not being in the Champions League) during the process I guess. The reason I don't think it will hv an effect is if u lined up most managers in football & asked them if Liverpool would be a great club 2 manage & most people would aspire 2 do so I think they would say yes," Ayre said.

"The history of tis club, the reach of tis club around the world , its fanbase & everything we hv achieved & 1 2 achieve is more than enough 2 keep any manager we would 1 2 go aft hungry 4 the opportunity.''



http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...odgers?cc=4716

Rodgers rebuffs Reds
May 18, 2012

Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers has turned down the opportunity 2 speak with Liverpool abt their vacant managerial position.

Liverpool r in the process of identifying a replacement 4 Kenny Dalglish aft they sacked the Scot on Wednesday following a poor Premier League season.

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan confirmed on Thursday tat he has granted the Reds permission 2 hv discussions with boss Roberto Martinez, who guided the Latics 2 top flight survival tis campaign.

Promising coach Rodgers had also been targeted, aft he enjoyed an impressive debut term as Swansea's style of football received numerous plaudits.

But the Swans hv turned down Liverpool's request 2 speak with the Ulsterman, with the coach having spoken with his current club & voiced his wish 2 remain @ the Liberty Stadium.

A club statement read: "Swansea City can confirm tat an approach fr Liverpool FC 2 speak 2 manager Brendan Rodgers was officially received by club chairman Huw Jenkins tis morning.

The club is pleased 2 confirm tat Brendan has declined the current opportunity 2 speak 2 the Anfield club abt the vacant position. The Swansea manager is currently working hard 2 strengthen the squad in readiness 4 the new Premier League campaign. The club will make no further comment @ tis stage."

The Reds hv a shortlist of as many as 10 names, with Borussia Dortmund's Jurgen Klopp, Marseille's Didier Deschamp & Ajax's Frank de Boer among those reported 2 be potential candidates.

Former England manager Fabio Capello has also been mentioned, but it is understood the Italian favours Chelsea, who r yet 2 appoint a permanent successor 2 Andre Villas-Boas - with Roberto Di Matteo currently in interim charge.

[chochochang2]

AVB to speak to Liverpool

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...erview?cc=4716

[SH149]

Originally Posted by chochochang2

AVB to speak to Liverpool

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...erview?cc=4716

Well at least something to look for rather than the Wigan or Swansea manager been mentioned

[lugi]

The one I wanted off seems more unlikely..

http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/4010/...shes-liverpool

[Regaine]

Found this article dun know how reliable it is though .

Friday, 18 May 2012
Liverpool: Who will replace King Kenny at Anfield?

Posted by Colin Illingworth at 04:00 AM in Colin Illingworth, Liverpool, Premier League | Permalink


The King, Kenny Dalglish, was relieved of his duties at Anfield following the club’s worst seasons in years. Despite reaching two cup finals and adding the Carling Cup to the already glittering Anfield trophy cabinet, Liverpool’s awful league position, the mishandling of the Luis Suarez race row, embarrassing interviews and the waste of £100 million in signings, ultimately forced FSG to wield the axe.

For many Kenny remains the King. And so he should. He has served the club well as player and manager and will always be welcomed back to Anfield. However, there was a general acceptance that Dalglish had to go. It doesn’t matter how much of a hero you are, if you can’t get the team to perform you have to be moved on.

Now the search begins for the man who can take Liverpool back into contention of winning silverware, competing for the title and the all important Champions League slots.

As you would expect for such a prestigious position as this, there are a number of top names already being linked with the vacant post. Here I will run through the main runners and riders and assess their credentials.

Andre Villas-Boas

The former Chelsea boss lasted only nine months under Roman Abramovich at Stamford Bridge but could he be on the verge of a sensational move back to the Premier League? AVB is only 34 but he won the treble in his first season at Porto, including becoming the youngest manager ever to clinch a European trophy. It was that winning mentality that made Abramovich desperate to sign him up.

AVB’s troubles at Chelsea started when he was instructed to clear out the older, more expensive players like Drogba, Lampard and Terry. This of course didn’t go down too well. He didn’t help himself either by the way he went about it. Player power won and he was eventually axed. Would he suffer the same problem at Anfield? I don’t think so. There are a lot of young talented players at Anfield that AVB could mould and shape into better players.

The Portuguese boss has the credentials to be a hit in England, but will he be given the task of reviving Liverpool’s fortunes?

Roberto Martinez

The Wigan boss is a man in demand and he would be crazy not to jump at the chance of managing a side like Liverpool, but has this opportunity come too soon in his managerial career? The Spaniard is reportedly high on the hitlist of the board, even though he has had to beat the drop with the Latics in the past two seasons.

It’s a double edged sword. You can tell that Martinez has something special about him. Anyone who can make Gary Caldwell look exceptional is worthy of praise. The Latics don’t have an awful lot of money but Martinez has moulded a side which really found its feet in the past few months. However, it is a huge gamble. Would he be able to cope with the demands of the Liverpool fans? The likes of Mick McCarthy, Steve Bruce and Sam Allardyce are accustomed to fighting relegation. Winning silverware and turning clubs around takes a very special talent.

Martinez will obviously manage a huge club at one stage and his philosophy is to be commended, but he is still a relative novice. Can Liverpool really afford to take such a gamble?

Rafa Benitez

The Spaniard is like Marmite at Anfield, you either love him or hate him. Even though he was the last manager to bring such riches to the club, some felt that he had overstayed his time on Merseyside. His loyal supporters will point to the epic Champions League win in 2005 and the return in 2007. His detractors though will highlight his inability to produce a consistent run of form in the league.

Benitez left the club in the summer of 2010 after finishing only seventh in the Premier League and was criticised for his belief in squad rotation and zonal marking. He has been out of work since December 2010 following a less than successful stint at Inter Milan and would love a return to Anfield.

However, they say you should never go back as you will never be able to match your initial record. Look at Dalglish for instance. Benitez obviously loves Liverpool and a large section of the fans would love him back to finish off what he started. It would be a controversial appointment, but could he be the man to make Liverpool great again?

Brendan Rodgers

In a similar position to Martinez, Rodgers has a great future ahead of him. He conducts himself professionally on and off the pitch, has his Swansea side playing great attacking football and has an eye for a player. But would he be able to meet the demands of the Liverpool fans?

His Swansea side beat Liverpool on the final day of the season and Mr Henry will have noted what Rodgers has achieved at such a relatively small club on a limited budget. I’m sure Liverpool fans would love to see their team passing the opposition off the pitch, but more than that they want to be winning silverware. Can Rodgers achieve that?

There’s no doubt in my mind that Rodgers will manage a top six side. Unless the board want to appoint a manager with a long-term plan and philosophy and not expect instant rewards, then I think this post has come too soon for both Martinez and Rodgers.

Fabio Capello

The former England manager has a glittering CV and has won trophies at every level of the game. He recently stated that he would love to manage in the Premier League so could Anfield be his next port of call?

The Italian’s lack of English was also a major problem, especially with those in the media, but you can’t argue with his record. He has won titles and cups in three countries and he would love to make it four. Could his dream become a reality at Liverpool?

Alan Pardew

Kenny Dalglish took Andy Carroll and Jose Enrique from Newcastle last year. Now could the board raid St James’ Park for their manager Alan Pardew? The Premier League manager of the year has been a tremendous hit in the north east. His signings, tactics and demeanour have oozed class and quality and Mr Henry will have been impressed by what Pardew has achieved with little money.

However, Pardew has the chance to test himself in Europe next season. Something that Liverpool just can’t offer. Is Liverpool a bigger club than Newcastle? Yes – just look at their histories. Will he be tempted? Probably – who wouldn’t be? But will he go? I don’t think so.

Jurgen Klopp

Currently manager of Bundesliga champions Borrusia Dortmund, Jurgen Klopp has been voted manager of the year for the second season running in Germany. He has overthrown the might of Bayern Munich to win the title in successive seasons and boasts a 57 per cent win record since he took charge in 2008.

Klopp began his playing days as a striker before being converted to a defender. This experience has obviously served him well as he can pinpoint problems at both ends of the pitch. He has proved himself to be a winner and a very capable manager, but he has never managed in England. Although football is a universal sport, the English game is different in so many ways.

Jose Mourinho

It’s unlikely given his past with Liverpool and the fact that Liverpool can’t offer him millions to throw at players or be able to entice him with European football next season, but Mourinho always loves a challenge and this may be one that he could not afford to turn down.

Mourinho has always claimed that he will be back in England one day to manage but the smart money has always been on a Manchester club. After winning La Liga with Real Madrid, toppling Barcelona and coming so close to reaching the Champions League final, will Jose be tempted to leave for a fresh challenge or remain at the Bernabeu until he brings back the European Cup.

He may not be everyone’s favourite cup of tea but you cannot argue with his results. By hook or by crook, Mourinho wins silverware and is one of the best managers in the game. If Mr Henry could land Mourinho then the future really would look bright for the club.

Other names in the frame include Frank Rijkaard, Didier Deschamps, Louis Van Gaal, Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klinsmann and Guus Hiddink, to name but a few. But who would you like to see in the dugout at Anfield in August?

Whatever your view, we’d love to hear from you.

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[Regaine]

If we want to win BPL & the CL , I guess we need to spend BIG money to bring glory to the club. Just like Chelsea and Man City had done. Success does not come cheap.

[Hurricane88]

I said blue team wins the Champions League in my previous post...the whole game Chelsea almost over run by Bayern Munich but ends up holding the CL trophy...this is the season of non red team...

BPL fourth spot Tottenham goes to Europa League and Arsenal goes into CL playoff...

[Hurricane88]

I maintained my prediction...and this season no red team won anything important...so those countries wearing red will not win Euro 2012...