Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 11/12 (End of March 2012 onwards)

Jesus Wept · 17-05-2012 01:43AM

Well, I'm back. Did I miss anything?

Hannibal · 17-05-2012 01:46AM

K-9 wrote: »

Many similarities with Rafa, obsessive, OCD like, not a lover of egos, immerse himself in the club.

Pisses off Chelsea fans!

Major difference with Rafa is that AVB has only had one good season in professional football with a dominant Porto in a second rate league.

Rafa had major success with Valencia in a top league against two dominant clubs in Real Madrid and Barcelona and at the time a very good Deportivo.

Turtyturd · 17-05-2012 01:50AM

Andy Carroll wrote: »

Well, I'm back. Did I miss anything?

You made the Euro's....congrats.

Spearo's on back up.

Jesus Wept · 17-05-2012 01:58AM

Turtyturd wrote: »

You made the Euro's....congrats.

Spearo's on back up.

cantgetright · 17-05-2012 02:04AM

Sad that Kenny's gone. Think he should of had till Christmas.
I admire Lambert, Martinez and Rogers for the work they have done over the last few years but IMO they are not ready for LFC. I think we need someone that has at least managed a side in a European competition. AVB would be interesting but also quite a gamble and would he be up for another risk. Rafa has had a healthy break away from management and would jump at the chance to come back but will FSG go down that route (once bitten)
In a dream world, I would like the special 1. He's a bit of Pric but he sure is a winner. Lot of buts and all that..

Jesus Wept · 17-05-2012 02:07AM

cantgetright wrote: »

Sad that Kenny's gone. Think he should of had till Christmas.
I admire Lambert, Martinez and Rogers for the work they have done over the last few years but IMO they are not ready for LFC. I think we need someone that has at least managed a side in a European competition. AVB would be interesting but also quite a gamble and would he be up for another risk. Rafa has had a healthy break away from management and would jump at the chance to come back but will FSG go down that route (once bitten)
In a dream world, I would like the special 1. He's a bit of Pric but he sure is a winner. Lot of buts and all that..

There would be little or no good managers available for work in January, only shit ones.

cantgetright · 17-05-2012 02:13AM

Andy Carroll wrote: »

There would be little or no good managers available for work in January, only shit ones.

Kenny might of come good. Rafa might be still available. Its a chance you have to take.

Jesus Wept · 17-05-2012 02:18AM

cantgetright wrote: »

Kenny might of come good. Rafa might be still available. Its a chance you have to take.

No it isn't.

cantgetright · 17-05-2012 02:23AM

Andy Carroll wrote: »

No it isn't.

What part? Kenny or Rafa?
I would of liked kenny to be given more time but thats me. I start supporting LFC when he was player/manager.

Knex* · 17-05-2012 02:25AM

Andy Carroll wrote: »

Well, I'm back. Did I miss anything?

Only about 40 pages in this thread alone. Get going before the madness resumes again tomorrow

Zapp Brannigan · 17-05-2012 02:28AM

Thanks for trying Kenny.

FSG have got to get a new manager in ASAP. Ideally someone who could wrap up our signings before the Euro's start so we don't pay over the odds for a good tournament.

Jesus Wept · 17-05-2012 02:30AM

cantgetright wrote: »

What part? Kenny or Rafa?
I would of liked kenny to be given more time but thats me. I start supporting LFC when he was player/manager.

Fair enough. I meant it's not a risk you have to take.

K-9 · 17-05-2012 02:37AM

Andy Carroll wrote: »

There would be little or no good managers available for work in January, only shit ones.

AVB didn't last much longer so he must be shyte.

Jesus Wept · 17-05-2012 02:40AM

K-9 wrote: »

AVB didn't last much longer so he must be shyte.

I did say little or no. It's not an ideal time to get a new manager, is it?

Zak Flaps · 17-05-2012 02:42AM

ilovelamp2000 wrote: »

I'm off.

Thought I could smell something!

Jesus Wept · 17-05-2012 03:16AM

tibor wrote: »

Also, add another £10 million or so in compensation to the "exceptional expenditure" column for next years accounts. Baffling.

I wouldn't be surprised if Kenny had a very limited contract, one year with a review.

Gerty wrote: »

Tony Barrett ‏ @TonyBarretTimes
Looks like Liverpool need a new assistant manager too. Hearing Steve Clarke has left out of loyalty to Dalglish.

I really am speechless.

lol, anyone who thinks that Clarke left out if 'loyalty' to Daglish is a bit naive.
He left because FSG want the decks cleared so he can have his own staff which only right.

Dub13 wrote: »

SoS Statment.

Dear Member

Following todays news, Spirit Of Shankly have released the following statement:

FSG: We need direction

We find ourselves once again experiencing another summer where talk centres around off the pitch decisions instead of footballing matters. The position of manager at Liverpool Football Club is one that deserves huge respect. It deserves all the resources of Liverpool Football Club to be put at the manager's disposal to make the Club as successful as possible. Today, we are once again in a position where this is not happening. At this moment in time, we have no Manager, no Director of Communications, no Director of Football, no Commercial Director and no ownership presence this side of the Atlantic, a situation compounded by the continued failure to appoint a Chief Executive.

There are also ongoing questions around the lack of a stadium solution. Recent decisions at Liverpool Football Club have led to more questions than they have answered. Today's decision does exactly the same. Many supporters will be asking just what exactly is LFC's strategy for the future. We would expect those in charge at LFC to address this situation urgently in a manner befitting of the Club's history and tradition to allow Liverpool Football Club to move forward. We would also expect those charged with moving the Club forward to engage in meaningful dialogue with supporters, something promised to us in those early meetings with Mr Henry and Mr Werner, but which is yet to materialise.

http://www.spiritofshankly.com/news/fsg-we-need-direction

Spirit of Shankly
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Follow @spiritofshankly on Twitter

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That's great. I'll be making my statement tomorrow.

Someone posted what a terrible state the club is in right now as we have no press officer and no DOF.

A press officer? Is that really a big problem? Kenny gone and they pushed out a statement tonight, wasn't a big problem. A press officer isn't exactly a big problem, and considering how our press has been handled this year, I'd rather we had none than whoever was in charge previously or that someone else is filling in because they are already doing a better job.

seanwhite20 · 17-05-2012 04:28AM

Andy Carroll wrote: »

I wouldn't be surprised if Kenny had a very limited contract, one year with a review.

Im pretty sure he had a 3 yr deal. Anyone know what odds Doni is for the job? He's gotta be a front runner.....

tigger123 · 17-05-2012 06:37AM

seanwhite20 wrote: »

Im pretty sure he had a 3 yr deal. Anyone know what odds Doni is for the job? He's gotta be a front runner.....

He did have a three year deal.

AVB is one of the names which is being mentioned as a potential replacement.

Vicxas · 17-05-2012 07:09AM

AVB, Jurgen Klopp and Didier Deschamp are all the names being thrown around now after thankfully the Roberto Martinez fiasco ended.

daithijjj · 17-05-2012 07:21AM

Some journo on talkpsort just said AVB has already been to Boston to meet owners. AVB also spotted in Brazil recently, as in last few days, scouting. Didnt suggest it was for LFC, just saying it.

speedboatchase · 17-05-2012 07:53AM

daithijjj wrote: »

Some journo on talkpsort just said AVB has already been to Boston to meet owners. AVB also spotted in Brazil recently, as in last few days, scouting. Didnt suggest it was for LFC, just saying it.

He's been heavily linked to Roma in the last month in the Italian press. Similar situation - disappointing season, big expectations from fans, US owners.

daithijjj · 17-05-2012 08:01AM

speedboatchase wrote: »

He's been heavily linked to Roma in the last month in the Italian press. Similar situation - disappointing season, big expectations from fans, US owners.

Our owners and Roma owners have connections, thats probably why we play Roma in a friendly at Fenway on 25th July.

doc_17 · 17-05-2012 08:03AM

Can't believe Martinez is being talked of so highly. 2nd favourite. Rafa at 8/1 4th favourite. Please take Rafa back.

PFL · 17-05-2012 08:09AM

Purslow on Radio 5, asked who should replace Kenny, his response; "Capello or RAFA"

He bloody sacked Rafa! The football world is mental

koppy · 17-05-2012 08:13AM

doc_17 wrote: »

Can't believe Martinez is being talked of so highly. 2nd favourite. Rafa at 8/1 4th favourite. Please take Rafa back.

i cant believe rafa is being talked of so highly.

redzerdrog · 17-05-2012 08:37AM

koppy wrote: »

i cant believe rafa is being talked of so highly.

Manager

Real Madrid U-19s
Spain U-19 League (1): 1993
Spain U-19 Cup (2): 1991, 1993

Extremadura
Segunda División Promotion (1): 1997–98

Tenerife
Segunda División (1): 2000–01

Valencia
La Liga (2): 2001–02, 2003–04
UEFA Cup (1): 2003–04

Liverpool
UEFA Champions League (1): 2004–05
FA Cup (1): 2005–06
FA Community Shield (1): 2006
UEFA Super Cup (1): 2005

Internazionale
Supercoppa Italiana (1): 2010
FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2010

might have something got to do with it

djPSB · 17-05-2012 08:44AM

Would love to see us go after Sturridge if AVB gets the job.

Luckycharms_74 · 17-05-2012 08:57AM

doc_17 wrote: »

Can't believe Martinez is being talked of so highly. 2nd favourite. Rafa at 8/1 4th favourite. Please take Rafa back.

So many conflicting reports on who FSG are looking at.

From BBC :

Intermediaries acting for the club have spoken with Andre Villas-Boas, but he is unlikely to get the job.

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is also not thought to be in the running

From the Guardian :

André Villas-Boas, the former Chelsea manager, Jürgen Klopp of Borussia Dortmund and Marseille's Didier Deschamps are among the candidates to succeed Dalglish

FSG are believed to want a manager with title-winning experience, and who can lead Liverpool long-term, to replace Dalglish. That criteria would appear to rule out Roberto Martínez of Wigan Athletic. Another bookmakers' favourite, former Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez, is unlikely to be in the frame.

Looking at the money wagered on AVB yesterday he was cut from 14/1 to 15/8. I just hope they have their guy picked out and lets just get this over with ASAP.

Current odds if anyone interested :

Phoenix Park · 17-05-2012 08:57AM

djPSB wrote: »

Would love to see us go after Sturridge if AVB gets the job.

They wouldn't let him go. Anyway, i genuinely think he's overrated myself. We'd have to really overpay for the guy, i'd prefer to look abroad.

speedboatchase · 17-05-2012 09:09AM

djPSB wrote: »

Would love to see us go after Sturridge if AVB gets the job.

With Drogba likely out of contract and Lukaka heading to Bremen on loan, they'll only have Torres and Sturridge on their books as far as strikers go. Can't see it happening.

Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 11/12 (End of March 2012 onwards)

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