Kenneth Dalglish Sacked - Brendan Rodgers signs 3-year-deal

[King Gizzard]

Having a meeting with the owners, and theres loads of rumours flying about

James Dall ‏ @JamesDallESPN
#LFC have declined to comment on the future of manager Kenny Dalglish, amid rumours the Scot could be set to part company with the club.

[bbfan1991]

Oh dear if the rumours are true, thought they would stick by him.

[Locke.]

Only twitter rumors from what I can make out. He's in Boston with Steve Clarke, they were at the Red Sox game last night I think. Doubt we will, and hope we don't, sack him.

[Holly Christmas]

I'd be pretty shocked if this happened, and hope it doesn't, his heart is totally in the club :(

[Samuel.]

We won't. FGS don't seem the type to be interested in sacking managers after every poor season.

I don't know if I've mentioned it already, but Rafa is still available... :idc:

[Locke.]

Ben Smith ‏ @BenSmithBBC

@Mintosocks for what's it worth Dalglish is back here now and did not step down.

[King Gizzard]

Suppose you wouldn't invite someone over to just sack them when they can be done over the phone/fax

Wouldn't of been surprised to see him ''move upstairs'' again though, then he's neither sacked or resigned

[Samuel.]

Yeah, he'll never be actually sacked, just moved back to his position if anything.

[Legend killer]

Pmsl

[joeysteele]

I think they'll give him another season.

[mrlecturer]

If I were Kenny i'd peace to Indiana for a few days, and watch how effective having big names (LeBron James, LFC minority share holder, and Dwayne Wade) in one team can be.

[Locke.]

There are dramatic developments unfolding at Anfield that could lead to Kenny Dalglish leaving Liverpool by the end of the day.

Dalglish, who guided Liverpool to Carling Cup glory but oversaw their FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea at Wembley this season, is in danger of being shown the door by the club's Fenway Sports Group owners, just two days after holding a showdown summit with main men John W Henry and Tom Werner.

Dalglish arrived back in Merseyside on Wednesday but is due to leave the UK again to go on holiday with his wife.

The Reds finished in eighth place in the league - four points below rivals Everton and level with ninth-placed Fulham on goal difference - in a woeful season that saw them lose four league games at Anfield.

The 61-year-old only returned to the Liverpool hot-seat in January 2011 after replacing axed boss Roy Hodgson.

Dalglish, who has won nine league titles, three European Cup trophies, three FA Cups and five League Cup triumphs during his combined 15 years of service as a player and manager at Liverpool, could become the latest in a series of high-profile departures, following director of football Damien Comolli and communications chief Ian Cotton out of the exit door.

Former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas, Wigan's Roberto Martinez and former boss Rafa Benitez are all in the running to succeed Dalglish in charge of the club should he leave.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2145163/Kenny-Dalglish-faces-Liverpool-axe-today--EXCLUSIVE.html#ixzz1v2tEKYuo

:(

[King Gizzard]

Times Sport ‏ @TimesSport

We understand that Kenny Dalglish could leave Liverpool #lfc by the end of the day. More soon

[King Gizzard]

Better not get Lambert or Martinez

[Locke.]

Henry Winter ‏ @henrywinter
Kenny Dalglish is about to leave #lfc.

**** sake, 4 managers in 4 years. I think he should be given more time but it's understandable really, I just don't know why they've done it like this and not 2 days ago when he was in the States.

[Locke.]

BBC Sport ‏ @BBCSport

Kenny Dalglish leaves Liverpool

[King Gizzard]

He's been sacked however they dress it up

[GiRTh]

Confirmed on Sky Sports News.

[In the Drunk Tank]

Wow, even with that league position and some bad signings I thought they'd give him another season see if he could build something.

They should go for Martinez or AVB

[Locke.]

Rafa is the only option.

[bbfan1991]

Oh no:D, he was out of sync with modern Football though IMO!

If Liverpool had Rafa Benitez as Manager again then the club would be going a step backwards when they are supposed to be looking forward?

[Locke.]

Rafa should never have been sacked in the first place.

[Samuel.]

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44564000/jpg/_44564412_rafa_gett.jpg

[Locke.]

We have apparently already approached another manager who is already at a Premier League club, so Rafa unfortunately doesn't look like it will happen

[bbfan1991]

It's Patrice Evra's fault:p:idc:.

[Samuel.]

Won't be happy with anyone but Rafa tbh, especially not another Premier League manager. At least try Villas Boas.

[bbfan1991]

Roberto Martinez contacted according to Sky Sports News;).

[Holly Christmas]

All the scandal has done for him :(

[Locke.]

Roberto Martinez - 6/5
Rafa Benitez - 5/2
Villas Boas - 10/1
Frank Rijkaard - 10/1
Brendan Rodgers - 14/1
Paul Lambert - 14/1
Martin O'Neil - 14/1
Steve Clarke - 14/1
Guus Hiddink - 16/1
Jose Mourinho - 16/1
Carlo Ancelotti - 20/1
Didier Deschamps - 20/1
Jupp Heynckes - 20/1
Roberto Di Matteo - 25/1
Fabio Capello - 25/1

[Samuel.]

Seriously I'd rather Kenny was given more time than us risking it on someone like Martinez.

[Locke.]

"It has been an honour and a privilege to have had the chance to come back to Liverpool Football Club as Manager. I greatly appreciate the work that Steve, Kevin, the players and all of the staff put in during my time and feel proud that we delivered the Club's first trophy in six years winning the Carling Cup and came close to a second trophy in the FA Cup Final. Of course I am disappointed with results in the league, but I would not have swapped the Carling Cup win for anything as I know how much it meant to our fans and the Club to be back winning trophies.

"Whilst I am obviously disappointed to be leaving the football club, I can say that the matter has been handled by the owners and all concerned in an honourable, respectful and dignified way and reflects on the quality of the people involved and their continued desire to move the football club forward in the same way as when they arrived here.

"I would like to thank all of the staff at the Club for their effort and loyalty. I said when first approached about coming back as Manager that I would always be of help if I can at any time and that offer remains the same.

"Finally, I want to put on record my heartfelt gratitude to Liverpool's fans, who have always given me and the Club their unwavering support. Without them neither the Club nor I would have achieved anything."

[bbfan1991]

Still stands to my point Liverpool are supposed to be looking forward and maybe a new era under a new Manager might be just the thing you need?

[Samuel.]

No.

[Locke.]

All comes down to who it is, they'll get the backing no matter who they are but people like Martinez, Lambert, Rodgers, etc, aren't going to take us any further than we already are.

[bbfan1991]

Dave Whelan has told Sky Sports - No approach from Liverpool for Roberto Martinez.

[bbfan1991]

Anfield Cat is entertaining:D.

[Locke.]

You just know Suarez will be next

[bbfan1991]

What will happen about the documentary?

[bbfan1991]

Rumours that Steve Clarke has left too out of loyalty for Kenny Dalglish.

[joeysteele]

I am surprised he's gone,I thought they'd leave him in the position for next season but better to get some new Manager well before the next season starts.

Likely a good move overall.

[King Gizzard]

Now thats a real loss

Good coach

[Locke.]

We are in some real **** here seriously, near enough every position behind the scenes is available

[King Gizzard]

http://www.yanksarecoming.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bob-bradley.jpg

[King Gizzard]

https://p.twimg.com/AtCN0p6CAAEMesM.jpg

[Locke.]

:joker: How devastating that would be

[Novo]

Okay.. what is the point in sacking two managers after 1 bad season each and Kenny even won Liverpool their first bit of silverware in 6 years.. fair enough they had bad league campaign but i reckon they should have had faith in him a little longer

[King Gizzard]

https://twitter.com/RAWK_Meltdown

my favourite twitter page

[Locke.]

"feels like social services have taken us away from our dad. Time for uncle rafa to take us in."

Saw that one myself before :joker:

[Locke.]

Charlie Adam's first, groundbreaking tweet since Kenny was sacked





Charlie Adam ‏@Charlie26Adam
Just about to watch @Grantadam31 on sky 168 tonight

[Novo]

Good old Grant

[GiRTh]

https://twitter.com/RAWK_Meltdown

my favourite twitter pageThey're mentioning Guardiola as a replacement on that site and there was a fan on SSN saying he wanted Mourinho. Deluded scousers WTF do they think those two TOP managers would want to manage their bunch of losers. :laugh2:

[King Gizzard]

Might as well of kept Kenny if they're going to go for Martinez, fans won't give him more than 3 games

[Locke.]

WTF do they think those two TOP managers would want to manage their bunch of losers. :laugh2:

I'll say it again... When do your team last win a trophy :pipe:

[Novo]

Liverpool might as well settle for being a midtable club now

[GiRTh]

I'll say it again... When do your team last win a trophy :pipe:Ok but I'm realistic enough to realise we're not gonna get Pep Guardiola to manage my bunch of losers but you guys still think you have that kind of pull. You dont.

[Locke.]

Most people know we won't get Pepe or Mourinho, every club has a few idiots supporting them.

[King Gizzard]

TBH I could see Arsenal going for Pep if Wenger ever left. Wengers payed a good wage/Arsenal have a system kinda similar to Barca in place/are closer to winning things than Liverpool

[In the Drunk Tank]

Only one King Kenny now

http://www.qpr.co.uk/javaImages/8/fc/0,,10373~8977416,00.jpg

[King Gizzard]

Scouser outside Anfield; "Problem with Kenny is you should never go back" Reporter:"Who would you have now?" "Rafa" You couldn't make it up

:joker:

[Shaun]

Can't say I'm surprised, seems a bit kneejerk though

[Novo]

:joker: :joker:

[GiRTh]

:joker: You cant beat Liverpool fans for entertainment.

[Stu]

Good job on coming off as a generic club troll, GiRTH.

[GiRTh]

Good job on coming off as a generic club troll, GiRTH.Welcome back.

I'm more of a specific Liverpool troll. I cant hide I dont have much love for them and their deluded fans.

[Brother Leon]

If they sell Suarez they might save face over the embarrassing conduct this season.

[Locke.]

Villas Boas new joint favourite, would be happy with that if we're not getting Rafa.

Hopefully he brings that fit Chelsea physio with him

[King Gizzard]

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m178/wespeg/kkkultv1k20.gif

[Brother Leon]

AVB coming in>>>>>>


enjoy playing incredibly high line with Carragher,Skrtel or Agger :laugh:

[Locke.]

Carragher probably wouldn't get a game if he done what he done at Chelsea with Lampard, Drogba, etc. Rightfully so really, should have been 4th choice behind Coates last season

[In the Drunk Tank]

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m178/wespeg/kkkultv1k20.gif

:joker::joker:

[King Gizzard]

http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/attachments/english-football/246059-chelsea-thread-rdm-avb.jpg

[Locke.]

:shocked:

Didn't realize that, thought AVB's record was far worse

[In the Drunk Tank]

Yeah that is surprising, but then again Di Matteo has still had amazing success in the FA Cup and CL, considering he took over just after they'd lost 3-1 to Napoli going into the second leg

[King Gizzard]

yeah, di matteos wins are probably more meaningful

[Legend killer]

Dont worry Liverpool next year is your year PMSL

[Locke.]

Quite disappointed I was expecting a bit more from you LK... Even Girth outdone you this time

[Locke.]

Oh nevermind, he has made up for it with a new thread

[bbfan1991]

Liverpool have confirmed that Steve Clarke is still at the club.

[King Gizzard]

John Henry unfollowed Kenny on twitter :joker:

[bbfan1991]

John Henry unfollowed Kenny on twitter :joker:

LOOL serves him right:joker:. In terms of the Suarez thing and I know some LFC fans won't want to admit it but it did dent their PR image, although you could understand they wanted to rightly stand by him the handling of the situation could have been better.

[Locke.]

Wouldn't change a thing about how we handled the Suarez situation.

Luis Suarez
about an hour ago via mobile
KENNY thank you very much for all your help and things I learned from you during 1 year and a half! A big hug and good luck!!

Muchas gracias KENNY por todo lo que me enseñastes y ayudastes durante 1 año y medio !! Un gran abrazo y buena suerte !!!!!

As far as I can tell he is the only one of our players to mention it on twitter/facebook

[bbfan1991]

PR image is important for a Football club because they have business deals off the pitch and that incident will have put doubts in some sponsors minds whether it is best to continue an association with a club?

Anyway Liverpool will have to rebuild for next season because all the teams that finished in the top 4 this season will surely get stronger for next season by adding new players and with Newcastle doing well this season too, well it makes things tougher.

[King Gizzard]

Dave Whelan confirms Liverpool have asked to talk to RM

[Locke.]

**** sake

[Samuel.]

:bored:

As I said, if we don't get Rafa or maybe Villas Boas/that kind of level of manager, I'd much rather we stuck with Kenny.

We've been so **** for three seasons now, it makes this so much more frustrating.

And you just know Rafa is dying to manage us again.

[bbfan1991]

Your owners seem the type to look forward about things instead of back, must be their business experience;).

[Samuel.]

Hence they signed Kenny as manager in the first place, right?

[bbfan1991]

KD coming back was part of Liverpool trying to get the feel good factor back, being out of management that long he struggled to adapt to the modern game and how you have to change your management style cope with the demands.. where as Ferguson and Wenger have successfuly managed to do this!

Credit to Kenny for getting you to two cup finals and winning a trophy though.

[Samuel.]

I don't think he struggled to adapt. He's been out of management for a while, he needed time. And we were ridiculously unlucky for most of the season, we should have scored twice the amount we did. It was his tactics that got us in goal scoring opportunities, it's just more often than not they were wasted. And the summer signings were abysmal, but I don't know who's actually to blame for that. Nothing to do with him struggling to adapt.

Ferguson and Wenger haven't been out of management for over 10 years. Not really a comparison you can make.

[Locke.]

BBC Sport ‏@BBCSport

Liverpool approach a number of candidates for the manager vacancy, along with Wigan's Roberto Martinez, the BBC understands.

[Samuel.]

Hmmm....

Good news I suppose, that we're not just going after Martinez.

[bbfan1991]

I don't think he struggled to adapt. He's been out of management for a while, he needed time. And we were ridiculously unlucky for most of the season, we should have scored twice the amount we did. It was his tactics that got us in goal scoring opportunities, it's just more often than not they were wasted. And the summer signings were abysmal, but I don't know who's actually to blame for that. Nothing to do with him struggling to adapt.

Ferguson and Wenger haven't been out of management for over 10 years. Not really a comparison you can make.

Ferguson and Wenger are not a comparision as such, although I mentioned them because they are old school Managers who have had to change their management style to adapt to the modern era of Football both on and off the pitch as the game evolves.

Liverpool's knack of not being clinical on goal this season might have contributed to your finish or the performances were not good enough and everyone questioning your Summer signings?

[Locke.]

Suarez, Coates and Bellamy were bargains, it's sad that those are always overlooked.

[GiRTh]

all managers must be sh*tting himself when they see what the board have done to Liverpool legend 'king' Kenny. Sacking him has kind of sent a statement to the next manasger that they might not get much time.

Perhaps Liverpool should have stayed with Kenny cuz his sacking was a bit ruthless.

[bbfan1991]

Jen Chang has been appointed as the new Liverpool Director of Communications.

[King Gizzard]

A journalist for Sports Illustrated is the new head of communications apparently

[King Gizzard]

yeah, that guy

[Locke.]

Scared to click this thread every time it is bumped

[King Gizzard]

Seems to be respected enough on twitter by all the big journalists

[bbfan1991]

Former Barcelona Technical Director Txiki Begiristain has been named as the new Director of Football at Liverpool.

[Brother Leon]

Hopefully Rafa comes back.

Sir Alex making him crack in the run in remains my favourite title win.

[Locke.]

Rafael Benitez
362 (61%)
Andre Villas-Boas
86 (14.5%)
Fabio Capello
5 (0.8%)
Roberto Martinez
9 (1.5%)
Frank Rijkaard
2 (0.3%)
Jurgen Klopp
72 (12.1%)
Didier Deschamps
1 (0.2%)
Luis Enrique
1 (0.2%)
Roberto Di Matteo
1 (0.2%)
Josep Guardiola
30 (5.1%)
Brendan Rodgers
6 (1%)
Jurgen Klinsmann
1 (0.2%)
Marcelo Bielsa
6 (1%)
Other
10 (1.7%)
Lucien Favre
1 (0.2%)

[King Gizzard]

This Chang guy apparently wanted Evra to be banned

[Novo]

http://www.chester-city.co.uk/match_pics_0607/bristol_rovers_H_pic1_300px.jpg

[Locke.]

Sounds like a smart guy.

I've heard of him before but don't know where from... must have been following him on twitter at one point or something

[Locke.]

Kenneth Dalglish ‏@kennethdalglish
Overwhelmed by support of the fans. Always been special but even more so now. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. YNWA and I never have.

[Novo]

Kenneth Dalglish ‏@kennethdalglish
But those American ***** on the other hand.. i'll make sure they'll YNWA again and by that i mean Never Walk Again

[King Gizzard]

:joker:

[Novo]

Charlie Adam ‏@Charlie26Adam
Ppl seem 2be very concerned as 2 y I havent thanked Kenny ovr twitter. I personally think thankin privately in this situation is appropriate

[King Gizzard]

Nice to see Charlie has a GCSE in English

[King Gizzard]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/may/17/liverpool-pep-guardiola-roberto-martinez?CMP=twt_gu

http://www.audi-tt.ru/forum/phpBB2/images/smiles/facepalm.gif

[Locke.]

Xavi and Iniesta coming with him

[King Gizzard]

Rodgers turns down Liverpool, good man

[bbfan1991]

Rodgers turns down Liverpool, good man

Indeed, nice to see him showing loyalty to Swansea and I suspect some Liverpool fans will be pleased he turned them down anyway.

[Locke.]

Good decision by him, would have been the wrong choice to give up what he has at Swansea and take a risky job here at this stage of his career.

Anyway, apparently the £8 million compensation Kenny was offered he told FSG to put towards the transfer budget.. what a class act

[bbfan1991]

Good decision by him, would have been the wrong choice to give up what he has at Swansea and take a risky job here at this stage of his career.

Anyway, apparently the £8 million compensation Kenny was offered he told FSG to put towards the transfer budget.. what a class act

I agree, fair play to him for that.

[King Gizzard]

Oh deary deary me

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/may/18/liverpool-tweets-new-manager?CMP=twt_gu

[bbfan1991]

LOOL another PR flop:joker:.

[Samuel.]

It was pretty obvious what they meant.

[King Gizzard]

Fourth Official ‏@Fourth_Official

Tomorrows 'Mirror' is reporting Rafa is in talks with Liverpool #LFC

[King Gizzard]

Samuel right now

http://i.imgur.com/jvkdT.jpg

[Novo]

You can get 8/1 on Rafa on Betfred right now, stuck £10 on him a couple of hours ago

[Locke.]

Rafa Benitez has been approached by Liverpool as their search for a new boss took another twist.

After being snubbed by Swansea’s Brendan Rodgers on Friday, Liverpool have continued their hunt for Kenny Dalglish’s successor by speaking to their former manager.

The Spaniard left Anfield in 2010 before Fenway Sports Group bought Liverpool and they are impressed by his CV.

Benitez has been itching to return since quitting Inter Milan 18 months ago and has long hoped to take over from Dalglish.

He feels he has unfinished business, because of the way his six-year reign ended unhappily in June 2010 after Liverpool finished seventh in the Premier League.

The Champions League-winning boss has been plotting a return from his home on the Wirral and has kept in touch with Kop fans groups, who would welcome him back.

But it is unclear how serious FSG are about Benitez, because they have identified so many candidates and already have permission to speak to Wigan boss Roberto Martinez.

Benitez, 52, may also have reservations about having to work with a director of football as he had established total control on the playing side by the time he left Anfield.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/next-liverpool-manager-rafa-benitez-839519

Fingers crossed

[King Gizzard]

i do like rafa

[Novo]

probably my favourite Liverpool manager since i've been alive, just seems like a really nice guy

[King Gizzard]

Yeah don't know why he's hated so much

[Samuel.]

Great news, but it sounds like they're just approaching everybody. At least Rafa's on their radar.

[King Gizzard]

https://p.twimg.com/AtQ5G-rCAAAYYS3.jpg

[Locke.]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/news/9273587/Andre-Villas-Boas-awaiting-call-from-Liverpool-which-could-bring-chance-to-prove-Chelsea-wrong.html

[Locke.]

Harry Redknapp into 16/1 now after Spurs have been knocked out the CL :joker:

Reckon it will be AVB or Rafa, would be surprised if it's any of the other front runners.

[Locke.]

http://www3.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Ermenegildo+Zegna+Milan+Menswear+Autumn+Winter+3lZ 3VS5R0HMl.jpg

[King Gizzard]

http://www.audi-tt.ru/forum/phpBB2/images/smiles/facepalm.gif

[Locke.]

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Fabio+Capello+Montenegro+v+England+EURO+2012+ZKNbx 7sxVYjl.jpg

[bbfan1991]

BREAKING NEWS - Dave Whelan tells ESPN "Roberto Martinez has flown to Miami and is meeting Liverpool right now." #lfc

[Jesus.]

BREAKING NEWS - Dave Whelan tells ESPN "Roberto Martinez has flown to Miami and is meeting Liverpool right now." #lfc

He's nailed on to get the job. An absolutely appalling appointment based on the fact that he's young, and not a lot else.

It should be Rafa. But how FSG can look at the candidates available, and think someone who's team plays for about 3 weeks each season, is the man to take us forward is astounding.

I'll be amazed if he's in a job by next summer.

[Locke.]

It won't be Martinez

[King Gizzard]

Not enough time for a project like Liverpool, they need more instant success, I actually think if we were to offer him the job as well, he'd take us over them. We'd be prepared to give him a couple of years (I think) to build his own team and get playing some good football

Think Liverpool need more of a name really.

[King Gizzard]

It's pretty odd to fly all the way to America just for talks, although I heard he was doing punditry for the Euro's over there so

[Jesus.]

It won't be Martinez

£10 to the HJC says it will.

[King Gizzard]

Rumours doing the rounds that he's back in the Villa frame now (rafa)

[bbfan1991]

Liverpool have decided to go for a young and upcoming Manager by the looks of it, although if Martinez gets the job will he be given time, faith and patience because in Football now instant success is demanded or you are in trouble.

[Samuel.]

Not happy. The last three seasons have been ridiculously frustrating, and it looks like we've got to prepare for another.

Why go for Martinez over Rafa and AVB? He's younger than Rafa, but how does that even benefit us in anyway?
What has he even achieved? Saved a club from relegation a couple of times. Great. The last manager we signed that did that was a lot more successful in doing so, yet ended being a complete failure.

So pissed at this news. I don't have faith, nor am I willing to be patient, I have no reason to with a manager who has proved very little.

[bbfan1991]

Martinez' record at Wigan will go against him and there will be doubts about his ability, obviously most Managers have to start from somewhere to gain experience.

Liverpool must be talking to some other people still, surely?

[Samuel.]

I'm not sure why we'd be holding talks with him if we weren't close to signing him.

[Locke.]

We are apparently still talking to 6 candidates

[King Gizzard]

Reports Martinez is in Miami-lead to believe it's for talks with Randy Learner over a move to Villa NOT LFC.

[King Gizzard]

https://p.twimg.com/AtsEjD5CQAAniIK.jpg

[Locke.]

:joker: :joker: :joker:

[King Gizzard]

Actually can't believe it :joker:

[Jesus.]

Good job you didn't take that bet.

5 years ago yesterday we were in Athens. Just to add a bit of perspective.

[Samuel.]

Damn. Wonder what would have happened if we had won that night...

[King Gizzard]

https://p.twimg.com/AtsMu7rCAAEJCzp.jpg

[Locke.]

They even managed to fit Lurking Thommo in

[bbfan1991]

Dave Whelan tells #SSN that Liverpool will hold further talks with Roberto Martinez about manager's job on Tuesday.

[bbfan1991]

Brendan Rodgers is the new favourite to be Liverpool Manager, there is rumoured to have been contact with him again and he is due to meet Huw Jenkins, Swansea's Chairman soon to discuss it.

[Locke.]

Would be happier with Rodgers than Martinez

[bbfan1991]

Liverpool have not made an approach for permission to talk to Brendan Rodgers. Full details as we get it on.

What SSN are claiming now?:crazy:

[Jesus.]

Liverpool have not made an approach for permission to talk to Brendan Rodgers. Full details as we get it on.

What SSN are claiming now?:crazy:

SSN are know-nothing wankers.

[bbfan1991]

SSN are know-nothing wankers.

I used to remember thinking at one point they were reliable, although now they just use Twitter as a guide to their stories and most stuff is leaked on there before Sky Sports and the press try to claim it as an exclusive.

[Locke.]

Brendan Rodgers is close to sealing a deal to become the new Liverpool manager.

Swansea boss Rodgers is expected to hold talks with Reds' co-owner John W Henry, and could be announced by the end of the week.

In a further twist, Wigan gaffer Roberto Martinez, who had been favourite for the Anfield post, is set to move to Aston Villa.

Henry has been impressed by the job Rodgers has done at Swansea, winning promotion to the Premier league and surviving comfortably while preaching attractive football, and feels the 39-year-old fits his template as a young, rising manager.

Rodgers spent Tuesday *afternoon locked in talks with Swans chairman Huw Jenkins, who is desperately fighting to hang on to the Ulsterman, who watched Wales play their friendly international against Mexico in New York at the weekend.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/next-liverpool-manager-brendan-rodgers-853325

[King Gizzard]

The Mirror

[King Gizzard]

and yes, SSN just get rumours off twitter/steal from other journalists then stamp ''Sky sources understand'' at the front of it

[bbfan1991]

Looks like Brendan Rodgers will be confirmed as the new Liverpool Manager soon, the press reckon he will sign a 3 or 4 years contract.

[Locke.]

Don't believe a word of it until Dave Whelan confirms it

[King Gizzard]

it's going to be done, and looks like Lambert to Villa as well

[bbfan1991]

it's going to be done, and looks like Lambert to Villa as well

Lambert to Villa would be good:);).

[Locke.]

Hoping the Sigurdsson deal falls apart now and Rodgers brings him here :pipe:

[Locke.]

Done deal now apparently.

[King Gizzard]

Rodgers confirmed by the BBC

[King Gizzard]

Funny how so many favour him when Martinez is the one that set Swansea up to play that way

[bbfan1991]

Another reason why some Liverpool fans are favouring Brendan Rodgers is because he worked under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea.

[Locke.]

I wasn't too sure when he was first being linked the other week but I read a few interviews that he's done and he seems to know what he is doing and have a good head on his shoulders.

[Jesus.]

Funny how so many favour him when Martinez is the one that set Swansea up to play that way

How far do you take that premise backwards?

Why do people rate Guardiola when Cryuff set Barca up to play like that? Martinez left Swansea 3 years ago, and they appointed another manager before Rogers. He was also only there for 2 years.

[King Gizzard]

How far do you take that premise backwards?

Why do people rate Guardiola when Cryuff set Barca up to play like that? Martinez left Swansea 3 years ago, and they appointed another manager before Rogers. He was also only there for 2 years.

Well it actually was Martinez that set that style up, before then they were languishing in league 1.

I do like Rodgers, and did well this season/to get them promoted, but he's riding on Martinez's wave somewhat and should be thankful towards him

[bbfan1991]

It is a risk though because lets say Liverpool lose a few games next season then some fans will be getting on his back.

Is a top 6 finish in terms of his first year more realistic just to let the transition period set in? Although I am sure a club like Liverpool would go for the top 4, it is tough now there are lots of teams competing for those places.

[bbfan1991]

Swansea were one of the Premier League's top passing teams this season, that means nothing though because the points and goals matter more;).

I remember at one stage of the season Liverpool had 30 more shots on target than United but United scored more goals because we were more clinical.

[Jesus.]

Well it actually was Martinez that set that style up, before then they were languishing in league 1.

I do like Rodgers, and did well this season/to get them promoted, but he's riding on Martinez's wave somewhat and should be thankful towards him

I don't think that's fair in the slightest. Bob Paisley is our most successful manager, and he took the work of Shanks and improved it. Try telling Liverpool fans that Paisley rode in on the back of shanks.

It was also Cryuff who set that style up at Barca.

I prefer Rogers to Martinez because of his willingness to continue learning - He's spending time with Spain this summer, for example, to see how they work and train.

I think the chances that he fails/succeeds are exactly the same as Martinez. It comes down to personal preference, and Martinez's record is inferior to Bruce/Jewell at Wigan. I don't think that your team turning up for a couple of weeks at the end of each season qualifies you for a bigger job.

I could be wrong, because none of us have a clue how this will turn out. I'm happy to give him a chance and see what happens. I can't see any players being desperate to come and join, because of the manager, though.

[bbfan1991]

@Daley5988 He might not win #LFC the league straight away but Brendan Rodgers will make us the Barcelona of the prem

OMG I have no words!:eek:

[Jesus.]

@Daley5988 He might not win #LFC the league straight away but Brendan Rodgers will make us the Barcelona of the prem

OMG I have no words!:eek:

No man u fan has ever tweeted anything mongy?

[In the Drunk Tank]

Isn't that just a joke because Swansea were compared to Barca last year

[bbfan1991]

No man u fan has ever tweeted anything mongy?

Well yes we have but not on that level;).

[Jesus.]

Well yes we have but not on that level;).

Typical man u fans. Selective to the end. Any team that plays high possession football is classed as "the barca of........." Arsenal have been called a "mini-barcelona" or "barca-lite" for example. The tweet even said we wouldn't be winning the league.

[bbfan1991]

It's Man United, at least I call your club Liverpool.

[Jesus.]

It's Man United, at least I call your club Liverpool.

And? I didn't use an offensive name. I just shortened for typing purposes. There was no slant aimed at you, and you know it.

[Samuel.]

**** sake.

[bbfan1991]

And? I didn't use an offensive name. I just shortened for typing purposes. There was no slant aimed at you, and you know it.

Fair enough:).

[Samuel.]

Pointless appointment. Fans will want to him gone if we're not at least close to the top 4, and lets face it, we'll be lucky to even finish 6th. Yet another season wasted. We're not far from just being another mid table team.

[bbfan1991]

Good point made on Twitter that Roberto Martinez started Swansea's passing mentality and not Brendan Rodgers, although BR did continue it there and they have done well.

[In the Drunk Tank]

Wonder if Jesus will agree with that

[Jesus.]

Wonder if Jesus will agree with that

:)

[GiRTh]

I think he's a good appointment but I worry Liverpool's deluded fans wont give him the time he needs.

[Samuel.]

Generalising fans <<<

[GiRTh]

Cant believe Martinez is staying at wigan for another year of fighting relegation. He must be crazy.

[Locke.]

25 minutes until this is officially confirmed

[Locke.]

Came across very well in that press conference, I like him.

[Jesus.]

I think he's a good appointment but I worry Liverpool's deluded fans wont give him the time he needs.

Deluded how? Please explain what you mean.


Came across very well in that press conference, I like him.

Agreed. I'd have rather had Rafa back, but I'm excited to see how he gets on. If he can knock the cowardice out of some of our players, then he doesn't have bad foundations to work on. I really hope that we don't concentrate on buying players from England, though.

[bbfan1991]

He will obviously have lots of pressure to deliver, hopefully some of your fans who are not happy about the way Dalglish left or Benitez not being interviewed for the job give Brendan Rodgers a chance;).

[Jesus.]

He will obviously have lots of pressure to deliver, hopefully some of your fans who are not happy about the way Dalglish left or Benitez not being interviewed for the job give Brendan Rodgers a chance;).

Every manager is always given a chance by fans. Yes, even Hodgson. Hodgsons record has been swept under the carpet by the press, but Liverpool fans didn't get mad with him for a laugh.

He was the most disrespectful manager I've ever known, and he just didn't grasp his own stupidity and negative football was the problem, not the fans.

Liverpool fans have always been accused of worshiping their managers too much, so when we actually complain, then suddenly we are classed as unsupportive. What is it? You can't have it both ways, regardless of what the media is telling you.

[Stu]

I'm cautiously optimistic. He's got my support though.

By the way when it comes to people letting themselves down by smearing an entire group of fans ... those people are G tards.

Man United fans are fine in my eyes. Never took umbrage with them.

[King Gizzard]

I could see this turning out surprisingly good actually. As long as FSG don't expect any miracles

[GiRTh]

Deluded how? Please explain what you mean.
Deluded in that I heard the name Mourinho mentioned by some of the fans as the new manager. And they were serious too. If they think they're gonna get him then can you think of a better word than 'deluded' to describe them?

I fear those same people wont give Rodgers time to build his team. Doubt he's got any money to spend on players too. Brendon Rodgers is now tasked with getting the best out of Stewart Downing and Charlie Adam. Good luck to him. He's gonna need it.

[Jesus.]

Deluded in that I heard the name Mourinho mentioned by some of the fans as the new manager. And they were serious too. If they think they're gonna get him then can you think of a better word than 'deluded' to describe them?

I fear those same people wont give Rodgers time to build his team. Doubt he's got any money to spend on players too. Brendon Rodgers is now tasked with getting the best out of Stewart Downing and Charlie Adam. Good luck to him. He's gonna need it.

Sure. Liverpool fans don't really like Mourinho, so you can maybe get a grasp of the kind of fans they would be.

Even so, a couple of fans said Mourinho, that still doesn't explain the "deluded Liverpool fans" comment. He's got a Kitty of about £25m apparently, plus any money raised from sales, so maybe it's not the completely lost cause you're painting it to be. His job won't be easy, but don't try and disguise that as a reason to have a pop without any foundation at Liverpool fans, unless you can back it up.

[bbfan1991]

The Mourinho link only came in because Brendan Rodgers worked with him at Chelsea.

[GiRTh]

Sure. Liverpool fans don't really like Mourinho, so you can maybe get a grasp of the kind of fans they would be.

Even so, a couple of fans said Mourinho, that still doesn't explain the "deluded Liverpool fans" comment. He's got a Kitty of about £25m apparently, plus any money raised from sales, so maybe it's not the completely lost cause you're painting it to be. His job won't be easy, but don't try and disguise that as a reason to have a pop without any foundation at Liverpool fans, unless you can back it up.I'm not much of a Liverpool fan and never hesitate to have a pop at them or their deluded fans. Do you have a problem with that?

On Soccer Saturday Phil Thompson has mentioned Mourinho as a possible future Liverpool manager so I dont think this is restricted to 'idiot' fans. Jeff Stelling nearly died laughing when he said it. As did I. I'll find that clip and post it just to show you the nonsense I'm hearing from people associated with Liverpool and how it has shaped my attitude toward them.

[bbfan1991]

I only treat this as press rumours, but as Mourinho is friends with Sir Alex there is always speculation he has his eye on the United job when SAF goes because of the respect they have on and off the pitch.

He made the right move in staying at Real Madrid though after their La Liga triumph this season and can continue to make improvements to them.

[Locke.]

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[Jesus.]

I'm not much of a Liverpool fan and never hesitate to have a pop at them or their deluded fans. Do you have a problem with that?

On Soccer Saturday Phil Thompson has mentioned Mourinho as a possible future Liverpool manager so I dont think this is restricted to 'idiot' fans. Jeff Stelling nearly died laughing when he said it. As did I. I'll find that clip and post it just to show you the nonsense I'm hearing from people associated with Liverpool and how it has shaped my attitude toward them.

Of course I have a problem with that. I don't mind you having a pop, but making stuff up to have a pop at is bordering on the retarded.

It was Liverpool fans that were all deluded. Now it's Phil Thompson, and "people" associated with Liverpool.

If you want to spew your ****e, that's fine, but don't dress it up as reasoned debate, when it's flat out hatred.

[GiRTh]

Its much closer to contempt than hatred.

What exactly did I make up? I hear a lot of nonsense from people and pundits associated with Liverpool FC. I dont hear a lot of sensible comments. Amazing how when they choose to interview Liverpool fans they manage to find almost entirely idiots, isnt it. They may not be represent the city but this is the garbage I hear from these people. Stop these people from spewing THEIR sh*te and you wont hear any of my sh*te.

[Samuel.]

You realise Liverpool has millions of supporters, right? Stop taking the words from a few idiots and making out they represent everybody. They don't even represent a tiny minority.

As for Rodgers, still very doubtful he'll do well. Hope he proves me wrong.