[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.

Originally Posted by Nathan

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!

Originally Posted by 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!

No man u fan has ever tweeted anything mongy?

[MTVN]

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

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

No man u fan has ever tweeted anything mongy?

Well yes we have but not on that level.

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

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.

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

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]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

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.

[MTVN]

Wonder if Jesus will agree with that

Originally Posted by MTVN

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.

Originally Posted by GiRTh

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.

Originally Posted by Locke.

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.

Originally Posted by 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.

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