It's finally nice to be kept in the loop with our summer activities. I just hope whomever BR brings in can have a positive impact. He has my full support! YNWA
"Great interview,hope he makes some top signings and its good to hear that all the players will be given a chance to prove themselves,although if he can sell a few with high wages then he could get top players in."
"If we can adopt the kind of football from which Rodgers' draws his inspiration we will rule again. Just hope he adds an extra dimension to combat the negative 10 man defensive formation."
"I'd take Sigurdsson...and a tricky winger or two like Adam Johnson and Afellay. And another striker; perhaps try and tempt Huntelaar away from Schalke. Throw Aquilani & Cole in the mix and we're away!"
"I'd rather Brendan Rodgers give Aquilani another chance than Cole. Aquilani is really good and it would be criminal to loose him without ever giving him a real chance whereas Cole had his chance and flopped."
"there seems to be nothing wrong in what he say - he always say the right and appropriate thing. I just hope that his actions will fit his words. Overall, i may say, that i have never been so excited about our manager as now! "
"That's better update from this outdated web but still a lot of retoric. Lets wait for end of EURO have always said we don't need lots of new but improve what we already have, we played players out of position. and started calling them all names.Problem KD. "
""The cycle with Kenny was a terrific cycle but I'm a different tactician and a different type of person and that will give all the players an opportunity to perform." - I like that, we need someone who IS different tactically compared to the last regime. "
"Yeah if you can get Neymar, young, skillful and talented we wouldnt need a winger for atleast a decade. That brazilian guy is awesome, infact he would be better than Ronaldinho in future, please check his videos on youtube .youtube.com/watch?v=lmDc5v-gtZw . I'm willing to add my hard earned 100pounds to get him lol"
"And before people say BR, is doing a lot of talking and not a lot of walking (or action)..its not like he's putting his hand up wanting to give an interview. He is doing what comes with the job, I'm sure he'll love to sign players immediately, but sometimes its not as difficult as that..due to the Euros, Olympics..even stubborn player agents and difficult clubs that want ridiculous transfer fees."
"I'm sure in due course we'll se stuff happening. YNWA BR. I'm really looking forward to a period of BR in charge, Don't get me wrong I'm still cautious, as I believe this is a massive gamble, but I believe this gamble will pay off."
"i would love to know the names in rodgers "shortlist of players" XD ...he is a different tactician compare to KK and the Tiki-taka thing looks promising but i dont buy the myth that most can flourish in this tactic..."
"just wait till you see the head lines an the back pages of the rag news papers when we beat manure and citeh and arsenal next season..BRENDAN ROGERS MAN utd or BENDAN ROGERS ARSEnal..ha juvenile I know."
"Swansea was good at keeping possession but lack the quality to set up an attack. We would still need quick movement, skill and creative enough forward to break the defence...i doubt cole can do that"
"Top 4 Brendan or you will be joining the king in the job centre... Cruel harsh realities of modern football, no patience, instant success. One of the greatest managers to manage in England would pay testament to that. Good luck pal YNWA "
"Jayboy get yo mind straight we cant attrack players like neymar at this stage give it tym.All u fools who are blubbing abt Aqua that guy hs no passion for lfc we don nid people like them. off Aquilani"
"dbz: Actually, I read a press release from Acquilani's agent yesterday in which he indicated that Acquilani will most certainly not be returning to Liverpool. However, rumor has it that Milan (who seems a bit interested) is not ready to pay the set price for him. To be continued..."
"Really like this guy. Support him with right players plz. Also all god speaking to Carra and getting him onside but Carra is finished. Coates ,Agger,Skrtel are the future maybe Wolson too if he can prove his worth. Plz stock to your principles on how you want us to play and we should be fine. Ynwa Brendan"
"I disagree with ani-road's alter ego. If we come 5th, I reckon BR will still be in the job..because they want steady progress from last year..and even said things won't happen overnight. An ageing KK did not fit their plans, and IMO, they were looking forward to the opportunity to being able to get rid. May 2012 was their chance."
"Yess! I've just bought the online lfc.tv membership and this is my first comment! Big fan of Brendan Rodgers and looking forward to the team playing some great football next season!! YNWA"
"Yess! I've just bought the online lfc.tv membership and this is my first comment! Big fan of Brendan Rodgers and looking forward to the team playing some great football next season!! YNWA"
"'i also know a couple of players that could really improve what we do' liking this a lot, as for Cole not convinced, french league much easier than here, and unfortunately aqua will never cut it here, to flimsy
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"Great P.R man M.S.G have got you Brenden. Sounds great every time you talk. As for your style of football you played at swansea nice when teams go to Swansea for a win.
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"Teams will come to Anfield for a draw. with your stlye of football they will put 10 men behind the ball, we can then pass the ball around in are own half for days without scoreing. Need class to get through it. Not got it, only Suarez. MSG wont pay for the class players. "
"I believe the players already at the club could fit into BR philosophy. I'd personally drop Stevie back into the hole where Xabi used to play to free up his creativity and sign Sigurdsson to be the main midfield threat."
"lets see how much he gets to spend we need four top players in id give adam,downing,hederson and maxi a chance to shine if they dont improve get shut in the jan window"
"LDW- Totally agree. Pointless comparing to KD's regime as that is past. I believe FSG and BR are long term, not just to be judged on one season. There are a lot of other factors which unfortunately resulted in KD's removal aside from finishing 'outside the top 4'."
"Its all good reassuring rhetoric,so lets hope so.wathced wee Ireland get beat last night by obviously a massively over strengthed spannish team.what talent(S)in mid field and wings they have.to think we let go of Alonso,Arbeloa and had to sell a dejected torres who looks back to his best is hard to stomache..what IF is all i could think.. "
"There will definitely be no high profile/big star names coming to Anfield this season. BR will get the best out of what he's got and add just a little bit more. The squad only needs a few tweaks here and there. The most important signing has already been made - BRENDAN RODGERS!"
"The most important thing he said is about buying new players, he said "hopefully we can get one or two in.". That's mean FSG, after all the marketing they have done, they will not support him with money!"
"Nice to finally hear some positive news coming from Melwood. I'm a Wallasey girl living in Southampton but I spent last night with some friends in London. One is a Spurs fan and still in mourning over Harry, he would have loved Brendon Rodgers to go there! "
"BR talks a lot of sense.LFC always gonna be linked to any player on the transfer scene, but mostly it's media mischief! Looking forward to seeing our boys play next season. Not a lot needs doing with the squad and if he gets the best out of some of our under achievers, then CL a definite possibility..Good Luck Brendan YNWA"
"We are all charmed by the rookie BR. He says the right things, pretty much like Tony Blair did. There is an old saying that the Kop have adopted "form is temporary, class is permanent". Let's see if BR is a one season wonder. Kenny had that class and was bedding a team for the future. His reign was cut short by impatient Yanks. BR it's over to you kid... "
"BR has a measured approach to saying all the right things. This stops the press from digging any dirt which no doubt they are trying. Also keeping your cards close about transfers keeps the other teams trying to hijack.YNWA"
""with every player linked plus the players we've already got, we're going to have five or six teams next year"...well said. so for those who whined whenever other clubs are getting new players, just calm down. We need to get players who will fit our system....YNWA"
"So far he seems to know how to conduct himself in a confident yet not arrogant manner. Like I have said on these comments for a while that can be one of the most important things. I always thought Kenny's press conferences were a mixture of arrogance and just having a stale nature. Which is not good for the players, fans or even the owners"
"ani-roadmk2. Im one of Kennys staunchest supporters on here, but, his reign was cut short by spending 100 mil and finishing 8th in one of our worst league seasons ever. He steadied the ship, united the fans, now get behind BR ."
"Why the interest in Gylfi Sigurdsson - surely in Henderson and Shelvey we have two good, young attacking midfielders already and of course we have plenty of senior players in those roles as well (Gerrard, Adam, Aquilani) BR should be looking to deal with the terrible situation on the wings! "
"I genuinely feel a really good season coming up based on unbiased selection of players, who are in form, tactically astute, learn how to put the ball in the net, and are played in their correct positions. Its a really easy game football."
"Happy for BR and will support. Just stating what most Kopites feel...Not the arm chair fans. Living and working in Liverpool I come into contact with many fans. Most who say it is a huge risk. The people who go to the games with exception of the odd few do not write on these boards. I hear what a lot of locals think. "
"I think the 5th most successful manager of all time sacked after 1 season. A one season wonder taking his place. Big risk. But I will back BR. Listen to the kop though if BR doesn't get of to a flyer... DALGLISH will be the sound echoing around the ground "
"The 2012-13 fixtures come out next week - for me, that signals the start of the season! Hope the new signings come quickly. De Jong, Mertens and a cheeky bid to bring Alonso back, even if only on loan. And a couple more friendlies, Kaiser Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in Jo'berg where the Mancs are avoiding in their SA tour."
"I BET WE WILL BE STUCK WITH THIS AS NEWS UNTIL NEXT FRIDAY. TO HELL WITH WHAT OUR CONTINGENT DOES AT EURO 2012, MOST OF US OUR WORRY IS THE LIVERPOOL NEWS.WE ARE NOT ALL ENGLISH BUT TOGETHER WHEN IT COMES TO THE REDS. YNWA "
"Ani Road - I too work and live in Lpool and am not an armchair fan - I agree BR IS a risk but don't forget 'who dares wins' life and business (which footy is now) are full of risks - no risk, no gain Can't wait for new season. YNWA"
"The news that will eclipse all others this summer, though, will be the naming rights to Anfield. I have accepted the inevitability it and I think the best solution would be for Warrior Sports to go all in- if they really want to become a World Wide brand then the investment must be worth it. The Anfield Warroir Sports Stadium sounds cheesy American, but could be worse!"
"ani road, calm down. You're hurt about Kenny - I loved having him here too but it's hyperbole to suggest he was on the way to making us great again. I was willing it and would have liked another season but FSG have always had it in their head to have a young manager since they came in. The only way Kenny would have kept his job is if he'd built on his first 6 months but he didn't."
"And also ani road, why should the Kop sing KD's name if Brendan doesn't get off to a flyer? I'm expecting us to grow rather than come out all guns blazing and so should everybody else. In the back of my head I believe we can start quickly if players buy into the right things but I'm certainly not expecting that and won't panic at all if they don't from the outset."
"I think we'll have a clearer sense of how it's progressing in 6-8 months. And I don't believe FSG will get rid if it looks like he's implementing his ideas. Anybody who's saying that he should only get the time Kenny had is contradicting themselves. They say it needs time but then criticize when it's given. Everyone should be right behind Brendan. Let him know what a superb club he's at!"
"AQUILANI my opinion he has no further interest in LFC other than his wages thjerefore he has to go . A very expensive bad buy, signings of this nature we must avoid"
"Aniroadmk2- Im 30 mins from 'the pool' and dont miss a home game. However, regardless of that fact there are 'armchair fans' as you call them who are just as 'clued up' as the most ardent matchgoer. In fact, sometimes being totally embroiled in all that is Liverpool FC and the city in general can clouds ones judgement?"
"Im pretty sure the Kop will sing Kennys name at the games as it always has done. And rightly so. However i do wonder from time to time if our glorious past has become our achilles heel of late. Time to move on, and shout loud for the redmen whether from the Kop or the armchair.!"
"Although I do think Aquilani is a quality player, you don't know what's going on behind the scene's. Maybe he just doesn't want to come back. The Premier League is a different game to Serie A."
"Ok. Fair points by some. It is time to move on. I was merely stating the inevitable. The way I see it is that there is split in the type of fan. The fan who has grown to respect the morals and principles of this great club. Keeping tradition, having patience and a un-dying loyalty to players and management. "
"Wasn't surprised by Harry's departure from Spurs- bet he already has a nice job lined up at some youth team in Saudi or Qatar - at least he won't have to worry about the tax man there! Don't mind Cole coming back but his wages are a concern."
"Then there is the other type of fan who doesn't swallow the traditions, who see's the like of manu, citeah, chelski as the benchmark. Sell the clubs sole to the devil. "
"contd...Re-name the ground, sack the manager if Champs league doesn't come our way, can't hom how the like's of KD largely escapes criticism. Accepts that there is owners who are ruthless and show no empathy for the supporters (e.g non attendance at Hillsborough memorial, flying back to USA the day before) "
"It's all about money and success. I wan't the success but am not happy the ruthless ways they go about it. My beef is not with BR it's with the owners... "
"Ani-rd. Understand and appreciate your 'beef'. But unfortunately Football has moved on at a frightening pace. It is now sadly a case of 'if you cant beat them, join them'. Im a total traditionalist too, but want LFC to succeed over anything else. Look at Cardiff, changed their strip, fans going nuts, now got 25 mil to spend. Fans quiet!"
"ani-road, I can tell you're not upset with Rodgers. I'm someone who loves the clubs values but sometimes people see 'tradition' as a good thing when it's not. In anything other than football I've always associated tradition with conservatism and an inability to move forward. Shankly wasn't a traditionalist, he was a socialist and he was forward-thinking. We need to be whilst retaining our values."
"My hope is that Gylfi comes and Joe stays. We need strenght in depth, so they would not preclude the arrive of other new faces to Melwood. A quality right winger, a striker and a defensive midfielder please! "
"Brendon is the manager of LFC. Rightly or wrongly, if we are mid table or rel.. fodder, he'll get belted. Hope he hits the ground winning, this is not the place for a honeymoon."
"From Adelaide, Australia. Driving my 8yr old son to school today. He says "Dad, I'm going to start saving my pocket money"
"Excellent, what are you saving for" I said.
My son says " I'm giving my money to LFC so they can get Lionel Messi"
Now thats a transfer request hey. Live the dream"
"would love to see joe playing for us again, he's injury free, back to good fitness. He would link up superbly with gerrard, suarez, bellamy, they all suit brendan's style.. really not sure what's going to happen with Andy, he's not just a big header of the ball, he does have good feet and a good touch, maybe he'll be given a shot!"
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