"So how long u want. 5 years before we can challenge top 4 position? We r Liverpool football club. Which way r we goin to play, Should we play the mighty Swansea way now? BR got a lot of question to answer"
"Never mind the banter, we need points. I don't see any improvement, we pass the ball about and go nowhere fast. Sorry, Brendan, you've got to go, maybe somewhere where you get lots of banter. You where a mistake from the start."
"BR, your project means nothing if you dont put out your best 11! I have been very vocal in supporting despite poor results but you are truly a disappointment today. Your selection, your tactic are all scandalous. I question your love for Liverpool! "
"W t f f-ing you should put more firepower to Win the bleeding game BR as we lost at home to Swansea for f-ing sake!!!!! What banter can ever compete with the disgrace of being below Everton and WBA!!!!"
"Rubbish.Who cares about banter it's the 3 points that matter to many mediocre players who are no where near Liverpool quality,We will win sweet F.A with this lot.Not direct enough to much needless passing no killer passes "
"My Nan is 78 and she's a mad Liverpool supporter bless her. Anyway she just said I'm gonna make that Brendan a clown suit so he can wear it on match days. Hilarious! "
"Rafa started us drawing, Hodgson conitinued it and so did Kenny. Now Rodgers. I would rather go down fighting for a win. We are Liverpool FC - we come not to draw. "
"You need to get a grip Rodgers! I don't care about banter. I expect you to win matches. I'm losing patience big time!!! Get it sorted out. I'm fed up with excuses and the BS he comes out with!"
"BR understand what is liverpool first n what they expect.
What has happened to allen?
What he was against both manchesters n what he is now?
How we played with big teams we were so good n now y loosing 2 crucial points against the team which is ok kinda...
Please fix it...
N FSG buy a #9 for us this january..."
""Liverpool will not be allowed to win against Swansea" - Have you signed this kind of agreement Brendan? You call this progress? Swansea were unlucky not to win. Dalglsih's signings are bad, but who you signed? Allen, he was even worse than Henderson today. Wasted my lifes 2 hours watching this helpless display. "
"All aboard the Banter bus. I also enjoy a good bit of banter however I am not in charge of LFC and do not get paid great sums of money. I'm glad you enjoyed the banter Brendan however the game was far less than enjoyable!"
"Brendan you only managed Swansea for two years and now they are better of you..it's really a mistake to make you Liverpool manager.we need better manager."
"if he knew swans better, he could beat that goose team !!! i think its time lfc board should reconsider BR as manager, we're goin nowhere with this lad... "
"i think its about time you realise you are not a magician. Sick of every manager trying to change everything instead of fixing what is broken. Last season We were lacking in one area. Goals. What we have done is changed everything yet not what was broken."
"maybe im being harsh on the work allen is doing but as far as i can see gerard is making all the telling passes and is also much better at breaking up the play and getting the foot in. part of me thinks what kind of striker 15 mil would have bought?"
"Allen did well ? was BR watching some other match ? .. I mean how hard is it for the managers to tell the truth ..allen , downing ,henderson played badly...u selected the wrong line up...did not make the subsutions on time and that is why we lost point to a mid table side "
"Joe Allen has had a really poor month am afraid. Yes, there may well be 'off field' reasons for that- but if this is so, he should be kept 'off field' until he's right to play. As I've said about others, there's no room for passengers at LFC."
"I am hoping that the reason for Allen looking fragile is due to his personal upheavals. He looked a world beater in his first few games. He can't deteriorate for no reason? He is an important player for BR and LFC if we are to take on board the new philosophy. Lets hope its just a blip. "
"16 points from 13 games is rubbish Brendan and all the excuses in the world can't change that fact and then to say we're playing really well when we are not playing well at all, is wrong. "
"BR keeps saying we will get back challenging in 2 or 3 years. we are LFC supposedly one of the biggest clubs in the world. should we be happy waiting to challenge again ? would Barcelona Real Madrid or Bayern Munich wait 2 or 3 years ? I think not"
"URGENTLY REQUIRED - GOALSCORERS AND MATCH WINNERS. LET'S HOPE WE BRING SOME CLASS ASAP OTHERWISE THE NEGATIVITY AND BULLSH** ON THESE PAGES WILL RUN EVEN DEEPER. I THINK BRENDAN NEEDS MORE TIME AND WE HAVE TO BE PATIENT. IT WAS NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN OVERNIGHT. "
"BR is our manager so respect the result we are work in progress. you bunch of glory hunters manure is 30 miles south go there or get behind your club!!!"
"What Banter? It seems BR feels good about the draw with Svans. Should have appointed Steve Clark. WBA 3rd on table and on target for top 4. I can't believe a midtable manager leading Liverpool to top 4."
"darren86 - Our team is LFC. We support the Mighty Reds and we want the BEST for OUR club and it is NOT Brendan Rodgers and unlike a lot of Lemmings who follow blindly we will voice our dissatisfaction with him & his poor signings & lack of tactical ability!"
"darren86 - Our team is LFC. We support the Mighty Reds and we want the BEST for OUR club and it is NOT Brendan Rodgers and unlike a lot of Lemmings who follow blindly we will voice our dissatisfaction with him & his poor signings & lack of tactical ability!"
"Our Manager must fully understand that we, unlike Chelase fans, are loyal to the team and its manager, have class and education. But he must not take that for granted. We need attacking football, scoring goals and moving up the league table to where we belong in the Champions League spot. How can West Ham, Swansea, West Brom, Everton be above Liverpool. This is very painful to bear. "
"think that sincerely 16 points in 13 games are really poor but nobody can deny the progress we did from last year in terms of quality of football. Today I would give more merit to Swansea who demostrated to be a tough opponent as expected, after all they are ahead of us and will fight for a top 8 table. Credit to them but even credit to our defence which day by day showed to be solid and rocky..."
"DARREN86, WELL SAID. IN THE WORDS OF BILL SHANKLY; "IF YOU CAN'T SUPPORT US WHEN WE LOSE OR DRAW, THEN DON'T SUPPORT US WHEN WE WIN". SAME OLD BULLSH** FROM GLORYHUNTERS WHO EXPECT US TO WIN EVERY GAME. VERY FICKLE AS USUAL !!"
"BR Fan, your name says it all! Is he your dad? I support the club, not just one man. I want Rodgers to be successful because that will mean LFC will be successful. Is he the right man? Who knows, I hope so."
"Well probably I'm more positive thinking but I really enjoy the game! 2 points lost for us, and I would said only one team wanted to win tonight! Good job BR, keep it up.... "
"I still cant see this joe allen thing !!! suso is a much more posotive player. is it me or is stevie g struggling or is he just having to cover for the other muppets in midfield allen n henderson.As for putting slow coach at left back get a grip !!!!!"
"I'm delighted to know that Brenda has enjoyed the banter after i burned my nerves during the game. The people who hired this clown are the same stupid people who sacked Clark and they want us now to be patient with their long term plan under this nutcase."
"Give him time, he is the right manager. Yes I feel deflated after this result two but that is all part of supporting a club. YNWA Keep it up BRENDAN AND THE BOYS!"
"FSG succeed in less than 3 years to turn us, with their "non profit" strategy, into a mid table team with a deluded clown in the dugout. We won't get back where we belong unless we have new owners who have passion for football and most importantly who love LFC."
"YAZANGS, BRENDAN IS 4 OR 5 MONTHS INTO HIS REIGN, SURELY HE NEEDS MORE TIME. AS FOR THE 'MID TABLE TEAM' SHOUT, IT'S NOVEMBER NOT MAY, EARLY DAYS. AS FOR CALLING THE MANAGER 'BRENDA', I'D EXPECT THAT FROM AN EFC FAN - PATHETIC !!"
" we being compared to Swansea who play 3rd division a decade ago what's happening to my precious club it's truly sad we have trophies to prove that we can compete with the best of the best..Lets turn this around by FSG spending money on quality players please please I beg u"
"MILAN1960, WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST THEN ?? A DRAW AT SWANSEA AND 'FANS' WHO EXPECT US TO WIN WEEK IN AND OUT ARE ON TOP NOTE. QUALITY FAN !! GIVE THE MAN SOME TIME, UNLESS YOU'RE A GLORYHUNTER OR A SON OF ABRAMOVIC."
"LFC THRU THICK + THIN - Jose is the only man that can do it overnite BUT FSG dont have the BALLS to make it happen thats why they've gone for the cheapskate option which will leave us in mid table wilderness for years! Have I answered your question? "
"YOU HAVE ANSWERED MY QUESTION MILAN1960. IT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN SO WE HAVE TO SUPPORT THE CURRENT MANAGER. I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE SEEN THE OWNERS MAKE A STATEMENT IN THE SUMMER WITH A BIG NAME MANAGER BUT I DON'T AT THIS EARLY STAGE FEEL THE NEED TO SHOW ANYONE THE DOOR. 4 OR 5 MONTHS ?? COME ON, GET REAL !!"
"This is why I didn't want young manager who is in their dreamland learning the jobs on the job.
There is much acceptance of mediocrity a the fans at the moment and after comments by the manager you fully understand why.
"
"Brendan needs to get himself off the pedestal and start seriously asking questions to himself whether he is cut out for top level management. Because all he brought is midtable mentality and a pedestal to put himself on!"
"LFC THRU THICK + THIN - and you've answered my question - in accepting mediocrity & not critisicing you are allowing BR & FSG to carry on as they are which will see the continual decline of our great club. I for one will continue to criticise when the manager & or team are under performing because my team to be WINNERS"
"Out of 13 games so far we only won 3 games against very poor side (Norwich, Reading & Wigan).I believe a good manager can do better than this with the squad we already have. "
"MILAN1960, I'M NOT ACCEPTING MEDIOCRITY, THE MANAGER DESERVES MORE TIME BEFORE ANY JUDGEMENT CAN BE MADE. AS FOR YOUR CRITICISM, UNLESS IT'S CONSTRUCTIVE IT DOESN'T WORK. IF YOU'VE PLAYED OR MANAGED AT ANY LEVEL PERHAPS YOU'D UNDERSTAND THAT. "
"Too many negative fools! If you can't see the vast improvement, then you're blind or totally ignorant! We really won against Everton and today at Swans, and Pepe's gift and Aggar's fluke back-pass cost us 2 more wins. 16 plus 8 equals 24 league points. Be positive or support another team! "
"I like Brendan & I obviously hope he succeeds but today was not a "lovely enjoyable day full of banter", it was a must win game that we should have gone hell for leather to get. Another two points dropped!"
"i believe in brendan and all that he is doing for LFC to bring it back to its former standing. and i fully support him. no fireworks please but just saying ... what if fsg had just promoted steve clarke to manager instead of appointing br. just saying ... no offence to anybody. ynwa. "
"To all angry FANS. When were the last time that Liverpool won the premier league tle? So the club is not as great as u fink. B patient can't u see the team progress. The Swans beat chelski. n beat Man City last year. Cme on liverpool n BR. YNWA!!!!
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"Do not trust to average mid table manager like BR. Daring enough to change for the success, be like Chelsea.
Let sack BR if he could not achieve the top 4 position this season."
"In their broadcast in India, one of the pundits on ESPN said Liverpool fans are a most knowledgeable football fans in the world. I seriously doubt that after reading most of the messages submitted here.
Rodgers should have played his strongest 11? yea right! how is he supposed to play his strongest 11 when there are 4 matches to play in a span of 11 days.
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"And for the clowns who are calling for sacking of Rodgers, who do you put in his place? Benitez is not an option. He had lost the dressing room before he was sacked and Steive G and Carra were two of his biggest detractors."
"Rafa Benitez is not option anymore (sadly), at least not till he receives the backing of Gerrard and Carra. Please don't act like moronic Chelsea fans. Back your manager and players, OR SCRAM ! Go support Chelsea or city or united"
"Positives About game: 1:Our defense is getting stronger game by game. 2:Jose Enriques form has been very much improved after he has been pushed to left wing position. 3.Reina looks to be back to his form. 4.Our unbeaten run continues but only with lot of draws"
"(contd)Negatives abt game: 1.No threat in attacking dept except Suarez. 2.Allens dip in form continues from his last few games.(overly used.He needs some rest) 3.Gerrards role not defined exactly.He should be playing behind Suarez(Second striker).(Hope,Lucas return may allow Gerrard to play further forward)"
""(contd) 4.Not taking available chances to score goals & definitely missing killer instinct in final third of game. From looking above things we definitely need the following players in Jan(Keeping our budget in mind & clearing deadwood) if we want to keep any hopes of finishing in at least Top 6(otherwise god help us all)." "
"(contd)A Quality Goal scorer(Klaas OR Bony(8-10M)).A Talented Goal scoring winger(Dries Mertens(8-10M)(*no one else*)).A attacking Midfielder(Eriksen(15-18M)). I hope we at least get any of two of above said(ST & WINGER) & then I think we will finish in at least top 6. YNWA!!!! [Owners need to invest & clear few players:downing(7-10M),cole(2-3M),spearing(2-3M),carroll(15-18M)] "
"This isnt Brendans fault.Hes a midtable manager and has been given no money.
The CHEAP YANKS are still trying to BALANCE BOOKS whilst Chelsea/Mancs are spending millions The YANKS dont care - they just want a nice little earner coming in from Liverpool. They know the stadium is still full for matches and the Prem League money is a tidy sum at the end of the year"
"The Swansea game showed how limited we are in resources.We have players a who should be moved on, players whose legs are going and contribute with silly back heels to avoid carrying the ball.On the positive note we have young players who are improving but tire after 70 mins which is natural.
Lets hope B.R. can get a good turn over of players
in the next transfer market."
"Our unique style is so unique no one else wants to copy it, preferring instead to WIN matches, but that seems to be to big a concept for Brendan to contemplate."
"Just read on sky sports that we aren't going to spend big in January and how we might not even strengthen and how the club need to balance the books..... Are the owners that stupid they think Suarez will stay with us or we will attract players with this lack of ambition.."
"As if leaving us short in the summer due to penny pinching wasn't bad enough now they are rubbing salt into the wounds by claiming they want to balance the books this year. Complete turnaround from the whole " we can compete with anyone" speach.... slowly showing their true colours"
"Maybe the team could go more direct towards the end in situations such as yesterday's. You know, just to break up the ...zzz... I'm awake! I'm awake!"
"I can't believe how many pathetic, negative comments there are on here and how already many of you "intellectual football experts," are complaining about our manager.It'sget the likes of Falcao etc, who will probably sign for REAL(AND EVENTUALLY SUBMIT TO HIS HER'S WISHES)"
"Dear all, I'm new on the post, so pardon if I do sound ignorant. Firstly, to those calling for Brendan's head and saying we should spend big, please think about this long and hard. Don't you think you are asking for our great club to adopt the methods of oil soaked clubs these days? cont-"
"I believe some of you may even have criticised the ways of those clubs, so seriously? Do we, LFC, have to stoop to those methods? Secondly, I see some posters calling those who asks for different ways as fake fans. Lets try to understand frustration and that constructive criticisms makes perfect sense. The game yesterday was really poor. cont-"
"I thought if we were less defensive, and really pushed them in the last 15 minutes, we could've win it. However, I'm no manager and do not question Brendan. I believe he acts in the best interest of the club. He deserves this benefit of doubt. C'mon fellow Reds, do we really have to bicker every week following results? cont-"
"If there's Internet during Shanks' time and discovers that we are pitting ourselves against each other, he'd be rolling in his grave. He built this club based on the fans' love and support. Are we destroying his legacy in this age of technology? Let us all stand together once more and scream our hearts out to cheer our team on, especially those in the stands during games. cont-"
"Because you guys are the privileged ones to be there to witness them play a game for you. Trust me when I say it's a privilege as some of you may not understand the pain of waking up at 4am in the morning to catch games and having to silent our shouts and cheers. Cheers mates! YNWA!!! From a little red dot in Asia. "
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