Author Topic: Who do you want as Liverpool's next manager? (Read 216144 times)

Anthony Le Pongolle · « **Reply #5560 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:20:26 PM »

So basically Whelan is confirming this idea of a head coach working with the DOF. I get the impression that the DOF would probably get the greater amount of power and as such, none of the top managers are interested in the coach role. Now if we get Van Gaal as DOF and Martinez as head coach I'd actually be pretty happy. I think the English media would consider Martinez the traditional 'manager,' but Van Gaal would be doing a lot of the work behind the scenes. Basically FSG are looking for someone young, loyal and media friendly who has a similar footballing philosophy to Van Gaal. How many top managers would be willing to give up half of their responsiblities to work as a run-of-the-mill coach? The likes of Martinez and Rodgers might just be tempted.

What if Martinez rejects though? Do we scrap the whole DOF system and install Van Gaal or Villas Boas as manager? I can't see that happening....but what self respecting manager would work under this system if not someone like Martinez? I think we'd then be looking at the likes of Steve Clarke and other such 'coaches'.

It's Jimmy Corkhill · « **Reply #5561 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:20:33 PM »

Quote from: QC on May 25, 2012, 04:19:19 PM

Roy giving an interview on skysports if anyone needs cheering up.

At least its not that owl-faced c*nt.

I should have known. Karma at work. I nearly laughed my head off my shoulders when he got the In-Ger-Lund job. This charade is payback.

Hunter Thompson · « **Reply #5562 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:20:39 PM »

Quote from: QC on May 25, 2012, 04:19:19 PM

Roy giving an interview on skysports if anyone needs cheering up.

I hope he's using all long words. None of this short word crap.

karl1987 · « **Reply #5563 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:20:43 PM »

Quote from: redbanky on May 25, 2012, 04:19:18 PM

That "Rafa Obsessive" tag definitely suits you.

Look at this thread everyone is obsessed with him, im merely pointing out a few facts.

whtwht · « **Reply #5564 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:21:05 PM »

Villa fans probably wouldnt want the FSW , they'd rather have OGS !! ho hum

Gravy · « **Reply #5565 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:21:22 PM »

Quote from: Wals Viennetta. on May 25, 2012, 03:55:44 PM

Is that Facebook account real?

Certainly looks real doesn't it

incredibleL4ever · « **Reply #5566 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:21:31 PM »

Quote from: Hayer on May 25, 2012, 03:56:48 PM

No need to be so negative everyone. When Hodgson was appointed, i had an awful gut feeling, it was going to be a disaster. I'm not getting that with Martinez at all.

Now i'm not going to pretend, to say i'm happy with Martinez coming in. There are certainly better options out there. But there is a lot of potential to him. He's very intelligent. He has a great knowledge on the technical side of the game. He's one of the new breed of modern managers out there.

I'm cautiously excited with anticipation.

Agree with this. With Hodgson's you knew what we were getting. With Martinez there is certainly risk but there also is hope.

redbanky · « **Reply #5567 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:22:48 PM »

Quote from: karl1987 on May 25, 2012, 04:20:43 PM

Look at this thread everyone is obsessed with him, im merely pointing out a few facts.

What you're doing is diminishing his successes and aggrandizing his faults.

farawayred · « **Reply #5568 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:22:56 PM »

Quote from: Anthony Le Pongolle on May 25, 2012, 04:20:26 PM

So basically Whelan is confirming this idea of a head coach working with the DOF. I get the impression that the DOF would probably get the greater amount of power and as such, none of the top managers are interested in the coach role. Now if we get Van Gaal as DOF and Martinez as head coach I'd actually be pretty happy. I think the English media would consider Martinez the traditional 'manager,' but Van Gaal would be doing a lot of the work behind the scenes. Basically FSG are looking for someone young, loyal and media friendly who has a similar footballing philosophy to Van Gaal. How many top managers would be willing to give up half of their responsiblities to work as a run-of-the-mill coach? The likes of Martinez and Rodgers might just be tempted.

What if Martinez rejects though? Do we scrap the whole DOF system and install Van Gaal or Villas Boas as manager? I can't see that happening....but what self respecting manager would work under this system if not someone like Martinez. I think we'd then be looking at the likes of Steve Clarke and other such 'coaches'.

In that scenario every crack in the ground grows into a continental rift. IMHO, that's as daft scenario as co-managers (re: Evans-Houllier).

Number 7 · « **Reply #5569 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:23:06 PM »

Wasn't Lawton the one who broke the Kenny sacking?

boo76 · « **Reply #5570 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:23:06 PM »

Quote from: incredibleL4ever on May 25, 2012, 04:21:31 PM

Agree with this. With Hodgson's you knew what we were getting. With Martinez there is certainly risk but there also is hope.

There is always risk, but theres also a lot less risk involved were other managers are concerned.

Cpt_Reina · « **Reply #5571 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:23:18 PM »

RorySmithTimes: Liverpool have not made Roberto Martinez a formal offer.

Cpt_Reina · « **Reply #5572 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:23:55 PM »

Quote from: karl1987 on May 25, 2012, 04:20:43 PM

Look at this thread everyone is obsessed with him, im merely pointing out a few facts.

I believe it's pronounced 'fachts'. No?

karl1987 · « **Reply #5573 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:24:14 PM »

Quote from: Cpt_Reina on May 25, 2012, 04:23:55 PM

I believe it's pronounced 'fachts'. No?

For sure?

incredibleL4ever · « **Reply #5574 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:24:25 PM »

If Whelan is wrong or exaggerating then I would expect FSG/Liverpool to leak something along the lines that they are in talks with Martinez but no offer has been made as yet (especially if they are also talking to others still). If there is silence then I expect that Whelan is correct.

shelovesyou · « **Reply #5575 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:24:35 PM »

Quote from: Ultimate Bromance on May 25, 2012, 04:17:18 PM

If we can't get Rafa back, can we at least get Doc M?

Yep, miss his witty comments.

farawayred · « **Reply #5576 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:24:58 PM »

Quote from: Cpt_Reina on May 25, 2012, 04:23:18 PM

RorySmithTimes: Liverpool have not made Roberto Martinez a formal offer.

Cheers. My prediction - they will find the DoF/Manager duo they like and present them together as a team.

Camarero25 · « **Reply #5577 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:25:12 PM »

Quote from: Cpt_Reina on May 25, 2012, 04:23:18 PM

RorySmithTimes: Liverpool have not made Roberto Martinez a formal offer.

Hope.

Growler2 · « **Reply #5578 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:25:12 PM »

Quote from: incredibleL4ever on May 25, 2012, 04:24:25 PM

If Whelan is wrong or exaggerating then I would expect FSG/Liverpool to leak something along the lines that they are in talks with Martinez but no offer has been made as yet (especially if they are also talking to others still). If there is silence then I expect that Whelan is correct.

Word!

incredibleL4ever · « **Reply #5579 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:25:27 PM »

Quote from: Cpt_Reina on May 25, 2012, 04:23:18 PM

RorySmithTimes: Liverpool have not made Roberto Martinez a formal offer.

As I said..........

Saul Goodman · « **Reply #5580 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:25:29 PM »

I'm no expert but that facebook account looks fake. The timeline basically has little to nothing prior till today.

verbal kint · « **Reply #5581 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:25:33 PM »

Quote from: Cpt_Reina on May 25, 2012, 04:23:18 PM

RorySmithTimes: Liverpool have not made Roberto Martinez a formal offer.

Probably just offered him a 2nd interview.

shelovesyou · « **Reply #5582 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:25:36 PM »

Quote from: Cpt_Reina on May 25, 2012, 04:23:18 PM

RorySmithTimes: Liverpool have not made Roberto Martinez a formal offer.

Number 7 · « **Reply #5583 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:26:17 PM »

So all the journos saying no offer made, but Whealan says there is. I know who I trust.

El Pistolero_7 · « **Reply #5584 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:26:22 PM »

Quote from: shelovesyou on May 25, 2012, 04:24:35 PM

Yep, miss his witty comments.

Comedy gold that lad.

Aristotle · « **Reply #5585 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:26:46 PM »

Quote from: Cpt_Reina on May 25, 2012, 04:23:18 PM

RorySmithTimes: Liverpool have not made Roberto Martinez a formal offer.

Phil_88 · « **Reply #5586 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:26:49 PM »

Quote from: boo76 on May 25, 2012, 04:20:23 PM

And he was at CB because of Rafa!

im not gonna bother arguing anymore, i would have liked rafa to be given another fair shot but he isnt going to be and we have to accept this and not do what you did and write of our new manager as you did by saying that villa would finish above us because of rafa, no one knows how martinez will do here, i for one hope hes successful and willl support him

Crimson_Tank · « **Reply #5587 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:26:51 PM »

David Whelan just need to stuff his face with another pie so that he will stop spouting off shite.

killer_heels · « **Reply #5588 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:27:14 PM »

Quote from: Camarero25 on May 25, 2012, 04:25:12 PM

Hope.

Delaying the inevitable. He has been the only one so far who reputable sources have said has attended an interview, was photographed with Henry, was one of the few managers to not turn us down and his current boss believes he has been offerred a role.

verbal kint · « **Reply #5589 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:27:17 PM »

Quote from: Number 7 on May 25, 2012, 04:26:17 PM

So all the journos saying no offer made, but Whealan says there is. I know who I trust.

Whelan said he did'nt know what the offer was.

Gravy · « **Reply #5590 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:27:33 PM »

Maybe the offer is as Rafa's assistant? That'd be nice

Redkoprob · « **Reply #5591 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:27:43 PM »

Quote from: Saul Goodman on May 25, 2012, 04:25:29 PM

I'm no expert but that facebook account looks fake. The timeline basically has little to nothing prior till today.

You're at the wrong account. It's Montse S Benitez and it is legitimate.

MikaelLFC · « **Reply #5592 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:28:00 PM »

Quote from: Number 7 on May 25, 2012, 04:26:17 PM

So all the journos saying no offer made, but Whealan says there is. I know who I trust.

So do I - none of them. I don't believe anything until it's official.

Redkoprob · « **Reply #5593 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:29:00 PM »

Quote from: Cpt_Reina on May 25, 2012, 04:23:18 PM

RorySmithTimes: Liverpool have not made Roberto Martinez a formal offer.

Charades. Informal till the ink dries.

redmark · « **Reply #5594 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:30:12 PM »

Quote from: Number 7 on May 25, 2012, 04:26:17 PM

So all the journos saying no offer made, but Whealan says there is. I know who I trust.

My guess is that FSG have outlined the role and Martinez is considering whether he's interested in principle, not that we've offered it to him. I still think we're talking to other candidates.

dast18 · « **Reply #5595 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:30:16 PM »

Quote from: HighSix on May 25, 2012, 04:10:58 PM

If Rafa goes to Villa we should just nick all their targets! Easy job for DOF.

Haha, indeed!

boo76 · « **Reply #5596 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:30:29 PM »

Quote from: Phil_88 on May 25, 2012, 04:26:49 PM

im not gonna bother arguing anymore, i would have liked rafa to be given another fair shot but he isnt going to be and we have to accept this and not do what you did and write of our new manager as you did by saying that villa would finish above us because of rafa, no one knows how martinez will do here, i for one hope hes successful and willl support him

All I said was I was off down the bookies IF this scenario happens, you were the one throwing insults about the place. I know we arent getting Rafa, but Villa will love him. If we get Martinez I will be underwhelmed and plssed at FSG, NOT at Rob. I wont stop supporting the TEAM I LOVE!

Camarero25 · « **Reply #5597 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:31:41 PM »

Stephen Martin ‏@stephen1martin
Far as I'm told, #lfc have been planning on approaching Villas Boas since he confirmed interest. Surprised if they don't go through with it.

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #5598 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:31:48 PM »

Quote from: redmark on May 25, 2012, 04:30:12 PM

My guess is that FSG have outlined the role and Martinez is considering whether he's interested in principle, not that we've offered it to him. I still think we're talking to other candidates.

Exactly what I think. They won't offer it to him until they know for sure he'll accept.

Gnurglan · « **Reply #5599 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:32:00 PM »

Quote from: Phil_88 on May 25, 2012, 04:08:11 PM

if say txiki or Aloysius Paulus Maria "Louis" van Gaal was hired too as a DOF would people be happier about martinez?

In this situation, I don't think it matters. Txiki would be a long term appointment, with Martinez being the one to axe as soon as things went the wrong way. van Gaal would probably be the same, but being a likely candidate to take over if Martinez is off.

I believe we need a strong manager in place. Someone to help us put the structure in place, to buy us some time.

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Author Topic: Who do you want as Liverpool's next manager? (Read 216144 times)