Author Topic: Leave your negativity at the door, come inside... (Read 8270 times)

krizzobizzle · « **on:** May 30, 2012, 08:16:43 PM »

I just want to preface this by saying I thought that Rafa was the man for the job because we need to steady the ship in the shortest time possible.

Whatever opinion I may have had. I will say that Brendan Rodgers has the footballing philosophy to strive at this club given time. Being a great passing and pressing side is in our DNA and i'm excited hes got this opportunity should it all go through.

I know a lot of supporters wont be happy with the appointment, some will be more than satisfied, and others will be on the fence.

But lets be fair and give the guy the confidence and time to let him put his stamp on this side. Lets be patient, lets not fucking moan after 5 games that Kenny should never have left etc. It will do us no good.

Good luck Brendan should you get the job,..I'm sure most will be 100% behind you and give you the chance you deserve.

redrockydennis · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:21:31 PM »

I'm made up, he looks like a good call, ticks all the right boxes, and now hopefully everyone can stop bickering and we can all support LFC again.

JayEvans · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:24:05 PM »

100% agree, Good luck brendan!

RedSoc · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:25:29 PM »

He'll do a good job if given the time.

I'm elated it wasn't Martinez, dodged a bullet there if you ask me.

Welcome, Brendan Rodgers!!

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:26:19 PM »

I can get behind this lad. He hasn't pissed me off or given me reason to want him out.

If he can be his own man, largely fuck the media off. Not suck up to Sky, LMA, Ferguson and the FA then I think he'll do fine.

Suspect Package. · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:26:46 PM »

The story is not over yet in terms of our management, but for the record I'm bloody happy Brendan Rodgers has been appointed and I support him.

I'm also realistic enough to hope he's got tough skin, what with the bellends in our fanbase probably calling for his head if he doesn't win the first 5 games. Good luck Brendan, I'm behind you.

JohnHobbes · « **Reply #6 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:27:45 PM »

Good luck to him. Hopefully you're right in that we can stop the bickering on here for a while now that we have a manager. At least until the start of the season!

lfcBG · « **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:28:12 PM »

Quote from: Suspect Package. on May 30, 2012, 08:26:46 PM

with the bellends in our fanbase probably calling for his head if he doesn't win the first 5 games.

some of them are calling for his head already

Hazell · « **Reply #8 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:28:35 PM »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on May 30, 2012, 08:26:19 PM

I can get behind this lad. He hasn't pissed me off or given me reason to want him out.

If he can be his own man, largely fuck the media off. Not suck up to Sky, LMA, Ferguson and the FA then I think he'll do fine.

He also doesn't look like an owl. He looks like a shark.

Good luck Brendan.

El Ninos Black Eye · « **Reply #9 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:29:47 PM »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on May 30, 2012, 08:26:19 PM

I can get behind this lad. He hasn't pissed me off or given me reason to want him out.

If he can be his own man, largely fuck the media off. Not suck up to Sky, LMA, Ferguson and the FA then I think he'll do fine.

But he played for United as a kid, can you forgive him?

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #10 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:33:31 PM »

Good Luck, Brendan. That's Brendan with an A.

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #11 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:34:06 PM »

Quote from: El Ninos Black Eye on May 30, 2012, 08:29:47 PM

But he played for United as a kid, can you forgive him?

Yeah. He probably fucking hates them since they let him go.

orn-free-tada · « **Reply #12 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:35:05 PM »

I was happy when the news started to break that it would be Rodgers. Excellent philisophy. It is a gamble, sure, but so is everything.

As for 'needing Rafa to steady the ship' - the ship didn't need steadying, just results needed addressing. I didn't want Dalglish to go, but I'm happy with Rodgers and I hope his first season performance gives him the passport to stay for a long time at this club

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He also doesn't look like an owl. He looks like a shark.

Ha, yeah

Slick_Beef · « **Reply #13 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:35:49 PM »

Good shout. Fully behind him, time to look forward and no backwards.

PowderKeg · « **Reply #14 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:48:09 PM »

Rafa was never in the frame for the job and anyone who doesn't understand why needs to first figure out how the business of football works.

Thankfully the books closed now...

Rodgers style of play might just be what the team needs to be honest...

Cruiser · « **Reply #15 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:50:25 PM »

Fully behind him. Not a softie like some candidates or allegiences elsewhere, but a toughie, just what the club needs.

Lets kick some ass.

Liverbird88 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:52:36 PM »

Everyone just needs to back the man, and if they can't, then don't go the games. Had enough of the negativity at home games. Next season its time to get behind the new manager and the players; too many moaners, not enough supporters.

smicer07 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:54:07 PM »

Quote from: Liverbird88 on May 30, 2012, 08:52:36 PM

Everyone just needs to back the man, and if they can't, then don't go the games. Had enough of the negativity at home games. Next season its time to get behind the new manager and the players; too many moaners, not enough supporters.

Can only see it being worse next season to be honest. If the fellas in front of me can shout shit at Kenny, they'll be shouting it at the new manager 15 minutes in.

Liverbird88 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:00:19 PM »

Quote from: smicer07 on May 30, 2012, 08:54:07 PM

Can only see it being worse next season to be honest. If the fellas in front of me can shout shit at Kenny, they'll be shouting it at the new manager 15 minutes in.

woeful isn't it. I sat through the Fulham game with a mum and child behind me shouting abuse at Carroll for 90 minutes and then had the cheek to moan that people leaving early were not 'real supporters'. I actually prefer away games and its because of 'fans'

jed the red · « **Reply #19 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:00:49 PM »

I said in the Martinez thread that if he was given the job, I would get right behind him. I didn't particularly want him as manager of my club, but then I didn't really know who I did want. Since Kenny went I was a bit lost, and disillusioned with it all.
For some reason, today when I heard Rodgers would be named, it seems like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I can look forward, and hopefully see improvement. I don't know a lot about him except he did a god job at Swansea, I don't know his tactics or his preferred Line-ups, but he always seemed decent and fair to me when I saw him on interviews.
As the thread title says! hopefully now we can get back to being fans, without being at each others throats, wherever we are from, or for however long we have been reds, lets get behind him, and get this club back to where it should be!

YNWA

timdaw · « **Reply #20 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:08:50 PM »

I'm on the fence. He's our manager now so he's got my support but I think we could have done better. I'm more than ready and willing to be proved wrong.

Bonaqua · « **Reply #21 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:09:31 PM »

Quote from: El Ninos Black Eye on May 30, 2012, 08:29:47 PM

But he played for United as a kid, can you forgive him?

That was the last straw! Rodgers out!

Red Genius · « **Reply #22 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:11:02 PM »

Quote from: timdaw on May 30, 2012, 09:08:50 PM

I'm on the fence. He's our manager now so he's got my support but I think we could have done better. I'm more than ready and willing to be proved wrong.

Get off the fence mate, get behind our team... we'll get out whatever we put in, and that's a collective responsibility. Lets give whoever (looks like Rodgers) all the support we can to help him, he is after all here to work to improve our fortunes.

El Ninos Black Eye · « **Reply #23 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:13:23 PM »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on May 30, 2012, 08:34:06 PM

Yeah. He probably fucking hates them since they let him go.

That's the spirit, here's coming to get you Bacon Face.

geoffstrong · « **Reply #24 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:13:40 PM »

when did anyone stop being a supporter?

timdaw · « **Reply #25 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:14:45 PM »

Quote from: Red Genius on May 30, 2012, 09:11:02 PM

Get off the fence mate, get behind our team... we'll get out whatever we put in, and that's a collective responsibility. Lets give whoever (looks like Rodgers) all the support we can to help him, he is after all here to work to improve our fortunes.

True. I guess it's a hangover from losing Kenny. I don't think anyone who got the job would seem right after Kenny. So, fair enough, let's give this Rodgers a fair shot and get right behind him.

Richiemc · « **Reply #26 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:16:44 PM »

Real excitement just hit me about what next season will bring, new manager, new dof, implementation of an exciting playing style, CANNOT WAIT!!

-RedTilDead- · « **Reply #27 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:18:05 PM »

Agreed. It's quite simple for me: I support the manager 100% unless they do anything to make me change my mind (like turning on the fans).

Starting off apathetic and watching to see if they do anything to impress you is not a way I wish to support our new manager.

el guapo · « **Reply #28 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:21:40 PM »

Good appointment and I'm happy and excited for the next season. All football fans were impressed with Swansea's play last season, and given the player names, you could only credit the manager.
I still have great sympathy for Kenny and Rafa. Kenny should have had another year and Rafa should never have been sacked in the first place. And Rafa accepting a job with another premier league team remains a scary thought.
Rodgers (is his nickname really the 25th century "Buck"?) has big shoes to fill and he'll likely need at least a season to get us playing in his style.
Also, let's hope that the new club structure removes any suggestion of player power....

kopenddanny · « **Reply #29 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:22:03 PM »

I for one am absolutely made up! I can't wait to see Brendans style of play and although I think it will take some time it'll be worth the wait. I don't think i've seen a truly negative response from anyone yet but then again i've not looked properly.

jed the red · « **Reply #30 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:22:04 PM »

Quote from: geoffstrong on May 30, 2012, 09:13:40 PM

when did anyone stop being a supporter?

I don't think we did Geoff, however we haven't looked or sounded like Liverpool fans for a few weeks now, with all the Verbals on here I'd say we've been pretty small time. We need to be bigger than that and stand up against adversity, to show the media, the FA and any other fucker who wants to have a pop that we are still Liverpool FC and well not break at the slightest thing, we've been through worse times than this, but you would think we had crumbled the last few weeks!

Rusty · « **Reply #31 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:24:50 PM »

Happy to get right behind him, hopefully we'll be playing some quality passing football at Anfield over the next couple of seasons.

LucasL21 · « **Reply #32 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:28:47 PM »

Hope people get behind him. Yes, the majority of people (myself included) wanted rafa back. But it's not Rodgers' fault they never approached him. Looks a good catch at the minute. Good luck to him.

Tomo! · « **Reply #33 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:30:10 PM »

Is Sharkey a nick name he's been called at other club's or is it new because I can see it sticking?

AJL · « **Reply #34 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:35:33 PM »

He wasnt my first choice and i've still got slight reservations, BUT, i'm excited about it. He can bring a freshness to the way we play.

Most of all after the last few weeks, I cant wait to feel positive about things again.

Cant wait for August now, bring it on !!

greyfade · « **Reply #35 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:37:57 PM »

right behind you.. brendo

barbudo · « **Reply #36 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:40:42 PM »

Patience, lads...

If the last four managers are any guide, it'll take at least a dozen games before we have any clear indication as to whether he's going to be a success in the first season or not.

farawayred · « **Reply #37 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:44:35 PM »

Quote from: barbudo on May 30, 2012, 09:40:42 PM

Patience, lads...

If the last four managers are any guide, it'll take at least a dozen games before we have any clear indication as to whether he's going to be success in the first season or not.

Could you please remove that red line... It looks like bird shit on that graph.

GODS LEFT BOOT · « **Reply #38 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:45:18 PM »

Everyone should now fall into line.

He needs a fair chance - for all our sake

NorthamptonKopite · « **Reply #39 on:** May 30, 2012, 09:46:12 PM »

Very happy with the clubs decision. Have a funny feeling that we will enjoy a very successful league campaign next season.

Surprisingly consistent.