Author Topic: Press conference 10am today (Read 35408 times)

LiamG · « **Reply #680 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:22:34 AM »

Brendan Rodgers is sound

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #681 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:22:36 AM »

"I want to thank again Kenny Dalglish who is the heart and soul of the club - and he will always have our appreciation for bringing stability to our club"

Rodgers will bring "Attacking unrelenting football"

"He is someone the players will respect"

"The fans will appreciate his attacking football" (paraphrased)

Saying Rodgers has been all around Europe and his forward thinking and knowledge of the game is why he's recruited.

He wants to thank "Key football advisors to find what we think is the best football manager" [for the job]

"He was the first choice and the right choice. He was the only man that we offered the job to."

Rodgers talking now

"Very proud as you can imagine. Second Northern Irish manager in the history of the club"

"I'd spoken to the Chairman of Swansea and I'd only leave for a top club. At that time I was in a process. I wasn't looking to leave. When Liverpool came back in a second time and said I was the first choice - obviously you have to think about it...... Easy decision to make"

"I'm young in age. I've been coaching and working in football 20 years"

"Had great experience at Chelsea football club. Kenny Dalglish. Manager at 34. Resigned at 39. Three leagues. Two FA Cups"

"Young in age, but experience of the game. Footballers are footballers. Want to be educated and learn"

"Overall. This is a long term - this was important to me - over a number of years. First and foremost to defend the values of the club. The history of the club. Also the frustrations - nearly 20 years since they've won the title. Not ready now. But the process begins today"

Ayre

"Music to our ears. There was a process to fit the profile we set. We asked Swansea early on. Went through the rest of the process. Brendan was the only person we offered the job to"

Ayre

(After Martinez)

"The process is a private process. You understand the individuals with the profiles. Martinez was one man - there were others. Some people saying they were in the process when they weren't. It was about matching profiles against what we wanted."

On DoF.

Ayre

"The structure is.. Brendan is aware. More continental. Collabrative. Working around football area. We don't envisage a DoF. But a group of people working with Brendan to deliver the football side of things"

Brendan

"The ambition of every manger to get to the very top. When I started I wanted to make a difference. But as you develop - you want to reach the very highest level. Very proud. Very honoured"

Brendan

"Like I said earlier. It's about people. Doesn't matter where people are. I judge them as people. Not where they sit as a player or their position. If you're a league 2 player or a premier player then it's still about respect"

Brendan

"You earn respect. I've had to do that all my life. Never a good player - so I had to get respect another way. I treat people like I'd expect to be treated - morals and respect"

Brendan

"Over time you hope that it improves. Liverpool I hope is a destination. I hope I will be here for many years - that's the idea. A real special club. Looking forward to moving to the City - up North and Liverpool - It's vibrant City. It's about the progress of the team. Hopefully will improve over the years"

Brendan

"All I'll do is what I've done. I'll fight for my life - for the Supporters and the City - same as Swansea. I was quite realistic. Didn't want to make false promises. I'll give my life for the football club and represent the football club."

scatman · « **Reply #682 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:22:41 AM »

"The only thing I want to say about Swansea and Wales, my deepest gratitude and thanks for everything they've done, Special 2 years at Swansea, becoming the first Welsh team in the Barclays Premier League, left many friends there."

-Q- · « **Reply #683 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:22:43 AM »

Working stream: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/video/lfctv-live-stream?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

Ycuzz · « **Reply #684 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:22:54 AM »

Shows respect to Swansea aswell, good man.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #685 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:22:57 AM »

Quote from: -Q- on June 1, 2012, 10:22:03 AM

Wonder if Rodger'll be on the phone, trying to get some good deals from Mourinho...?

You'd like to think so. They have a plethora of talent we could use.

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #686 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:23:00 AM »

"Huge respect for Swansea and the Nation of Wales. Fantastic club. They'll keep progressing"

Severely · « **Reply #687 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:23:13 AM »

Utter class how he answered that question about poaching Swansea's players.

mat106 · « **Reply #688 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:23:13 AM »

Real gentleman.

anfieldpurch · « **Reply #689 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:23:17 AM »

Quote from: smurfinaus on June 1, 2012, 10:21:41 AM

http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/54932/1/liverpool-fc-press-conference-live-stream-online.html

That is the 1 that crashed mate

Trada · « **Reply #690 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:23:19 AM »

I had my doubts about him but he's coming across very well and saying all the right things.

Chivasino · « **Reply #691 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:23:22 AM »

After watching some Q&A sessions with him on YouTube I had no doubt that they would say, and mean, the right things. Not watching the Presser but he is a class act when he talks.

I personally think he will walk the walk as well.

-Q- · « **Reply #692 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:23:34 AM »

Clarke's future in doubt, will be assessed soon.

rednich85 · « **Reply #693 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:23:35 AM »

It's love

Dermot · « **Reply #694 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:23:46 AM »

Quote from: Trada on June 1, 2012, 10:21:07 AM

I will fight with my life for the fans and the city of Liverpool.

smurfinaus · « **Reply #695 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:23:54 AM »

No confirmation of any agreement with Swansea not to poach their players etc ---> asked twice LOL

koptician · « **Reply #696 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:24:06 AM »

Quote from: -Q- on June 1, 2012, 10:20:26 AM

Rodgers: "I'll fight for my life for the supporters and the people of the city"

That's me sold!

Fordy · « **Reply #697 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:24:10 AM »

Side steps the Steve Clarke question.

Looks like Clarke is off then.

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #698 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:24:15 AM »

Brendan

(Terms of the squad)

"Assessments simple. Loads of qualitiy. Looking forward to working with some of the greats of this football club. Carragher. Gerrard. Reina. Bellamy. Top, top players. It will take a wee bit of time - the philosophy I want to introduce - but it's based on the players you have."

RideTheWalrus · « **Reply #699 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:24:24 AM »

Quote from: -Q- on June 1, 2012, 10:23:34 AM

Clarke's future in doubt, will be assessed soon.

I took that comment more as in, he and Clarke will collectively decide on the backroom staff.

Hazell · « **Reply #700 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:24:26 AM »

Oh oh. Rates Carragher. Rodgers out?

L.Suarez · « **Reply #701 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:24:39 AM »

"Liverpool is a club that preduces great players." Sterling likes that

conman · « **Reply #702 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:24:52 AM »

so no agreement with swansea about taking players.

Hayer · « **Reply #703 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:24:53 AM »

Quote from: Hazell on June 1, 2012, 10:24:26 AM

Oh oh. Rates Carragher. Rodgers out?

Missed that. What did he say?

iVapor · « **Reply #704 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:25:03 AM »

Looks like there isnt really an agreement that he cant raid swansea

Chakan · « **Reply #705 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:25:19 AM »

Whole bunch of people identifying targets? Too many cooks?

peelyon · « **Reply #706 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:25:31 AM »

Rebuffing awkward questions quite nicely too

iVapor · « **Reply #707 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:25:33 AM »

Quote from: Hayer on June 1, 2012, 10:24:53 AM

Missed that. What did he say?

Just said hes been a premier league great

lankyguy007 · « **Reply #708 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:25:35 AM »

Quote from: brownie 09 on June 1, 2012, 10:17:06 AM

Ian Ayre sounds like Michael Owen

Good point

daddykewell · « **Reply #709 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:25:35 AM »

Quote from: Al 555 on June 1, 2012, 10:21:43 AM

No but I keep getting random people on RAWK complaining about adverts on LFCTV

Haha, it comes on every 90 sec or so! Though someone was mucking around in the broadcast booth!

Hazell · « **Reply #710 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:25:54 AM »

Quote from: Hayer on June 1, 2012, 10:24:53 AM

Missed that. What did he say?

Just said Liverpool have great quality, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher are greats of the Premier League, mentioned Reina and Bellamy by name as well.

Ycuzz · « **Reply #711 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:26:05 AM »

Love Rodgers cutting in on Ayre and clarifying.

cahalboyd · « **Reply #712 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:26:15 AM »

Brendan Rodgers is not only making me proud as a Liverpool supporter, but proud as a northern irishman. Fantastic day. Great press conf so far.

smurfinaus · « **Reply #713 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:26:15 AM »

Quote from: iVapor on June 1, 2012, 10:25:03 AM

Looks like there isnt really an agreement that he cant raid swansea

he dodged that one twice

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #714 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:26:17 AM »

Sporting Director Role

Ayre

"It's not a signing by committee. It's an analysis by committee. Brendan will have a big input. We won't force a player on the manager. Continental style. Across different areas people working together - the best people we can bring together"

Brendan

"I wouldn't work with someone in a DoF role. I work with a group of people. You can't do it on your own. You need leadership. I wouldn't work with a DoF. You need an outstanding recruitment team, medial staff etc."

-Q- · « **Reply #715 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:26:22 AM »

Collaborative structure seems alright, makes sense. Like the way Rodgers jumped in there. No to a DoF, but good team behind him, all working together.

Jimmy Conway · « **Reply #716 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:26:28 AM »

You can see why he nailed the interview. I like the cut of his jib. He's intelligent.

conman · « **Reply #717 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:26:32 AM »

Quote from: brownie 09 on June 1, 2012, 10:17:06 AM

Ian Ayre sounds like Michael McOwen

Name Of The Game · « **Reply #718 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:26:36 AM »

So we scrapped the structure we intially wanted to get Brendan Rodgers?

MushyP15 · « **Reply #719 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:26:44 AM »

Quote from: Ycuzz on June 1, 2012, 10:26:05 AM

Love Rodgers cutting in on Ayre and clarifying.

haha, so we know Brendan's wearing the trousers in that relationship! That was fucking quality.