Author Topic: Press conference 10am today (Read 35369 times)

fefs · « **Reply #760 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:30:15 AM »

Quote from: Trada on June 1, 2012, 10:28:29 AM

I can't wait until the start of the next season.

hollger · « **Reply #761 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:30:20 AM »

Well that didn't last long!

He spoke well though. Took his time to answer the questions sensibly and thoroughly, batted away two questions on the 'raiding of Swansea' very nicely and clearly stated his opinion on the DoF role. So whilst the most extended of press conferences we got confirmation of a few things at least.

payback · « **Reply #762 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:30:29 AM »

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

Love Rodgers cutting in on Ayre and clarifying.

haha class that. you can tell he's not coming in all meek and nervous to this club. he's confident and he's got fucking balls. VERY impressed with that, he's got a real steeliness when he speaks and you can tell he won't take any shit.

cal_liverpoolfc · « **Reply #763 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:30:31 AM »

Fucking top man.

Notorious IT · « **Reply #764 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:30:33 AM »

Quote from: smurfinaus on June 1, 2012, 10:27:02 AM

Interesting last comment by Ayre - unless i heard wrong, he was asked directly if anyone would be specifically appointed to that role re dof. He seemed to say no...

He said 'correct'. Question was for confirmation there would be no DOF.

regnaD kciN · « **Reply #765 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:30:37 AM »

Quote from: Name Of The Game on June 1, 2012, 10:26:36 AM

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

Not sure. Remember, Ayre was saying there wouldn't be a DoF, but a collaborative structure like they're talking about now, a day after Kenny was let go. I doubt they'd talked to Rodgers by then, let alone decided to jettison their structure at his demand.

Trada · « **Reply #766 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:30:53 AM »

I love the fact it looks like he will not take any bullshit.

Jellies · « **Reply #767 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:30:58 AM »

Quote from: redstevec on June 1, 2012, 10:29:33 AM

It would appear so - doesn't it fill you with pride and expectation that we scrapped any internal organizational goals to recruit somebody with a proven global pedigree - or did I miss something
Second rate performance, second rate owners

Second rate supporters, apparently.

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #768 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:31:03 AM »

Came across well. Strong personality, respectful.

mersey pirate · « **Reply #769 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:31:14 AM »

These press conferences are so pointless, mostly stupid questions like how do you feel etc that we know the answer is gonna be a standard one. Only the questions about DoF that really interested me there.

hugoboss · « **Reply #770 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:31:30 AM »

So the c*nt Whelan saying Martinez wouldn't come because he didn't want to work with a DoF/SD was rubbish. Surprise surprise

Mighty_Red · « **Reply #771 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:31:43 AM »

The fact Tom Werner emphasised attacking play is hopefully a good sign - this is what they expect from him, rather than just talking about "targets" in terms of league position etc.

It also looks like Brendan realises that living near the city will help him to settle within the club

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #772 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:31:52 AM »

It will be an interesting conversation between him and Johnson

"As I say.."

"Obviously.."

"As I say.."

"Obviously.."

MushyP15 · « **Reply #773 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:32:17 AM »

Came across well, spoke intelligently, calmly and with passion. Was respectful to Kenny, the club, the supporters and Swansea. But what impressed me most is how he's obviously his own man.
FSG were obviously so impressed with him that they've basically strung their nutsack to his vision and are hoping it comes off. Fair play to him for doing that, he obviously knows what he wants. I have to say, it reminded me of Rafa. This is definitely FSG dancing to Brendan's tune, not the other way round.

Key Points
1 - Wants to take LFC to the top
2 - Will continue his brand of football
3 - No agreement in place to not poach Swansea players
4 - No DoF structure, it will be Brendan's team in place primarily with other existing key LFC staff
5 - Steve Clarke may not be part of that future, although it sounded like there will be discussions
6 - Ian Ayre's a fudge
7 - Brendan Rodgers is the real deal

♠Dirty Harry♠ · « **Reply #774 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:32:25 AM »

Quote from: Name Of The Game on June 1, 2012, 10:26:36 AM

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

FOWUM

eirwen · « **Reply #775 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:32:33 AM »

Still a little confusing on the DOF/whatever name front.

If we bring someone in, I suppose they will work together. Hope it works out.

The Grinch · « **Reply #776 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:32:39 AM »

Quote from: Libertine on June 1, 2012, 10:28:52 AM

very impressive performance before the cameras, came across very well and seems a very decent guy (particularly liked him cutting off Ayre's bullshit there and his insistence with not working with a DOF).

now remains to be seen if this huge gamble will pay off where it counts.

Doesn't it leave us in exactly the same position we have been in since FSG arrived with FSG wanting to go down the Continental route of reducing the power of the manager but a Manager who isn't standing for it. Rodgers came across really well but was already in direct conflict with Ayre.

Neil D · « **Reply #777 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:33:09 AM »

This is how a new manager of Liverpool Football Club should conduct himself during an interview. Respectful + impressive vision & attitude.

mccred · « **Reply #778 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:33:15 AM »

Made it pretty clear that a Director of Football is a definite NO! Couldn't of been more blunt when he jumped in on Arye there.
Can only wish him all the best and hope he's the start of something great.
Bickering has to stop, Rafa and Kenny have gone and its now a new era. We as supporters need to give him 100% support unless he suddenly turns into Hodgson, which ain't going to happen.
Bring on next season.

stevied · « **Reply #779 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:33:17 AM »

Thought he came across really well good luck with your new job boss

Severely · « **Reply #780 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:33:32 AM »

Hopefully, that interview will win over a few of the doubters. Rodgers was very impressive. Humble, articulate, passionate, I think if we give him time, he can be the man to build us our new dynasty.

Cruiser · « **Reply #781 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:33:59 AM »

Awesome guy, straight to the point and no waffle.

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #782 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:34:00 AM »

Thought he looked nervous at times, but thats to be expected. One part that stuck out for me was on the the issue of DOF when the question was asked would they be employing anyone in that position, the question was aimed at Rodgers, but he stalled and Ayre answered "no" . A bit of uncertainty there. Overall a positive press conference and nice to see him talk about Ireland.

evie · « **Reply #783 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:34:00 AM »

Quote from: Red_Isle_Chap on June 1, 2012, 10:31:52 AM

It will be an interesting conversation between him and Johnson

"As I say.."

"Obviously.."

"As I say.."

"Obviously.."

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #784 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:34:07 AM »

Quote from: Al 555 on June 1, 2012, 10:32:39 AM

Doesn't it leave us in exactly the same position we have been in since FSG arrived with FSG wanting to go down the Continental route of reducing the power of the manager but a Manager who isn't standing for it. Rodgers came across really well but was already in direct conflict with Ayre.

I don't think he seemed in conflict with Ayre, it came across a lot more as Rodgers being the dominant alpha male and that's the way it's going to be.

Good.

Shanks1965 · « **Reply #785 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:34:14 AM »

This man Brendan Rodgers is the REAL deal.

Good times ahead.

hollger · « **Reply #786 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:34:46 AM »

Quote from: Name Of The Game on June 1, 2012, 10:26:36 AM

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

I don't think there's anything wrong with altering an idea if it's going to mean progression. Besides, we never got definitive confirmation we'd be having a DoF so it could have been yes, that was the idea initially but it may have always been a flexible one.

No matter what anyone at the Club says now regarding that people will twist it to suit their own beliefs, so we might as well just accept what we've actually heard 'from the horses mouth' so to speak.

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #787 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:35:01 AM »

Rodgers was the only target and never approached anyone else according to FSG? So they never spoke to Martinez, then?

wheresnemeth · « **Reply #788 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:35:08 AM »

Quote from: Spanish Al on June 1, 2012, 10:28:34 AM

Rodgers will be similar to Rafa, he will give 110% effort into this club and won't be standing for any shit.

Certainly seems that way, he handled himself well at that press conference.

Shanks1965 · « **Reply #789 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:35:09 AM »

... and Ian Ayre looked to me like a man who knows he might not be around much longer.

liverpool8348 · « **Reply #790 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:35:48 AM »

spoke very well, the way he conducts himself is very impressive. i think he is going to win people over quite easily. He is just the type of manager this club is looking for, he may not have had a chance to prove himself at the highest level but he seems to have the personality that will get the best out of players......i just pray we get off to a good start in the league to stave off the doubters!

payback · « **Reply #791 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:35:55 AM »

need a pic of him holding a scarf in front of the kop now.

iRed · « **Reply #792 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:36:07 AM »

Initial thoughts:

Impressive. Rodgers seems a real strong personality, very confident. Well spoken, too.

Encouraging, to say the least. Eager to see what comes next.

Shanks1965 · « **Reply #793 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:36:19 AM »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on June 1, 2012, 10:35:01 AM

Rodgers was the only target and never approached anyone else according to FSG? So they never spoke to Martinez, then?

They never said that mate to be fair. They said they spoke to several people but Rodgers was always their primary target.

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #794 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:36:20 AM »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on June 1, 2012, 10:35:01 AM

Rodgers was the only target and never approached anyone else according to FSG? So they never spoke to Martinez, then?

That's not what was said. Ayre said they approached a number of people,,during the process. But only Rodgers was offered the job.

♠Dirty Harry♠ · « **Reply #795 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:36:24 AM »

He seems like a guy who could be a bit of a nut, like he'd sink the head in spearing if we were only 2nil up

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #796 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:36:25 AM »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on June 1, 2012, 10:35:01 AM

Rodgers was the only target and never approached anyone else according to FSG? So they never spoke to Martinez, then?

They didn't say that Mac. There was a process, they talked to people, but the only offer they made was to the man they identified as their target after the process.

That's what they said. Might not be true, but that's the statement.

payback · « **Reply #797 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:36:45 AM »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on June 1, 2012, 10:35:01 AM

Rodgers was the only target and never approached anyone else according to FSG? So they never spoke to Martinez, then?

no, just didn't OFFER anyone else the job. brendan was first choice all along.

RichardM · « **Reply #798 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:36:46 AM »

Reckon this will be on youtube? Had to walk a girl back and I missed it :/

Melbred · « **Reply #799 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:36:48 AM »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on June 1, 2012, 10:35:01 AM

Rodgers was the only target and never approached anyone else according to FSG? So they never spoke to Martinez, then?

Perhaps listen carefully. The job wasn't OFFERED to anyone but Rodgers.