Author Topic: Press conference 10am today (Read 35382 times)

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."

I love these comments. Welcome to Anfield Brendan. Now make us proud.

bleedsred1978 · « **Reply #886 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:53:49 AM »

Quote from: Upinsmoke on June 1, 2012, 10:49:13 AM

What was his intentions mentioning them four personalities?

I took it as an understanding of the role of "senior" players in any dressing room. If he loses them early doors he's dead in the water. Ask Luís André de Pina Cabral e Villas-Boas. Once he is in and has had to time to gain the groups respect he can shunt one or all to the side but not straight away.

It's a nod to them, not a kneel, a nod. Shows good awareness imo.

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #887 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:54:00 AM »

People keep bringing up Hodgson, and to be fair to him, even though he made huge errors, he still had to deal with a squad which lacked investment and were selling their best players at the same time. So it wasn't an easy job. He just made it harder.

Didi_ram · « **Reply #888 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:54:23 AM »

"I like to educate players. You train dogs, I like to educate players both on and off the field."

Why do i get the feeling that this man is special?

Mr Rossi · « **Reply #889 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:54:31 AM »

Quote from: Upinsmoke on June 1, 2012, 10:49:13 AM

What was his intentions mentioning them four personalities?

To get them on side.

AlphaDelta · « **Reply #890 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:54:38 AM »

Have to say, I was very, very impressed with Brendan's attitude, manner and answers. Didnt look flustered or nervous and some of his answers were really pleasing.

Most important of all for me, he didnt look out of place sat there or on the pitch.

Welcome to Anfield Brendan.

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #891 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:55:01 AM »

Quote from: The Ghost of Titi Camara on June 1, 2012, 10:50:52 AM

Far from meek, which has its advantages and disadvantages. He clearly has a very high opinion of himself and it may not have dawned on him yet exactly what it means to manage this club.

That high opinion is fine if you come with titles under your belt, but the tension between his answers and Ayre's makes it perfectly clear that he has demanded we dump the structure for his sake, which is a huge gamble, leaving us with no footballing oversight or a pull figure in the transfer market. If they were going to be put in that position, there were obviously other (far superior) options available for the role. To clarify, when asked both about a DoF or even a Sporting Director, the answer was no. Rodgers was also very strident about having rejected Liverpool at the first time of asking "because I didn't want to be part of a process". Romantic indeed.

We live in hope that the Billy Big Bollocks attitude will be matched with fluent, beautiful, winning football and understanding of the club, the city and the people.

And why is that a bad thing? I'm not entirely sold on him yet, but my opinion of him as risen after he said what he said about not wanting to work under a DOF. It shows he's ambitious and confident in his own methods. If I were to take on a project, I wouldn't want my work undermined either, nor would I want to be told what to do.

zero zero · « **Reply #892 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:55:42 AM »

I thought Brendan Rodgers said all the right things. Perhaps a little too well, to the point that I suspect he was well coached. I've no problem with that as two years ago we all watched the new manager of LFC lose the goodwill of some sections of the support before the end of his inaugural press conference. I do like his choice of the word 'destination', says a lot about how he considers the club.

What really made an impression though was his very assured manner. The right mix of humbleness and confidence. That would not be so easy to coach. Looking forward now to moving forward together.

cactusman · « **Reply #893 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:55:45 AM »

he seems genuine , getting excited

scatman · « **Reply #894 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:55:52 AM »

im surprised noone has posted about a post presser wank

red_dub · « **Reply #895 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:56:00 AM »

tom Warner anyone

west_london_red · « **Reply #896 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:56:28 AM »

Quote from: Mr Rossi on June 1, 2012, 10:54:31 AM

To get them on side.

Thats not a good sign though, they shouldnt need bringing on side they should always fucking be on side of whoever the manger is.

Lenin · « **Reply #897 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:56:35 AM »

Quote from: Fordy on June 1, 2012, 10:37:28 AM

For me Roberto was 1st choice but clearly didn't want to work with a'group of people'

Fuckin 'ell. How can somebody continually get things so wrong?

bleedsred1978 · « **Reply #898 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:56:41 AM »

Quote from: The Ghost of Titi Camara on June 1, 2012, 10:50:52 AM

Far from meek, which has its advantages and disadvantages. He clearly has a very high opinion of himself and it may not have dawned on him yet exactly what it means to manage this club.

That high opinion is fine if you come with titles under your belt, but the tension between his answers and Ayre's makes it perfectly clear that he has demanded we dump the structure for his sake, which is a huge gamble, leaving us with no footballing oversight or a pull figure in the transfer market. If they were going to be put in that position, there were obviously other (far superior) options available for the role. To clarify, when asked both about a DoF or even a Sporting Director, the answer was no. Rodgers was also very strident about having rejected Liverpool at the first time of asking "because I didn't want to be part of a process". Romantic indeed.

We live in hope that the Billy Big Bollocks attitude will be matched with fluent, beautiful, winning football and understanding of the club, the city and the people.

Do you know many un confident leaders mate?

Rattleduser · « **Reply #899 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:56:48 AM »

pickin nuts out of poo already on here. has it been mentioned that br never mentioned suarez? can somebody make some shit up about that please

El_Pistolero · « **Reply #900 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:56:50 AM »

Quote from: Trada on June 1, 2012, 10:48:52 AM

Jimmy Rice ‏@JimmyRiceWriter

Rodgers: "I genuinely think Liverpool Football Club is the heartland of football folklore."

Damn right.

Georgia · « **Reply #901 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:57:00 AM »

Very impressed and excited. This just feels right, doesn't it?

zakka · « **Reply #902 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:57:31 AM »

handled himself really well i think!! there is something special about him i think!

Macphisto80 · « **Reply #903 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:57:41 AM »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on June 1, 2012, 10:54:00 AM

People keep bringing up Hodgson, and to be fair to him, even though he made huge errors, he still had to deal with a squad which lacked investment and were selling their best players at the same time. So it wasn't an easy job. He just made it harder.

Working with a squad regardless of quality had nothing to do with Hodgson being shite and completely wrong for this club. It was a much as what came out of the cock's mouth than anything else that made him a clueless twat.

fromthepen · « **Reply #904 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:58:01 AM »

very impressed with his overall demeanour, calm, assertive and articulate. Also looks like he has a bit of steel and inner strength. He was able to take on players at Swansea who werent considered prem level and were 'hoofers' and convinced them that thye could play the ball to feet and stay calm when in possession. If he can do that with the playing resources that he had there then I'm sure he can spot that potential in our current squad and our academy. So lets not get hung up on raiding Swansea to replicate whay he had there, lets see what he can do with our squad. Think players like sterling, shelvey, henderson, kelly, coates, enrique, agger, skrtl, Pepe, luis, maxi, and Kuyt if he stayed will benefit from his philosophy. Have doubts about Downing, Adam, spearing tho.......not sure how it will play with Stevie and think Carra needs to step down now as he can't play in a BR team. Others from the academy could also step uo and get chances.

mulfella · « **Reply #905 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:58:18 AM »

Didn't see it - was there much Pomp and Circumstance?

LiamG · « **Reply #906 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:58:55 AM »

"I like to treat people with human values and morals as I would like to be treated."

Mr Rossi · « **Reply #907 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:59:00 AM »

Quote from: west_london_red on June 1, 2012, 10:56:28 AM

Thats not a good sign though, they shouldnt need bringing on side they should always fucking be on side of whoever the manger is.

bleedsred1978 puts it better.

Quote from: bleedsred1978 on June 1, 2012, 10:53:49 AM

I took it as an understanding of the role of "senior" players in any dressing room. If he loses them early doors he's dead in the water. Ask Luís André de Pina Cabral e Villas-Boas. Once he is in and has had to time to gain the groups respect he can shunt one or all to the side but not straight away.

It's a nod to them, not a kneel, a nod. Shows good awareness imo.

mulfella · « **Reply #908 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:59:11 AM »

Quote from: Lenin on June 1, 2012, 10:56:35 AM

Fuckin 'ell. How can somebody continually get things so wrong?

Its ok, its like the Old Xerxes barometer.

If you think Fordy's talking crap you know you are on the right track.

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #909 on:** June 1, 2012, 10:59:27 AM »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on June 1, 2012, 10:57:41 AM

Working with a squad regardless of quality had nothing to do with Hodgson being shite and completely wrong for this club. It was a much as what came out of the cock's mouth than anything else that made him a clueless twat.

true that Mac.

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #910 on:** June 1, 2012, 11:00:21 AM »

Quote from: Macphisto80 on June 1, 2012, 10:57:41 AM

Working with a squad regardless of quality had nothing to do with Hodgson being shite and completely wrong for this club. It was a much as what came out of the cock's mouth than anything else that made him a clueless twat.

That's what I mean. He made a job that was difficult, near enough impossible by alienating fans.

Red_Isle_Chap · « **Reply #911 on:** June 1, 2012, 11:00:35 AM »

still watching the stream on lfc.tv (as it's still free), saying they've got an interview with Brendan coming up in the next segment. Should be interesting.

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/10am-press-conf-live-on-lfc-tv

Carlos Alberto · « **Reply #912 on:** June 1, 2012, 11:00:39 AM »

Quote from: Didi_ram on June 1, 2012, 10:54:23 AM

"I like to educate players. You train dogs, I like to educate players both on and off the field."

Why do i get the feeling that this man is special?

Shankly-esque

Haha i joke but damn im excited for this.

kennedy81 · « **Reply #913 on:** June 1, 2012, 11:00:44 AM »

Quote from: Rattleduser on June 1, 2012, 10:56:48 AM

pickin nuts out of poo already on here. has it been mentioned that br never mentioned suarez? can somebody make some shit up about that please

yeah, let's add 2+2 and get 4785

Trada · « **Reply #914 on:** June 1, 2012, 11:01:11 AM »

Looks like he will give some good sound bites for the compilation videos.

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #915 on:** June 1, 2012, 11:01:59 AM »

Quote from: bleedsred1978 on June 1, 2012, 10:53:49 AM

I took it as an understanding of the role of "senior" players in any dressing room. If he loses them early doors he's dead in the water. Ask Luís André de Pina Cabral e Villas-Boas. Once he is in and has had to time to gain the groups respect he can shunt one or all to the side but not straight away.

It's a nod to them, not a kneel, a nod. Shows good awareness imo.

True say, mate.

RichardM · « **Reply #916 on:** June 1, 2012, 11:02:25 AM »

So so so excited. He seems like a one of a kind manager.

geoffstrong · « **Reply #917 on:** June 1, 2012, 11:03:07 AM »

Words are that though just words!

we all know he will be judged on points gained it just depends on how patient we are if good results are not seen to be coming in straight away !

boo76 · « **Reply #918 on:** June 1, 2012, 11:03:59 AM »

Great presser, seems a top bloke, really looking forward to this

Oh and the Relentless attacking football sounds good too

Andy @ Allerton · « **Reply #919 on:** June 1, 2012, 11:04:21 AM »

His first job is to stand up to Gerrard. There should be only one boss at this club. And it's not Stevie G.