Topic: Purslow

[killer-heels]

If it means keeping reina and torres i'd show carra stevie purslow hodgson et al the fucking door...
Gerrard and his "prefered position" shite is doin my ed in... oh and take joe fucking cole with you too
"I want to play just behind the striker" reminds me of fucking school. over-rated engerlund internationals wot a load of wank

So its Purslow, Gerrard and Carragher vs Reina and Torres now is it?

[WarringtonRed]

I fucking love Rafa. Still the only one who won't take shit from the media/pricks at the top who know sod all

[Blingostarr]

In the interview Rafa mentions 9 new players that were brought in under Purslow, do you think they were not all his choice@ from what I can make out these are the 9, else why would he mention it?

Glen Johnson
Sotirios Kyrgiakos
Maxi Rodriguez
Danny Wilson
Jonjo Shelvey
Milan Jovanovic
Alberto Aquilani
Daniel Ayala

[Stussy]

Rafa is pointing out the elephant in the room. Until it is dealt with, we are going nowhere.

[Arthurs Bar]

So its Purslow, Gerrard and Carragher vs Reina and Torres now is it?

Probably, Torres is not showing to much love for Carra or Gerrard. 

[mactifosi]

Do we really have to keep torturing ourselves about this?
I love Rafa move than any of our current players for what he did for the club but more importantly the fans.
For me he is the Spanish Shankly, he understood us and our desires, he brought the club to the brink of greatness but was undermined by certain people.

We know Purslow was interfering and if you believe the rumours certain players acted ignobly.
Purslow has handled football matters badly, it is not his area of expertise and I don't think it is a shock that he like Rafa has made mistakes.

When I see so many ex-players slagging off Rafa in the media, I feel that Purslow was not necessarily following his own lead but bowing to popular demand.
I dont think Purslow came along and made these decisions on his own, I am sure it was a decision influenced by the golden circle of ex-players.

Sure that is speculation but I think there is a weight of circumstantial evidence to suggest that to be more than a theory.

Our new owners may lack footballing knowledge but they do have a lot of success in making sports institutions successful, they know what it takes to win.
Instead of torturing ourselves about Purslow and Rafa, lets give them a chance to prove themselves.

The first test will be replacing the manager and appointing his replacement.
Let's see how they do before we all end up in straight jackets.


If Purslow does not deliver they will replace him, I am 100% confident in that.
We are still stuck in the 'anger' gear after fighting the Yanks, we need to slowly come down from that.

[killer-heels]

Probably, Torres is not showing to much love for Carra or Gerrard. 

How did you judge that?

[downtown]

So its Purslow, Gerrard and Carragher vs Reina and Torres now is it?

hilarious, ain't it?

poor Stevie, the stick hate he gets here is mind-boggling

[Milly]

So its Purslow, Gerrard and Carragher vs Reina and Torres now is it?

nope
purse,stevie,carra vs rafa
and i bet nando and pepe weren't too thrilled. have you seen nandos body language? did you see him shush carra?? all is not well at the mill my love....

[Walk on, walk on]

When I see so many ex-players slagging off Rafa in the media, I feel that Purslow was not necessarily following his own lead but bowing to popular demand.
I dont think Purslow came along and made these decisions on his own, I am sure it was a decision influenced by the golden circle of ex-players.

What is disappointing is that so many of our "knowledgeable" fans believe in these shite. And they have to the cheek to turn on other fans.

[Arthurs Bar]

How did you judge that?

What I see on the pitch. Really believe Torres is pissed off at them for what has happend and I will throw Masch in there for you as well (refused to play said he would give his real reasons in the future). May be deemed as speculation but as soon as the Carra and Gerrard rumours are really no longer fiction it confirmed what I thought. I can understand you might think this can easily be dismissed but for me it's not that hard to figure out.

[HarryLabrador]

Anyone be it Purslow or anyone else giving Roy Hodgson the Liverpool job needs fucking sacking on that decision alone.

Nail on head!
By the way, has Purslow bought Rafa's house as yet? 
Love your avatar.

[macca888]

Anyone be it Purslow or anyone else giving Roy Hodgson the Liverpool job needs fucking sacking on that decision alone.

Fucking cheek of you girl. He's a manager of international standing, revered throughout Europe with over 35 years of experience don't you know.

Anyway, I admit Rafa had some faults, but I love him, warts and all. I also admit Purslow deserves some credit for finally getting rid of the Yank Liar$. However, the difference is, I can't stand the odious little twat, good and all. My tuppence worth is that it would be a huge mistake to keep him on in the boardroom.

[Tommy316]

Probably, Torres is not showing to much love for Carra or Gerrard. 

From Chris Morgan's Twitter (Physio) who sees these guys pretty much everyday -
"oh...and as for the Torres not getting on with Carra and Stevie rumours...thats a load of rubbish too..."

[deadlybuzz]

How did you judge that?

I'm assuming the Gerrard goal celebration where he ignored Torres (and Torres ignored him) and the "shh" Torres gave to Carra on Sunday.

[Stussy]

There is something strange about Carra's contract going through just the day before NESV took over.

Why when you are just 24 or 48 hours away from a new board, new owners, do you rush through a major contract like that? At least out of courtesy to those coming in, you should at least pause all transactions and contract negotiations.

Purslow rushing it through?

Anyone else scratching their chin?

[deadlybuzz]

From Chris Morgan's Twitter (Physio) who sees these guys pretty much everyday -
"oh...and as for the Torres not getting on with Carra and Stevie rumours...thats a load of rubbish too..."

Well that blows that away!

[downtown]

to all the people tearing Stevie apart, just a reminder

had it not been for Stevie's brilliance, and outstanding awesomenss and leadership, Rafa would not have had a single trophy to show for his 6 years in charge.
not having a dig at Rafa, but just want to point out Stevie's massive role in Rafa's success here

[mercury]

I think there should be a balance

media and them are so anti-rafa and ridiculous that make rawkites worship rafa in response to show them off.
it should be that extreme in either ways.

Rafa was a great manager for us, he gave us wonderful nights, but he made a lot of mistakes too but not as much as media claim and we wish him good luck.
and he might come back here in a few years, we don't know. for now, get rid of Roy who has only given us misery

/thread

I just offer one point on any one manager:  you need to balance mistakes vs what they do rights too.

In fact, my personal opinion was that probably it's best for Raf to go (not for us though - it's very obvious that our manager situation would only go DOWNwards after him).  The Club's situation not gonna to improve  (not having a crystal ball foreseeing the ownership change), indeed probably will worsen, for him to be able to turn around the decline. 

Anyway I have digressed and it's a topic done to death.

Even without the rumours and snippets, we have seen enough of Purslow to feel that it's best for him to only come to Anfield as a fan, if he ever has been, no?

[mariov77]

to all the people tearing Stevie apart, just a reminder

had it not been for Stevie's brilliance, and outstanding awesomenss and leadership, Rafa would not have had a single trophy to show for his 6 years in charge.
not having a dig at Rafa, but just want to point out Stevie's massive role in Rafa's success here

There are 11 players on the pitch.. Stevie is a legend indeed and I will never say otherwise but he is a part of a team..

[thegoodfella]

I'm assuming the Gerrard goal celebration where he ignored Torres (and Torres ignored him) and the "shh" Torres gave to Carra on Sunday.

Just handbags between boys during a match.

[lukeb1981]

to all the people tearing Stevie apart, just a reminder

had it not been for Stevie's brilliance, and outstanding awesomenss and leadership, Rafa would not have had a single trophy to show for his 6 years in charge.
not having a dig at Rafa, but just want to point out Stevie's massive role in Rafa's success here

if it wasnt for stevie going awol in the first half in istanbul we might not of been 3 nil down at half time

[downtown]

There are 11 players on the pitch.. Stevie is a legend indeed and I will never say otherwise but he is a part of a team..

of course.....I saw a lot of Gerrard must go, cancer, needs to get fucked off, bla bla.

needed to point it out....people are so quick to forget what Stevie's done for this club.
and atm, he is the only player who is putting 200% effort

[downtown]

if it wasnt for stevie going awol in the first half in istanbul we might not of been 3 nil down at half time

kill him if it makes you happy? eh....that's the hate towards Gerrard I am talking about

if Didi started, we might not have been 3-0 down. it's easy to say such things 

[Arthurs Bar]

of course.....I saw a lot of Gerrard must go, cancer, needs to get fucked off, bla bla.

needed to point it out....people are so quick to forget what Stevie's done for this club.
and atm, he is the only player who is putting 200% effort

Not the point. The lad is special no doubt and have loved what he has done. But when a player gets involved with the hiring and firing then his position at the club is too powerful and he needs to go. If he kept out of it the lad would have my full support in however he plays.

[jDJ]

and atm, he is the only player who is putting 200% effort

didn't last season though did he?  Left Rafa to hang. 

I agree, after assisting the club to make one of the worst decisions in its history, he has at least had the common decency to put a shift in this season.  He's playing well.

[shelovesyou]

OK , I have read the article where he says "everyone makes mistakes" , but thats a given really. Of course they do but after reading other forums I came across a post that said this: ' the guy wanted total control and got it, after rejecting 5 contracts, he won 3 trophies for us and I'll be forever grateful but lets keep it real and consider we are only ever hearing his side of the story. Purslow didnt buy Aquilani or force Alonso out and finishing 2nd is not an achievement at all ' . All fair points I think.

[Chakan]

OK , I have read the article where he says "everyone makes mistakes" , but thats a given really. Of course they do but after reading other forums I came across a post that said this: ' the guy wanted total control and got it, after rejecting 5 contracts, he won 3 trophies for us and I'll be forever grateful but lets keep it real and consider we are only ever hearing his side of the story. Purslow didnt buy Aquilani or force Alonso out and finishing 2nd is not an achievement at all ' . All fair points I think.

A simple "I was wrong" would have sufficed.

[shelovesyou]

didn't last season though did he?  Left Rafa to hang. 

I agree, after assisting the club to make one of the worst decisions in its history, he has at least had the common decency to put a shift in this season.  He's playing well.

So we are even blaming the likes of Steven Gerrard, a player who lets be fair has had a massive part in winning the FA Cup in 06 and the CL in 05 for us, under the management of Rafa.

Its everyones fault bar Rafa's isnt it ?
I think its naive to actually believe that, its not going to be that simple.

[Johnnyboy1973]

Rafa had his faults, but clearly we are worse off without him and we look like fucking idiots as we paid for the privilege.

At least we cant blame that on him.

[Chakan]

Rafa had his faults, but clearly we are worse off without him and we look like fucking idiots as we paid for the privilege.

At least we cant blame that on him.

People have tried mate.

[shelovesyou]

A simple "I was wrong" would have sufficed.

If you mean when I said he has NEVER admitted to making a mistake then yes , technically I was.
So be it.
Still think its naive to just believe everything he says because he managed a team that won the CL and then the help us win the FA Cup. Im forever grateful and he seems a real nice bloke but he made some big mistakes. And finishing 2nd is not an achievement.

[jDJ]

So we are even blaming the likes of Steven Gerrard, a player who lets be fair has had a massive part in winning the FA Cup in 06 and the CL in 05 for us, under the management of Rafa.

Its everyones fault bar Rafa's isnt it ?
I think its naive to actually believe that, its not going to be that simple.

Rafa made some mistakes last season but he was a small part of what's gone wrong over the last 18 months.

Arriving at the wrong conclusion when assessing the club's problems is what we are fcking masters at at Liverpool, I expect it to continue.

[jamiehill]

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When was Purslow on OUR side.

1. When he fiddled the SOS minutes

2. When he told bare faced lies about the transfer budget including wages

3. When the manager was telling Alonso that we wanted him to stay and how much the fans loved him and Purslow was trying to swap him for Van De Vaart.

4. When he held his tunnel press conferences with journalist's

5. When he briefed Maddocks and orchestrated a media campaign to remove the manager.

6. When he stopped talking to Mascherano when a deal was agreed

7. When he pulled out of a free deal to sign Chamakh, when the player and his agent had agreed to join.

8. When he started talking to Hodgson in January about replacing Benitez.

9. When he started moves to sell Insua.

10, When he tried to silence RAWK with legal action over something that was freely available in the public Domain.

11. When he started negotiations to bring in Joe Cole without the managers knowledge.

12. When he knifed Benitez in the back when he was on holiday and Carra and Gerrard where safely tucked away on a plane to South Africa.

13. When he allowed Kenny to be used to legitimise a managerial selection process even though as Hodgson freely admits he had been talking to Liverpool for months.

14. When he Allowed Kenny to pitch for a Gig that had already been filled.

15. When he Negotiated a deal with Rhone that would of allowed Hicks and Gillet to stay indefinitely and totally dismantle and destroy our Club.

Purslow was appointed and worked for Hicks and Gillet, he helped them destroy our Club and the sooner we see the back of the lying deceitful snake the better. 

I hope the new owners can see this and understand it.

While Rafa is reluctantly running the European Champions, Purslow's replacement has taken us into a relegation battle.

This is serious, we would need to be on league winning form now for the rest of the season to get a CL place, top four winning form to get into the Europa League and at the moment we are in relegation form. Roy was sacked after 14 games at Blackburn and they couldn't be saved from relegation. We need Dalglish to step in and save the club before its too late.

[Milly]

of course.....I saw a lot of Gerrard must go, cancer, needs to get fucked off, bla bla.

needed to point it out....people are so quick to forget what Stevie's done for this club.
and atm, he is the only player who is putting 200% effort

Stevie is a legend you're right of course but his seeming insistence on playing centre mid is a pain in the arse he's too wasteful with possession, read the lippi comments on him = nail & head.
Anyway i think this topic is derailing
Purslow out imho....

[shelovesyou]

Thing is Rafa's not to blame for our current problems directly but some of those players are his signings and havent just underperformed this season.
I dont see why he involves himself with what we are doing anyway , its easy to say those things when yer in a different country.

[Chakan]

Thing is Rafa's not to blame for our current problems directly but some of those players are his signings and havent just underperformed this season.
I dont see why he involves himself with what we are doing anyway , its easy to say those things when yer in a different country.

Maybe the english press should stop bringing him up every 4 seconds then.

[Franky]

Why did they change whole structure of the club after the season we finished 2nd? autocatastrophic attitude.

[lukeb1981]

Maybe the english press should stop bringing him up every 4 seconds then.

Second that , he has a right to defend himself, especially against no mark jurnos

[lukeb1981]

Why did they change whole structure of the club after the season we finished 2nd? autocatastrophic attitude.

To save the yanks money and because he taught he knew best fucking midget c*nt