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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #520 on: December 24, 2010, 09:55:55 am »

5 Live sport this morning, Roy we can still make top 4, but we need to buy players in jan.
You mean Roy we are going to trust you with money? after you went out and got us, the world class PFK and poulson.
No, no, no, no, no, we must NOT give roy any money, he cannot be trusted.
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #521 on: December 24, 2010, 09:58:07 am »
Every day he bites another chunk out of Liverpool Football Club.
I find it hard to believe that someone at the club isn't following the way he
conducts himself in the press, and that he hasn't been pulled for it.
Should you HATE your manager? Probably not. It's unhealthy really.
But when you read what he's said,or when you see his face,or when you see
him on the touchline being in charge of our football club,what feelings do you have?

His ramblings to the press are not funny,classy,dignified,angry,thoughtful.They
are the chatter of a stupid,embarrassing old man. Go Roy please, limit the damage.
 
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #522 on: December 24, 2010, 10:00:15 am »
How can he take credit for lucas, he was whoring him out to other clubs and then refused to play him till people got on poulsens back for being such fucking shit.
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #523 on: December 24, 2010, 10:00:23 am »

But when you read what he's said,or when you see his face,or when you see
him on the touchline being in charge of our football club,what feelings do you have?


Nausea.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #524 on: December 24, 2010, 10:10:14 am »
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We know we have given ourselves a severe handicap but we will work to bring in that handicap.

At least that's true Roy, from the day you walked in the fucking door.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #525 on: December 24, 2010, 10:13:27 am »
Every day he bites another chunk out of Liverpool Football Club.
I find it hard to believe that someone at the club isn't following the way he
conducts himself in the press, and that he hasn't been pulled for it.
Should you HATE your manager? Probably not. It's unhealthy really.
But when you read what he's said,or when you see his face,or when you see
him on the touchline being in charge of our football club,what feelings do you have?

His ramblings to the press are not funny,classy,dignified,angry,thoughtful.They
are the chatter of a stupid,embarrassing old man. Go Roy please, limit the damage.
 

Good post, could not have put it better myself.
The sooner Roy goes the better.
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #526 on: December 25, 2010, 02:22:00 pm »
“Maybe what we have realised is there is plenty of work to do here but I am certainly very satisfied with the job I have done here and I don’t feel any dissatisfaction whatsoever.”

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8224452/Blackpool-v-Liverpool-Roy-Hodgson-hopes-to-end-topsy-turvy-year-on-a-high.html
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #527 on: December 25, 2010, 02:38:22 pm »
Does anybody seriously think that Henry has a trustful relationsship with Roy and follows Roys´advice in terms of football?

Very scary just thinking about it...
One thing does need to be said: in the post-Benitez era, there was media-led clamour (but also some politicking going on at the club) to make the club more English; the idea being that the club had lost the very essence of what it means to be ‘Liverpool’. Guillem Ballague 18/11/10

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #528 on: December 25, 2010, 02:44:15 pm »
Does anybody seriously think that Henry has a trustful relationsship with Roy and follows Roys´advice in terms of football?

Very scary just thinking about it...

yes. i honestly believe. when someone with 35 years of successful coaching experience all around Europe tells you a thing or two, you'll be wise to listen and act on it.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #529 on: December 25, 2010, 03:12:55 pm »
when someone with 35 years of successful coaching experience all around Europe tells you a thing or two, you'll be wise to listen and act on it.

What about Roy though?
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #530 on: December 25, 2010, 03:19:16 pm »
His quotes are gems. Better compile it and sell it. It will become the wise words in the future. Well done Roy.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #531 on: December 25, 2010, 03:50:42 pm »
15 December: "A bunch of also-rans"
I don't know if I would have considered using Fernando had David Ngog been fit. But he isn't and, having had a chat with Fernando, I think he'll enjoy it. It's not as if he'll be playing with a bunch of also-rans. I'm not asking him to play in the reserves.

That is absolutely unbelievable; I actually feel hurt for our reserves with that comment. Same as with the quotes on the Northampton loss, undermining our youth players, that man makes me so angry. Unacceptable.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #532 on: December 25, 2010, 03:57:54 pm »
“Maybe what we have realised is there is plenty of work to do here but I am certainly very satisfied with the job I have done here and I don’t feel any dissatisfaction whatsoever.”

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8224452/Blackpool-v-Liverpool-Roy-Hodgson-hopes-to-end-topsy-turvy-year-on-a-high.html

If he is 'very satisfied' with being in 9th place and bundled out of a cup by a 4th division side then I'm not sure why NESV are still employing this man to be honest.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #533 on: December 25, 2010, 04:01:17 pm »
If he is 'very satisfied' with being in 9th place and bundled out of a cup by a 4th division side then I'm not sure why NESV are still employing this man to be honest.

Couldn´t agree more with this refreshing logical argument!!
« Last Edit: December 25, 2010, 04:10:56 pm by steveeastend »
One thing does need to be said: in the post-Benitez era, there was media-led clamour (but also some politicking going on at the club) to make the club more English; the idea being that the club had lost the very essence of what it means to be ‘Liverpool’. Guillem Ballague 18/11/10

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #534 on: December 25, 2010, 04:03:13 pm »
If we think it's bad now just wait till he does get the bullet.
those people were scared off by the distress chatter and the organised internet terrorism campaign that was directed against people involved.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #535 on: December 25, 2010, 04:50:44 pm »
If he is 'very satisfied' with being in 9th place and bundled out of a cup by a 4th division side then I'm not sure why NESV are still employing this man to be honest.
This is evidence of severe delusional tendencies or he is simply a crap manager for whom mediocrity is the aim.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #536 on: December 25, 2010, 05:40:22 pm »
The football equivalent of George Bush. There will be a book of Roy Hogson'isms. I do get worried about the difference between Fulham players an Liverpool ones.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #537 on: December 25, 2010, 05:50:48 pm »
If we think it's bad now just wait till he does get the bullet.

I often say this in defence of the theory that he despises Liverpool fans and cares nothing for the club.
Just you wait and see how he transforms into a media snake spitting venom on everything Liverpool.
No doubt whatsoever he will create a smear campaign to clean himself and place all the blame at the door of this club.

Such a poor appointment, I honestly can't wrap my mind around it at all.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #538 on: December 25, 2010, 07:05:08 pm »
I wish to apologise for the 'Let's be fair to Roy Hodgson' Thread.

I'm really, really sorry.
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #539 on: December 25, 2010, 07:10:47 pm »
I wish to apologise for the 'Let's be fair to Roy Hodgson' Thread.

I'm really, really sorry.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #540 on: December 25, 2010, 07:14:33 pm »
I often say this in defence of the theory that he despises Liverpool fans and cares nothing for the club.
Just you wait and see how he transforms into a media snake spitting venom on everything Liverpool.
No doubt whatsoever he will create a smear campaign to clean himself and place all the blame at the door of this club.

Such a poor appointment, I honestly can't wrap my mind around it at all.

I also say the same thing. This man has no love for this club. He has shown nothing but contempt towards our fans, the club and two Liverpool legends.

I dont want any where near our club!
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #541 on: December 25, 2010, 07:25:58 pm »
When will this decline stop??? Really?? As a club what have we done to deserve al this? These owners are all talk, I'm sorry, it's true. Anyone with common sense and principle wouldn't see any benefit having him here.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #542 on: December 25, 2010, 07:26:25 pm »
We know we have given ourselves a severe handicap but we will work to bring in that handicap
:lmao

wake me up when they've brought him Roy in
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #543 on: December 25, 2010, 07:46:06 pm »
:lmao

wake me up when they've brought him in


He brought him in, he plays left back.
those people were scared off by the distress chatter and the organised internet terrorism campaign that was directed against people involved.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #544 on: December 25, 2010, 07:58:32 pm »
 Ian Holloway :

“It was a dream and everyone thought we were crazy, but (former Liverpool manager) Bill Shankly started somewhere. They were a second division team when he started and they won the equivalent of the Champions League - so why can’t Blackpool?

“With you lot behind us, I can’t see anything stopping us.”


http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/168966/Holloway-We-can-beat-Liverpool-/

Roy :

" I am certainly very satisfied with the job I have done here and I don’t feel any dissatisfaction whatsoever.”

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8224452/Blackpool-v-Liverpool-Roy-Hodgson-hopes-to-end-topsy-turvy-year-on-a-high.html

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #545 on: December 25, 2010, 08:06:33 pm »
"I am certainly very satisfied with the job I have done here and I don’t feel any dissatisfaction whatsoever."

Fucking muppetry of unprecedented levels.
I trust the King, but if we lose a few more on the trot now - he may have to step aside, and we have to purchase another manager in the middle of the season. If we are relegated, this could be the end of our ambitions to win any title the next 100 years.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #546 on: December 25, 2010, 08:11:50 pm »
"I am certainly very satisfied with the job I have done here and I don’t feel any dissatisfaction whatsoever."

Fucking muppetry of unprecedented levels.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #547 on: December 25, 2010, 08:19:47 pm »
If we were doing well and higher up the table, I'd still be uncomfortable with a lot of his comments. It's strange feeling like that too, I hope it gets corrected soon.
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #548 on: December 25, 2010, 08:25:13 pm »
"I am certainly very satisfied with the job I have done here and I don’t feel any dissatisfaction whatsoever."

Fucking muppetry of unprecedented levels.

Dear, oh dear.

I give up, he just doesn't learn. That single quote alone should be enough for FSG to sack him. How can the players be expected to have any sort of winning mentality when he's in the hot seat.
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #549 on: December 25, 2010, 08:27:47 pm »


 :D

He actually bears an uncanny resemblance to Roy too.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #550 on: December 25, 2010, 08:30:22 pm »
Ian Holloway :

“It was a dream and everyone thought we were crazy, but (former Liverpool manager) Bill Shankly started somewhere. They were a second division team when he started and they won the equivalent of the Champions League - so why can’t Blackpool?

“With you lot behind us, I can’t see anything stopping us.”


http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/168966/Holloway-We-can-beat-Liverpool-/

Roy :

" I am certainly very satisfied with the job I have done here and I don’t feel any dissatisfaction whatsoever.”

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/8224452/Blackpool-v-Liverpool-Roy-Hodgson-hopes-to-end-topsy-turvy-year-on-a-high.html
That Holloway is something special, ain't he. I've got nothing but respect for the man.
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #551 on: December 25, 2010, 08:31:49 pm »
:D

He actually bears an uncanny resemblance to Roy too.
:D
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #552 on: December 25, 2010, 08:33:06 pm »
:D

He actually bears an uncanny resemblance to Roy too.
Is why I posted it mate..  ;)

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #553 on: December 25, 2010, 08:38:48 pm »
Is why I posted it mate..  ;)



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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #554 on: December 25, 2010, 08:40:09 pm »
"I am certainly very satisfied with the job I have done here and I don’t feel any dissatisfaction whatsoever."

Fucking muppetry of unprecedented levels.

That statement is actually quiet worrying. It tells you all you need to know about Roy's mindset. Roy obviously feels that being in 9th position after 17 games, with only 5 points accumulated from away games, and with a NEGATIVE goal difference, is cause for personal satisfaction. He obviously does not think that his tenure has been grossly substandard. But then again, it is exactly the type of position he is probably used to being in half way through a league campaign. It breaks my fucking heart to see how far we've fallen, even more so when the person responsible for our team is happy to accept such mediocrity.   
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #555 on: December 25, 2010, 08:41:41 pm »
That statement is actually quiet worrying. It tells you all you need to know about Roy's mindset. Roy obviously feels that being in 9th position after 17 games, with only 5 points accumulated from away games, and with a NEGATIVE goal difference, is cause for personal satisfaction. He obviously does not think that his tenure has been grossly substandard. But then again, it is exactly the type of position he is probably used to being in half way through a league campaign. It breaks my fucking heart to see how far we've fallen, even more so when the person responsible for our team is happy to accept such mediocrity.   

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #556 on: December 25, 2010, 08:50:18 pm »
Send this to Aldo to be honest and ask him if he still thinks Rafa would take us backwards. Sorry for mentioning Rafa, those who get antsy about it.

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #557 on: December 25, 2010, 08:50:31 pm »
Why it's good.... if you are fulham.

Exactly.

I like to think I have a good sense of humor, and I've often laughed at some the quotes from Roy in this thread in a cringe worthy kind of way, but I tell you what, this isn't funny anymore. It's actually fucking soul destroying to see us fall this far. Owen Coyle has his Bolton side 4 points off the Champions League places, and has publicly said that he wants his side to improve because they are aiming for a European place at the end of the season. Ian Holloway is also aiming to finish above us with his newly promoted Blackpool team. All the while Roy Hodgson is taking personal satisfaction from the fact that he has manged to get us to 9th. It's just not funny anymore if you ask me
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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #558 on: December 25, 2010, 08:53:04 pm »
Send this to Aldo to be honest and ask him if he still thinks Rafa would take us backwards. Sorry for mentioning Rafa, those who get antsy about it.

aldo will probably blame all of this on rafa

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Re: 6 months of Roy Hodgson quotes
« Reply #559 on: December 25, 2010, 09:00:37 pm »
6 Months to Fuckin long.....