Author Topic: A Message to John Henry (Read 119898 times)

NealFrom25Yards · « **Reply #920 on:** December 30, 2010, 11:50:46 pm »

I hope it isn't sent to him. Half the recent signatures are filth about his wife and abuse of him and his family.

Gigantic Lamb · « **Reply #921 on:** December 30, 2010, 11:51:59 pm »

Signed..

Please remove this man from our club

SYL · « **Reply #922 on:** December 30, 2010, 11:52:17 pm »

signed.

horne · « **Reply #923 on:** December 31, 2010, 12:03:23 am »

couple of hundred short of 5,000...done...feel bad on roy...but this our club and i thought we had saved it...

Matt8Pie · « **Reply #924 on:** December 31, 2010, 12:16:23 am »

Excellent letter.

Richie the red · « **Reply #925 on:** December 31, 2010, 12:20:05 am »

Signed, and what I really want to say to John W and Werner is that we are the fans of Liverpool, we are not fickle or swayed by our poor excuse for journalists we are brave and have, and will do in the future, stood by our team proud and loud even in the face of total adversity (3-0 down at half time in a CL league final to AC Milan an example of many). The most important message is that we are not stupid, we know football, we love football. We are, in the most, fair and knowledgeable we are known for applauding off opposition in defeat when they have deserved the win. Our reaction now regarding the manager is not some militant hangover from the battle against the old regime. It is genuine and real driven by our fear and dismay at what, under the leadership of Roy Hodgeson, is becoming of our club. I would hope by now you have gained a solid understanding of this beautiful game and I am sure you can see where we are coming from. I understand that there are not too many options out there to even start thinking of a long term solution and I can also see the importance of having a credible and competent CEO in place to jointly decide the future direction and philosophy of our club. However, I can also see us on a potentially dangerous unstoppable downward spiral. I believe that the quality of a Manager, regardless of profession, is measured by their output. A Manager who then goes on to blame the previous manager, the players, the over sized squad, the under sized squad, the weather and now US! To me is a manager not taking ownership, a manager who is not stepping up and leading the club. These are the ramblings of a manager hiding away; disguising his failings and feeding into the 'pro-English managers' (and hate LFC) tabloid media (yes SKY). The time has now come, and sadly will very soon pass, when action must be taken my hope is you have learned enough and are brave enough to step up to the plate and lead because sadly Roy is not. Be courageous, if Roy is just a ‘stop gap’ be brave enough to pick your own ‘stop gap’, take a gamble and get us back in from the cold. Its bloody desperate being a red at the moment, desperate. If you take a clever punt on a young rising star I believe we will back you 100%.

The China Fox · « **Reply #926 on:** December 31, 2010, 12:21:14 am »

It will now hurt the club more to keep him than to let him go, due to the corrosive atmosphere keeping him will engender, which has resulted from the short-termist problems of his own making.

Signed.

whtwht · « **Reply #927 on:** December 31, 2010, 12:27:58 am »

Signed

seal75 · « **Reply #928 on:** December 31, 2010, 12:44:50 am »

Signed, and that since the beginning of his appointment as LFC manager.

Dave D · « **Reply #929 on:** December 31, 2010, 12:58:29 am »

It's a simple back him or sack him. There's no let's wait and see option left anymore Mr.Henry, you've already used that card.

Liver4pool Rubberbandit · « **Reply #930 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:12:07 am »

signed

rafa4sure · « **Reply #931 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:18:19 am »

The fans need to send a message. Keep up the anti-Hodge chants and John Henry and NESV will be "forced" to act and finally sack the cretin. I'm not holding my breath though, they've showed no signs yet that they understand the damage which is being done. Distinctly unimpressed with our owners. Tired of this saga.

evenflow · « **Reply #932 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:22:00 am »

signed,
for the love of god- terminate

Black Bull Nova · « **Reply #933 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:23:26 am »

What's clear is that even if he makes to saturday and they win and things look up, this relationship is fractured and broken and will never be restored. Patience is a waste of time at the moment.

Classic goal · « **Reply #934 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:28:39 am »

They know exactly what we think and it's viral all around the internet. We have even seen threads and comments on here saying that every day Henry and co keep Hodgson in place, they lose their goodwill. These guys like to have good relationships with the fans so they don't want to be seen as the bad guys.

They have made it known through the press tonight, without releasing a statement or a quote, that they are not happy with Roy. If anything they maybe trying to buy time whilst the make the decision. They are stuck between a rock and hard place because as obvious as it is Roy needs to go, they don't see many viable candidates to take over and are loathe to appoint an interim - though they may have to out of necessity.

Hodgson's 'relationship' with us fans is shattered. He crossed the rubicon with his comments after the wolves match. He is not wanted here. But we have to make sure that the next move (identifying an interim) is done correctly so we don't end up back in this situation a month or two down the line.

Bootle · « **Reply #935 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:34:45 am »

Buy him a big swiss clock as a retirement present and send him on him way. He shouldn't have been here, he never was.

SickBoy.no · « **Reply #936 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:36:40 am »

Quote from: Bootle on December 31, 2010, 01:34:45 am

Buy him a big swiss clock as a retirement present and send him on him way. He shouldn't have been here, he never was.

Swiss cheese or knife as a parting gift would be MORE than enough.

shelovesyou · « **Reply #937 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:37:29 am »

Quote from: The Flying Pig on December 30, 2010, 11:42:22 pm

If they have the message,why is he still in the job?

Dont be so naive mate, it takes time to sort things. Its not like turning off a computer game.

shelovesyou · « **Reply #938 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:38:09 am »

Quote from: Red_Isle_Chap on December 30, 2010, 11:44:02 pm

Then don't sign it. It's pretty simple mate.

I've signed it, and if the guys can get our message to Mr Henry and Co, then alls the better.

I wont, wasnt having a pop at the thread mate. I clearly state that.

kim66 · « **Reply #939 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:38:57 am »

Signed and I wish the owners would release a statement I have been checking all day to see if we have got rid of this upstart

-RedTilDead- · « **Reply #940 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:40:39 am »

signed

I am reluctant to wish the dismissal of any Liverpool manager but I think his appointment was misguided in the first place and he has done nothing positive for the club.

ziggyy · « **Reply #941 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:44:03 am »

Done.

Mr Dilkington · « **Reply #942 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:45:32 am »

Reluctantly signed

Black Bull Nova · « **Reply #943 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:59:06 am »

..................tick tock, tick tock, tick tock...................

Scarlet` · « **Reply #944 on:** December 31, 2010, 02:04:01 am »

Signed!

Ramon · « **Reply #945 on:** December 31, 2010, 02:20:21 am »

Signed.

flw · « **Reply #946 on:** December 31, 2010, 02:24:02 am »

Signed , sealed and delivered 5, 402 signatures up to me

Lazy Gun · « **Reply #947 on:** December 31, 2010, 02:24:29 am »

Signed.

Sad that it comes to this, but desperate times need despearate measures and we have become a laughing stock.

I see no downside in Kenny for a fixed period to the end of the season, buying time to make the right long term choice.

John, my preference is Rafa. With the right infrastructure in the club and the support to buy the players he wants (not the second best he had to put up with too often), he will bring us 19 and 6. Yiou may see this as a risk because of the history, and we will understand if you choose not to got that route.

If the new Manager gives the club, the players and the fans, the respect they deserve he will be supported. With time from us, and hopefully the support from you, we can put this great team back where it belongs.

Colin

SpesRan · « **Reply #948 on:** December 31, 2010, 03:30:09 am »

Quote from: Pheeny on December 30, 2010, 04:39:08 pm

perhaps it is Henry who posted it?

Sabu being Henry would be a dream come true.
That or it being Mr Raffles Bennett himself.

redoneusa · « **Reply #949 on:** December 31, 2010, 03:35:50 am »

No new lfc posts. Signed

chemeddy · « **Reply #950 on:** December 31, 2010, 03:44:30 am »

I'm waiting for a message FROM John Henry that says "Bye Roy, Hello Rafa!"

Mad Men · « **Reply #951 on:** December 31, 2010, 04:27:37 am »

Dear John,

It's NOT alright to be 3 points off the bottom.

It's NOT alright to be losing to 2 of 3 teams who got promoted from Division 1 this season.

It's NOT alright to be issuing post-match/mid-week half-wit comments about the state of mind of the supporters and what they are/aren't obligated to do.

It's NOT alright to be telling the protestors who were fighting to save the club that they are unwanted during match's.

It's NOT alright to be telling the media and the supporters to "judge me after 10 games" only to then discover in December we have had the WORST start in the history of the club over the last 40 years!

It's NOT alright to be sitting 3rd from bottom in November with a squad that finished 6th last season in what was an injury plagued and politically charged behind the scenes season in Rafa's worst season at the club.

It's NOT alright NOT to qualify for europe next season.

It's NOT alright to play the tactics you do Roy because its clearly NOT working and FAILING. Its DULL, BORING and PATHETIC. It is suited for a club that is aiming to finish mid table but not for a club like Liverpool who aspires to challenge for trophies and a league title.

It's NOT alright to be dragging small issues (Ayala/Liverpool vs Hull) into the media spotlight when it does neither club any good. There are more pressing issues to worry about. Ayala has gained VALUABLE first team experince. If Ayala is so valuable, what about Wilson? Agger? Aren't they ahead of Ayala in the squad?

It's NOT alright to be trying to sign mid table/average players like Charlton Cole. It's EMBARRASSING.

It's NOT alright to be bullshitting the supporters that Man Utd were lucky to have won at Old Trafford when quite rightly. were were SHITE for all of 85 minutes and lucky not to be 4-0 down at half time!

It's NOT alright to be out played for 75% of a match against the likes of Blackpool, Birmingham, Sunderland, Wolves (90 minutes!) and Northampton. It's EMBARRASSING.

It's NOT alright to be slagging off your team when its YOUR training sessions, YOUR coach's, YOUR tactics, YOUR line up's and YOUR decision making that has resulted in a squad that had the MOST number of premier league players at the world cup last summer and finished 6th in the league last season.

I can/could go on...........but I think you get my POINT why the longer he stays, the worse things are going to get. This has to rank as one of the most embarrassing episodes in my life time following Liverpool Football Club after the signings of Julian Dicks and Paul Stewart.

If ever there was an anti-climax to the start of a football season in recent times, it has to be the appointment of Roy Hodgson. Many knowledable supporters already knew when the season started what would transpire. And how awful it feels to be proven right about a man who hasn't got a clue what it takes to manage a world class team and who is a winner.

He has to go.

PJG · « **Reply #952 on:** December 31, 2010, 04:30:52 am »

Quote from: Mad Men on December 31, 2010, 04:27:37 am

Amen brother

PaulD · « **Reply #953 on:** December 31, 2010, 04:33:45 am »

Respect to the guys who wrote and took the decision to publish the OP.

davegc · « **Reply #954 on:** December 31, 2010, 04:36:31 am »

I read this on Damien Comolli's Wiki page....

"He was born in Béziers, France, and played as a youth team player at AS Monaco. In 1992, he began a successful three-year coaching job with Monaco, where he looked after the club's Under-16 squads and won the state championship at that level. Comolli completed a law degree in 1995 and gained his French coaching licence."

Would that French coaching license allow him to fill in for Roy?

La Niña · « **Reply #955 on:** December 31, 2010, 07:51:11 am »

Signed.
Would really love to have Kenny in. He has the obvious emotional attachment, good coaching credibility, and knows what Liverpool are all about. Pretty much stating the obvious here but he's my first choice! I dont know enough about foreign managers to have an opinion, so Kenny is the man for me!

harleydanger · « **Reply #956 on:** December 31, 2010, 07:59:51 am »

Quote from: davegc on December 31, 2010, 04:36:31 am

I read this on Damien Comolli's Wiki page....

"He was born in Béziers, France, and played as a youth team player at AS Monaco. In 1992, he began a successful three-year coaching job with Monaco, where he looked after the club's Under-16 squads and won the state championship at that level. Comolli completed a law degree in 1995 and gained his French coaching licence."

Would that French coaching license allow him to fill in for Roy?

Interesting point. Does Kenny hold a UEFA lic.?

loon the red · « **Reply #957 on:** December 31, 2010, 08:14:35 am »

Signed...

driftinwest · « **Reply #958 on:** December 31, 2010, 08:21:09 am »

Best let him go now JH, he can go out tonight and get pissed and forget he was ever here then. Last time we where in the 2nd division we had little white programs I don't want to see us back to those days after all that has built since we arrived in the top tier of football, do the math's after half a season John we'll be lucky to survive if the current form continues, and tremors of discontent on Wednesday will erupt into a full scale explosion of hate for Roy that none of want to see.

Signed.
You can't win them all Roy in fact you cant win many at all, close the door on your way out please.

7777 · « **Reply #959 on:** December 31, 2010, 08:22:00 am »

Quote from: harleydanger on December 31, 2010, 07:59:51 am

Interesting point. Does Kenny hold a UEFA lic.?

I don't think it would matter for a temporary role, there have been plenty of exceptions to the rule (whatever that is)