Some info on the interview would be nice if anyone could post about it
Happy to modify this post if noone else is doing it.
- Nowt happened yet, Kenny must be in the bathroom making himself look formidable.
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While we're waiting, I'm assuming that Roy will be giving his press conference today too. Is it at the same time? I can admit to being mildly curious about that one too. Possibly the only Hodgson press conference I've ever been interested to watch.
- Think I just saw that Vinny lad from Sky get up wondering where Kenny is. Still nowt to report. Maybe Kenny's watching Roy's presser?
- And we're off. Kenny's mic man said 'late again eh?' Kenny - 'I could'ne get up'
- First question - Lucas signing new contract? Kenny - reward for the work he's done delighted for him etc. He'll be very happy with his presence in the Brazil team and his baby.
Finished talking about how we want to keep our best players at the club, and he's one of them.
- Next question - how pleased were you with Carroll scoring his first goal?
- Kenny - very pleased, credit to Andy, credit to the medical team.
- Press - would you be please to see him go to the U21 tourney?
- Kenny - he's got to be picked first.
- Press asked about Capello's comments.
- Kenny just said Carroll's concentrating on his football. Gave the question short shrift.
Next question - West Brom.
- Kenny - they played well when they were here, will be a tough game with an old friend in the dugout!
- Press - what's Roy brought to West Brom?
- Kenny - his own type of management, his experience (was that a little humourous dig?), his style of play etc.
- Next question - fitness
- Kenny - Gerrard may be fit but there's no need to rush him back. Kelly HAS picked up another injury, but Fabio is in training, as is Jonjo. Not clear on whether he thinks either are fit enough to feature. Everyone came back from International Duty ok though.
Next question
- Stadium naming issue, what are your thoughts?
- Owners wouldn't rename Anfield but they're obviously rtying to do what's best for the club. Anfield will always stay there keeping the romance and some of the history (had to paraphrase that).
Next question
- Have you sorted out your contract yet?
- Kenny - you offering VInny?
that was that on that subject.
Kelly has a recurrence of the same injury.
Vinny's done with his questions now - new presser asking whether West Brom under Roy will be a tough challenge, even more so coz it's Roy.
Kenny - they'll be tough regardless, they were tough to beat (not tough to break down) but it will be a difficult game. Roy's a good manager etc etc.
Next question - what do you think of Stevie G's comments about LFC having the most feared strikeforce in the PL?
- Kenny - I think he actually said he was enjoying playing with two up front. We're happy with his progress, he got a good 60 minutes again and we look forward to him getting fitter. He's here for 5 years not for 5 weeks etc.
Press - Is it important to keep using Carroll's feet, as he's proven he's good on the floor as he is in the air?
- Kenny - Yep, Andy's done well in the game and a half that he's played. He was better the second time than he was the first, but we've got to get used to AC as he has to get used to us, but we're very happy.
- Next question about international friendlies and whether they're useful when players come back
- Kenny - Specifically makes the point TO THANK the England staff for how they treated LFC players. Said it was nice of them to give AC the 60 minutes and Johno the 45mins as he DOES HAVE A PROBLEM WITH HIS ACHILLES. (Didn't seem to insinuate it would affect his selection though)
- Last question about the Sunderland victory and confidence
- Kenny - That's forgotten. They're obviously really happy with the win and the 3 points, but that's it. It's in the past. (had to paraphrase that a bit too).
Presser over.