Author Topic: Brendan Rodgers: An Insight (Read 178192 times)

liverpoolfan1970 · « **Reply #320 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:34:02 pm »

Quote from: kennedy81 on May 30, 2012, 07:00:18 pm

so is this what we've got to look forward to next season?
lots of pro Rafa people just waiting to pounce on every bad result and say "see, should have got Rafa?"

Bouncer's post is the kind of thoughtless stupid knee jerk post that makes me often simply avoid forums.

I was and always will be pro-Rafa. But I'd like to think I put a bit of analysis and thought into things before I open my mouth.

This is the kind of appointment which we've needed. A young UP AND COMING manager who can be a part of the revolution taking place. I can't wait to see what he does with the players we've got and the ones we will bring in.

Dr. Beaker · « **Reply #321 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:34:08 pm »

Quote from: Mr Rossi on May 30, 2012, 07:23:24 pm

*sighs*

Well, I wish him the very best of luck, but I don't think Mr. Rodgers himself would put himself at the same level as Kenny or Rafa.

And he will have my full support long after most of the people on here will be calling for his head.

Z e u s · « **Reply #322 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:34:09 pm »

Quote from: CLOCKSPEED on May 30, 2012, 07:24:40 pm

Take your points but Chelsea finished 6th and have bought Hazard and Marin. City excellent squad couple of loopers but can turf them out and by the best available. Utd money making machine . Arsenal the same. for me they are the top four for next 4-5 years. Just saying give Rodgers time bring players from the lower divisions/reserves in enjoy our football for 2-3 years and play good football. My guess the target this year was top four and the whole club suffered due to us striving towards this goal. Kenny knew he was out if we did not make it and I believe it showed in our standard of play post January and the chances we missed. Too much was asked of Kenny too quick but I think he knew he was on a hiding to nothing and the way Arsenal started last year we had a chink of hope quite simply VP started to fire for them something which we did not have. Anyway I digress back to Brendan all the best son by the sounds of it on here you are going to need it.

I am not saying if he doesn't get top four I'll want him sacked or anything.

He needs time, just like Dalglish needed and didn't get.

But top four is a very much achievable IMO and has to be the target at the beginning of the season.

neutron · « **Reply #323 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:34:34 pm »

Quote from: gregorio on May 30, 2012, 06:34:48 pm

There's a generation of us who'll need the whole summer to accept the fact that for the first time we are older than the Liverpool FC manager!

Excellent news, welcome Mr Rodgers

Welcome to my world!!

theshirtmyfatherwore · « **Reply #324 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:34:38 pm »

why the fuck are people judging already, he aint even got a car parking space yet and hes not good enough

get a fucking grip , were liverpool fc supporters so fucking support them, from the manager , players to the fucking groundsman were all LFC.

A LIVERBIRD UPON MY CHEST !!!!

WELCOME TO ANFIELD MR RODGERS - GOOD LUCK

CLOCKSPEED · « **Reply #325 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:34:57 pm »

Quote from: Danny_ on May 30, 2012, 07:27:50 pm

I am totally agains this appointment and fear for our future but if it is confirmed, then he's our guy and we have to support and give him a chance. I hope he proves us all wrong. This is a big risk, some might say a really stupid one when we have a proven candidate with a track record of spending money extremely wisely, something crucial for our future success. Nonetheless, who knows. Rodgers might turn out to be the next Shankly although I wouldn't be putting my money on it.

As I have said above it is not a "risky" appointment . They know we cannot make top 4 . They wanted this in place last year (probably with Martinez). They give Kenny a shot which they saw as win win i.e if we got top 4 they got their revenue and we kept Kenny and if we didnt Kenny would be sacked removing obstacle to progress(in their eyes). We will not be near relegation next year nor will we be in top 4 for me ideal time to appoint a young manager and try and build for the future.

On a side issue I think Rodgers has shown a bit of balls by taking a job with a reported 3 year contract. For me this shows he has confidence in his ability to get results and thus an extension. Would have been holding out for 5 myself.

stonty · « **Reply #326 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:37:48 pm »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW8fDw8VzKI&noredirect=1

۩ Imperator ۩ · « **Reply #327 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:38:35 pm »

I am excited and pleased to have a manager in place to begin planning for the new season, and while I might have had a preference for another candidate, I think that at this point, getting back to normal is the most important thing. This interregnum has been a killer, and I have been upset by the club's chosen manner of doing its business in public. Brendan Rodgers though appears to be an able, articulate and ambitious young manager, and I wish him all the best.

Shanks1965 · « **Reply #328 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:38:43 pm »

Got a good feeling about this if it happens.

Hunts Cross · « **Reply #329 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:39:20 pm »

Quote from: CLOCKSPEED on May 30, 2012, 07:34:57 pm

As I have said above it is not a "risky" appointment . They know we cannot make top 4 . They wanted this in place last year (probably with Martinez). They give Kenny a shot which they saw as win win i.e if we got top 4 they got their revenue and we kept Kenny and if we didnt Kenny would be sacked removing obstacle to progress(in their eyes). We will not be near relegation next year nor will we be in top 4 for me ideal time to appoint a young manager and try and build for the future.

On a side issue I think Rodgers has shown a bit of balls by taking a job with a reported 3 year contract. For me this shows he has confidence in his ability to get results and thus an extension. Would have been holding out for 5 myself.

What a load of tosh. They appointed KK, it wasn't something done to them. I bet you believe in aliens and think vaccines are an evil conspiracy?

mysterio_86 · « **Reply #330 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:41:57 pm »

I just hope he spend money to build a team around Suarez rather last transfer window where money was dumped down the drain to build around english donkey

Ma Vie en Rouge · « **Reply #331 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:42:03 pm »

Quote from: Andy @ Allerton on May 30, 2012, 07:08:49 pm

This man if he's appointed should be in the job five years come what may. Good. Bad. Indifferent. Give the lad a chance and give the lad time.

Absolutely this. If we're going to take a chance on a young, unproven manager, he needs time and total support from the owners. Otherwise it's a pointless exercise and would suggest they are expecting instant miracles. Whenever I've heard Rodgers speak, he appears to be a very intelligent, driven, independent character. His team played excellent, courageous football all last season. He stands miles apart from traditional British managers with no desire to learn from other cultures and their stubborn belief in the methods and madness of orthodox English football. There are no guarantees, but I think there's plenty of reason to be optimistic about Rodgers (assuming he is our next manager) and at the very least, we'll be playing to a set of principles and ideals that most Liverpool fans should applaud. I hope the man gets some serious money to spend this summer, and am really looking forward to watching us under him next season.

Fitzy. · « **Reply #332 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:42:07 pm »

Quote from: Shanks1965 on May 30, 2012, 07:38:43 pm

Got a good feeling about this if it happens.

It has happened, Wikipedia says so...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendan_Rodgers

CLOCKSPEED · « **Reply #333 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:42:26 pm »

Quote from: Z e u s on May 30, 2012, 07:34:09 pm

But top four is a very much achievable IMO and has to be the target at the beginning of the season.

I will take 6th upwards to be honest . Hope Andy fires at euros (and I have a sneaking suspicion he will) Gerrard and Johnson dont get injured/burn out and we get a flying start to season. Come December hopefully ,unlike this year, we can push on.

Ikki.Fenikkusu · « **Reply #334 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:43:39 pm »

I find it mystifying that people push the "he needs 5 years" line. Liverpool fans have well and truly lost the plot and lost their identity. Managers should not be learning their trade on our bench.

Callaghan. · « **Reply #335 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:43:56 pm »

Quote from: Lord Roger Hunt on May 30, 2012, 05:49:34 pm

Credit to Callaghan too who, through the quality of his research and postings, single-handedly changed the minds of quite a few RAWKites, making them re-appraise their views on BR.

In fact, his posting were so clever, so persuasive that one might think that:

is, in fact

Regardless, good job Callaghan!!!

Really kind words and greatly appreciated. Thank you.

By the way, maybe you missed this:

Quote from: Callaghan. on May 29, 2012, 11:27:03 pm

Quote from: Vork+The Knights of Good on May 29, 2012, 06:48:02 pm
Quote from: HighSix on May 29, 2012, 06:44:37 pm
FSG have done a pretty good job with the majority being for Rodgers! a couple of weeks back would have been very different replacing Kenny with Rodgers.
If they've got Callaghan (the poster, not Ian) on the payroll and asked him to start this thread then I'd agree with you. Otherwise, I think our man deserves some credit for the groundswell of support Rodgers has received the past week. Impressive reading to say the least.

I am Jen Chang.

Shanks1965 · « **Reply #336 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:44:15 pm »

Quote from: Fitzy. on May 30, 2012, 07:42:07 pm

It has happened, Wikipedia says so...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendan_Rodgers

I obviously need to pick up the pace then.

WhiteHeat · « **Reply #337 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:44:16 pm »

Quote from: mysterio_86 on May 30, 2012, 07:41:57 pm

I just hope he spend money to build a team around Suarez rather last transfer window where money was dumped down the drain to build around english donkey

FFS

Shanks1965 · « **Reply #338 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:45:30 pm »

Quote from: mysterio_86 on May 30, 2012, 07:41:57 pm

I just hope he spend money to build a team around Suarez rather last transfer window where money was dumped down the drain to build around english donkey

Hope the weather is fine during your ban.

rickythered · « **Reply #339 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:46:11 pm »

Have a really good feeling about Rodgers, He has certainly been around the block and learned his trade from the very best. We all need to show some patience and give the new man all our support and understand it may be a bumpy ride back to the top.

Welcome to Liverpool Mr Rodgers and you'll never walk alone.

thekitkatshuffler · « **Reply #340 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:48:09 pm »

Quote from: Bouncer on May 30, 2012, 06:49:06 pm

Really admiring your restraint Andy.
[snip]Miserable load of old rot[/snip]

Whatever the opposite of admiring is, that's what I offer to you. And then some.

The only negatives I can come up with are those associated with other managers I would have liked not getting it. Actual negatives about the man who has got the job are escaping me.

Welcome to the club, Brendan Rodgers. Yes, I went there.

CLOCKSPEED · « **Reply #341 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:49:09 pm »

Quote from: Hunts Cross on May 30, 2012, 07:39:20 pm

What a load of tosh. They appointed KK, it wasn't something done to them. I bet you believe in aliens and think vaccines are an evil conspiracy?

Your opinion/ my reading of the situation. Roy (and the fans) forced their hand and cirumstances transpired which made it inevitable Kenny was offered job. I think you are now seeing their strategy for the future it has just been delayed by 18 months.

Spanish Al · « **Reply #342 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:50:46 pm »

Official now then, Swansea chairman just released a statement on the clubs site.

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #343 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:51:55 pm »

http://www.swanseacity.net/page/Latest/0,,10354~2793289,00.html

A statement from Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins:

"I was contacted by Liverpool last night and they expressed their wish to speak to Brendan regarding their vacancy.

"I had a discussion with Brendan to talk about their interest and his views on whether he wanted to speak to Liverpool.

"He expressed his wish with me to do that and he has spoken to Liverpool today.

"Following on from discussions with Liverpool's owners, Brendan has informed us that he would like to take up their offer to manage Liverpool.

sgt bilbo · « **Reply #344 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:52:03 pm »

Brendan Rodgers new boss of Liverpool f.c, chuffed as he is from Ireland just up the rd in Carnlough and will back him to the hilt, think he has a great future ahead of him i just hope this isnt a move to soon for him as just as the above article said he is one of the good guys.
So Mr Rodgers welcome to Liverpool and good luck.

kenworthy · « **Reply #345 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:52:06 pm »

Quote from: Ikki.Fenikkusu on May 30, 2012, 07:43:39 pm

I find it mystifying that people push the "he needs 5 years" line. Liverpool fans have well and truly lost the plot and lost their identity. Managers should not be learning their trade on our bench.

Not a matter of learning the trade. It's a matter of stability. Some of the best managers in the world have suffered horrendous starts to their careers/new managerial posts.

Finn Solomon · « **Reply #346 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:52:27 pm »

Quote from: ۩ Imperator ۩ on May 30, 2012, 07:38:35 pm

I am excited and pleased to have a manager in place to begin planning for the new season, and while I might have had a preference for another candidate, I think that at this point, getting back to normal is the most important thing. This interregnum has been a killer, and I have been upset by the club's chosen manner of doing its business in public. Brendan Rodgers though appears to be an able, articulate and ambitious young manager, and I wish him all the best.

Can't remember when that happened, bar the accidental Martinez photo.

bclfc · « **Reply #347 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:56:36 pm »

I do find it laughable some saying they chose a manager "in public". No, the media went all ape-shit about it, like they always do. End of.

But anyway, excited about the appointment. A fresh start. Let's do this.

kenworthy · « **Reply #348 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:58:09 pm »

Quote from: bclfc on May 30, 2012, 07:56:36 pm

I do find it laughable some saying they chose a manager "in public". No, the media went all ape-shit about it, like they always do. End of.

But anyway, excited about the appointment. A fresh start. Let's do this.

Totally agree, only thing done in public was the media frenzy... and the sole paparazzi shot of Henry/Martinez sipping lattes.

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #349 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:59:15 pm »

This is him talking and moving if you've never seen/heard him (I haven't)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18235961

lfcshaunod · « **Reply #350 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:01:01 pm »

Quote from: mysterio_86 on May 30, 2012, 07:41:57 pm

I just hope he spend money to build a team around Suarez rather last transfer window where money was dumped down the drain to build around english donkey

Cock

Gainsbarre · « **Reply #351 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:01:23 pm »

Brendan Rodgers BR - Rafa Benitez RB... mhh..a sign?

American_Kopite · « **Reply #352 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:01:53 pm »

The discussion of nicknames has already begun far and wide across the interwebs:

Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers
Buck Rodgers
Bren-Rod (which sounds like an awful sex position)
Big Bren
BR

... the list goes on

Finn Solomon · « **Reply #353 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:02:07 pm »

Quote from: Gainsbarre on May 30, 2012, 08:01:23 pm

Brendan Rodgers BR - Rafa Benitez RB... mhh..a sign?

So we'll finish in seventh place next season but end up winning the Champions League?

kenworthy · « **Reply #354 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:03:19 pm »

Quote from: American_Kopite on May 30, 2012, 08:01:53 pm

The discussion of nicknames has already begun far and wide across the interwebs:

Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers
Buck Rodgers
Bren-Rod (which sounds like an awful sex position)
Big Bren
BR

... the list goes on

Fan of Big Bren

American_Kopite · « **Reply #355 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:03:52 pm »

Quote from: Finn Solomon on May 30, 2012, 08:02:07 pm

So we'll finish in seventh place next season but end up winning the Champions League?

Fine by me. A trophy and CL qualification. Sounds about right.

Gainsbarre · « **Reply #356 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:04:07 pm »

Quote from: Finn Solomon on May 30, 2012, 08:02:07 pm

So we'll finish in seventh place next season but end up winning the Champions League?

I'll wait and see.. but I dont know why really I'm quit optimistic about that guy.. he'll be fine on the banners..

Red Genius · « **Reply #357 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:04:24 pm »

Quote from: kenworthy on May 30, 2012, 08:03:19 pm

Fan of Big Bren

How about ace (Red Dwarf fans'll get it)

American_Kopite · « **Reply #358 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:05:00 pm »

Quote from: kenworthy on May 30, 2012, 08:03:19 pm

Fan of Big Bren

I can see it on a banner

Twelfth Man · « **Reply #359 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:05:16 pm »

Good fluid, possession based football, and occasionally beating a few of the big five teams is all we can realistically hope for. Consolidate 6th for a few seasons. Buy some promising young players, and gradually challenge for 4th in 3/4 years time, all things remaining equal. Think Rodgers will definitely get us playing good football, truthfully given the financial doping addicts at Chelsea and City (and the lack of will to really tackle this within Uefa), that is all we can hope for.