Wasn't Kenny the Houllier though winning us the Carling Cup and being a Cech wondersave away from extra time in the FA Cup final. Didn't Kenny get us into the habit of winning cup games against the likes of United, City, Chelsea et al. Unlike Houllier though winning Cups didn't buy him another three seasons at the helm. So why given FSG's view that it is only the League position that matters should Rodgers risk injuries and burn out by taking the Cups seriously.
The League Cup is a good trophy, but Houllier won the league Cup, FA Cup and the UEFA Cup in one season and he got us into the Champions League for the first time since the 80s. Then he won us the Super Cup by beating the Champions of Europe.
Kenny did do great getting us into the FA Cup final as well, but after winnign the League cup, Kenny should have had it easy in terms of inspiring the team to perform, but instead, after the Arsenal loss (one week after the League Cup win), everyone went on holiday. We finished a massive 17 points away from 4th after winning a trophy. Also, you can argue that the Kenny firing had something to do with the transfers.
Don't want to trun this into a Kenny thread, but getting us to two finals last season was a great achievement no doubt, and hopefully, that is something we can build upon this season, by moving onto the next most prestigous trophy, the UEFA Cup and also doing well int he league at the same time.
For Rodgers, it's about gettign closer to fourth and winning some trophies as well.