In recent weeks we all focused on the negative, on what was not working and what needed to change. Now that Rodgers has been fired, what are some of the positive aspects of his tenure that you would like to point out? Let's focus not on the things that will stay in the past, such as the memories of the 2013-14 season, but specifically on things that will outlive Rodgers' reign, things Rodgers brought to the club that give the new manager a solid foundation to build on.
I will start us off with this: fullbacks. For all the criticism of the transfer committee and Rodgers' stubbornness in pushing for his preferred targets, in this case everybody worked exactly like they were supposed to in pursuing the deals for Clyne, Moreno and Gomez. We got players with real talent and upside and good attitude all for very reasonable prices in today's crazy market (£12.5M, £12M and £3.5M respectively). We also have Flanno coming back from a long-term injury and it was Rodgers who gave him a chance to show what he could do. I think for the first time in roughly 7 years we can say that our FB options are generally OK. The new manager will probably agree. Thanks, Brendan!
I will start us off with this: fullbacks. For all the criticism of the transfer committee and Rodgers' stubbornness in pushing for his preferred targets, in this case everybody worked exactly like they were supposed to in pursuing the deals for Clyne, Moreno and Gomez. We got players with real talent and upside and good attitude all for very reasonable prices in today's crazy market (£12.5M, £12M and £3.5M respectively). We also have Flanno coming back from a long-term injury and it was Rodgers who gave him a chance to show what he could do. I think for the first time in roughly 7 years we can say that our FB options are generally OK. The new manager will probably agree. Thanks, Brendan!