Official News and Speculation on Managerial Appointment
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Can someone delete the content posted so far in this thread. It doesn't seem reputable, nor does it appear to be taking the idea of the thread seriously.
The thing is, there's been no official information has there. So why is everyone getting their knickers in a twist?
Delete the threadddddddddddd
Ballague's almost as credible as my left nut
Louis van Gaal in line for a senior managerial position at Liverpool
• Dutchman under consideration as club's new sporting director
• Expected to work with the new team manager when appointed
• Dutchman under consideration as club's new sporting director
• Expected to work with the new team manager when appointed
Email- Andy Hunter
- guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 22 May 2012 22.17 BST
Louis van Gaal has won league titles in Germany, Spain and Netherlands, as well as the Champions League with Ajax in 1995. Photograph: Michaela Rehle/Reuters
Louis van Gaal is in line for a senior managerial role at Liverpool. The Dutchman was linked with a move to Liverpool in the wake of Damien Comolli's dismissal as director of football in April. However, while it has since been decided to change the management structure at Liverpool, Van Gaal has remained under consideration for a revised role and is the leading contender to become the club's first sporting director.
He is understood to be keen on a move to Merseyside and his appointment could herald the arrival of several new faces at Anfield, including the successor to Kenny Dalglish. The club are also set to name Billy Hogan, currently the managing director of Fenway Sports Group, as the club's new commercial director. FSG are conducting an extensive search for a manager since sacking Dalglish last week and their ideal criteria of a young coach with title-winning experience would fit alongside a sporting director of Van Gaal's experience and expertise. That plan led to approaches for Jürgen Klopp of Borussia Dortmund and Ajax's Frank de Boer, both of whom declined the opportunity to meet John W Henry and Tom Werner, Liverpool's principal owner and chairman respectively, and to interest in the former Porto and Chelsea manager, André Villas‑Boas.
Villas-Boas and Roberto Martínez of Wigan Athletic are among several candidates for the Liverpool manager's post and whoever is chosen will, it seems, have to accept working with Van Gaal, who has won league titles with Ajax, Barcelona, AZ Alkmaar and Bayern Munich, plus the Champions League with Ajax in 1995.
The 60-year-old was due to return to Ajax in a director's capacity this year until a legal challenge from long-time adversary Johann Cruyff derailed the move. His last managerial role was at Bayern, who he led to the Bundesliga title and the Champions League final in 2010 before being sacked in April 2011. Van Gaal's work with Ajax and Barcelona undoubtedly appeals to Liverpool's owners as they conduct an overhaul at Anfield and look to imprint a playing philosophy throughout every level of the club. That strengthens his claims for the proposed sporting director role at Liverpool, although Van Gaal has not yet called time on his managerial career and was linked with PSV Eindhoven before their recent appointment of Dick Advocaat.
FSG's method of replacing Dalglish has attracted criticism due to the number of rejections it has prompted. Brendan Rodgers was the first to decline the offer of an interview but it is understood the Swansea City manager would not reject an offer of the job if it was forthcoming.
Rory Smith @RorySmithTimes
Roberto Martinez owns more than 1000 jumpers. FSG will meet with no more than 3 managerial candidates. One true, one false. You decide.#LFC
Roberto Martinez owns more than 1000 jumpers. FSG will meet with no more than 3 managerial candidates. One true, one false. You decide.
A spaniard living in the UK could easily develop a jumper fetish.
Seen today in miami - henry and martinez
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Well that is that.
You're the first in history to quiff three fucking threads Jon Fox
Lisa McAlister @NOLAN_LISAM
Rumour spreading like wildfire in NI that john henry has flown brendan rodgers to the US and is offering him a contract#lfc #manager
Lisa McAlister @NOLAN_LISAM
Can I just say folks that's a very well sourced rumour! No need to abuse me for it. Just passing it on#lfc #manger
Rumour spreading like wildfire in NI that john henry has flown brendan rodgers to the US and is offering him a contract
Lisa McAlister
Can I just say folks that's a very well sourced rumour! No need to abuse me for it. Just passing it on
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