Yeah. You're like a kid on Christmas morning every year, just before the season starts.
So what does Rodgers have to do..
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With the squad as it is now, 4th place is an unrealistic target.
Jumping from 8th to 4th with the exact same squad isn't doable no matter who's manager.
This. We were in the fight until the spectacular second half of the season collapse
The pie's the limit for one of them.
hahahaha
not buying diame would be a start.
That was a Kenny deal. Apparently has a dicky ticker as well
that's my point.
I have no problem with the manager controlling things. For me, the Director and Manager must agree on any players coming in. That makes for a successful partnership.
dont think so but he'd at least get an assist in 30+ games
Don't think he is anywhere near good enough.
These days there's way too much for a manager to do even if he just concentrates on the team. It makes sense to delegate and provide support. It just needs doing in a way that's transparent, coherent and flexible.
I understand that. What I didn't want was a Jol-Comolli type standoff when it comes to identifying transfer targets and bringing them into the club.
Agreed. I think in the past I've quite liked the stories of managers working non-stop, but that approach wrecked Houllier and as soon as Rafa lost Pako he seemed too obsessive to keep a sense of perspective, and Kenny looked drained last year.It's completely understandable Rodgers is keen to maintain full control but this is just too big a club for that to happen. If everyone reports to him but takes some of the weight off it must help in the long run. I do hope, however, the final system is as lean and as neat as possible - Ayre's waffle about a committee of analysts sounded like an expensive mess.
I like how BR stood by his principles and stuck to his guns. He also recognises that he needs a team around him and said that he can't do it all on his own.
I think that we are onto something special here. Now to sort the stadium issue out for once and all.
Win the first game then see about the next...
The real issue will be how the squad adapts to his style of play, I dont see him coming here and changing his style of play so its a matter of getting players who can play his system, of our current first team there are a few that just arent sorted to a pressing short passing game. He needs to very quickly sort out who he can work with from those that he cant and then get rid because as Villa Boas proved at Chelsea when a new manager comes in and tries to rip up the game plan he needs to get rid of the dissenting voices to have any chance of success.
Of our players those best suited to his style will probably be Enrique Agger Lucas Henderson Suarez Aqualani Cole Maxi
And there are some that just dont look like they will fit like Adam Carra Downing Carroll Kuyt Spearing
He has a big decision to make with regards players like Gerrard Johnson and Skrtel who are good players but just may not be a good fit. Rodgers has been given the mandate to rebuild the team, in his style, I expect him to make some bold decisions. He has my support, the squad as it is just isnt good enough to get near the top 3, getting fourth will be dependent on how a handful of other teams do aswell but we could be in the mix if he hits the ground running. I think a realistic points target is 65, if we get that Id say hes made a hell of a lot of progress in one season. Cups are unpredictable and not really a useful barometer of overall progress
Of our players those best suited to his style will probably be Enrique Agger Lucas Henderson Suarez Aqualani Cole Maxi
And there are some that just dont look like they will fit like Adam Carra Downing Carroll Kuyt Spearing
He has a big decision to make with regards players like Gerrard Johnson and Skrtel who are good players but just may not be a good fit. Rodgers has been given the mandate to rebuild the team, in his style, I expect him to make some bold decisions. He has my support, the squad as it is just isnt good enough to get near the top 3, getting fourth will be dependent on how a handful of other teams do aswell but we could be in the mix if he hits the ground running. I think a realistic points target is 65, if we get that Id say hes made a hell of a lot of progress in one season. Cups are unpredictable and not really a useful barometer of overall progress
We've played some lovely footy last season but the results didn't show it. His flowing style of football is a hybrid of pass and move incorporating tactical discipline. Most of the players should be able to get to grips with the new system. Whether they're technically good enough is an altogether different story.
While he may be relying on Gerrard and Carra, they're by no means guaranteed a starting berth. Who knnows what condition Gerrard will return from Euros.
Rodgers transfers will have a massive impact on where we end up.
While he may be relying on Gerrard and Carra, they're by no means guaranteed a starting berth. Who knnows what condition Gerrard will return from Euros.
Rodgers transfers will have a massive impact on where we end up.
Coaching badges! Get in Carra
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