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Daglish is currently employed by the club, can he not be the 'salesman' to potential players without being the manager? He hasn't managed since 2000, and that was only in a glorified caretaker role anyway
Benitez sacked from Inter (apparently)
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they will be special because they are looking less likely to occur the longer the season goes on, cheers Roy
although id take City in the Europa cup final as its in Ireland, might be fun
How is it Hodgson's fault that you are playing in the European JPT?
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I doubt very much whether that would matter to most of these players they might be after - well, not before they join the club anyway. Benzema gets linked with different clubs every day, and has been for ages - not sure what his value is now, but I'm not convinced the new owners are going to spend that sort of money.
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Ironic how Roy doesn't take the UFEA Cup seriously when losing in the final is the best thing he has achieved in 35 years of management, and without being in it with Fulham (for which he wasn't good enough to get his team there properly) he wouldn't have the job. The whole point anyway is that all you have to do is look at Rafa's record, and it will tell you it's self that he is a very good manager.
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Why this dwelling on Benitez and comparing him to Hodgson anyway. Why not get behind Hodgson on your rare trips to watch Liverpool and show him some support, rather than belittling his 35 years in management?
Not at all. I think that Liverpool fans need to be realistic. You claimed that the previous regime ran the club down by not giving Benitez enough to spend, yet Roy is expected to turn a club that finished 23 points behind top spot into a title contender overnight? Let's face it. If Torres is crocked or Gerrard is off form then there is little left to win you games.
Not at all. I think that Liverpool fans need to be realistic. You claimed that the previous regime ran the club down by not giving Benitez enough to spend, yet Roy is expected to turn a club that finished 23 points behind top spot into a title contender overnight? Let's face it. If Torres is crocked or Gerrard is off form then there is little left to win you games.
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Its all well and good for fans to get misty-eyed over the past, and take pride in their clubs achievements. Thats what we do. But top players don't sign for clubs based on their "history" - if they did then Man City wouldn't be getting a look-in right now. Players primarily follow their ambition and their wallets. They want to go somewhere where there is a decent chance of some silverware. And right now, Anfield is a long way from seeing any pots.
The lack of Chumps League football is a MASSIVE turn-off for top players, and I'm not sure how much longer Torres will put up with the Thursday nights against Steaua Bucherest. Finish outside the top 4 again this season and I reckon he's offski, and classy replacements will become harder and harder to come by.
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haha it is though aint it, until the CL failures enter anyway
You're not comparing like with like though. Its a whole lot easier to win things with big teams / big budgets. Why not just compare their records at Inter? Or maybe the facts won't fit your argument too well...
Believe you me, no one is in anyway expecting Roy to turn anything round. The opposite is more likely in fact.
City get pplayers coz they are willing to offer player treble what they are currently on. that isnt sustainable though, they will struggle to get rid of players, not because no one will want them but because of the rediculoous wages they will demand
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Why this dwelling on Benitez and comparing him to Hodgson anyway. Why not get behind Hodgson on your rare trips to watch Liverpool and show him some support, rather than belittling his 35 years in management?
You don't not get employed by big clubs throughout your career (35 years) by accident.
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Yes but in all fairness, nobody takes the Europa League seriously do they?
I might occasionally watch a Champions League game on TV if the Albion aren't playing or there's nothing else on. But I've not watched a single Europa League game, be it City or Liverpool. I just couldn't give a damn. The only clubs who give a toss are the small ones, and even then only when they look like they're close to the final. Which is why it's an achievement for Fulham to get there. But Liverpool, with the history that you're evidently so proud of, should be embarrassed that it's all they have to aim for.
Excellent, so having been given the Inter, Liverpool, and International posts, we've established that Roy is a top manager then? Carry on...
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I agree, and I do always, without fail, whether Brighton or Liverpool, get behind the team. Doesn't mean I can't have the opinion that he isn't good enough (or right) for the job. And to be honest, if in 35 years of management not winning a major honour, I think I have the right to 'belittle' it.
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OK, so how do United attract players then? Yes, they have some money. And they have as much history as Liverpool. But players sign for them now because (a) they will get paid what they consider reasonable and (b) they have a good chance of winning trophies, which as it stands, is not the case at Anfield.
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Thats as maybe, but its not the issue here. If you're a player who wants to be playing Champions League football in the near future, you'll have am INFINITELY better chance of it at Eastlands then you will at Anfield, and thats not going to change any time soon.