Pako to leave - confirmed

[Slurm]

yeah yeah. whatever. There is always somebody proclaiming/proclaimed to be a "reliable" source/pundit but until its announced officially it's all BS.

[Red_Al_77]

yeah yeah. whatever. There is always somebody proclaiming/proclaimed to be a "reliable" source/pundit but until its announced officially it's all BS.

Ah the voice of reason. I'm not going to bother listing everything that a certain source has got right this past year on this site but it pisses all over every other so called source on the net including Elisha Scott. You can wait for the BBC/ SKY to announce it in a few days or you can be a bit more relaxed and take in what is being said on here. Same goes for transfers such as Voronin, Torres etc and links such as Ujfalusi.

[Parm]

any official source?

[Dhav]

Maybe to club have asked Bascombe to say nothing. I mean everything he writes is usually fed by the club he's their mouth piece. I'm sure we'll find out today or tomorrow if it's true. If Paco isn't on the bench for the Derby game it's obvious he's off.

Indeed. If we hear nothing before then in the media then Pako's possible absence tomorrow will be the tell-tale sign.

Have to say I'm surprised it's come to this. The two seemed inseparable, I thought I thought something like this would only have happened if Pako got offered a manager's job (a la Quieroz), surely it's not the case they've had a bust up?

Either way, I hope it's not true, but if it is surely this will lead to upheavel and a certain degree of turmoil. I Dont think you can underestimate Pako's contribution to the cause, and Rafa has always spoken highly of him.

[Red_Polo]

Even if the rumours are true, it may well just be a bump in the road. Time will tell.

[Rich]

Lovers Tiff

[thesilverfoxlfc]

Really bad news

[Parm]

Lovers Tiff

hope so, let them kiss and make up.

[wildman]

PAKO IS going

echo are reporting it

[Shaggy]

Reds assistant boss set to quit Anfield
Aug 31 2007 EXCLUSIVE by Chris Bascombe, Liverpool Echo


LIVERPOOL Assistant Manager Pako Ayesteran is set to leave Anfield after a series of disagreements with manager Rafa Benitez.

The Anfield No. 2 is understood to have left club on immediate leave after matters between the two men came to a head yesterday afternoon.

It is understood tensions between the pair - who have been close colleagues for the last decade - have been brewing for several months.

Matters finally reached a critical point at the Melwood training ground yesterday when it's understood Ayesteran indicated he was longer interested in working for Liverpool.

It is understood he will officially leave the club shortly once administrative issues around his contract are resolved.

A series of disagreements are believed to have contributed to the break-up of the partnership.

Ayesteran has had full control over the training and preparation of the squad and there were alterations made during pre-season which led to the disagreements.

It is not believed Ayesteran has an alternative offer under consideration.

However, he was linked with Athletic Bilbao during the summer and Liverpool supporters will be hoping rumours of interest from Manchester United and Chelsea in Ayesteran's services are no more than speculation.

Benitez will now have to begin the process of replacing a man credited with much of the background work behind a successful rebuilding of Liverpool.

Ayesteran is know for his skills in technical and physical areas, including fitness techniques and sports science.

The back room staff which Benitez brought with him when he arrived from Valencia three years ago has now effectively broken up, with former coach Paco Herrera and goalkeeping coach Jose Ochotorena also recent departures for entirely different, amicable reasons.

[anfieldanfield]

Christ Rafa is ruthless. Unnervingly ruthless.

[cadmium]

Reds assistant boss set to quit Anfield
Aug 31 2007 EXCLUSIVE by Chris Bascombe, Liverpool Echo


LIVERPOOL Assistant Manager Pako Ayesteran is set to leave Anfield after a series of disagreements with manager Rafa Benitez.

The Anfield No. 2 is understood to have left club on immediate leave after matters between the two men came to a head yesterday afternoon.

It is understood tensions between the pair - who have been close colleagues for the last decade - have been brewing for several months.

Matters finally reached a critical point at the Melwood training ground yesterday when it's understood Ayesteran indicated he was longer interested in working for Liverpool.

It is understood he will officially leave the club shortly once administrative issues around his contract are resolved.

A series of disagreements are believed to have contributed to the break-up of the partnership.

Ayesteran has had full control over the training and preparation of the squad and there were alterations made during pre-season which led to the disagreements.

It is not believed Ayesteran has an alternative offer under consideration.

However, he was linked with Athletic Bilbao during the summer and Liverpool supporters will be hoping rumours of interest from Manchester United and Chelsea in Ayesteran's services are no more than speculation.

Benitez will now have to begin the process of replacing a man credited with much of the background work behind a successful rebuilding of Liverpool.

Ayesteran is know for his skills in technical and physical areas, including fitness techniques and sports science.

The back room staff which Benitez brought with him when he arrived from Valencia three years ago has now effectively broken up, with former coach Paco Herrera and goalkeeping coach Jose Ochotorena also recent departures for entirely different, amicable reasons.

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[Rich]

I am 100% sure that Pako would miss Rafa's cuddles

[nbryan1764]

what was that about Bascombe saying nothing?

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liver...0252-19716596/

[The_weatherman]

Reds assistant boss set to quit Anfield
Aug 31 2007 EXCLUSIVE by Chris Bascombe, Liverpool Echo


LIVERPOOL Assistant Manager Pako Ayesteran is set to leave Anfield after a series of disagreements with manager Rafa Benitez.

The Anfield No. 2 is understood to have left club on immediate leave after matters between the two men came to a head yesterday afternoon.

It is understood tensions between the pair - who have been close colleagues for the last decade - have been brewing for several months.

Matters finally reached a critical point at the Melwood training ground yesterday when it's understood Ayesteran indicated he was longer interested in working for Liverpool.

It is understood he will officially leave the club shortly once administrative issues around his contract are resolved.

A series of disagreements are believed to have contributed to the break-up of the partnership.

Ayesteran has had full control over the training and preparation of the squad and there were alterations made during pre-season which led to the disagreements.

It is not believed Ayesteran has an alternative offer under consideration.

However, he was linked with Athletic Bilbao during the summer and Liverpool supporters will be hoping rumours of interest from Manchester United and Chelsea in Ayesteran's services are no more than speculation.

Benitez will now have to begin the process of replacing a man credited with much of the background work behind a successful rebuilding of Liverpool.

Ayesteran is know for his skills in technical and physical areas, including fitness techniques and sports science.

The back room staff which Benitez brought with him when he arrived from Valencia three years ago has now effectively broken up, with former coach Paco Herrera and goalkeeping coach Jose Ochotorena also recent departures for entirely different, amicable reasons.

I will lose all respect for him IF he goes that way....