Wigan Post Match

[Johnny]

To me, the following things are totally clear.

1) We're not in the title race.

2) Our main league objective will be to make sure we dont finish up outside the top 4.

3) Our only realistic hopes for success this season lie in the CL / FA Cup.

4) Rafa will not get significant funds this month.

5) Because he will be gone this summer.

6) Mourinho will replace him.

FFS!!!!!



WUM!!!!!!

[REDSCOUSER]

Well, for a start you say "1 striker in the box" and Rafa said "and Gerrard getting into the box" - which, added to Torres, is obviously two. On top of that, you can have the winger on the opposite side/far post who can arrive in the box on to crosses coming in from the other side.

I see exactly what he means.

We played 2 up front against Birmingham and I think this was very much in Rafa's thinking. The play got clogged up in that game and he tried to address it.

ok but
why were we limited to shoot from distance instead of working it out wide..tell what Shags most of the crosses tonight were ****e..Torres wants to attack the ball, Finnan crosses it behind his back..thats one example..overall many things did not work tonight.

[Guest]

I dont 'know' but i'd bet on it.

Combination of common sense, logic and it being my own opinion.

We'll see.

As for logic, do you feel that most of the supporters will be happy with Mourihno ?

Do you feel the yanks will take that risk ?

[Red Chilli]

We'll see.

As for logic, do you feel that most of the supporters will be happy with Mourihno ?

Do you feel the yanks will take that risk ?

Mourinho would have a hell of a lot to prove, if he won us number 19 most fans would kiss his feet

[Guest]

Whereas this is a classic...

What are you trying to say here ? Please do tell as it's cryptic to the extreme.

[Shaggy]

Would you not like him at Liverpool Shaggy i know he's been a **** while in England but thats all an act to get on peoples nerves and play the game as such.

He's a good manager and one i would welcome if Rafa was to leave

I would appalled mate. Utterly appalled. He is everything The Liverpool Way is not.

[disco]

Fredo - how late is it in your universe? Sorry, Mauritius

[CharlieMansonsSquint]

To me, the following things are totally clear.

1) We're not in the title race.

2) Our main league objective will be to make sure we dont finish up outside the top 4.

3) Our only realistic hopes for success this season lie in the CL / FA Cup.

4) Rafa will not get significant funds this month.

5) Because he will be gone this summer.

6) Mourinho will replace him.

Points 1 to 3 are correct.

The other 3 aren't "totally clear" at all.

[Red Chilli]

I would appalled mate. Utterly appalled. He is everything The Liverpool Way is not.

At the end of the day, The Liverpool Way is about winning. i reckon Shanks would agree with me (hypothetical)

[thesilverfoxlfc]

I would appalled mate. Utterly appalled. He is everything The Liverpool Way is not.

If he got us a few league Titles??

[lfcruleus]

What are you trying to say here ? Please do tell as it's cryptic to the extreme.

Merely you pointed out that points 5 and 6 were hypothetical when obviously all the points were, just being pedantic sorry, I dont think DJS actually psychic yet.

[thesilverfoxlfc]

FFS!!!!!



WUM!!!!!!

Takes out the popcorn

[Craig_H]

Being slightly more analytical, there'll be some key signs.

Number one, the funds issue. If we dont spend much this month (or even sell) it's clear the board arent backing rafa. If they dont have faith in him, they'll not let him spend, that's obvious. I also dont think they'll let him sell either. They'll want to see what the new man wants to do, before allowing the current coach to make changes.

Secondly, i'm of the opinion that the yanks' patience with rafa ran out when he spat the dummy in public. IMO, there's no doubt whatsoever that they've been in touch with potential replacements already. I think that if they had their way with all factors external, Rafa would've been sacked already. I also feel that having spoken to potential replacements, they've decided on Mourinho. Having spoken to him at length, they'll have obviously noted that he cant legally take any PL job before the end of the season.

That's all that's kept Rafa in a job.

The yanks wont back him in any committed way, either with public statements through the media, or by giving him money to spend. That to me says everything. By the same token though, they wont want the unrest of ditching him mid season and having a rubbish caretaker manager holding the fort. They dont want rafa, but are astute enough to know he's easily capable of ensuring a top four finish.

Once that's secure, Rafa will be sacked and Mourinho will be appointed.

I dont 'know' any details, of course i dont. I am not in a position to. But by just analysing the situation and taking things into consideration, i am genuinely convinced that the Mourinho deal is already done. Those who would feel sick at the prospect of him taking over - get the sick bags ready.

We'll see if i'm right...

[Guest]

Mourinho would have a hell of a lot to prove, if he won us number 19 most fans would kiss his feet

But if he does'nt ?

But I was just asking that right now, how would most of us fans feel ?? I don't think he's high on the list of most fans.

Managing a football club is difficult and the more the fans apply the pressure, the more difficult it gets. Yes, it's part and parcel of the job, but I don't think anyone would be able to win us the league in one year, unless they're spending huge amounts of money.

[lfcruleus]

I would appalled mate. Utterly appalled. He is everything The Liverpool Way is not.

He is a winner Shaggs, everyone harps about the money he had at Chelsea but he didnt have it at Porto. Tonight i would take him over Rafa but tommorrow i may have calmed down.