So if Rafa leaves...

[MrMichael]

Anyone doubting the suggestion of Hiddink should read this

Ronaldo glamour boy row: He’s a show-off with a fancy haircut, says Guus Hiddink

By Rob Draper, Daily Mail

Cristiano Ronaldo helped Manchester United squeeze past Tottenham last night to stay on course for a clean sweep of trophies.

And in playing a part in United's 2-1 FA Cup defeat of Harry Redknapp's side, Ronaldo provided the perfect response to criticism of his award as World Footballer of the Year from highly-respected international coach Guus Hiddink.

The Dutchman, who was considered for the England job before Fabio Capello's appointment, claimed Ronaldo's prize had more to do with his looks and hairstyle than the goals and talent that helped United to the Premier League and Champions League double last season - and has kept them in the hunt for four trophies this campaign.

'Cristiano Ronaldo is a good-looking footballer, he looks fit and, oh yes, his hair is always in place,' said Hiddink, currently coach of Russia. 'But him winning the award is too much about glamour.'

Hiddink insisted that Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, who today faces an FA Cup Merseyside derby with Everton, had a greater claim to being named the best player on the planet.

Gerrard came only 10th in last month's FIFA poll for world player of the year. Portugal's Ronaldo swept to victory, with Barcelona's Lionel Messi second and Fernando Torres, of Liverpool, third.

'I very much preferred Gerrard,' said Hiddink. 'He has superb technical and tactical qualities and I admire his spirit and attitude on the pitch.

'It has everything to do with his passion for the game and my passion for football.

'He is a player who fans can identify themselves with and a man who carries the love for his club on his club badge.

'There is not another player in the world who combines all those qualities. He is the type of player who appeals so much more to me than Cristiano Ronaldo.

'Of course, Ronaldo entertains the crowds and has great skills. But it is too much glamour and show. Gerrard, Barcelona's Xavi and Messi are not as much focused on themselves. They focus on the team.'

[slimbimjim]

Gerrard, Barcelona's Xavi and Messi are not as much focused on themselves. They focus on the team.'

What a midfield that would be!

[MrMichael]

[Rashid]

Rijkaard and Guardiola at Barcelona have proved that you don't need experience and trophies to make it a success. King Kenny did the same for us. What you need is a club that is set up with people already there doing the important job that allows you to get on with coaching.

After Rafa and Houllier we need a manager who is less selfish, less of a dictator and by God less of a hoof merchant with zero man management skills.

I like the Swansea manager and did so even before yesterday evening, I also like Frank Rijkaard and maybe even Bernd Shuster would be a good shout. But right now if I was allowed to choose our next manager I'd have Jose Mourinho - I don't particularly like his style of play but know he has the balls to take on Ferguson and we as a club would be brave and take no **** from nobody.

[Skillz]

Rijkaard and Guardiola at Barcelona have proved that you don't need experience and trophies to make it a success. King Kenny did the same for us. What you need is a club that is set up with people already there doing the important job that allows you to get on with coaching.

After Rafa and Houllier we need a manager who is less selfish, less of a dictator and by God less of a hoof merchant with zero man management skills.

I like the Swansea manager and did so even before yesterday evening, I also like Frank Rijkaard and maybe even Bernd Shuster would be a good shout. But right now if I was allowed to choose our next manager I'd have Jose Mourinho - I don't particularly like his style of play but know he has the balls to take on Ferguson and we as a club would be brave and take no **** from nobody.

I just read that ****e on 6CM, left to come on hear and see you have copy and pasted on here. Seriously, do you actually think there is anyone left on the internet that doesn't know what you have said above. It's posted every day anywhere left you're allowed to post it.

[Crazy-Horse]

I can see why people dislike him from an opposing fan's point of view, but I bet if it were us he had managed to 2 titles, nobody would give a **** about his arrogance. I like the guy and he is a proven winner. If Rafa were to leave, i'd have him in a flash.

Hmmm.... I wonder if I'm turning into a Newcastle fan - the more I read this thread about people that want Jose Mourinho as Liverpool manager, the more I start thinking "winning is not everything".

For me, (and it is just my personal opinion), Matthew 26:16, sums up the thought of Mourinho as Liverpool manager "For what will it profit a club if it gains the league and forfeits its soul?"

[Fan65]

My five questions would be...

1 Well how's the sabbatical been going then Kenny ?

2 Can you start tomorrow ?

3 How's the family ?

4 How's the golf handicap doing ?

5 Would you autograph this shirt for me please ?

oh, and welcome home.

[MrMichael]

I just read that ****e on 6CM, left to come on hear and see you have copy and pasted on here. Seriously, do you actually think there is anyone left on the internet that doesn't know what you have said above. It's posted every day anywhere left you're allowed to post it.

Word for word on scm? If so that would be a pretty epic fail

Hmmm.... I wonder if I'm turning into a Newcastle fan - the more I read this thread about people that want Jose Mourinho as Liverpool manager, the more I start thinking "winning is not everything".

For me, (and it is just my personal opinion), Matthew 26:16, sums up the thought of Mourinho as Liverpool manager "For what will it profit a club if it gains the league and forfeits its soul?"

I guess one could pose the question though - has it already? Has all of football?

[Skillz]

Word for word on scm? If so that would be a pretty epic fail

Word for word. I expect 'epic fail' whenever he posts though.

[MrMichael]

Word for word. I expect 'epic fail' whenever he posts though.

Says the man with a Harry Kewell avatar?

Hahahahahahaha, gotcha!

That is funny though. Almost on a par with saying we need a less selfish manager and then suggesting Maureen

[Cormack74]

Is Lippi in work at the moment? A better record than Mourinho and a good deal more dignity.

[Vermilion]

I just read that ****e on 6CM, left to come on hear and see you have copy and pasted on here. Seriously, do you actually think there is anyone left on the internet that doesn't know what you have said above. It's posted every day anywhere left you're allowed to post it.

he's been rumbled eh. it's like he's posting adverts, splatter the same post all over the lfc sites......untill we agree...agghhhhh

[Baldemort]

Apologies then, its just it didn't read like a joke - it read more like a sarcastic comment.

No it was just a joke. I refuse to smileys and it has already led to people misunderstanding my intentions. It wasnt meant as a cheeky dig mate.

with regards to jose, what is it about him that you feel would dissolve whatever dignity our american owners have left us with? Is it his arrogance? I know i am probably in the minority on this one, but i always found him entertaining. Some of his comments seem to be tongue in cheek. Or maybe he does it to deviate attention and pressure from his squad. Whatever it is he does, it works. Very well. I still want to give rafa another season or two, thats if we dont win it this year, but if he doesnt manage the title in that time, i would love to see jose or guus here.

[rudedog]

No it was just a joke. I refuse to smileys and it has already led to people misunderstanding my intentions. It wasnt meant as a cheeky dig mate.

with regards to jose, what is it about him that you feel would dissolve whatever dignity our american owners have left us with? Is it his arrogance? I know i am probably in the minority on this one, but i always found him entertaining. Some of his comments seem to be tongue in cheek. Or maybe he does it to deviate attention and pressure from his squad. Whatever it is he does, it works. Very well. I still want to give rafa another season or two, thats if we dont win it this year, but if he doesnt manage the title in that time, i would love to see jose or guus here.

Not just the arrogance, what about the 'shhshing' incident? That gesture was a deliberate and dispicable attempt to provoke opposition fans, something no manager should ever stoop to. I also remember him running up the touch line shouting dogs abuse at Carragher during one game. The guy is a total bell end and I wouldn't want him anywhere near our club.

[Baldemort]

Not just the arrogance, what about the 'shhshing' incident? That gesture was a deliberate and dispicable attempt to provoke opposition fans, something no manager should ever stoop to. I also remember him running up the touch line shouting dogs abuse at Carragher during one game. The guy is a total bell end and I wouldn't want him anywhere near our club.

True, the are hardly the sort of acts you'd expect to see Rafa doing, but would it have seemed that bad if he were our manager at the time on the way to giving us the title? It's like Gerrard in his early days. He had a nasty streak to him that most fans conveniently brushed under the carpet. He also went through a phase of diving, yet we rarely mentiont that, whilst slagging off other players who do the same thing. Because Gerrard is our captain. Jose is no angel, but I think many if not most fans would forgive him his sins if he gave us the league.