The New Manager Thread

[5europeancups]

I'd like to think with Purslow and Broughton on the wage bill, we will have a replacement sorted if and when.


I'm sure Sammy could hold the fort, without having to dig up ex legends.

you forgot the legend that is legendary at holding the fort, Ronnie Moran!

[G]

I'd like to think with Purslow and Broughton on the wage bill, we will have a replacement sorted if and when.


I'm sure Sammy could hold the fort, without having to dig up ex legends.

Each man to their own taste when it comes to who holds it and when.

The pertinent point is if Rafa goes nobody should get the gig full time until new owners are in place

And he's not an ex legend,still very much a legend IMO,despite sullying his bib somewhat by going on the payroll with cancer and aids in charge

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Pep Guardiola might be available...

[kris90210]

Pep Guardiola might be available...

get a grip

[Shaggy]

Maddock in the Mirror:

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Anfield-legend-Kenny-Dalglish-is-ready-to-replace-Rafa-Benitez-as-Liverpool-boss-article415327.html

[dww]

You can't help but feel that journalists are loving this; they can more or less pick any subset of Torres, Gerrard, Chairman, banks and owners claim that they are in conflict and/or will be leaving in the summer and BANG there's today's story.

[Mike]

You can't help but feel that journalists are loving this; they can more or less pick any subset of Torres, Gerrard, Chairman, banks and owners claim that they are in conflict and/or will be leaving in the summer and BANG there's today's story.

Easy money.

[Pablo]

Maddock in the Mirror:

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news...cle415327.html

If it's a decent article (Maddock is normally ok) post it please mate, IT in this company are absolute Nazi's.

[Mike]

If it's a decent article (Maddock is normally ok) post it please mate, IT in this company are absolute Nazi's.

Kenny Dalglish could make a dramatic return to Liverpool if Rafa Benitez quits the club this week.

The Spaniard will hold showdown talks with chairman Martin Broughton within the next 48 hours, after it emerged Benitez twice cancelled scheduled meetings with the new Anfield chief.

There are fears Benitez will walk out to join Juventus, who have given him a weekend deadline to decide if he will accept their £5million-a-year offer.

There is a breakdown of communications between both parties which suggests a parting of the ways is becoming a possibility.

And if that happens, Dalglish looks likely to step into the breach on a temporary basis, with fellow Liverpool legend Ian Rush, to provide stability and breathing space in the search for a permanent successor.

Broughton is leading the search for new owners, an issue he hopes will be resolved before the end of the summer. Until the identity of the prospective investors is known, the club has no real idea of the package they can offer to any managerial candidate.

It would leave them in limbo, but Dalglish is prepared to offer his services to the club he still passionately supports, to ensure that an experienced hand is at the rudder, during the planning stage of the summer months.

The former Scotland international is revered as the greatest player to have pulled on the red shirt, and is idolised for his work as manager at Anfield when he retired from the team.

He returned to the club last season in an ambassadorial role, and Rush too, is now back at Anfield in a part -time capacity, and the pair will extend their roles to ensure decisions can be made.

Dalglish though, has no desire to take the position on a permanent basis, and he will cover temporarily, in the belief that the takeover issue can be resolved sufficiently to attract a top class manager.

Ideally, Liverpool would want Jose Mourinho should Benitez leave, but they know that the former Chelsea boss would only be interested if there were new owners ready to invest substantial funds in player investment, and to get the construction of a new stadium under way.

Other candidates include Bayern manager Louis Van Gaal, the highly-regarded Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli, and Fulham boss Roy Hodgson, while the Benfica coach Jorge Jesus is also on the radar.

The club know that Benitez is close to joining Juve, though he could still be persuaded to stay should Broughton meet his demands in their heart to heart this week.

It emerged in Italy last night that Juventus officials now want to change the role they originally offered Benitez, from that of a traditional English-style manager, to a more Italian-based coach working with a director of football.

While they are still happy to take him on that basis, they have made it clear they are not prepared to compensate Liverpool and are looking for a decision preferably by the end of the week, after feeling they have been messed around for too long.

Benitez will stay if he gets guarantees that managing director Christian Purslow finds his power base reduced, and also that he is allowed to sell whichever player he wants in the summer to raise funds he can use exclusively on transfers.

That is a controversial route, because the Liverpool boss is convinced star striker Fernando Torres wants to leave along with skipper Steven Gerrard, and he will not stand in their way, potentially allowing him upwards of £100million to rebuild his squad.

There has been some suggestion from both players’ camps that the pair are more likely to stay if Benitez leaves, which will leave Broughton with a massive decision so early in his tenure.

There is friction already between the pair, after it emerged yesterday that Benitez has twice cancelled meetings with the chairman, while at the same time protesting loudly that he had received no contact from the executive.

If Benitez feels he can’t act as he wishes in determining whether to raise money through sensitive sales, then the Hull game at the weekend could be his last, though the Juventus option becomes far less attractive for him, if he is not allowed the control he enjoys at Liverpool.

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Kenny Dalglish could make a dramatic return to Liverpool if Rafa Benitez quits the club this week.

The Spaniard will hold showdown talks with chairman Martin Broughton within the next 48 hours, after it emerged Benitez twice cancelled scheduled meetings with the new Anfield chief.

There are fears Benitez will walk out to join Juventus, who have given him a weekend deadline to decide if he will accept their £5million-a-year offer.

There is a breakdown of communications between both parties which suggests a parting of the ways is becoming a possibility.

And if that happens, Dalglish looks likely to step into the breach on a temporary basis, with fellow Liverpool legend Ian Rush, to provide stability and breathing space in the search for a permanent successor.

Broughton is leading the search for new owners, an issue he hopes will be resolved before the end of the summer. Until the identity of the prospective investors is known, the club has no real idea of the package they can offer to any managerial candidate.

It would leave them in limbo, but Dalglish is prepared to offer his services to the club he still passionately supports, to ensure that an experienced hand is at the rudder, during the planning stage of the summer months.

The former Scotland international is revered as the greatest player to have pulled on the red shirt, and is idolised for his work as manager at Anfield when he retired from the team.

He returned to the club last season in an ambassadorial role, and Rush too, is now back at Anfield in a part -time capacity, and the pair will extend their roles to ensure decisions can be made.

Dalglish though, has no desire to take the position on a permanent basis, and he will cover temporarily, in the belief that the takeover issue can be resolved sufficiently to attract a top class manager.

Ideally, Liverpool would want Jose Mourinho should Benitez leave, but they know that the former Chelsea boss would only be interested if there were new owners ready to invest substantial funds in player investment, and to get the construction of a new stadium under way.

Other candidates include Bayern manager Louis Van Gaal, the highly-regarded Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli, and Fulham boss Roy Hodgson, while the Benfica coach Jorge Jesus is also on the radar.

The club know that Benitez is close to joining Juve, though he could still be persuaded to stay should Broughton meet his demands in their heart to heart this week.

It emerged in Italy last night that Juventus officials now want to change the role they originally offered Benitez, from that of a traditional English-style manager, to a more Italian-based coach working with a director of football.

While they are still happy to take him on that basis, they have made it clear they are not prepared to compensate Liverpool and are looking for a decision preferably by the end of the week, after feeling they have been messed around for too long.

Benitez will stay if he gets guarantees that managing director Christian Purslow finds his power base reduced, and also that he is allowed to sell whichever player he wants in the summer to raise funds he can use exclusively on transfers.

That is a controversial route, because the Liverpool boss is convinced star striker Fernando Torres wants to leave along with skipper Steven Gerrard, and he will not stand in their way, potentially allowing him upwards of £100million to rebuild his squad.

There has been some suggestion from both players’ camps that the pair are more likely to stay if Benitez leaves, which will leave Broughton with a massive decision so early in his tenure.

There is friction already between the pair, after it emerged yesterday that Benitez has twice cancelled meetings with the chairman, while at the same time protesting loudly that he had received no contact from the executive.

If Benitez feels he can’t act as he wishes in determining whether to raise money through sensitive sales, then the Hull game at the weekend could be his last, though the Juventus option becomes far less attractive for him, if he is not allowed the control he enjoys at Liverpool.

LOL, looks like he's been reading this forum.

[Tee]

LOL, looks like he's been reading this forum.

Sports journalism has really hit some low points recently. I could have written half these bull**** articles without even logging out of est.

[ntto]

What about Tommo in on a temp basis - we were awesome when he was in charge when Houllier was recovering.

He'd certainly instill some passion

[Exiled_red]

What about Tommo in on a temp basis - we were awesome when he was in charge when Houllier was recovering.

He'd certainly instill some passion

I was thinking the same if it comes to having a temporary manager.

Athough obviously I hope it doesn't

[Slinky Skills]

Kenny Dalglish could make a dramatic return to Liverpool if Rafa Benitez quits the club this week.

The Spaniard will hold showdown talks with chairman Martin Broughton within the next 48 hours, after it emerged Benitez twice cancelled scheduled meetings with the new Anfield chief.

There are fears Benitez will walk out to join Juventus, who have given him a weekend deadline to decide if he will accept their £5million-a-year offer.

There is a breakdown of communications between both parties which suggests a parting of the ways is becoming a possibility.

And if that happens, Dalglish looks likely to step into the breach on a temporary basis, with fellow Liverpool legend Ian Rush, to provide stability and breathing space in the search for a permanent successor.

Broughton is leading the search for new owners, an issue he hopes will be resolved before the end of the summer. Until the identity of the prospective investors is known, the club has no real idea of the package they can offer to any managerial candidate.

It would leave them in limbo, but Dalglish is prepared to offer his services to the club he still passionately supports, to ensure that an experienced hand is at the rudder, during the planning stage of the summer months.

The former Scotland international is revered as the greatest player to have pulled on the red shirt, and is idolised for his work as manager at Anfield when he retired from the team.

He returned to the club last season in an ambassadorial role, and Rush too, is now back at Anfield in a part -time capacity, and the pair will extend their roles to ensure decisions can be made.

Dalglish though, has no desire to take the position on a permanent basis, and he will cover temporarily, in the belief that the takeover issue can be resolved sufficiently to attract a top class manager.

Ideally, Liverpool would want Jose Mourinho should Benitez leave, but they know that the former Chelsea boss would only be interested if there were new owners ready to invest substantial funds in player investment, and to get the construction of a new stadium under way.

Other candidates include Bayern manager Louis Van Gaal, the highly-regarded Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli, and Fulham boss Roy Hodgson, while the Benfica coach Jorge Jesus is also on the radar.

The club know that Benitez is close to joining Juve, though he could still be persuaded to stay should Broughton meet his demands in their heart to heart this week.

It emerged in Italy last night that Juventus officials now want to change the role they originally offered Benitez, from that of a traditional English-style manager, to a more Italian-based coach working with a director of football.

While they are still happy to take him on that basis, they have made it clear they are not prepared to compensate Liverpool and are looking for a decision preferably by the end of the week, after feeling they have been messed around for too long.

Benitez will stay if he gets guarantees that managing director Christian Purslow finds his power base reduced, and also that he is allowed to sell whichever player he wants in the summer to raise funds he can use exclusively on transfers.

That is a controversial route, because the Liverpool boss is convinced star striker Fernando Torres wants to leave along with skipper Steven Gerrard, and he will not stand in their way, potentially allowing him upwards of £100million to rebuild his squad.

There has been some suggestion from both players’ camps that the pair are more likely to stay if Benitez leaves, which will leave Broughton with a massive decision so early in his tenure.

There is friction already between the pair, after it emerged yesterday that Benitez has twice cancelled meetings with the chairman, while at the same time protesting loudly that he had received no contact from the executive.

If Benitez feels he can’t act as he wishes in determining whether to raise money through sensitive sales, then the Hull game at the weekend could be his last, though the Juventus option becomes far less attractive for him, if he is not allowed the control he enjoys at Liverpool.

Wouldn't surprise me if this was correct, I'm sure Maddock was the first to publish info on the owners putting the club up for sale with Martin Broughton coming in as Chairman.

Here's one of the links, sure there was another one.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-fear-a-knee-injury-could-rule-out-Spain-striker-Fernando-Torres-for-the-rest-of-the-season-article390841.html

[Slinky Skills]

Here it is.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/david-maddock/Why-things-can-only-get-better-for-Liverpool-fans-following-Hicks-and-Gillett-s-decision-to-sell-up-The-David-Maddock-Column-article391221.html

Why things can only get better for Liverpool fans following Hicks and Gillett's decision to sell-up
By David Maddock

Published 13:00 13/04/10

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OK, so it's as dry as an AA social club, but the financial news coming out of Anfield this week has massive implications for the future of Liverpool.

While I'm not yet suggesting there is cause for mass celebrations just yet, anyone with the best interests of this great club at heart can at least start to believe there is now a chance that the chaos and sheer embarrassment that has become a byword for Liverpool in the past three years may be ending.

Tom Hicks and George Gillett will announce formally this week that they will sell the whole of the club. Not part, as previously planned, not 50 per cent, not only one of the selling, but every share, from both owners. Barclays Capital have been appointed to conduct the search for new owners, just to confirm how serious they are.

They will also announce that they are standing down as joint chairmen, to be replaced by Martin Broughton, a serious and respected business leader who is chairman of British Airways and former President of the Confederation of British Industry.