Pack your bags Roy

[fred_plasticine]

Well said. If NESV allow Hodgson to spend a penny in the transfer window then they are so out of touch with supporters they might as well be Hicks and Gillett.

that's a bit ridiculous.
look, it is sensible to keep roy until a proper replacement is identified. i don't know what the ****'s taking them so long and like anyone else i want him gone asap but i don't believe that they're happy with roy. why would they? why would anyone? it's a results business and the results are unacceptable.
so i accept that we're stuck treading more water 'cause roy's too busy just trying to keep his head above it.
but they brought in comolli who's in charge of transfers regardless of roy prentending otherwise so whoever comes in during the next window will be comolli's signing and not roy's.

[The_weatherman]

Jose Segura speaks - then Roy does FFS

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Liverpool-s-academy-boss-Josep-Segura-sets-first-team-target-article654839.html

Liverpool's academy boss sets first team target


Liverpool's academy technical manager Josep Segura is determined to find more young talent for the first team having seen an improvement in the quality of players in his charge.

Promotion through the ranks has become increasingly difficult at most Barclays Premier League clubs because of the need for instant results.

At Anfield former reserve team defender Martin Kelly has established himself in Roy Hodgson's senior squad this season, starting five Europa League matches and making three Premier League appearances.

But the path from the club's academy in Kirkby to the first team is not a well-trodden one, although former reserves captain Jay Spearing - currently recovering from an ankle injury - Dani Pacheco and Nathan Eccleston have made infrequent appearances in the current campaign.

Segura knows their main task at the academy is to provide better quality players who can cut it at the highest level.

"The most important thing for Liverpool is that these players aged 16, 17 and 18 years old go on to become professionals with this club," said the Spaniard, formerly an academy and B team coach at Barcelona.

"This is our target. It is clear that we must strive to produce great players to play for Liverpool for years to come and hopefully they can help us to win many trophies at first-team level.

"It is not an easy challenge for us but it is one that we must work hard to make a reality with every passing day."

Segura added on liverpoolfc.tv: "When I was at Barcelona we won the equivalent of the youth cup at under-18 level.

"Everyone was delighted and it is a great memory, but only five players went on to become professionals with the first team.

"I feel we have made good progress since I arrived here in the summer of 2009, the academy is growing and the level of our players is growing too.

"I said when I made the move here that the opportunity to work for such a great club was one I could not turn down.

"The aim is now to ensure that this great club is blessed with some of the best homegrown players of the future."

Hodgson has benefited from the progress some of the younger players have made, utilising them extensively as the club reached the last 32 of the Europa League.

He too knows there is a vast difference from making it into the first team squad and developing into an established member.

But their presence this season has allowed him to rest the likes of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres for almost every Europa League match so far.

"It is a different kettle of fish having the courage and ability to go out and play at Anfield in front of 40,000 very expectant and optimistic fans," the Reds boss said.

"The happiest thing for me is we have done it (qualify for the knockout stage) and achieved results without bashing our more recognised players.

"Torres played in Utrecht - the only game he has played - and Gerrard played against Rabotnicki and a half against Napoli, but Raul Meireles, Maxi Rodriguez, Paul Konchesky and Glen Johnson have hardly played."

I just hate it that he continually speaks of Konchesky as a key player or a recognised one. Yes, I recognise that he is not good enough, that's all the recognition he'll get from me.

[TheElephantMan]

they brought in comolli who's in charge of transfers regardless of roy prentending otherwise so whoever comes in during the next window will be comolli's signing and not roy's.

That's more than a bit ridiculous.

[The Birdman]

That's more than a bit ridiculous.

I'm confused? do you think Hodgson will be responsible for the players we bring in??

Absolutely no chance, we will bring in a couple of youngsters (15 - 18) and maybe 1 or 2 players a little bit older (19 - 23)
They will be players bought by the 'club' that fit with NESV's policy. I would almost go as far as to bet my house that we won't sign any experienced 30 year olds which is what Roy wants

[TheElephantMan]

I'm confused? do you think Hodgson will be responsible for the players we bring in??

Absolutely no chance, we will bring in a couple of youngsters (15 - 18) and maybe 1 or 2 players a little bit older (19 - 23)
They will be players bought by the 'club' that fit with NESV's policy. I would almost go as far as to bet my house that we won't sign any experienced 30 year olds which is what Roy wants

The manager will have a say, of course he will. Hopefully Hodgson won't be the manager by then anyway. The club won't buy players that the manager doesn't want unless they're sacking him.

[fred_plasticine]

The manager will have a say, of course he will. Hopefully Hodgson won't be the manager by then anyway. The club won't buy players that the manager doesn't want unless they're sacking him.

but they certainly aren't buying players the dof doesn't fancy either.

you don't define arsenal as your blueprint and you don't bring in a dof who's got a track record for signing young, up and coming players when you're indeed prepared to spend money on ageing has-beens and never-beens. that doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

[Fivex]

I just hate it that he continually speaks of Konchesky as a key player or a recognised one.

It's like he's attempting to brainwash us.

Also thought the "It is a different kettle of fish having the courage and ability to go out and play at Anfield in front of 40,000 very expectant and optimistic fans" part was patronising as ****, almost as though he's above expectation?!!

[Arn]

The manager will have a say, of course he will. Hopefully Hodgson won't be the manager by then anyway. The club won't buy players that the manager doesn't want unless they're sacking him.

Hodgson don't have a say, if you believe what he himself said of course when he said that he wanted more to say about who we will sign.

[Rix007]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1340456/Roy-Hodgson-urges-fans-Give-time-make-Liverpool-great-again.html

Oh please just have the dignity to leave you moron....The crap that comes out of his mouth..
I hope NESV get rid of the Hogsonasaurus soon....

[Rix007]

OMG - more ****e from the great man himself...

"We shouldn't hesitate if they feel they can do it. But I don't think we should be encouraging them to throw a lot of money at it straight away."

"Sometimes I'm frightened as a manager that I might get rid of a player who will be good for the club on the basis that there might be a name out there that looks a bit higher than the player you already have at the club," he said.

"When that player comes in and you work with them for two months, you realise that the name is great and it rings big bells but, in actual fact, he is no better than the player you let go. He maybe even worse.

"I don't think this group of players will let the club down. I think they will play plenty of good matches between now and the end of the season.

"Whether we are going to start breaking into the top four or hitting the heights without some additions, I'm not prepared to say. I would like to keep my powder dry"

http://www.imscouting.com/global-news-article/Winter-spending-spree-wouldnt-be-wise-says-Liverpool-boss-Roy-Hodgson-/12683/

[red g]

more mid table manager talk. frightened.....wonderfully empowering turns of phrase he uses.

[Rix007]

more mid table manager talk. frightened.....wonderfully empowering turns of phrase he uses.

... We are cursed, seriously cursed !!!!.
I can't stand this ****ing idiot any longer..

[Lee]

Good God.

[kris90210]

He's a ****ing idiot. He just constantly seeks to blame someone other than himself for our current position. The buck stops with him.

Regarding Coyle. Obviously in a perfect world we would be looking to appoint someone with a proven track record. But there is something about Coyle. He's got Bolton playing excellent football, and he's done it in a short space of time.

While I'd have certain misgivings, I'd be postive about him getting the job. I really can't see Roy going anywhere until the Summer though

[Armchairkopite]

He should be sacked IMMEDIATELY.

He said he could get more out of the current squad and has failed to do so, so thanks but no thanks and pack your bags before you inflict further damage on our club.

Clueless aul git.