Phil Thompson:But in an interview with Sky Sports News HD, Liverpool legend Phil Thompson explained why he would like to see ex-Monaco and Juventus boss Didier Deschamps take the reins...
"The word is that the owners always wanted a new, younger man and I just hope he is given time because I don't want us to be one of these clubs who keep chopping and changing their manager.
"The owners might want young, but I think someone like Didier Deschamps would be the right fit. He has played at the top level [captaining France to the World Cup in 1998] and managed at a high level.
"There are up-and-coming managers who have done well in the Premier League - Roberto Martinez, Paul Lambert and Brendan Rodgers. They have been respectful in their interviews and handled the media well, but footballing-wise I think it might be a bit early for them.
"Andre Villas-Boas has been mentioned but it might be too soon after Chelsea, while it would be very difficult for Rafa Benitez to come back. He did well before and would love the opportunity to come back - but sometimes you have to start afresh.
"But who is going to make the decision? Do the owners know enough about Premier League football? I don't know. A lot of the burden will be on [managing director] Ian Ayre and he might have to make that important call.
"Whoever it is, though, the new manager will need a fair crack, because Roy Hodgsonlasting six months and Kenny lasting 16 is not enough time.sky
"The word is that the owners always wanted a new, younger man and I just hope he is given time because I don't want us to be one of these clubs who keep chopping and changing their manager.
"The owners might want young, but I think someone like Didier Deschamps would be the right fit. He has played at the top level [captaining France to the World Cup in 1998] and managed at a high level.
"There are up-and-coming managers who have done well in the Premier League - Roberto Martinez, Paul Lambert and Brendan Rodgers. They have been respectful in their interviews and handled the media well, but footballing-wise I think it might be a bit early for them.
"Andre Villas-Boas has been mentioned but it might be too soon after Chelsea, while it would be very difficult for Rafa Benitez to come back. He did well before and would love the opportunity to come back - but sometimes you have to start afresh.
"But who is going to make the decision? Do the owners know enough about Premier League football? I don't know. A lot of the burden will be on [managing director] Ian Ayre and he might have to make that important call.
"Whoever it is, though, the new manager will need a fair crack, because Roy Hodgsonlasting six months and Kenny lasting 16 is not enough time.sky
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