New manager thread

[cream]

Yes they are. They are trophies. If we prioritise then that's something else. It means we aim at playing less competitve games. When you take the big picture and try to compete in all competitions, perform well in two and do less well in the other than it does bring perspective to things.

Not all competitions are the same though, especially in terms of money and profile. Finishing 4th is far greater than winning any of the two cups.

[Buzzo]

So how come we are definitely getting Rodgers now?
I am sure 1 week ago we were as sure it was Martinez? I've not even seen Rodgers dons the chinos and ipad for an afternoon constitutional and latte with John Henry yet...

[dom9]

I'm not missing the point nor am I being a reactionary dogturd. We should aim to do well in all competitions, not just the league.

Of course we should do our utmost to win every single competition. But...

Significant improvement will be winning two cups AND finishing at least 4th. Anything other than that there'll be enormous pressure.

Bonkers.

[red g]

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[Mattshark]

Of course it is ... We have hit the woodwork 33 times and missed 5 penalties in the league this season ... If only 4 of those 38 went in, we would have finished on 60 points ... So, how is finishing 6th on 60 points a realistic improvement? No CL money, no ability to attract top players ... Everything will be the same as today ...

You realise that is a fallacious argument don't you? You realise hitting the post is no different that missing don't you. You realise that you are not acknowledging what other events could have occurred if that had happened.

[sean_lfc]

[TheElephantMan]

Of course it is ... We have hit the woodwork 33 times and missed 5 penalties in the league this season ... If only 4 of those 38 went in, we would have finished on 60 points ... So, how is finishing 6th on 60 points a realistic improvement? No CL money, no ability to attract top players ... Everything will be the same as today ...

Missing doesn't count for anything. An improvement is an improvement, can't understand why that's so difficult to grasp?

[Fredo]

Not all competitions are the same though, especiallt in terms of money and profile. Finishing 4th is far greater than winning any of the two cups.

I disagree. Winning trophies increases our profile and brings revenue in terms of worldwide appeal, merchandise etc. LFC don't play for 4th. We play to win.

[Buzzo]

The single person to be actually quoted by a journo in our quest for a manager is Dave Whelan. Its all being done behind closed doors, I refuse to get to downbeat or enthusiastic until we have some 'actual' news.

This is all just journos selling papers right now.

Nobody is ITK. I repeat, nobody is ITK.

Stand down.

[Mattshark]

I disagree. Winning trophies increases our profile and brings revenue in terms of worldwide appeal, merchandise etc. LFC don't play for 4th. We play to win.

Compared to finishing in the top 4, the domestic trophies bring in **** all.

We don't play to be a midtable cup team.

[Macedonian_Red]

Really? Wouldn't that be season dependent? In what way would it not be an improvement exactly.

You are a nonsensical drama queen.

Oh, dear ... You have never actually thought of that scenario ... It was only important to see Kenny out, and now that we are pursuing the likes of Martinez and Rodgers, you have no clue what could happen ... To be honest, you are as funny as the people who were expecting that we will be appointing Maureen the moment Rafa is sacked ...

[dom9]

I disagree. Winning trophies increases our profile and brings revenue in terms of worldwide appeal, merchandise etc. LFC don't play for 4th. We play to win.

Yup

Our profile is sky high because we won the carling cup.

Or is it actually pretty **** because we finishes 8th or whatever?

[cream]

I disagree. Winning trophies increases our profile and brings revenue in terms of worldwide appeal, merchandise etc. LFC don't play for 4th. We play to win.

Nonsense, winning the CC will do **** all for our profile, especially worldwide appeal, we NEED to be in the champions league for that.

[Mattshark]

Oh, dear ... You have never actually thought of that scenario ... It was only important to see Kenny out, and now that we are pursuing the likes of Martinez and Rodgers, you have no clue what could happen ... To be honest, you are as funny as the people who were expecting that we will be appointing Maureen the moment Rafa is sacked ...

I did. Please don't make arguments for me, that is creationist level thinking.

I personally have more faith in FSG than you while I wouldn't have complained at Kenny getting another season, I did not trust him to push the club forward.

[Fredo]

Compared to finishing in the top 4, the domestic trophies bring in **** all.

We don't play to be a midtable cup team.

As I said, it helps selling more merchandise, getting more supporters and other derivatives so it's not nothing.

Of course it's easier to settle for 4th only with minimum investment. More of a challenge to challenge on all fronts.