New manager thread

[baitman]

Macedonian Red - you're clearly a knowledgable fan. I humbly ask that you drop your condescending, argumentative style. All you're doing is provoking arguments, not discussion.

also good to see the lurkers come to life and make a contribution to the forum

[Muddled]

I would like to change Carroll, Kuyt, Henderson and Enrique.

Enrique, Henderson, Kuyt and Carroll are the weak links for me there.

Enrique purely because he is a little slow in his play at times.
Henderson as he hasn't shown himself to be either efficient at attacking or defending.
Kuyt because we need a younger more dynamic player in his role
Carroll because his all-round game doesn't quite reach the required level for an intricate passing game imo. Be better used as a sub.

It looks like you are both of the same opinion and it's interesting you both picked up on Enrique. Do you think it's because we expect him to be further up the pitch and potentially our only source of width?

Kuyt I get, Henderson I don't and Carroll I'm somewhere in between.

Do we see a role for Downing?

[Muddled]

Rodgers needs a nickname.

Brendo?

Definitely.

I'm going with Rodgers at the moment, which is slightly rude, granted, but I refuse to call him Brendan, Brenden or Brendon.

Buck makes me smile and takes me back to my youff, but I'm not fully committed to it.

[Muddled]

Buck.

maybe get a poll sorted once he's confirmed.

Yup! Hi-5 Dave!

[colin85]

Muddled, you are like a Slinky. You seem to have a fetish for new posters/ lurkers and you want to befriend them. Stick them into your van.

Creepy weirdo ( I read that a few times on here )

[Mattshark]

It looks like you are both of the same opinion and it's interesting you both picked up on Enrique. Do you think it's because we expect him to be further up the pitch and potentially our only source of width?

Kuyt I get, Henderson I don't and Carroll I'm somewhere in between.

Do we see a role for Downing?

In the bin.

Don't get why we wouldn't look for a superior player to Henderson. Played so much last season while doing so little.

[cream]

It looks like you are both of the same opinion and it's interesting you both picked up on Enrique. Do you think it's because we expect him to be further up the pitch and potentially our only source of width?

Kuyt I get, Henderson I don't and Carroll I'm somewhere in between.

Do we see a role for Downing?

He's good at getting up the pitch but then he doesn't know what to do.

Downing - I'd rather see an inside forward playing his position.

Henderson - maybe a season or two away from being the player we need

Carroll - Not sure about his mobility in this system.

[Muddled]

Kuyt is the most obvious weak link, mostly as his legs seem to have gone. He'd be fine as a backup, but with his current wages that may not be entirely appropriate. A second Suarez-type of player would be what we need - a right-sided inside forward. We'd also need to consider cover for these two positions, but maybe we can look to the youth teams for that. I think Maxi would also be able to provide backup to both inside forward positions, but again with his high wages that might not be appropriate.

Henderson would be okay, but as we've seen this season he's not ready to be relied on as first choice. Perfect as backup for the next year or so, which would handily coincide with Gerrard playing less. I'm not sure how suitable Adam is for these box-to-box roles though, his energy levels dont seem up to it. He also seems to need more time on the ball than would be expected for tiki-taki with its quick one-touch passing.

I'd have concerns about Carroll, but his last couple of months of the season have earnt him the chance to prove himself IMO. A quality backup, possibly with a different style of play is a must though.

A quality backup to Lucas is a must - it seems like a pretty crucial position in the formation, and we saw this season just how important it is to have cover.

Two first teamers (inside forward and box-to-box midfielder) and two backups (striker and DM). Plus further squad depth (inside forward again, and possibly the fullbacks) if we can afford it.

Good post. As Darkon alluded to, Spearing's future may now be elsewhere (if it wasn't already) and Fierce has touched on it too - an alternative to Lucas would be interesting to see.

You make a good point about Adam. I can't quite make my mind up, I think he has the passing ability and the range, but he needs too many touches to get the ball out of his feet and then onwards, if he can improve that and look a little more balanced, I think he could thrive.

[colin85]

Downing ,get rid of him. Martin o Neil is after Adam Johnson if you believe what the papers say. I think would take downing off our hands for 10mil .

[Mostar]

If anything, I think Gerrard will be the one squeezed out.

To me Stevie should be treated as gravy.

His injuries don't seem to go away and he is not getting any younger neither.

I'd be happy If we can get 15-20 games out of him next year but that also would mean that we need to have a player in place to step in and be able to play regular football as high level in his absence.

[AnfieldForever]

Enrique, Henderson, Kuyt and Carroll are the weak links for me there.

Enrique purely because he is a little slow in his play at times.
Henderson as he hasn't shown himself to be either efficient at attacking or defending.
Kuyt because we need a younger more dynamic player in his role
Carroll because his all-round game doesn't quite reach the required level for an intricate passing game imo. Be better used as a sub.

I see Henderson as the type of player that would fit in better with Rodgers style.

[colin85]

kenny run , first post since 2006 ,muddled will put you in his van .

[Mattshark]

I see Henderson as the type of player that would fit in better with Rodgers style.

I just don't see it, he isn't actually very good right now. We need players who offer a lot more.

And congrats on winning the lurker award! You have defeated Puds.

[Alex]

I see Henderson as the type of player that would fit in better with Rodgers style.

Wow, one post in 6 years

[Macedonian_Red]

Macedonian Red - you're clearly a knowledgable fan. I humbly ask that you drop your condescending, argumentative style. All you're doing is provoking arguments, not discussion.

Well, I do agree that my posting style has it's flaws ... Probably too many years spent at RAWK ... I am definitely interested in a good LFC and football discussion, though ...