New manager thread

[Harv]

Ddidnt rodgers say he was good mates with clarke?

[RedReet]

Both of those look to be exactly the type of player needed, although from memory Belhanda isn't particularly quick? I'd like to see both players with that initial burst of speed, particularly given Andy's lack of



Everything I'm reading about him I'm liking I have to say

Although, I do worry about some of our players ability on the ball. Lucas for example, plays a lovely short pass, has good movement and tackles well. But he doesn't half give the ball away or miscontrols the receiving of a pass. See Kuyt, Gerrard and Carroll for this also

Wow!

[dom9]

Beeb

Roberto Martinez agrees to stay at Wigan for next season

Roberto Martinez has committed his future to Wigan, according to chairman Dave Whelan.

Martinez held talks with both Liverpool and Aston Villa before confirming he plans to remain in charge at the DW Stadium.

He returned from a holiday in Barbados this week to the promise of renewed investment at Wigan from his chairman.

"We're just so pleased that he's staying with us for another season," Whelan told Sky Sports.

Martinez spoke with Whelan on Wednesday and was assured plans for a new £1.5m indoor training pitch would be pushed through as well as money for new signings.

He added: "We want Roberto to be happy at Wigan and we'll be aiming to make sure we do everything to help him.
Martinez's managerial record

Wigan: Jun 2009 - present - won 34, drawn 36, lost 57
Swansea: Feb 2007 - Jun 2009 - won 63, drawn 37, lost 26

"We've discussed a lot of things and it was a productive afternoon. He's got two years left on his current contract and we will be looking to extend that.

"We've also agreed to build up the academy and the training facilities."

Whelan revealed for the first time that his manager had been allowed to discuss the vacant post at Villa who are looking for a manager after sacking Alex McLeish - a position Norwich manager Paul Lambert is now favourite to take.

He said: "He has had some talks with Villa but he's not going to go there. Villa are a fantastic club with great fans, but I never thought they were big enough for him.

"I've said all along that I never thought he would end up there, and, fortunately for us, that's how it has turned out.

"If Roberto is to go anywhere, it will be to one of the top clubs in Europe.''

Martinez had been a front-runner for the Liverpool job, having held talks with owner John W Henry in Miami last week.

But Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers is now expected to fill that position.

[Shaggy]

David Anderson @MirrorAnderson
Looks like Steve Clarke and Kevin Keen have been sacked to make way for Rodgers and his gang from Swansea.

[Shaggy]

I hope the club is feeding The Mirror a load of ****

[Mattshark]

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Everything I'm reading about him I'm liking I have to say

Although, I do worry about some of our players ability on the ball. Lucas for example, plays a lovely short pass, has good movement and tackles well. But he doesn't half give the ball away or miscontrols the receiving of a pass. See Kuyt, Gerrard and Carroll for this also

He barely ever gives the ball away, he is one of the best in our team for not giving the ball away and using it well in tight situations.

[Mello]

No way we would sack him after rejecting his resignation. He might have walked though.

It's possible that they wanted to retain him and leave it up to the new manager to decide if they wanted to keep him on the staff.

[cannotmakeit]

The echo is reporting 7m total for Rodger and his staff.

[Pablo]

He barely ever gives the ball away, he is one of the best in our team for not giving the ball away and using it well in tight situations.

One of the best in the entire league I believe for pass completion.

[BootRoom]

I wonder how much the final bill will be for Rodgers' compo/sacking Kenny and Co. Expect Ayre to give the old "It won't come out of the transfer kitty" line, as when Bodge replaced Rafa.

[Lecter]

Certain sections being the match going crowd? I cant see Rodgers being too worried about forums

The same match going crowd who are all scousers? knowledgable? Self styled best fans in the world?

If that is the case then it will prove that the local support are exactly the same as the OOT's they deride.

Rodgers deserves time, plenty of it. Anyone who doesnt give him it is an idiot because they havent realised that time to rebuild is what LFC needs most

I dont know if you have been to a match recently but its certainly not "all scousers"

I'd be actually surprised if it was 60% scousers

Not that coming from Liverpool makes a difference to your knowledge or support

[Rowan]

Can't believe they've sacked Clarke. Henry is a psychopath

[malg]

The echo is reporting 7m total for Rodger and his staff.

we could get a striker for that.

[Lecter]

we could get a striker for that.

Thats before you take into consideration how much we shelled out as compensation to Kenny

Plus any compensation to Clarke & Keen if we get rid of either of them

[Rowan]

Thats before you take into consideration how much we shelled out as compensation to Kenny

Plus any compensation to Clarke & Keen if we get rid of either of them

Enough to build a stadium?