Borrell and McParland Gone

[baitman]

That's too much information.

[Reece]

Liverpool Football Club can confirm it has reached agreement with Academy director, Frank McParland, and head of Academy coaching, Rodolfo Borrell Marco, that they will leave the club.


Club management were quick to praise the outgoing pair for their contribution.

Managing director, Ian Ayre, commented: "We would like to place on record our thanks to both Frank and Rodolfo for the dedication and professionalism they have brought to the Academy.

"Under Frank's leadership, the Academy has produced a number of talented players who have progressed to first-team level. He has left solid foundations for future success.

"Rodolfo is a man totally dedicated to the profession of coaching and developing young talent, and the club has benefited greatly from his experience and expertise.

"The Academy will now be focused on moving in a new direction aligned to the overall aspirations of Liverpool Football Club and its long-term success."

The process is underway to identify and recruit new leadership for Liverpool's youth structure based at the state-of-the-art training facility at Kirkby.

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/149665-lfc-pays-tribute-to-outgoing-kirkby-duo

[Reece]

Rodolfo Borrell today thanked Reds fans for their support during his time at the club – and paid a heartfelt tribute to the people of Liverpool.

molde, rodolfo borrell
Rodolfo, who arrived on Merseyside in July 2009, had previously spent 13 years coaching youngsters at Barcelona's La Masia.

"I knew before I arrived that Liverpool FC was a very special club," said Rodolfo. "I have now seen that this is an understatement.

"I have enjoyed every moment in this wonderfully strong and independent city and my heartfelt gratitude goes to all of the players and staff that I've had the privilege of working with.

"I'd like to say a special thank-you to the club's supporters. Things change at football clubs all the time. This is part of the game.

"There are exciting times to come for Liverpool supporters and I'd like to wish Brendan, his staff, and the players, all the best for the future. YNWA."

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/149664-rodolfo-s-message-for-reds-supporters

[Yozza]

A lot more to this..... It'll come out soon

[Chazza]

Speculating?

[-V-]

Definitely more to it than meets the eye. Something has gone on in the background, I wouldn't be surprised if the have been talking to other clubs

[el matador]

some saying that swansea's head of the youth academy left his post on wednesday.

[doogle]

Just read about this, bit of a shock given that the academy appears to be producing now.

Borrell confirmed at City on Twitter

[john316]

Anyone working behind the scenes at City who HASN'T worked at Barcelona?

[Liverpool]

Looks like the Man city rumours are true then.

correct

[Fredo]

Have we replaced them yet?

[Patricks_Berger]

Strange move getting rid of Radolpho just when our academy finally looks to be producing.

[Harv]

Well he was fluttering his eyes at City……I'd **** him off too the fat wanna be Rafa.

[el matador]

Man city's youth teams are amazing. There's such a lot of talent from all over the world playing for them from an early age. A lot of money has been invested there. Loads.

In reality though the chances of guidetti, lopes, Denis Suarez i think his name is making it into the 1st team squad let alone the team is virtually zero. Even in their current cycles there is some absolutely phenomenal talent under 8s upwards.

But none of them will get to play for city. As for RB becoming their global technical director, its just designed to cherry pick the best talent from abroad and this is something city already do.

He will end up managing their various 'talent centres' worldwide which are really just exercises in marketing and pr.

[john316]

Denis Suarez has already left. Back at Barcelona I believe.