Brendan Rodgers

[Paul12]

Which one?

And frankly which one would you be inclined to listen to anyway.

Top sides have proper coaches, not cheerleaders and comedy turns

[Chazza]

Pako Ayestaran is believed only to be interested in a role as a number one manager despite being linked with a shock return to Liverpool – as Brendan Rodgers’ new first-team coach.

The Spanish coach, who was Rafa Benitez’s No 2 at Anfield from 2004 to 2007, has just completed an historic year in Israel where he managed Maccabi Tel Aviv to become the first team ever to win the treble.

The 52-year-old has already told Maccabi he will not return next year and he has always kept close links with Merseyside since his departure, following the breakdown in his relationship with Benitez.

However, it is understood he wishes to continue as a manager in his own right while Liverpool have not yet made any approach to Ayestaran or held any discussions with him.

Friday’s departure of Rodgers’ assistant coach Colin Pascoe and first team coach Mike Marsh leaves major roles to be filled at Melwood and Ayestaran would certainly pass the experience test which is said to be high on the list of qualities Liverpool are seeking.

A thorough recruitment process is already underway at Anfield but no appointments are said to be imminent in terms of the next few days.

His move to Israel last August came after a spell in charge of Mexican second division side Estudiantes Tecos.

In an exclusive interview with the ECHO two months ago Ayestaran said a future as a Premier League manager was his dream and said his period at Liverpool was probably the best time of his life

He said: “Managing in England? This is one of the dreams.

“I think whoever has managed or coached in England will tell you it’s one of the best places to work. It’s the respect you get for your work and how professional everything is.”

He also highlighted his love for Merseyside and his family’s ongoing links with the area, where they have kept their house in Hoylake.

“My second son is a Scouser,” he said proudly of 10-year-old Unai.

“My family and I love the Wirral. It feels like home around there and we’re very attached to it. We’ll be back there again this summer.

“I have so many unbelievable memories from my time at Liverpool. That was probably the best part of my life.

“That feeling of being part of the Liverpool family and being loved by the supporters.

“The respect everyone shows you in England but especially at Liverpool for the work you do, that’s impossible to feel anywhere else.”

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/pako-ayestaran-only-interested-number-9405931

[Gray]

That's that then. Carver anyone?

[Shaggy]

So it was Sunday rag bull**** then - what a surprise.

Intrigued to see who we appoint.

[Gray]

Whoever is English and free is my betting

[Gray]

Paul Ince, that would keep Olly Holt happy

[James P]

Goes without saying innit.

And if their surname starts with a P, then well. It doesn't get any worse than that.

At least my surname doesn't start with a number.

[Doc_Piptorious]

At least my surname doesn't start with a number.

You tell 'em JP

[marcus50bucks]

Liverpool Academy director set to stay at Kirkby despite links to Brendan Rodgers' backroom team

05:00, 8 JUNE 2015 BY ANDY KELLY

Alex Inglethorpe had been tipped as a possible new first team coach

Liverpool Academy director Alex Inglethorpe is set to stay at Kirkby rather than switch to a new role within Brendan Rodgers’ staff at Melwood.

The 43-year-old has been linked with a possible permanent move to Melwood following the departures of assistant manager Colin Pascoe and first team coach Mike Marsh on Friday.

But the ECHO understands that Inglethorpe is likely to stay at Kirkby where his work as a “developer” of talent is seen as key in bringing through first team players.

Rodgers was instrumental in bringing Inglethorpe to Liverpool in November 2012 following six years at Tottenham where he was part of developing the likes of Harry Kane, Ryan Mason and many others.

He was promoted to the director of the Academy last summer and continues to enjoy a close relationship with Rodgers.

However it is believed he is seen as been of most value to Liverpool and Rodgers in producing first team players for the Northern Irishman, a project which Inglethorpe himself believes is only just at its beginning and which he is keen to continue with.

Inglethorpe is highly regarded by the Liverpool owners and chairman Tom Werner spoke of his value to the club in the ECHO in February after FSG’s John Henry and Mike Gordon had paid a visit to Kirkby.

Werner said: “I think you know that we’ve made a significant investment in the Academy and I got a report from John and Mike Gordon.

“ I know they met with Alex Inglethorpe who I think is the right man to run the Academy.

“It’s very important obviously that Alex and Brendan and all of us are working together because the lifeblood of any club is its players.”

Inglethorpe had a playing career as an attacking midfielder at Watford, Barnet, Leyton Orient, Exeter City and Canvey Island but packed it in at 29 to concentrate on coaching where he started out as manager of non-league Leatherhead in 2001.

After Leatherhead, a spell as Leyton Orient’s youth coach followed and he took over as boss at Exeter City in 2004, securing a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford in the FA Cup.

In June 2006 he left Exeter to become youth team coach at Tottenham, turning down the chance to take over as manager of MK Dons.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport...t-stay-9407463

[dom9]

At least my surname doesn't start with a number.

But not just any old number. The 9th number, the highest single digit number known to mankind, which makes it superior to the 16th letter in every way. It is indeed, the king of numbers.

[Vermilion]

10 beats it though yeah ?

[Scratch]

But not just any old number. The 9th number, the highest single digit number known to mankind, which makes it superior to the 16th letter in every way. It is indeed, the king of numbers.

I thought 0 (zero) was deemed as the most important number in the world of numerology. So 9 is about as far away, in single digit terms, from perfection as can be?

[Gazzla]

Rumours going round that Edwards, Fallows, that goalkeeping coach and Ayre are next for the chop

[cream]

There is something happening today apparently.

Graeme Kelly @GraemeKelly1 21m21 minutes ago
20 minutes to have a brew and sit back and watch it start. #LFC

[BigChief]

Good I like these rumours. Proper clear out with no excuses.

No more journeymen