Brendan Rodgers

[red g]

Aren't we becoming a little obsessed with them as well though?

Personally speaking I never hated them in the 80s, I actually felt sorry for them and even went to watch them once with my best friend who was a supporter. But I have an unhealthy hatred for them now, I really hate them and would not even bat an eyelid if they were nuked.

Not obsessed with Scum, i hate them with a passion and love there downfall, but obsessed no!

[Shaggy]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-city-want-liverpool-boss-1857804

Rodgers that! Manchester City want Liverpool boss to replace Roberto Mancini

27 Apr 2013 23:00

Irishman was on the Blues' wanted list a year ago - while Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez is also in the frame

Brendan Rodgers is the shock name in the frame to replace Roberto Mancini as Manchester City manager, writes the Sunday People.

The Liverpool boss has significant behind-the-scenes support at the Etihad despite a hit-and-miss first season at Anfield.

The Blues power-brokers believe the 40-year-old Irishman fulfils all the criteria they deem essential – like a willingness to blood young players early, media skills, and European experience – and the ace in his pack is that he is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Rodgers was City’s first choice a year ago when he was at Swansea and Mancini was on the ropes – before the dramatic turnaround that saw his side crowned Premier League champions.

Now the Irishman is back on City radar, with Mancini not safe even if he wins the FA Cup next month.

Rodgers has two years left on his Liverpool contract so City would have to pay compensation – but that won’t deter them.

Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez is also a live contender for the City post – sources close to the Spaniard say he is desperate for the job.

But it’s the pursuit of Rodgers, just a year into his Liverpool career, that will raise most eyebrows.

[Shaggy]

duplicate

[Daniel 7]

As if.

[Shaggy]

Ridiculous isn't it

[Chazza]

[Reece]

Let them have him so we can go and get Big Sami

[AnfieldForever]

Let them have him so we can go and get Big Sam

Don't you mean Fat Sam?

[Muddled]

So, 54 points after 35 games. 67 goals scored, 42 conceded and three games to go.

2011/12

We had achieved 49 points at this point last season and went on to finish with 52 in total. We scored 47 goals and conceded 40.

Without wanting to drag Rafa into this (but I'm gonna) ...

2004/05

At 35 games, we had 54 points on the board and went on to achieve 58. We scored 52 goals and conceded 41.

Thus, progress - Shirley?

[red g]

think your a bit muddled about last season

We had achieved 49 points at this point last season and scored 43 goals and conceded 37 went on to finish with 52points in total and 47 goals and let in 40.

Without getting drawn into a Rafa debate not sure how much you can use the league in the first season as a barometer as we were playing for something else that season

[RichC]

It's the only fair barometer you can use though.

[red g]

I think we lost nealry half our games in the second half of that season, I really don't believe we would have done that if we were not competing on 2 fronts.

[Muddled]

think your a bit muddled about last season

We had achieved 49 points at this point last season and scored 43 goals and conceded 37 went on to finish with 52points in total and 47 goals and let in 40.

Without getting drawn into a Rafa debate not sure how much you can use the league in the first season as a barometer as we were playing for something else that season

Good spot. I typed up all the stats and realised it was a very muddled post, so tried to make it easier on the eye and format it by cutting and pasting ... I just got it plain wrong!

I put the 2004/05 season in to highlight how inconsistent a team can be under the tutelage of a new manager (I've erased Roy's tenure from my mind). Hopefully it also points to patience and - whilst many have questioned our defence this season - it shows that Rafa experienced similar issues during our transition to zonal marking.

[RichC]

Perhaps and I can't be bothered to get into yet another Rafa debate so perhaps we should look at Ged's first season instead as you can only really compare first seasons in charge.

[Muddled]

1999/2000

Played 38 and put 67 points on the board, scoring 51 and conceding 30.