Brendan Rodgers

[frank the tank]

This reminds me of the Utd statement on the new manager and then they went and appointed Moyes.

The fact he is trying to sign Williams (who has won only the League Cup) is at odds with that statement. Why not go and buy a younger player for cheaper who's won a league medal in Holland

Jaysus

There are a lot of players that have league medals that aren't good enough for LFC.

There are a lot of players that have not won league medals that are good enough for LFC.

[Neil Young]

I think he has someone particular in mind, not just anyone with a league winners medal.

[Neil Young]

Although I suppose it was Sarb...

[Sarb]

Although I suppose it was Sarb...

[G]

It's young Toby ain't it

[calvoboy]

This reminds me of the Utd statement on the new manager and then they went and appointed Moyes.

The fact he is trying to sign Williams (who has won only the League Cup) is at odds with that statement. Why not go and buy a younger player for cheaper who's won a league medal in Holland

Having a winning mentality is different to having won a medal. The first is innate, whereas the second relies on opportunity and your team mates as much as your own determination. As such there are plenty of players without a winning mentality who've won trophies. We even had a few of them in Istanbul. Similarly there are loads of 'winners' at clubs where they've got little chance of actually winning something.

It's having lots of players with that mentality that gives you consistency over a season though, fighting for results in every game not just the big ones, so I can see why Rodgers is highlighting it.

I've not seen anywhere near enough of Williams to judge him, but as he's captained his country it's fair to surmise that he's got leadership qualities and a winning mentality, plus a fair amount of ability. He's not '****' as some are saying. Whether he's right for us is another question though, and we certainly shouldn't be paying silly money for a 29-year-old centre-half.

[Sarb]

It's young Toby ain't it

Was thinking Jonny Evans

[G]

Was thinking Jonny Evans

[baitman]

maybe this is all part of brendans plans...
let the press know he wants williams from swansea, they swallow it cos its so obvious... then the spuds come steaming in for him.
rodgers lights a big cigar and puts feet up on the desk. job done.

[Shaggy]

Rodgers on next seasons targets: "Twelve months down the line we anticipate Champions League football and to be in hunt for trophies."

[Phoenix07]

Hmmmm, he's got ambitious targets, but they could also come back to bite him in the arse.

I can't wait for the summer anyhow. I've got the feeling Rodgers is going to go a bit mental in terms of selling particularly.

[kingfunk]

Ya, wish he said we will be aiming for 6th next season!

[Kenneth]

Ya, wish he said we will be aiming for 6th next season!

[RichC]

I guess it fits in with the 3 year contract he was given.

1st year to settle and bring in his ideas with the understanding he needs to push on in the second season and demonstrate clear progress.

Not going to be easy but the pressure for that needs to be there

[Shaggy]

Liking Rodgers optimism - suspect he knows the score. He needs at the very least a legitimate challenge to the top 4.