Brendan Rodgers

[I, Ravel Morrison]

At the risk of turning this into an ex manager vs current manager debate, I think our brand of football now is not only a joy to watch, it's a joy to play for too for the players. This is probably where Rodger's man management skills, high EQ and ability to communicate and impress upon his football ideas is superior to Rafa's.

[Yozza]

This is in no way a slight on BR but it'll be interesting to see how BR tactics develop to the next level in the CL where Rafa was brilliant at setting his teams up

[Mostar]

The way he adapts is phenomenal. He doesn't have any stubborness in him whatsoever, whether it's about tactics or personnel.

That to me is the best thing about him as a manager.

He made some tactical and selection mistakes this year, as you would expect from a young manager he is, but he was able to learn from them very quickly and make necessary adjustments.

[Mostar]

Rodgers used the same diamond in midfield system against Fulham back in November and it worked wonders. We hammered them 4-0 and it was some of the best football we have played all season. I said it then and now, I think this is the most ideal system for the players we have.

[Pablo]

I honestly think BR would have turned Shelvey into a monster this season if he was still here. Reckon he might be back one day.

Give it up man

Jonjo is too thick to ever make it as a top player. The talent is there, the braincells most definitely are not.

I said at the time we were right to sell and I maintain that.

[RedReet]

Jonjo would be the perfect replacement for Stevie in the 'Quarterback' role.

Jonjo.

[destinydude]

Jonjo would be the perfect replacement for Stevie in the 'Quarterback' role.

Jonjo.

He cannot contain himself and he's too reckless to play in that role.

[RedReet]

He cannot contain himself and he's too reckless to play in that role.

I was half joking, but I did post before that I’d liked to have seen Jonjo coached into a holding midfiled role, similar to Lucas, rather than playing him in different positions every week. I thought he had the talent to be an excellent player and wanted him to try and style his game on Xabi.

I still think he’s a good player, but unfortunately still hasn’t progressed much since I made those comments originally.

[poorscousertommy]

Jonjo Shelvey is just not good enough!

[RedReet]

He's just turned 22, younger than that 'kid' Townsend.

Think I'll wait until he's 23/24 to judge, when the likes of Walcott, Bale, Henderson, Ramsey etc. all hit their peak.

[Tee]

It is true. It could be argued that a certain Steven Gerrard was often unable to contain himself and reckless when he was a youngster in the team (though his sheer class and talent was always apparent - love you so much Stevie )

[Shaggy]

Shelvey's a good player. Always thought he'd make a very good Prem midfielder, if maybe not quite good enough for us. Felt we maybe sold him too quickly, though he is still too impetuous and rash for how Brendan wants to play.

[RedReet]

He seems pretty sound too (despite that ex-girl thing on here) and still loves us.

[MrMichael]

It is true. It could be argued that a certain Steven Gerrard was often unable to contain himself and reckless when he was a youngster in the team (though his sheer class and talent was always apparent - love you so much Stevie )

Stevie G has many times the talent of a Shelvey. Jonjo is more Don Hutchinson than he is Stevie G imo.

I totally don't get the thing about him on here. I was talking to a couple of Swansea fans in a pub a month or so ago and they think he is a liability, no tactical accumen whatsoever. Looks good on motd because he always wants to get involved but half the stuff he does leads to the opposition getting the ball they said, and from what I've seen I completely agree.

[RedReet]

I knew you wouldn't be able to resist.