Ayre already mentioned there wont be DOF anymore. The job is split into more roles.

Anyone read this?

Liverpool: Forget Martinez & AVB, Deschamps Is The Man For The Job
http://www.sabotagetimes.com/football-spor...an-for-the-job/

Also worth to take note, everytime he quit is because disagreement with board. Sounds very bossy.... Reminds me of Rafa....

It's frustrating to see that not much people giving credit to Rafa when he was the one winning us the CL trophy.

True that Houllier came out and claimed that most of the CL winning members were his signings. I do not deny that but I am very disappointed each and everytime when some of us claimed Rafa only won the CL trophy with Houllier signing. Then, they went on pointing out his flops signings, in the name of Josemi, Krompkamp and few others.

While I respect Houllier , I beg to differ and refused to agree to his claim BLINDLY.

Few points I wish to highlight:

1. Most of Houllier's signings are average players:
The likes of Biscan, Traore, Smicer... the list goes on...I hardly call those QUALITY players. Traore in particular, is probably one of the worst defender I ever seen. Poor positioning and low work rate. I still amazed by the fact that he can stayed in the team until 2006.

Thus, when rafa managed to utilize the squad given to him, which is average, credit should be given to him, no?
In addition to that, it is also worth noticing that that year, Carra was moved to center which bring out the best of him. Players like Garcia, Alonso also played a big part in helping the team to reach final. Something which certain group of fans still do not give credit to.

2. Once is lucky, twice is real ability
Under Rafa, we went to CL final twice under Rafa. The second time we went there, the team was hardly anymore of GH's signings, eh? I hardly call it lucky. The fact that we managed to even kick Barcelona in their own ground said much of the brilliant tactical side of Rafa. Again, no one gives any credits.

So, why is it Rafa did not get the credit he is due for?

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Added on May 20, 2012, 2:53 amReminds me of good signings like Hyypia.... Little money but quality players...

Tim Cahill is another one....

This post has been edited by solstice818: May 20 2012, 02:53 AM

Now that's confusing. KD was offered 3 years contract and 100m+ to spend. Unless the yanks are damn rich, or else, what's the point of giving 3 years contract and 100m+ to a person who is only here for short term?

I have to say I m not one of those who booed him over. I still like him as a player and appreciated what he did to the club but I strongly disagree with your stand, especially the bold part. It's understandable why some of us here continue to belittle him or to certain extent hate him for what he did. You should have look from our prospective, not your own....

The case of Torres and Owen is pretty similar only that the latter left for free transfer and he made it worse when he snubbed us for Newcastle just because for more $.

Torres left us when we needed him most. I m not surprised if some of us here still hates him for that reason. I for one do not hate him for that....Players come, players go... I have seen Mascherano left, Alonso left....Torres leaving is expected. What i hope is, instead of bashing my mates, why not try to look from their prospective. It's easy to put words into other people mouth claiming them this and that. Experience what they experienced and you might just do the same. Tell me you wont feel the same if Lampard/Terry leave Chelsea for ManU or Arsenal...

How did Rodgets is spanish/barca related?

Ajax boss snubbed us as well.... years ago, this job is top job....Now, everyone rejects it... Plus with the yanks' patience level, who would want the job? LOL. Wont be surprised if we promote from internal at the end of the day.

Although I support Rafa like you did, I have to disagree on this part. Alonso, Torres and Reina weren't nobody. Alonso was back then the captain of Sociedad, Torres was captain of A.Madrid. Reina was one of the most promising keeper in La Liga. They are not unknown. Mascherano, albeit did not play well in West Ham, was well known in europe. Riera was Espanyol player of the season before we bought him. The list goes on... Though I must give credit to Rafa for getting them here and make the best out of them. Brilliant.

You guys speak as if he want the job. Give him a break. He might just snubbed us like the rest... That would be a sucker punch. lol

I was referring to Martin O Neil actually... lol

Seriously, what was the point of bashing someone who is not coming to us at all? Plus, I rate him quite highly actually...So... haha...

My bad... I confused you. I was referring to those bashing him. Meant no offense...

No way. I dont wanna see Skrtel playing as Striker upfront...like he did to Samba... Crazy!

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On anoter note,

"Phil Dowd, one of England’s top referees, is facing a sudden fight to save his career after it emerged on Tuesday night that he has failed a fitness test to continue next season."


Another top referee gone after Walton? Oh god.

Come on...Dont like that... He get the nod for Wembley final the first time...He must be celebrating like mad...ate too much...then carrol goal line decision, he got it right again....So, celebrate again, ate too much again... So....It's understandable.... Gonna miss him if he miss next season.... We already lack good referees after walton departure then now Dowd? Come on, I dont wanna see more of Kevin Friend next season... or Webb

Which makes one wonder isn't that supposedly become his advantage when it comes to strength? I mean, I saw Yaya toure bossed the midfield like some mafia, 2-3 person fought him for the ball and he stood still not falling...

Adam, on the other hand, fall automatically near penalty box. I know what he is trying to do there but ultimately I think he learnt that from his sifu, Maxi.

Wont be surprised if the manager is someone not even in media reports' shortlist. Hahaha