bell Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Summary So, the King is dead, long live the King. The close season saw the departure of club legend Kenny Dalglish from the managerial hotseat, along with the Director of Communications, the assistant manager, the teaboy, a couple of boot cleaners and that bloke who sits outside the Kop asking for spare change. Winds of change are blowing through Anfield and the arrival of Brendan Rogers promises a change of playing style to tika-taka passing. A change was very much needed after a dire 2nd half of last season in the league. The poor league form was not carried into the cups though, with a win at Wembley in the Carling Cup, followed by a defeat in the FA Cup, providing some high points for the club. Fans were wary of the appointment of Brendan Rodgers, but it could prove an astute move. He is a young and ambitious manager with a definite philosophy on how the game should be played. He has been making all the right noises so far and the fans seem generally excited with the season ahead. It was apparent the playing staff needed strengthened next season and it remains to be seen who we sign. Kuyt and Aurelio have already gone, with Aquilani and Maxi likely to follow them out of the exit door. Joe Cole has been thrown a lifeline and will return to Anfield to try and resurect his Liverpool career. No definite transfer targets currently exist except Gylfi Siggurdson from Hoffenheim, who played on loan with Rodgers at Swansea last season. Last seasons league campaign was the worst since Liverpool were last promoted to the top flight of English football and Brendan Rodgers joins the club with expectations at their lowest since the early 90s. Rodgers is likely to be given time after the rash of managers we have had in the last few years. He will certainly have a baptism of fire with visits from Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal early in the season. Fixtures - http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/lfc-s-2012-13-fixtures-revealed Team - http://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/first-team Players In None yet Players out Fabio Aurelio (released) Dirk Kuyt to Fenerbahce (800k) Loans TBC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 can we post the fixtures now? i'm sure there was that outcome that said they couldn't be copyrighted or something Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jongi Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 yep they can be posted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Neil Brock Posted June 18, 2012 Administrators Share Posted June 18, 2012 No they can't, as the FA have said: "Websites should have a license to publish data with the leagues whose fixtures they show, ie PL and FL via Football DataCo" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 If they can't be copyrighted, then why does it matter what the FA say? They aren't a legal authority. Not trying to have a go, just trying to understand how that statement works if they aren't copyrighted. Q&A with Warrior about our kit, for those that like that kind of thing: http://www.footy-boots.com/warrior-liverpool-kits-26860/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 thats a horendous set of opening fixtures, not excactly time to ease the new tatics in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 The fixture list case is still being fought in court. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 We're going to win the league! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 ah righto. Hope the Gylfi signing doesn't take too long. Also, while very disappointed Denmark went out, good that Agger came through the Euros unscathed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullem Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Come on' Gylfi, choose us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 let's get Babel in on a free! \o/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insipidus Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Did Rodgers have much in the way of foreigner recruitment? Or were his buys mostly englishmen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Mostly british, but also brought in Gylfi, Vorm and that guy from Orlandi. We've brought in Man City's head of scouting though, so I don't think what Rodgers did at Swansea will have much bearing (especially as that's really just the nature of transfers below the EPL). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Did Rodgers have much in the way of foreigner recruitment? Or were his buys mostly englishmen? Swansea 10/11 Swansea 11/12 Signings are listed on there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 ah so Orlandi was pre-Rodgers. My bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperclips Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 We're gunna win the league!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenco Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 As it stands we are 6th in the league, above both Manchester clubs (on alphabetical order). Let's enjoy it whilst it lasts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 As it stands we are 6th in the league, above both Manchester clubs (on alphabetical order). Let's enjoy it whilst it lasts. SRL88 likes this . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperclips Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 No they can't, as the FA have said:"Websites should have a license to publish data with the leagues whose fixtures they show, ie PL and FL via Football DataCo" Are they not ways to get around it like; These could be the fixtures OR here are the teams we could play on these dates .....not sure if i made that very clear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperclips Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Looks like Steve Clarke's first game is Vs his old team...WAHOO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Looks like Steve Clarke's first game is Vs his old team...WAHOO It actually is....nevermind looks like it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperclips Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 It actually is....nevermind looks like it is. He could quit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emersonlfc Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Why havent we signed anyone yet? Pretty horrendous opening 6 games as well tbh. Could easily end up with 6 out of 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperclips Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Might not be the worst time to play some of these bigger teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudester Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Was the perfect time to play Arsenal last season really 2nd or 3rd game we won away wasn't it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jongi Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 i know it's often said that there shouldn't be much read out of pre-season form. but haven't we had some relativey bad ones these last couple of seasons? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Some have been atrocious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yeah we have had some stinkers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jongi Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 with those 3 games that early on i am guessing there will be a feeling of dread leading up to that opening game. especially with those games so close to the beginning of the season, i worry how much of the new methods will be bed in by then. are our only players potentially in the QFs of the euros the england lot? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRL88 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 are our only players potentially in the QFs of the euros the england lot? Pepe Reina as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 [video=dailymotion;xreggt]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xreggt_gylfi-sigurdsson-swansea-2012-highlights-2_sport MilanKakaBaros knows where it's at Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofighter23 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 i do like the way hes always able to find space to receive the ball and looks intelligent with his passing too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 [video=youtube_share;sKYF31anGoM] Can't wait to be honest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonic Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Assuming we get through the Qualifying Round, we'll have had 4 Europa League games by the end of August. Ideally they'd be games to rest first teamers but if pre-season isn't great they'll be a good chance to give players some extra games to learn Buck's methods. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofighter23 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 i was thinking that looking at the league fixtures. maybe it wouldnt be a bad idea to keep everyone (including adam) and just add to the squad. we're not gonna get anywhere without rotation and the quality of the squad needs improving to help us compete on every level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Brenny Rodg has basically said that he's going to use pre-season to decide who to keep, assessing EVERYONE in the current squad, so can't imagine us selling too many until then apart from those who already want to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Really looking forward to this season - just hope at the very least we start looking like a side who wants to attack and press the ball with purpose. Sticking my flag in the ground right now and saying I think Rodgers is going to be the business for us and he will get us back into the top 4 either this season or next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 At least there's no more Dirk ******** up the place. However, we've managed to replace him with a load of other useless tat; so we're back on track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 http://www.3news.co.nz/VIDEO-Dirk-Kuyt-hat-trick-Liverpool-Vs-Manchester-United-2011/tabid/317/articleID/201110/Default.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jongi Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 At least there's no more Dirk ******** up the place. However, we've managed to replace him with a load of other useless tat; so we're back on track. we've replaced dirk? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRJ Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 brenny rodg has basically said that he's going to use pre-season to decide who to keep, assessing everyone in the current squad, so can't imagine us selling too many until then apart from those who already want to go. gtfoohwts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRJ Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 we've replaced dirk? I'm guessing he meant that before when we only had Dirk "******** up the place" we now have multiple people who are "******** up the place" so he's been replaced as the player "******** up the place"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bell Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 New thread, same crap posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPlanet Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 gtfoohwts. I'm also a fan of Brenners for shorts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I'm guessing he meant that before when we only had Dirk "******** up the place" we now have multiple people who are "******** up the place" so he's been replaced as the player "******** up the place"? This, basically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widzew Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I for one am excited like every year. I try to ignore all the nay sayers and leave my judgement for when signings are made and football is played! At first I wasnt sure of Rodgers appointment, I was hoping AVB would get the job but after reading articles and heard him speak I feel he just might be able to get it done! Heres to an exciting new season! YNWA! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 i'm very excited. don't actually know what the response to Rodgers was on here though, mainly positive? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daaaaave Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 the echo has linked us to wilfried bony and benedikt höwedes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Select_screen_name: Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Our third kit. Not as bad as first rumoured, but it'll do. We'll wear it about once anyway http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg15/scaled.php?server=15&filename=62423044.jpg&res=landing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRJ Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Leak of our 3rd kit. Not anywhere near as bad as the images. edit - should really refresh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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