Matty Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Well, we have confirmed we appoached a Klinsmann when we have an incumbent. Just when I thought things could not get any worse today, Agger has had a recurrence of his injury and may be out for the rest of the campaign. Looks like we are slowly turning into a Tottenham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Probably the worst news about Agger. To say we're slowly turning into Tottenham is a bit drastic and unjust though. As well think you might find that Klinsman had agreed to join Bayern before, and indeed if, an approach was made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 An appoach was made, Hicks confirmed so in a statement. "We attempted to negotiate an option as an insurance policy... if Rafa left for Real Madrid or other clubs rumoured, " Hicks told the Liverpool Echo. He added: "Or in case our communication spiralled out of control." Maybe Klinsmann turned down the approach because he had agreed to join Bayern. Uncertainty is not good and generally affects a players performance in a negative way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Possibly, though I hope they won't have to many problems against Luton tmz. I think Hicks and Gillette's minds are made up on Benitez, they're successful, ruthless business men and won't let anything or anyone get in their way. I will be sad to see him go if that is the case, he has turned us around from the mess Houllier left it in no doubt. The main thing that worries me is if you get rid of him, who are you going to get in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 According to rumours it is unlikely they will be in charge of the purse strings come the summer. Tomorrow should not be a problem, as we should comfortably beat what is left of Luton. If they are in charge, Rafa will be axed. I have no idea who they will go for, hopefully someone with experience in a top European league, preferably the Premiership. Depends who is available come the summer really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Big Sam to take over the sick note club? Was Houllier the problem or Pinocchio? Too many players brought in who couldn't speak Scouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Haha possibly Peter though I don't believe Arsenal's team to be littered with cockneys, and, come to think of it, there are as many scousers as mancs in Uniteds team at the moment?! I think Houlier took the team as far as he could and was a top four manager who lost the players towards the end of his reign. I think that Rafa should be given at least another season to try for the premiership. The latest saga just goes to show how little these foreign investors know anout english clubs and english football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Apparently the man who turned down England says he would be honoured to be the new Liverpool manager - not bad considering his run in with the fans over the years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 James, Your last sentence sums things up really well. One wonders how long the Russian will stick with Chelsea as well. Having said that, Big Sam got kicked out by an English owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 The Newcastle situation sums the club up well. Where they get this "big club who deserve better" from I don't know. And as for the "fantastic support" can't remember seeing too many of them with their shirts off when they were in Division One It will be a great day when Roman finds a new toy to play with, we'll see if Drogba,Lampard and co are kissing the badge then?! I can honestly say that if Jose Mourinho gets the Liverpool job I will never pay to watch them again. The man is an egotist who cares for no one but himself and how he can bolster his reputation, no good for the Reds. [ 15.01.2008, 11:18: Message edited by: James P ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithR Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Newcastle were last in Div 1 in 1992 over 15 years ago. That would make you about what.... 2? and you can remember supporters not taking their shirts off :confused: [ 15.01.2008, 12:44: Message edited by: Keith R ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 He can remember spitting his dummy out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Yeah I was about two or somewhere around that age [ 15.01.2008, 14:25: Message edited by: James P ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Dunno about Keith but mines Warringtonian wit not Mancunian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 James, you are totally on the wrong track in trying to besmirch Newcastle's historical standing as a 'big' club. Something to reflect on, their average attendance 1947/8 in Division 2 was 56,299. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 haha wow I stand corrected! That one seasons must have been one to remember for all geordies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Originally posted by Eagle: James, you are totally on the wrong track in trying to besmirch Newcastle's historical standing as a 'big' club. Something to reflect on, their average attendance 1947/8 in Division 2 was 56,299. But that was when they had a good team with wor Jackie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Newcastles average gate is 7,000 more than the Poo's this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Ah but that's because Newcastle's supporters only have to walk up the road to the ground, not fly all the way from Norway. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 But at least they turn up even when losing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 That's rich from someone who supports "the people's club" - who are moving their ground out of liverpool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 :confused: :confused: :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Ditto the :confused: :confused: :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 It was in reference to the comment from Asperity. Everton's plans for their new ground is out of Liverpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I can see the sense of anyone wishing to move out of Liverpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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