Claudio Fannieri Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 His manipulation of the media is first class and you have to give bin credit for that, if only was as savvy with his tactical set ups. He will leave in the next few weeks/couple of months, he will use the excuse he hasn’t been backed, club can no longer match his ambitions etc etc, all his pals in the media will portray him as hard done too and we never deserved him. He will then end up at somewhere like Villa or possibly with his pal Congerton at Atalanta, have a decent first 12/18 months and again be the media darling before it’s starts to go wrong and the cycle of excuses start to circulate again. Rinse and Repeat 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chocolate Teapot Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 I can only assume we're going to sack him next week. He's now basically calling the owner out for not spending money and this can only mean one outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 3 minutes ago, Chocolate Teapot said: I can only assume we're going to sack him next week. He's now basically calling the owner out for not spending money and this can only mean one outcome. Sounds like he is trying to protect his own reputation following his inevitable sacking. I think we will lose on Thursday and it will generate a seriously bad reaction in the stands and that will be that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chocolate Teapot Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 1 minute ago, Unabomber said: Sounds like he is trying to protect his own reputation following his inevitable sacking. I think we will lose on Thursday and it will generate a seriously bad reaction in the stands and that will be that. Depends where the reaction goes too. I think Rodgers will take most the stick which is probably right given he's not getting the best out of an under performing squad. However the window has been a shambles and that's far from his fault. Can't see the crowd turning against the owners but it could go that way should we really struggle this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 He’s such a pathetic feeble excuse of a person. Why not defend the club you bell sniff, rather than bothering about your reputation… it would be nice to have a manager that believes in what the club are trying to do, it’s clear Brendan doesn’t, nor does he agree with it. Brendan “chequebook” Rodgers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 2 minutes ago, Chocolate Teapot said: Depends where the reaction goes too. I think Rodgers will take most the stick which is probably right given he's not getting the best out of an under performing squad. However the window has been a shambles and that's far from his fault. Can't see the crowd turning against the owners but it could go that way should we really struggle this season. To degree it is Brendan’s fault. He personally oversaw the signings of Bertrand, Vesty and Perez. Who between the three of them have been a car crash…… his philosophy clearly doesn’t align with the clubs, which is now starting to show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadno'r Cymoedd Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 6 hours ago, lfu said: Latest Rodgers quote from John Percy's article https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/08/30/brendan-rodgers-will-get-third-wesley-fofana-transfer-fee-reinvest/ You just have to laugh As I and many have said already, it's always about saving his own skin and reputation. Throws everybody else under a bus. The guy needs to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nnfox Posted 31 August 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 31 August 2022 26 minutes ago, Chocolate Teapot said: Depends where the reaction goes too. I think Rodgers will take most the stick which is probably right given he's not getting the best out of an under performing squad. However the window has been a shambles and that's far from his fault. Can't see the crowd turning against the owners but it could go that way should we really struggle this season. The owners have a lot of credit in the bank with the fans, I just don't see fans turning on them. New state-of-the-art training facility, stadium expansion and development pressing ahead - we are at the beginnings of a new era for the club, pushing to the next level, compared to where we have been for our whole history. In order to achieve that, some financial prudence is probably wise, so having a quiet transfer window or two is probably to be expected. The squad we have is easily good enough for at least mid-table security. If the fans turn on anyone, it will be on Brendan for not getting the best out of the players he has and playing boring football without attacking intent, setting up to not lose, rather than to win. That said, the fans reaction will be dictated by the performance rather than the result. If we lose but we've had a real go, then that's OK. It's when we're competitive for an hour and then change the tactics to defend what we've got if we're winning or drawing, or enter damage limitation mode if we're losing, inviting pressure for 30 minutes in either case, which we can't do. Prime Mourinho Chelsea we are not. He needs to quickly learn how to use 5 subs to change the shape of a game to our advantage. The longer he fails to do this, the more the fans will make the environment "unstable" which is not what he wants. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somebum Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 (edited) It's quite obvious at this point that Brend_a is totally insane and in no fit state to continue in the role. He should be removed before he becomes a danger to himself and others. Edited 31 August 2022 by somebum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 1 hour ago, nnfox said: The owners have a lot of credit in the bank with the fans, I just don't see fans turning on them. New state-of-the-art training facility, stadium expansion and development pressing ahead - we are at the beginnings of a new era for the club, pushing to the next level, compared to where we have been for our whole history. In order to achieve that, some financial prudence is probably wise, so having a quiet transfer window or two is probably to be expected. The squad we have is easily good enough for at least mid-table security. If the fans turn on anyone, it will be on Brendan for not getting the best out of the players he has and playing boring football without attacking intent, setting up to not lose, rather than to win. That said, the fans reaction will be dictated by the performance rather than the result. If we lose but we've had a real go, then that's OK. It's when we're competitive for an hour and then change the tactics to defend what we've got if we're winning or drawing, or enter damage limitation mode if we're losing, inviting pressure for 30 minutes in either case, which we can't do. Prime Mourinho Chelsea we are not. He needs to quickly learn how to use 5 subs to change the shape of a game to our advantage. The longer he fails to do this, the more the fans will make the environment "unstable" which is not what he wants. Setting up to not lose is going well for him currently. What a sniffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 Pathetic self-serving worm. That p45 can’t come soon enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean2000 Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 9 hours ago, Mr Weller 2 said: Woeful is a gross exaggeration. He had some weaknesses but he was still an excellent keeper and good leader. Consistently towards the bottom of GK performance tables. More importantly, you could see it on the pitch. Frightened to come off his line and awful distribution. As for his leadership, I've seen no evidence of that. Numerous suggestions he was a 'difficult' character around the club and was too big an influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Away Move Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 Instead of booing next time we serve up a shite performance we just need to chant ‘F off Brendan’ - so he can’t spin it away from himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaa2 Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 2 hours ago, Unabomber said: Sounds like he is trying to protect his own reputation following his inevitable sacking. I think we will lose on Thursday and it will generate a seriously bad reaction in the stands and that will be that. He wants his pay off. He checked out months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJB-fox Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 10 hours ago, Matt said: I see the media are selling his sob story: “Rodgers will only get a fraction of the money to spend” “It won’t be the transfer windfall he would have hoped for” “The sell on fee will put a block on him making any major signings before deadline day” “Rodgers says he won’t get the whole Fofana fee to reinvest” Oh cry me a river, perhaps you should look at who’s been signed in your tenure, who has improved the starting 11? How many are starters? 3? 4? How many have improved the squad? How much money have you wasted? You’re lucky to be in the job even more lucky to be getting any money to spend at all. If he gets sacked in the next few games people will only focus on: 1. he’s only had 5/6 games whatever 2. no budget 3. sold best player(s) and won’t take into account the past 18 months of form and performances. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, TJB-fox said: If he gets sacked in the next few games people will only focus on: 1. he’s only had 5/6 games whatever 2. no budget 3. sold best player(s) and won’t take into account the past 18 months of form and performances. 100% I’m fairly confident the writing is on the wall and a decision is imminent. What strikes me is the club seem very concerned of what other people on the outside think apparently the were deeply hurt by the backlash and the negativity towards them when they sacked Ranieri. The things you’ve listed will be what the media will be labelling towards the club, coming the conclusion Rodgers did nothing wrong and has been harshly treated - I’m worried this might have a bearing on decisions that need to be made and we’ll be continuing with Rodgers for even longer that we are already. Add to your last sentence the amount of shite he’s signed contributing to the mess we’re in not being taken into account (if people wanna come at me saying “he doesn’t make the signing” - the recruitment team, he bought with him, overruling the recruitment staff on the signings of Vestergaard and Bertrand to name just two) And there he is lauding and standing back admiring himself saying he might not benefit from this summer but the club will in the future, oh cheers Brendan, we’re so grateful, you warrior! Edited 31 August 2022 by Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfoxes Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 Seems this Journo recons Villa will come knocking for Rodgers if they sack Gerrard !! 🤔 https://www.givemesport.com/88053794-aston-villa-will-look-at-fa-cup-winner-if-steven-gerrard-leaves-villa-park 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylofox Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 23 hours ago, sacreblueits442 said: ...true, covid happened and everything seems to have rolled into one!!! United did the 9-0 first against Ipswich, so this was their second time. All the 9-0 have been at home except for our 0-9. But it seems ours is not a record as we are not one of the big 6. We will probably have to win 19-0 as far as sky are concerned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylofox Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 11 minutes ago, justfoxes said: Seems this Journo recons Villa will come knocking for Rodgers if they sack Gerrard !! 🤔 https://www.givemesport.com/88053794-aston-villa-will-look-at-fa-cup-winner-if-steven-gerrard-leaves-villa-park Ffs I hope so get it done villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nettle Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 This guy doesn't half talk some bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daddylonglegs Posted 31 August 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 31 August 2022 (edited) Sat in a waiting room flicking through social media & noticing people laughing at how crap the appointments of Lampard & Gerrard have been as Everton/Villa managers respectively. Interesting reading their records as manager versus how our £8m a year man has done in the same time frame: Lampard since arriving at Everton: P23, W6, D4, L13 (22Pts) - 0.95PPG Rodgers since Lampard arrived at Everton: P22, W6, D6, L10 (24Pts) - 1.09PPG ----------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard since arriving at Villa: P29, W11, D4, L14 (37Pts) - 1.27PPG Rodgers since Gerrard arrived at Villa: P29, W8, D8, L13 (32Pts) - 1.10PPG Marginally better (lol) than Lampard & worse than Gerrard. Yikes! Edited 31 August 2022 by daddylonglegs 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelmofox Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 4 minutes ago, daddylonglegs said: Sat in a waiting room flicking through social media & noticing people laughing at how crap the appointments of Lampard & Gerrard have been as Everton/Villa managers respectively. Interesting reading their records as manager versus how our £8m a year man has done in the same time frame: Lampard since arriving at Everton: P23, W6, D4, L13 (22Pts) - 0.95PPG Rodgers since Lampard arrived at Everton: P22, W6, D6, L10 (24Pts) - 1.09PPG ----------------------------------------------------------- Gerrard since arriving at Villa: P29, W11, D4, L14 (37Pts) - 1.27PPG Rodgers since Gerrard arrived at Villa: P29, W8, D8, L13 (32Pts) - 1.10PPG Marginally better (lol) than Lampard & worse than Gerrard. Yikes! Yeah, but he won 2 world wars and 1 world cup, so we should shut up and be grateful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 1 hour ago, justfoxes said: Seems this Journo recons Villa will come knocking for Rodgers if they sack Gerrard !! 🤔 https://www.givemesport.com/88053794-aston-villa-will-look-at-fa-cup-winner-if-steven-gerrard-leaves-villa-park Rumours like this could be stopping us firing him 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfoxes Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 2 minutes ago, st albans fox said: Rumours like this could be stopping us firing him Let Villa have him we'll get a large compensation 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 31 August 2022 Share Posted 31 August 2022 Just now, justfoxes said: Let Villa have him we'll get a large compensation 😉 By the time it happens we could be cut adrift …. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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