Football 2013-2014

[pink_triangle]

Arry talking bonkers as normal.

This isn't about them giving the England job to me or Roy Hodgson, but English football being run by people who really haven't got a clue - and they get to pick the England manager," he said.

"Everyone said I was the people's choice, the only choice. All the senior players seemed to be up for me to get the job.

"I got quite a few text messages at the time from players saying they would love me to manage England: Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry.

"But the FA went for Roy Hodgson to be the England manager - a man who is more their cup of tea."

Since when were fans or players the most qualified people to suggest a national team manager. You would think Arry was Brian Clough the way he talks about himself. The FA had to choose between a load of managers who had won very little and made their choice.

[eFestivals]

"'Arry holds a grudge" shocker.

It's hardly a first, is it?

[TheGayTent]

Old saggy face never misses an opportunity to make money more like

[RobertProsineckisLighter]

Its not about him not getting the job... For sure its not.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c280/geeza66/redknapp_judas.jpg

Edited October 7, 2013 by RobertProsineckisLighter

[strummer77]

Squad player?

two words for you....

Jordan Henderson.

[kaosmark2]

Henderson's much improved, but he's not got to the point where he'd get into the midfield in any of the other top 6 teams. George claiming Podolski is just a squad player is far more laughable than mocking Henderson.

[eFestivals]

Henderson's much improved, but he's not got to the point where he'd get into the midfield in any of the other top 6 teams.

Oh c'mon. He's better than not-Cleverley.

(that's no great recommendation for Henderson, btw ).

Edited October 7, 2013 by eFestivals

[strummer77]

Henderson's much improved, but he's not got to the point where he'd get into the midfield in any of the other top 6 teams. George claiming Podolski is just a squad player is far more laughable than mocking Henderson.

[kaosmark2]

I'd agree he's better than Cleverley, but, well....

And I don't think Cleverley should be better than first team anyway.

Ramsey last season was pretty poor. Credit to Wenger for sticking with him and getting him to the level he's at now (although I'm sure his goals will drop off, I think his overall play has still been excellent).

And yeah, Podolski/Henderson is an odd comparison, but I know which I'd say warrants mocking more. I don't actually think any of your midfielders have been particularly bad over the last 15 months, the problem is that none have been outstanding or particularly impressive either.

Who would your choice of mockable Liverpool player be?

[thetime]

I'd agree he's better than Cleverley, but, well....

And I don't think Cleverley should be better than first team anyway.

Ramsey last season was pretty poor. Credit to Wenger for sticking with him and getting him to the level he's at now (although I'm sure his goals will drop off, I think his overall play has still been excellent).

And yeah, Podolski/Henderson is an odd comparison, but I know which I'd say warrants mocking more. I don't actually think any of your midfielders have been particularly bad over the last 15 months, the problem is that none have been outstanding or particularly impressive either.

Who would your choice of mockable Liverpool player be?

Edited October 7, 2013 by thetime

[kaosmark2]

Kaosmark Newcastle next 5 games are a bit tough for your lot with Liverpool, Sunderland, man city, Chelsea and spurs.

You could very well be in the relegation zone by then.

[LondonTom]

Arry talking bonkers as normal.

[Essex_George]

Who would your choice of mockable Liverpool player be?

[pink_triangle]

. I don't actually think any of your midfielders have been particularly bad over the last 15 months, the problem is that none have been outstanding or particularly impressive either.

[kaosmark2]

Aspas?? Looks lightweight and pretty shit at the moment.

[Gucci Piggy]

Didnt Macheda show some promise early on, not saying (cant remeber his name, even if I could probably would spell it wrong) wont make it, but one game against the team at the bottom of the league may not the best way to make a judgement.

[Bobs]

Ashley Cole pulls out of the England squad,,,,,

Interesting, I wonder if he will be 'Injured' if we qualify for the world cup!

[pink_triangle]

Interesting comments from Tony Evans on the times podcast saying that Rodgers no longer has final say on signings but is part of the comittee that discusses them. Does anyone know who is in charge of transfers at liverpool now? I personally think its a good idea having someone outside the manager in charge of player recruitment, with managers changing so often it adds some stability.

[LondonTom]

Ashley Cole pulls out of the England squad,,,,,

Interesting, I wonder if he will be 'Injured' if we qualify for the world cup!

[the_hedge]

Interesting comments from Tony Evans on the times podcast saying that Rodgers no longer has final say on signings but is part of the comittee that discusses them. Does anyone know who is in charge of transfers at liverpool now? I personally think its a good idea having someone outside the manager in charge of player recruitment, with managers changing so often it adds some stability.

[kaosmark2]

I think it's a very old fashioned idea that the manager does everything. They should certainly have a say in player transfers, but if you have a rapid turnover, is it better that managers make all those decisions and there's endless changes of the squad (say to the degree Di Canio revamped the Sunderland squad), or is it better that there's another team that's involved to maintain continuity?

Managers aren't trusted nowadays, and are blamed. Having some responsibility elsewhere shifts the focus and can help the club.

[5co77ie]

Ashley Cole pulls out of the England squad,,,,,

Interesting, I wonder if he will be 'Injured' if we qualify for the world cup!

Edited October 8, 2013 by 5co77ie

[pink_triangle]

For me, only the manager should be buying players. If a manager cant be trusted to buy players I would question if they should be in the job anyway.

[hot_ice]

I think it's a very old fashioned idea that the manager does everything. They should certainly have a say in player transfers, but if you have a rapid turnover, is it better that managers make all those decisions and there's endless changes of the squad (say to the degree Di Canio revamped the Sunderland squad), or is it better that there's another team that's involved to maintain continuity?

Managers aren't trusted nowadays, and are blamed. Having some responsibility elsewhere shifts the focus and can help the club.

[LondonTom]

why not just get a 23 year old,with no experience!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24454963