Brentan Rodgers
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Not really relevant in the context of Gerrard and Liverpool.
I've just seen Brentan describe Glen Johnson as "first class" in a press conference shown on Sky. I think that pretty much sums up his delusion.
Listening at the moment Sports Bar on Talkshit and for some reason they/he having a hard go at B.R for not respecting Slippy Me,his family,he sounds like SG owns Liverpool what on earth ...
Hope someone else listening this madness,he just called some shrink,what on earth,am i dreaming ...
Imagined stories and fake conversations? This thread is getting more RAWK-like with every passing page....
Is it true he called stevie the greatest PL player ever?
I think the word "arguably" was used but even so it was delusional.
Yup, I think a lot of people would argue with that and it would be quite a short argument which you'd win quite easily.
Bit strange then that he picked Keane and Scholes in the midfield of his All-Time PL XI:
It's just a rumour. One that stemmed from someone who was bound to be bias anyway and apparently it wasn't even clear that's exactly what he said as he was biting a pillow at the time.
Bloody hell, he actually has 5 United players on that team and not a single Liverpool player... Decent team that is too, although my bias tells me I would have Rio in for Adams for more balance and pace at the back.
That team is spot on I have to say. Was this team made since he became Liverpool manager? Surprised if he'd be that honest with notoriously easy to offend scousers judging him.
It was while he was still Swansea manager.
For what its worth I almost completely agree with that team, pre- or post-Swansea. The only (very minor) bone of contention I would possibly have is take Zola out, push Scholes up into his position and put Gerrard next to Keane? Or simply replace Zola with Bergkamp.
But the balance is well thought out and not a single weakness anywhere. Can't understand why Brendan doesn't think this through when he's buying players for real.
Rio and Vidic have a great claim to the PL all time XI. From 2006-2011 they were world class. One of the greatest CB pairings of the last 30 years in world football.
Also Denis Irwin was better than Ashley Cole and Gary Neville. He could play either side so he deserves to be in the team ahead of one of them.
Also Denis Irwin was better than Ashley Cole and Gary Neville. He could play either side so he deserves to be in the team ahead of one of them.
Zola's probably the most contentious shout there. Incredible player obviously but I think there have been a few better in that position. Aside from that I'd put Irwin in. Centrebacks are arguable, I'd say top form Campbell and Stam would be in the mix there alongside Rio, Vidic, Terry and Adams.
No Giggs or Rooney?
Dunno why people are surprised he called Gerrard the greatest PL player. Imagine the reaction from 'pool supporters if he had picked a United player or something.
Rio and Vidic are a great shout but Irein wasn't better than Cole but maybe better than Nev.
Blows the mind at first, then you realise again it's the Liverpool manager speaking.
Ronaldo, Henry, Cantona, Shearer, Giggs are the players I think of when you ask about 'Greatest PL players'. Gerrard would be well down the list.
Ronaldo, Henry, Cantona, Shearer, Giggs are the players I think of when you ask about 'Greatest PL players'. Gerrard would be well down the list.
I think it's pretty much bang on. Bergkamp over Zola for me though. Rio is up there with Terry and Adams but I have no qualms with him picking the other two.
About 8 of those guys were available in the summer too, yet he went for Rickie Lambert.
Yeah I'd go along with that.
As Rossa said, I'd swap one of Adams or Terry for Rio if this was an actual team, Adams/Terry as a pair wouldn't work for me.
In a straight pick for 'best ever' CBs, it's a tough pick - Rio/Vida/Stam, Terry, Adams/Campbell would all be in with a shout.
It is a very good team. As I say, I would have Rio in there for Adams, but other than that I think it's a very good team.
So basically before he got Scousered? Now the team would look like this:
GK: Seaman
RB: Glen Johnson
CB: Skrtl
CB: Terry
LB: Cole
CM: Gerrard
CM: Lampard
LW: Henry
RW: Ronaldo
ST: Shearer
He would undoubtedly leave out as many United players as he could, but Ronaldo would be a tough one to ommit. Including some Liverpool players would give the Scousers stiffies, so that would have that sorted, and he could grin his grin and look smug whilst contemplating his latest philosophical proclamations. It's a win, win.
Rooney faces too stiff competition from say Shearer, and I would rather have Henry as a striker as well. Giggs would be in my team, but I can certainly understand those picking Henry over him - more prolific, though i wonder how Giggs would do in a modern 4-2-3-1
There have certainly been quite a few good CBs around. Rio is my favourite, but I can understand why others would pick someone else. Terry/Adams would be too slow for my liking though. Replace either with Campbell/Rio and you are sorted, but Rio was always better than Campbell, right?
Any properly puddled LFC-er worth his salt is going to crowbar Robbie Fowler into his XI, one of Henry, Ronaldo or Shearer has to drop to the bench I'm afraid.
How do you expect to be taken seriously when you do that? Takes away all your credibility, I know fans can be biased in such matters but there are just some players you can't leave out.
Pretty much only United fans would put either of these 2 players in their all time PL team.
Yeah, think you're probably right. Changing any of the 3 presents credibility /bias issues. I might still ease Shearer out for being massively dull on MOTD, though.
Schmeichel
Neville - Ferdinand - Terry - Cole
Scholes - Vieira
Ronaldo - Suarez - Henry
Shearer
Neville - Ferdinand - Terry - Cole
Scholes - Vieira
Ronaldo - Suarez - Henry
Shearer
Would be my X1 for what it's worth (not a lot).
Bit strange he's that smart, and honest.
Can't argue with that
In a private moment today, Brendan Rodgers drank some tea. Then closed his eyes, smiled and with both hands, lifted the empty cup above his head.
Why would you play somebody who at his best was a quality number 8 as a 10 and somebody who was at his best a quality number 10 as an 8?
You just do Zola for Gerrard.
Hmm, that could work. And with younger legs and never say die attitude he'd still add defensive work to the team. You twisted my arm.
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