by Leonmc0708 » Wed May 26, 2004 10:00 pm
I really do think that some of you guys are missing the point here. Although these teams (that the prospective managers are doing so well at now) are good, you have to remember that whoever gets the job a t LFC will have to work with more or less the same players that are here now.
With the best will in the World, the new manager will only really be able to bring in two to three new players. I know the Cisse deal is dun and dusted, so that will eat up some funding and leave less in the coffers.
These teams that are flying, Murhino's Porto, Benitez's Valencia, Capello's Roma etc have been moulded over the last three years at least, and the expectation levels here, coupled with the proposed influx of cash means the fans are, (rightly so or not), even more expectant of some real changes, a real push in the league and great success. This will not change over night.
If a new man is appointed in two weeks time, then following the Euro finals he will have only two to three weeks to play friendlies, check out his squad and bring in his own players or staff before we get competitive again in the CL qualifier.
I personally beleive that some one has already agreed to take up the position, who I dont know, but would the board really offload Heskey, sign Cisse and essentially make descisions on the squad and the team without consulting a prospective new boss. In my opinion NO.
I am very very excited at this time, lots of cash for some real good players, a new manager, Capello or Murhino make me ****** my pants and the prospect of my beloved reds regaining thei rightful position at the summit of European football. However I am also very nervous, about who will be appointed, where this Thai cash will leave us and Stevie and Michael upping sticks.
What a time to be a Liverpool fan.
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