HomerJay Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 And wingers. And don't say we have Stelios and Diouf, because Stelios is sh1te and Diouf is a striker. We need decent 1's. correct neither are wingers, but theres no room for wingers in the modern game, unless youve got two world class centre mids...
Eddie Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 correct neither are wingers, but theres no room for wingers in the modern game, unless youve got two world class centre mids... But if we didn't have wingers then what would our plan B be? You can't play 442 without wingers. Not well anyway. And anyway Nolan will be back to his best next year, and Andranik can do the running of about 3 players. That will do.
White Army Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 I'll be judging Sammy Lee on next May's league position and little else. agreed 100% He definitely talks a good game though i'll give him that
pete harry Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 I don't like that one bit This 'system' has given us success beyond our wildest dreams Only an idiot would change it Only an idiot wouldn't have a plan B.
Brains Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Only an idiot wouldn't have a plan B. I read an article when Big Sam was first mentioned for the Newcastle job and the fans were against it because BS had a reputation of producing boring football. Personally i think he played to the teams strengths and it will be interesting to see if he changes that now he is at Newcastle and has a different team at his disposal. Sammy Lee has to stamp his authority on the team by bringing in new players and possibly replacing old ones, but i for one am looking forward to the new season with optimism because he comes with a good pedigree and a lot to prove.
jolly-olly Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Reading the articles interviewing Sammy, I am now feeling optimistic about next season. I can't believe some people are moaning about us being versatile and changing tactics when it suits. Allardyce never changed and people moaned, now Sammy is saying we will adopt different tactics and people moan. God give me strength. Sammy says he is looking for players who will suit variations in play. I am liking this guy. We will get more help from refs with Moaning Sam out the way I reckon.
exiledwhite2 Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Only an idiot wouldn't have a plan B. I've said before in this thread, at least Sam had a plan A, many managers don't There's a lot to be said for knowing what you are trying to do and how you'll go about it I agree though, Rioch always had his 4-4-2 but when the side shipped goals he'd play 5-4-1 for a spell until they tightened up again
Zozzy Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Very true, but we've been used to a diet of moaning and groaning from Sam in the papers, missed targets, not enough money, getting at the fans. It seems at least for the time being Sammy is making something of an effort to put out positive vibes. But you're right if we're relegated then all the good sensible talk means bugger all. Still, it made decent reading to me Nothing personal mate but you can't have it both ways. If the talk means bugger all if we don't get the results and "we will be judging Sammy Lee on next May's league position and little else" then how the hell can so called fans critisize Allardyce for what he has done??
BWFCOLINH58 Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Nothing personal mate but you can't have it both ways. If the talk means bugger all if we don't get the results and "we will be judging Sammy Lee on next May's league position and little else" then how the hell can so called fans critisize Allardyce for what he has done?? oi zozzy, what you doing on here at 12.10 on a saturday? does the wine lodge have tinternet? may be up bolton this aft,castle ,starkie then in to town
passmosster Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Looks like the Frank McParland move is confirmed. Liverpool Echo to-night. Parting of the waysas Frankends aReds eraJun 2 2007 by Chris Bascombe, Liverpool Echo LIVERPOOL are not only searching for a new Academy Director this summer, but Rafa Benitez must find another chief scout following the departure of his lieutenant Frank McParland. Scouser McParland will end a ten year association with Liverpool when he becomes the General Manager of Bolton Wanderers this July. It was a decision the former Academy recruitment officer agonised over before recognising that the opportunity to work with pal and former colleague Sammy Lee was too good to turn down. McParland has been responsible for many of Benitez?s key purchases over the last three years, with Peter Crouch, Daniel Agger and Dirk Kuyt among his most successful recruits. Before then he worked closely with legendary Academy recruitment officer, the late Jim Aspinall - the man who brought Robbie Fowler and Steve McManaman to the club. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT McParland?s still working on targets on Benitez?s behalf for the next few weeks and played a crucial role in the signing of the Hungarian teenagers Krisztian Nemeth and Andras Simon. Leaving Liverpool was not on the agenda until Sam Allardyce?s surprise departure from the Reebok, but now McParland is preparing for a fresh challenge. ?Sammy Lee is probably the only person in football who could have convinced me to leave Liverpool,? said McParland. ?At first I thought I?d be staying, but Sammy was very persuasive and after giving it a lot of thought I decided this was a great chance for me. ?Liverpool is and always will be my club, but when you?re offered such a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a great young manager at a developing club such as Bolton, you have to give it a go. ?I spoke to Rafa about the situation and what was most important to me was he was supportive of my decision. He knows the circumstances are right for me to look for a new challenge in a role which gives me more responsibility. ?Sammy and I have been great mates since the day I first joined Liverpool and I know he?s going to be a top class manager - that also influenced my decision. We?re on the same wavelength when it comes to football. ?Bolton are a fantastic, forward thinking club which has come on leaps and bounds in the last few years, and Sammy has the potential to take the club even further. ?Anyone underestimating him is seriously mistaken. This a guy who?s learned his trade working under the best managers in the business such as Bob Paisley and Joe Fagan, as well as all the modern coaches he?s worked for at Liverpool and with England. He has all the top qualifications and his own ideas about management. It was only a matter of time before he was handed his opportunity, and it?s an honour for me to be helping him through. It?s going to be an exciting time for us. We?re particularly looking forward to taking the club into the UEFA Cup this season as well as building on our Premiership position.? McParland?s departure adds to the uncertainty around Anfield as Benitez looks to restructure the club at all levels, but the 48-year-old is certain for as long as the Spanish boss is at the helm, the future can be rosy. ?I can?t speak highly enough of Rafa or thank him enough for everything he?s done for me,? said McParland. ?One of the reasons I feel confident enough to take on a role like this at Bolton is because of what I?ve learned working close to Rafa. ?I?ve learned more from him in three seasons than the rest of my career in football. ?For as long as he?s at Liverpool, the club is in safe hands. I?d also like to thank Rick Parry because it was he who gave me my start at the club. ?He interviewed me for a job at The Academy ten years ago and I?ve been able to move through the ranks from there. I?ll always be grateful for that.? McParland has been one of the highly rated backroom members who?s shunned the limelight throughout his time at Liverpool, but whose absence will certainly be noted once he?s gone. Who knows? If Lee and McParland enjoy success at The Reebok, it?s inconceivable the Reds hierarchy won?t notice the impact of two favourite sons born and bred in the finest Anfield tradition. ?I?ve still work to do for Rafa before I leave and there are one or two exciting projects to complete for him before I go to Bolton,? said McParland. ?Then Bolton become my number one priority. I?d be lying if I said I wouldn?t still be looking out for every Liverpool result or ringing my friends at the club to see how we?re doing. But now I?m ready for a new challenge in my career and hope to take Bolton as high as possible in the Premiership, as well as have a good crack in Europe.?
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