74' wrote:Yeah, because Megson's won a European Cup.

Urmston Wire wrote:Taken that a bit too literally there mate. Megson is a manager whom most people dread, and I don't know any non-Liverpool fans who would like to see him take over their club. There are at least twenty better managers in the game today than Benitez.

Robbie Rotten wrote:When you say things like 'jammy European cup win' and fail to mention his other strong 'runs' in Europe with both Liverpool and Valencia, you only portray yourself as ignorant and borderline thick.

You might not agree with the way Benitez does things, you may not agree with every player he signs and you may think that the past couple of years for him are his true 'level', but his record speaks for itself and he has as good as CV as there is at the moment.

Quote:From The Times: RH has apologised to #LFC fans for questioning their support, but his contrition has come too late to safeguard his future.

From the Times: "The club’s owner, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), determined that he [Roy] is not the man to take the club forward."

The Times: Hodgson "will be ousted as soon as a high-calibre replacement can be identified and recruited.

Times: RH "has made it clear that he will not tender his resignation despite presiding over worst start for 57 years and

"...his relationship with supporters breaking down, so FSG will effectively take the decision out of his hands by..."

"...actively targeting his successor."

Times: "Should the right man become available Hodgson’s departure will be confirmed before the end of the season, although FSG will..."


"...will continue to bide its time in a bid to ensure that the problems facing the club are not exacerbated by any short-term decisions..."

"...as was the case last summer after the removal of Rafael Benítez."

That's the main part of the story from The Times, as written by Tony Barrett. And I know it's based on info from an impeccable source.


There'll be more coverage of that story in the Telegraph too tonight.

Wire_85 wrote:Happy New Year Roy

Billinge_Lump wrote:He was 35, wanted a longer contract than was offered and first team football. I'd have liked him to have stayed, but the pace of the PL was starting to catch up with him.

McClennan wrote:There was a post on one of the Liverpool forums by this guy that got tonnes of praise. He was basically saying that Benitez was in the process of building a legacy at Liverpool which was interrupted by his sacking. This poster's big concern was that Rafa would end up at City where he'd be given time and money to support his vision thereby dominating the Premier League until he retires. I'm with you though lol.