Premier League 2012-2013

[Arcadian]

Couldn`t be bothered to sit for an hour. Did he say anything relevant to interest non-Liverpool supporters?

[BaaBaa.]

Couldn`t be bothered to sit for an hour. Did he say anything relevant to interest non-Liverpool supporters?

He says Arsene Wenger is a miserable old git.

I'd sit and listen to Wenger, Mourinho or Benitez talking all day when it comes to football, which is why I thought it may be of interest.

No, He just discusses football but I don't go into the food thread and say I'm not a fan of Burgers.

[BaaBaa.]

And actually he does, he talks about how Diaby over ran our midfield and the changes he tried to make.

He's an interesting guy Rodgers, very charismatic.

[Arcadian]

[quote="BaaBaa."]And actually he does, he talks about how Diaby over ran our midfield and the changes he tried to make.




We could all see that on Sunday, don`t need to sit through an hour of Liverpool talk though.

[BaaBaa.]

And actually he does, he talks about how Diaby over ran our midfield and the changes he tried to make.




We could all see that on Sunday, don`t need to sit through an hour of Liverpool talk though.

Don't then, the simple solution is to not click on the link I provided, better still, don't go banging on about it after.

I enjoy listening to knowledgeable people talking about the game, don't like it, don't watch.

[BaaBaa.]

Fantastic Video below about Arsene Wenger and Arsenals great achievements in the past eight years ......

[Arcadian]

Fantastic Video below about Arsene Wenger and Arsenals great achievements in the past eight years ......

You`re now getting very silly, childish and argumentative.

[BaaBaa.]

Yeah ok.

[caller]

There's some good stuff in the press today.

This Liverpool documentary we keep hearing about is due to be aired on the 16th September - its made by Fox Sport! I hope Rodgers doesn't regret participating? From this report he does come across a bit Glenn Hoddleish:

One of the methods is a meditation and relaxation class, which is taken by ‘exercise physiologist’ Molly Kim during the club’s pre-season tour of the USA.

But the introduction of the class appears to bemuse the players, who can be seen struggling to keep straight faces and at times burst into laughter – apparently at the absurdity of what they are being asked to do.

Jamie Carragher, one of the club’s most senior players, appears frequently on the verge of laughter as he carries out the meditation exercises to the sound of calming music.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/footba ... sophy.html

And it turns out that AVB was turned down for the Burnley job! Partly because the board didn't have a clue what he was talking about! This just might be a telling statement:

Tommy Docherty used to say he never said anything to his players his milkman wouldn’t understand. I don’t think any milkman would fathom the meaning of a lot of Andre’s presentation.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/footba ... erers.html

And finally, the great Neville Southalls putting an autobiography out, called 'The Binman Chronicles' It sounds like it will be a good read, looks like he ate all the pies though!:

At Goodison Park, Kendall was prepared to drop Southall and send him on loan to Port Vale — ‘to test me’ — before he became the goalkeeper of the best side in England and, but for the ban on English clubs after Heysel, possibly the best in Europe.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... agers.html

[BaaBaa.]

Dunno what that "exercise" is all about but I think Rodgers always comes across very well, I really like the bloke.

The Documentary looks quality production wise, HBO esque. The director and team did one on American Football and apparently it was superb.

I suppose some will think it's a bit cringeworthy but I'm personally looking forward to it.

Southall, WHAT A PLAYER!

Nice to see the article is accompanied with a typical Merseyside derby scene.

[Terry]

Worrying.......................

From http://www.thefightingcock.co.uk/2012/0 ... ect-spurs/


AVB calls time on ‘project’ Spurs

Tottenham head coach André Villas-Boas today admitted his preferred style of play would never succeed at the club. In a short address in front of a packed press conference, the Portuguese said he was disappointed that his energetic, pressing mode of football was unsuited to the Premier League. In a stark message to his critics in the media and amongst the Spurs support, AVB acknowledged that the ‘project’ had already failed to prove it could produce a top four finish this season – seen as a minimum requirement after the success-laden years the club enjoyed under Harry Redknapp.

During this defining part of the season, AVB has come under increasing pressure to find a winning formula. Disappointing displays in the league against Newcastle, West Brom and Norwich have yielded only 2 points and Spurs find themselves languishing in 14th place. If Spurs are unable to improve on this tally in the next five games, the growing chorus calling for the return of Redknapp will be undeniable.

It was as the boos rang loud inside White Hart Lane last Saturday that AVB says he realised his attempts to make the team less dependent upon star individuals was to blame. “My philosophy from day one was to create a better defensive shape while varying our creative sources; I now know this approach is flawed,” said AVB. “The three trophies won at Porto were clearly flukes,” he added.

AVB acknowledged that the ‘project’ had already failed to prove it could produce a top four finish this season – seen as a minimum requirement after the success-laden years the club enjoyed under Harry Redknapp.

AVB went on to set out his vision for the rest of the season: “It’ll be 4-4-2 all the way from here on in. I have already instructed Michael [Dawson] that I want him to get the ball forward as quickly as possible. Adebayor will be our primary target – his role will be to run around a bit.”

Asked by reporters whether his change of heart suggested he had finally learned the lessons from his calamitous time at Chelsea, Villas-Boas accepted that he had been slow to take on board much of the criticism from that spell. But he insisted he had altered some of his methods, citing as an example that he no longer does the crouch-and-point thing on the touchline.

Also present, Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy gave his head coach a vote of confidence. There was, though, a qualification to that support: “The Board and I have worked hard to wrap up transfers early this summer in order to give André a settled squad. It’s our belief that given our endeavours we are entitled to expect more from our on-pitch performances so far this season.”

Despite his pledge to adopt a simpler style of play, doubts remain over the ability of the 34 year old to turn around the club’s fortunes. Sources within the club suggest he may have lost the dressing room after failing to publicly state that any of them deserve pay rises. This comes after similarly divisive actions such as banning the use of Beats headphones on match days and slashing Tom Huddlestone’s calorie intake to just 5,000 per day.



Thoughts - I've not been impressed at all by AVB at all since he arrived in UK - my jury is worried

[Big Boy]

“The three trophies won at Porto were clearly flukes,” he added.

Or maybe the English Premiere League is a little too tough for him, when compared to the Portuguese league

[Terry]

Good point BB, good point

[BaaBaa.]

So he's changing his philosophy and principles after 3 games? I'd find that slightly concerning.

"But he insisted he had altered some of his methods, citing as an example that he no longer does the crouch-and-point thing on the touchline"

Revolutionary, let the good times roll.

[Big Boy]

A difficult decision. At least one lower league manager has lost his job already. Do you admit your mistakes, and try to salvage the season while there is still time, or do you wait until Christmas and end up getting sacked?

I'm sure there are many managers who have already changed things because they are not going right - they just haven't gone public about it.