18 Aug 2015 15:12:53
Only just found the time to listen to the podcast. Well done Benny and Ed01 it was a great listen and pretty much all the points made as to why Rodgers is not the man for the job are ones I've been saying for a while now, either in posts on here (alienation/disregard of players) or with friends (preference to focus on his appearance rather than fixing the team).
I was wondering if you knew more details regarding certain players, mainly Ilori and Sahko as to what they have done to annoy him so much.
Final thought do you think O'Driscoll will influence Rodgers into playing the high press again after he abandoned it for reasons known only to himself, as I believe this is the way O'Driscoll likes to play. Perhaps Sahko and Ilori should make friends with O'Driscoll too of he has been do influential in getting Gomez starts

{Ed001's Note - he doesn't rate them and no, I don't think we will return to the press with our current line up.}

1.) 18 Aug 2015
18 Aug 2015 17:35:29
Any idea if Lucien Favre (Gladbach manager) was looked at by FSG? He's worked his way up admirably, as I see it, and has a pleasing style of play.

{Ed002's Note - You are correct that his stock is on the rise but he has not been considered by Liverpool. One serious option was put to the club but they did not look to make a change as you know. This was all explained over the summer. One advisor to the club might have other ideas in the future, but for now Liverpool has a manager they are happy with.}

2.) 19 Aug 2015
18 Aug 2015 18:51:32
Can you elaborate on your comments please Ed's 002?

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has a manager so there is no point elaborating.}

3.) 19 Aug 2015
18 Aug 2015 22:41:02
Ed02, so if this option was to FSG's liking, BR would have been sacked and said option be the new manager?

{Ed002's Note - I cannot sensibly answer whatif questions.}

4.) 19 Aug 2015
19 Aug 2015 15:50:34
Thanks Ed002 for the reply. If FSG decide sometimes later this season or next summer (or indeed anytime in the near future) that BR isn't going to work, then I do hope Favre is considered. He's known to develop kids extremely well, and I can see that being a strong element considering the talent we seem to be buying. He's a strong defensive coach who loves the quick counter, but also insists on a strong passing game.

And it's not like he's without a history at the top levels of football - he saved Gladbach from the drop a few years back after taking over when they were, I think, 7 points from safety. Last season he took them to third in the Bundesliga and a Champions League position.

IMHO, this is the kind of manager who is probably more likely to come here over a Klopp or other big name wanting only top teams.