Post by caspday on Nov 5, 2012 1:34:10 GMT -5
Following Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool must be like going on stage Official Cleveland Browns Jerseysafter Elvis in Vegas. But when the offer was made in the summer, Brendan Rodgers knew he couldn't turn it down.This was Liverpool, after all. Nowhere near the club it once was in terms of success, but still a massive name around the globe.Under Dalglish, in his second spell as boss, the Reds won the League Cup last season and reached the FA Cup final, which most supporters felt was enough to earn him another campaign.
There were some that believed Kenny's legendary status merited Usama Young Jerseyhim staying regardless of results.The American owners didn't see it that way and on the back of an eighth place finish in the Premier League, Dalglish was unceremoniously dumped.Out went the King and in came the man regarded as the Prince of Wales by Swansea supporters who had fallen head over heels for Rodgers after he guided them to the promised land of the Premier League.The 39yearold knew when he arrived at Anfield that he had a monumental task on his hands.
It was akin to when in 1986 Sir Alex Ferguson took over a Kaluka Maiava Jerseystruggling Manchester United side more likely to win cups than league titles craving former glories.Fergie didn't claim his first trophy until 1990 and his first championship until 1993. Mind you, he's made up for that wait ever since.Crucially the great Scot was afforded time.Rodgers needs the same patience from his board.The manager's ideas and ideals are being backed by his players and the majority of fans, who understand a clever long term strategy is required after too many false dawns.
To date Liverpool have only won two league games this season and Cleveland Browns Shopwere BE1105ZYH knocked out of the Capital One Cup in midweek by Rodgers' old club Swansea, but there is no sense of panic just yet, even if a few Kop idols turned critics like Mark Lawrenson, would beg to differ.Looking at the squad at the manager's disposal right now, despite some emerging young talent, if Liverpool finished in the top six this season it would be a miracle.There are healthy signs though that firm foundations are being built, but more experts in their trade are needed to furnish Brendan's new home in the style that he wants.
That means recruiting in January and the summer to support the www.officialclevelandbrownsjerseys.comoverworked Steven Gerrard, Luis Suarez and Raheem Sterling.Rodgers was let down in the last transfer window. The same can't happen again going forward. Goalscorers, game changers and players with real strength of character, identified by Rodgers and his scouting team, which includes former Northern Ireland player Barry Hunter, must be signed by the American owners.Liverpool's successful history and a burning desire to win the league for the first time since number 18 in 1990 has suffocated several managers at the club for more than 20 years.
Unlike others, instead of fearing past triumphs, Rodgers is Customized Jerseys NFLembracing them to the extent he has placed pictures of Shankly, Paisley and Dalglish on his office walls to inspire him. In a refreshingly open and honest manner over the last three days in this newspaper he has spoken about his methods, his dreams, his inspirations, his players, his family and his life.Brendan Rodgers is a fine man. Given time by the fans and backing from the board he can become a fantastic manager for Liverpool Football Club.