Will we regret Rodgers giving away some LFC family silver?

PATIENCE is a lost virtue.

The 21 year old from Romford came to Liverpool FC as the last parting gift from Rafa.

Immediately Jonjo looked like a real player for the future and at under £2 million an excellent purchase. Since then he has had enough good moments in a Liverpool FC shirt to earn an England cap and convince me he could have been the man to fill Steven Gerard’s boots.

Everything was going well for Jonjo at Liverpool FC. He has scored the winning two goals in a Europa tie against Young Boys (the last time young boys were in the news without old boys being questioned by police!) Jonjo then got himself sent off against Manchester United. I respected him for standing up to Sir Alex. That’s when it all started to go wrong. He was rusty when he returned. He didn’t kick on and started to miss sitters.

In my opinion Brendan may have fallen out with this confident young man. Jonjo is a player who shows people the respect they earn in that moment, not from their past or the sign on their door. May be he told Brendan a few too many truths?

Mr Rodgers is accredited with convincing Jonjo to join Swansea.

I have stated my opinion before regarding the soft spot Swansea’s old manager has for them. I think he has again done them a favour and given away a prised LFC asset. Since when is an England international aged 21, with a good eye for goal, only worth £5-6 million? I guess the same time Joe Allen is worth £15 million. Is Brendan giving away our future to those who once loved him?

Jonjo should have been sent on a season long loan to Crystal Palace, who’s manager knows and wants Jonjo from when he managed him on loan at Blackpool; where he scored 6 goals in 10 games but was recalled abruptly to cover midfield injuries. He has talent but has failed to fulfil his promise during the few chances he has had at LFC.
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I saw Shelvey as Steven Gerrrard’s clear cut successor. He’s a full-bodied tackler with a developing eye for goal, good at heading the ball and can pick out a pass. Unfortunately it seems Liverpool don’t have the patience to help him develop or the appetite to allow him to grow on the periphery or out on loan.

Romelu Lukuka was loaned out by Chelsea and did his own development and value good as he became a key part in West Bromwich Albion’s side as they finished higher up the table than ever before. His 17 goals, 4 assists in 38 games gained everyone’s respect. He’s now back at Chelsea with a chance of getting some first team playing time. Liverpool didn’t have the good sense to do the same with this young, hungry player. A loan to a Premiership team would have been ideal to see how Jonjo would cope.

I wouldn’t sell Swansea anyone. Not because I have a problem with Swansea. I have nothing but respect for them and what they have achieved. Simply put, they don’t buy lemons! Swansea have an eye for a good player. Anyone Swansea want must be good! His full-blooded playing style will endear him to the fans. They will love him not only for his commitment and effort but also for his goals, assists and no nonsense tackling.

They want Shelvey because this England international is a good player and at 21 years old he has time to develop into becoming one of the best. I unfortunately predict Shelvey coming back to haunt us in upcoming seasons.

I for one will be betting on him scoring against us to soften the blow when he does. If there is no heavy sell-on percentage then in my opinion LFC have been fools – fools to themselves, the worst kind of fools.
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