There are two things that give me hope this is achievable: Firstly, the fact that Cole and Meireles are Hodgson signings; both stated the persuasive contribution of the manager in negotiating their moves to Liverpool and were presumably convinced by his ambition and tactical blueprints for the club. By making such high-profile footballers his priority and by playing them together in such a big game Roy has stuck to his guns. They are malleable players that nicely compliment the solid and fundamental style of Poulsen and which can give Gerrard and Torres service in the final third. There were signs of such service in the second half, as previously mentioned, and I am confident that the standard of the opposition on Saturday will encourage more ventures upfield. Transition is the keyword, and Hodgson should feel more confident putting his long-term plans into action and plumbing for invention over imperviousness against Sunderland.
Most important for me, though, are the off field assurances. Rafa’s reign was undoubtedly full of exciting and aesthetically pleasing times for the Anfield Faithful, but a few indications of unrest behind the scenes and the media’s appalling and disrespectful treatment of the manager made his position practically untenable (It was a disheartening season, yes, but did Benitez’s pedigree deserve his vilification, undertaken so gleefully by the press?). With the ownership problems came a stagnation that was most famously demonstrated by Gerrard’s reaction to Torres’ substitution against Birmingham. A new and refreshing regime was needed.
Hodgson’s appointment already seems to have reinvigorated Stevie, who spoke of his faith in this squad yesterday despite recent setbacks, and Agger is another player that has spoken of the freshness and happiness around Melwood since Roy’s arrival. If Steven Gerrard (who has not been shy in stressing the need for more talented players around him in the past) has faith that the new regime can return us to former glories then we, the fans, should definitely allow Hodgson more time. Some more expansive and adventurous pass and move play from the first team against Sunderland would really bring Gerrard’s words to life.
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RH,we trust in you.dun worry. all players is good…except lucas.
What is Gerrard expected to say? That he thinks Woy is stink?
Oh so I see – everything is going to be great then?
What planet are you on? ow dire has it got to be for you to see?
I wouldn’t mind some of the stuff your smoking!
roy has to get us playing positive attacking football, the odd defeat is much easier to take then
Don’t worry cavalry is riding over the brow, Kuyt is back
Attacking football is a MUST ! Stop play defensive football, it suck.
If Roy continue to become Liverpool manager in january, then surely Torres will put in a transfer request because Roy tactic is suitable for the Liverpool attacking formations as Roy only how to defend.
From the selections he picks for macthes against Man City, Birmingham, Man Utd, he is not going for a win but just want for a draw. These situations also can be seen in the subsitutions he made during the game.
If there is takeover happen in the near futures, I expected Roy to sacked and become the “First Manager” of Liverpool to be sacked so early and “Break the Record”.
Look everyone knows the situation of our club through this days. Even manager like Mourinho cant help at this situation. No transfer money, ownership problems, big players form, injuries and so on… But the manager like Roy( If given time to settle) can work wonders. If after one manth when new owners found, every players is fit and back to form we may think he his right guy for this club at right time.
One thing i like to share in i read a news that sneider expressed his willingness to leave inter. We need a mid who can work wide. Why cant we sell old Kuyt and Lucas swap for him. and we can also his Masch money in striker(Without help of owners)…….
roy is on very dangerous ground if he thinks the protesters are an imposition on the club – he might very very soon be out of a job – he better get aquainted with what this sclub is about, not believe what 3 money men tell him.
don’t expect the captain to say something negative. but this doesn’t mean there is believe. pls do not confuse loyalty with belief. roy has been terrible choice for liverpool.
People need to give the new manage and new squad members time to settle. anyone who thinks he’s going anywhere in january needs to pull their head out of their arse. The result against manc scum, although gutting, was a strong team performance, in the second half especially.
Agree that RH needs to be given a chance, but he also needs to help himself! Pick a style and shape that suits the players he has and be brave in team selection.
First duty of defenders is to defend – getting carved open too often by wannabe wingers without a ‘trick’ is leaving our centre open to attack where it seems Sir Carra’s legs have lost another yard of pace since last year.
The midfield comprises regular, seasoned internationals who ‘should’ strike fear into the opposition – believe! There is a need (imho) for a speedy right winger but the eadeavour of DK is a necessecity sometimes if thinges become laboured.
Strikers need support and a regular supply of ammo and equally they can’t plough lone furroughs all the time. There needs to be a guy up there to support Mr Torres. Cole has the guile but then Babel & Ngog are showing signs of being good central strikers.
Although re-building the team, the ethos of LFC and the chants from the Kop have always been ‘attack attack attack’. sitting back and letting teams come at you invites trouble. Playing the game in the opposition’s half provides more chances to win – the point of the exercise, surely?
Suggestion for next game (if all are fit, lol);
Reina
kelly-skrtel-agger-aurelio
kuyt-gerrard-mareiles-jovanovic
torres-cole
subs: jones,johnson,ngog,babel,lucas,konchesky
YNWA
roy is too small for liverpool,give it to kenny