Kenny Dalglish:
Possibly the most important addition to the club this season and will be their most significant signing this summer if he signs permanent terms, Kenny Dalglish has transformed the Anfield gloom in to far-reaching optimism in just a few short months. The results have been erratic but Dalglish retains an exceptional tactical knowledge and a considerable familiarity with the club’s youth set-up, which should induce a steady stream of young talent in to the first team over the next 12 months. If he manages to guide Liverpool in to the Europa League next season, his recent tenure will be considered a remarkable success.
The removal of George Gillett and Tom Hicks:
In the two years before the Americans became Liverpool’s owners, the club had won a Champions’ League and an FA Cup. They achieved nothing during the next three years under the Gillett and Hicks authority and the feuding pair left Anfield with the team languishing in the Premier League relegation zone. The club’s new owners, Fenway Sports Group, invested heavily in the playing staff at the first opportunity last January and can be credited for appointing Dalglish as temporary manager, so for the time being at least, they are held in high regard by the Anfield faithful.
Beating Manchester United 3-1:
Not only was this victory significant in terms of Liverpool’s European qualification hopes, but a victory in any game against the club’s most aggressive adversary is always welcomed. Dirk Kuyt’s hat-trick was met with as an emphatic reaction as Javier Hernandez’s consolation was applauded sarcastically. Although this result has had little effect on United’s title challenge, it was an encouraging sign that the Reds can take in to next season.
Alberto Aquilani:
Although his first season in England was generally considered disastrous, the Italian has blossomed on loan at Juventus this campaign and several Liverpool insiders believe he will have something to offer the club next season. Aquilani has also forced his way back in to contention within the Italian national set-up having played 28 times for the Old Lady this season.
The Academy:
Liverpool are considered to have one of the most developed and promising youth systems in the Premier League. Academy scholars have been tutored by the experienced Pep Segura, who was previously the technical director at Barcelona’s academy, and of course current manager, Kenny Dalglish, whose influence on the club’s youngsters has been invaluable over the last two years.
Its Nearly Over:
Well, it is.
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what about sterling,flano,robinson!!
You must be stupid if you think that Raul Meireles is a direct replacement for Javier Mascherano as they are two completely different midfielders. Meireles was bought as a playmaker, not a ‘midfield destroyer’ like Mascherano. The player who was supposed to replace Mascherano was Christian Poulsen who plays as a defensive midfielder.
One more thing is the number of promising youth players we currently have but Kenny must be prepared to give the foreign guys a chance too, not just the British guys. Mavinga and Suso should be promoted to the first team next season while Pacheco should be given more opportunities. Kenny must also promote Adam Morgan to the first team.
Definitely it was a season to forget but the future looks bright. Since the king took the hot seat at Anfield, we have seen steady progress. The team is playing as a unity with really intent to attack. Our new boss is not scared to splash the cash on players he believes in (Carroll and Suarez) and therefore wastes no time to bring them abroad. Moreover, youngsters from the youth system are performing due to the confidence he shows them. At the moment we have about 5 youngsters that i think will make an impact next year. Of course Spearing and Kelly are now considered 1st team but also Flanagan, Robinson and Pacheco will likely be part on first team next year. I haven’t even talked about who we might bring in yet, hopefully two high quality wingers will be awesome. Therefore next year will be a treat for all liverpool fans I believe, King Kenny is going to make it all right and will see a young attacking team next year.
cheers
Jez! Even when positive some clowns always find some kind of negetive – (good post and roll on the future!)
ok… now liverpool was openning wide world eyes…
so… buy
2 left winger : marveux and downing
2 right winger : young and lee
1 top striker : ?elmander,jones,torres..15m only
1 attacking : juan mata / eriksen
1 centeral mid : adam – cover for meireles
1 def mid : blaise matuidi
1 center def : kjaer/cahill – cover for agger
1 left back : enrique / armero