So who should be our next manager?

[Dan Vito Corleone]

At this point I can't see how it can be anyone but Alonso. He knows the club, he knows the league, he knows the expectations that come with being Liverpool manager and everything that comes with it. He is doing a great job at Leverkusen. It's a gamble lets be honest but he's constantly being linked with us, Madrid and Bayern. We get first shot at him which is a benefit to us. He is definitely up for coming judging by the way he didn't pour cold water over anything in the press conference earlier.

 

There are plenty of great young managers out there. I like O'Neil at Wolves and Silva at Fulham but they are both levels below where they need to be. I feel like I need to see more of a body of work from De Zerbi as well, something just feels like it wouldn't work out with him. Can't put my finger on it. With that said, Alonso has only been a manager for circa 18 months. As I said earlier he is a gamble.

 

[Strontium]

I'm just pleased it's our first vacancy in about 40 years when John Toshack hasn't been linked.

[No2]

9 minutes ago, Dan Vito Corleone said:

At this point I can't see how it can be anyone but Alonso. He knows the club, he knows the league, he knows the expectations that come with being Liverpool manager and everything that comes with it. He is doing a great job at Leverkusen. It's a gamble lets be honest but he's constantly being linked with us, Madrid and Bayern. We get first shot at him which is a benefit to us. He is definitely up for coming judging by the way he didn't pour cold water over anything in the press conference earlier.

 

There are plenty of great young managers out there. I like O'Neil at Wolves and Silva at Fulham but they are both levels below where they need to be. I feel like I need to see more of a body of work from De Zerbi as well, something just feels like it wouldn't work out with him. Can't put my finger on it. With that said, Alonso has only been a manager for circa 18 months. As I said earlier he is a gamble.

 

Xabi has a couple of years with Sociead reserves as well. It doesn't drastically change the CV but it does dry the wetness slightly from behind the ears.

[Captain Willard]

I like the idea of Thomas Frank, an economy own brand version of Klopp. 

[Strontium]

Yes, I would say Alonso and Frank are the outstanding candidates of those mentioned so far.

 

Frank didn't even figure in Code's poll. Nuff said.

[clangers]

It'll be Alonso, wouldn't be surprised if it's already agreed something hence today's announcement. They've known for three months, I doubt they've sat on their hands. It's feels similar to when Klopp departed Dortmund, there was a suspicion he'd up here even with Rodgers still in place.

 

I'd expect Klopp to take a well deserved year off and then take the German job for the next World Cup.

 

All very sad but to be honest not entirely suprising, I half expected him to leave last summer. He'll leave us in good shape as he's kicked off the rebuild. In fairness he's been very honest, he's knackered and clearly wasn't going to be around for the next five years.

 

In the modern world of football nine years is a pretty long stint these days. I doubt we'll see a Ferguson type multi-decade reign again at the highest level.

 

It's been an incredible journey. I couldn't have asked anything more of our manager.

[waddy78]

The club must be confident of getting their man (Alonso maybe?) otherwise why is Pep leaving? surely he would have thrown his name in the hat to replace Jurgen the fact he hasnt and said he wants to leave to try management makes me think the club have told him he wont be considered.

[clangers]

5 minutes ago, waddy78 said:

The club must be confident of getting their man (Alonso maybe?) otherwise why is Pep leaving? surely he would have thrown his name in the hat to replace Jurgen the fact he hasnt and said he wants to leave to try management makes me think the club have told him he wont be considered.

Agreed, the fact that both Klopp and his assistants are all going would suggest they've lined someone up. Clearing the deck once Klopp goes.

 

Feels like a death? It'll be very strange. He will be missed.

[clangers]

8 minutes ago, Strontium said:

Yes, I would say Alonso and Frank are the outstanding candidates of those mentioned so far.

 

Frank didn't even figure in Code's poll. Nuff said.

 

I thought you meant a certain Mr Lampard at first. Christ, that would be terrifying.

[elvis]

16 minutes ago, Captain Willard said:

I like the idea of Thomas Frank, an economy own brand version of Klopp. 

No thanks 

[Code]

10 minutes ago, Strontium said:

Yes, I would say Alonso and Frank are the outstanding candidates of those mentioned so far.

 

Frank didn't even figure in Code's poll. Nuff said.

Because he will not get it, I had to stop at one point with the options, but there is the other option.

[JohnnyH]

5 hours ago, TheBitch said:

Come on Johnny, imagine the internet feuds we can all get into again. 
 

It’s gonna be great, coupled with pro FSG/ anti FSG battles this could be as good for the forum as bringing back the ART. 

I suppose I can at least hope he does terribly and quietly revel in our losses and poor form. 

[sir roger]

I think we can all agree that experience has shown us the need to locate a safe pair of hands.

[lifetime fan]

7 minutes ago, JohnnyH said:

I suppose I can at least hope he does terribly and quietly revel in our losses and poor form. 

Don’t think you’re fully getting the idea here mate. 

[Geoff Woade]

There’ll be a good succession plan in place. Klopp will have told them who’s genuinely the best man and there’ll have been no ego about it. 
I’m confident we’ll get / have got the right man. We’re very lucky that seemingly the elite level next manager is someone we’d love here.

[sir roger]

1 minute ago, Geoff Woade said:

There’ll be a good succession plan in place. Klopp will have told them who’s genuinely the best man and there’ll have been no ego about it. 
I’m confident we’ll get / have got the right man. We’re very lucky that seemingly the elite level next manager is someone we’d love here.

 

Moyesy it is then.

[Aventus]

Just now, sir roger said:

 

Moyesy it is then.

 

[etho]

4 minutes ago, Geoff Woade said:

There’ll be a good succession plan in place. Klopp will have told them who’s genuinely the best man and there’ll have been no ego about it. 
I’m confident we’ll get / have got the right man. We’re very lucky that seemingly the elite level next manager is someone we’d love here.

David Wagner it is then 

[John102]

If Xabi thinks it's a bit early, or wants to defend the title with Bayer, how would people feel about Rafa and Pako as a stop gap?

 

They know the club and Xabi, so could be a good stop gap. Also mean Xabi doesn't have to immediately fill Jurgens shoes

[ZonkoVille77]

12 minutes ago, John102 said:

If Xabi thinks it's a bit early, or wants to defend the title with Bayer, how would people feel about Rafa and Pako as a stop gap?

 

They know the club and Xabi, so could be a good stop gap. Also mean Xabi doesn't have to immediately fill Jurgens shoes

 

Nah. His football style is outdated now.

[manwiththestick]

14 minutes ago, John102 said:

If Xabi thinks it's a bit early, or wants to defend the title with Bayer, how would people feel about Rafa and Pako as a stop gap?

 

They know the club and Xabi, so could be a good stop gap. Also mean Xabi doesn't have to immediately fill Jurgens shoes

Oh god no.

 

I love Rafa but no.

 

 

[Lee909]

12 minutes ago, John102 said:

If Xabi thinks it's a bit early, or wants to defend the title with Bayer, how would people feel about Rafa and Pako as a stop gap?

 

They know the club and Xabi, so could be a good stop gap. Also mean Xabi doesn't have to immediately fill Jurgens shoes

.

No Rafa and his tactics are done, he like Mourinho in that regard. 

 

Do him and Paco even talk anymore

 

Bring back the brains Željko Buvač. We should be able to temp him from the German 3rd division 

[Carvalho Diablo]

7 hours ago, Strontium said:

Henderson player-manager

 

[Le Duan]

53 minutes ago, etho said:

David Wagner it is then 

 

[TD_LFC]

Alonso, Frank, Amorim, De Zerbi, Diniz (Just because I'm curious what would happen).

 

My shortlist done*

 

*Might not be done