If 4th looks unreachable...?

[thechap]

It might be too early to say now, but there will come a time when, on current form, we will realise that we aren't even going to make 4th. In fact, on current form, it is bloody obvious we aren't going to make 4th.

 

Were that the case do you see the season out with GH, letting him leave voluntarily and therefore with some honour intact while we don't even make the UEFA cup, OR do you take a gamble and sack him giving his successor at least some of the season to try and repair the damage?

 

The above assumes Houllier is going at/by the end of the season - and by Christ I hope he does. It also assumes that a replacement is quickly found. I know there has been a lot of debate about whom that might be, but I cannot believe that Moores does not have anyone in his mind for the job. He must be at least as fucked off as the rest of us.

[thechap]

I have always previously stated that GH should be given to the end of the saeson, but if he continues to make a total hash of it - which is looking likely - then I would gamble with a new manager. I think I would give him another 4 weeks.

[Dr.Filth]

I've tried to be patient regarding GH's position but today was the last straw. I'd be happy to see Thommo see out the rest of the season until a new manager can be found. Let's face it, he can't do any worse and may even put himself in contention.

[Guest Original202]

I havent got a clue anymore.

 

I have always said give GH until the end of this season. But I feel even if he stays, we aren't going to scrape into 4th place.

 

If he goes, who comes in? Unless the board have someone lined up then it would be pointless.

 

Either way the board shouldn't have to sack him. If GH wants to keep his dignity and respect from supporters which is getting smaller game by game, he would hold his hands up and admit he's taken us as far he can. But he's too proud and he won't.

 

I think Moores comments were a much bigger warning than a lot of people have made out. The next few weeks could be very interesting.

 

I think we'd all have a lot of respect for GH if he held his hands up and called it a day. Much more than if he continues to take us backwards and turn us into a greater laughing stock.

 

If he stays we continue to go backwards, lose Owen plus maybe one or two others and end up becoming a mid table side like Villa or Tottenham. If he goes, we get a new man in. How long should they be given to turn us into a successful side?

 

Hate to say it, but we shouldn't be looking at getting fourth place. I think we should write that off to be honest. I havent seen enough from us this season to suggest we are the fourth best team in the Premiership.

 

The reaction of the crowd today said a lot in my opinion. Where the hell do we go from here?

 

:|

[thechap]

Every interview GH makes he uses the excuse about being without Owen, Kewell, Baros and Carragher. Well, the first two should be back within 10 days or so and the other two maybe 2-4 weeks. That's why I would give him 4 weeks.

 

I think he really is in the Last Chance Saloon.

[Dr.Filth]

I haven't 'done the math' but I'd bet the team that started today cost more than any other in the country bar Man Ure or Chelsea so I'm no longer prepared to put up with excuses about injuries etc.

[Hermes]

Carragher and Baros will take weeks to gain match fitness. Owen and Kewell will probably take a few games to regain their form. However, I have no doubt that we will finish 4th. There is no competition.

 

We were let down badly today by Heskey, Diouf, Murphy and top of the pile Riise. Riise hardly found a red shirt all afternoon.

[DT]

Well, unfortunately he found one in the home dressing room with his name and number 18 on.

 

He was shown up by the academy player at right back. And he calls himself an international.

[thechap]

Hermes - I cannot regard Newcastle as being "no competition". Anyway, it's not a case of their being no competition, it's more a case of us playing so badly that we lose against teams that were never supposed to be any competition in the first place.

[fagus]

the saddest thing about todays result was that it did not suprise me in the least, thats how low my expectation has fallen,there are some players in our team who by no fault of there own are not only not good enough for liverpool but are not capable of playing in the premiership

[Guest smiler908]

i honestly believe that it will come down to the yeovil game as to whether GH stays till the end of the season or, if we win , i think he will stay till may if we lose he will get the boot, to be honest at this moment in time i am not that confident that we will win.

 

GH, although was taking us in the right direction at one stage as quite clearly lost the the fans, board and some of the players confidence, it would be good to see him turn it round but i dont think he can.

[Dr.Filth]

The chap said,

 

"Anyway, it's not a case of their being no competition, it's more a case of us playing so badly that we lose against teams that were never supposed to be any competition in the first place."

 

 

 

Spot on.