Will Purslow keep his job under the new regime?

[PaulMcC]

Christian Purslow gave Roy Hodgson a list of players he deemed worth selling Christian Purslow gave Roy Hodgson a list of players he deemed worth selling prior to ending his tenure as Liverpool managing director.

 

Roy Hodgson has revealed Christian Purslow, Liverpool's former managing director, handed him a list of players to sell in the summer and believes the team's recent improvement stems from his decision to ignore the businessman's advice.

 

The Liverpool manager did not disclose the names on the list of expendables as he gave an indication of the extent of boardroom interference at Anfield prior to October's takeover by New England Sports Ventures. However, Hodgson's admission came as he heralded the influence of the likes of Lucas Leiva, Sotirios Kyrgiakos, David Ngog and even Ryan Babel, who has impressed as a striker in Liverpool's past two matches, on recently enhanced performances.

 

"I got a list from Christian," said Hodgson. "He had been here for just over a year and was a big fan of the club as well as being managing director. He had very strong opinions about lots of players and he gave lots of opinions about them. I listened but I made it perfectly clear that I wouldn't act on it.

[dennis tooth]

Here lies Dennis Tooth.

 

Right about Purslow, right about Hodgson but I'm not gloating, I'd love to gloat, y'all know me the forum dickhead but what we got to gloat about here? Wish I was wrong instead. How I wish I was wrong everytime.

 

Tough on mediocracy, tough on the causes of mediocracy.

[PaulMcC]

Thing is Hodgson clearly did let Purslow do what he wanted to an extent.

 

Hodgson said he rated Insua and didn't know what was going on with him, but he still let him move on loan.

[lifetime fan]

Christian Purslow gave Roy Hodgson a list of players he deemed worth selling Christian Purslow gave Roy Hodgson a list of players he deemed worth selling prior to ending his tenure as Liverpool managing director.

 

Roy Hodgson has revealed Christian Purslow, Liverpool's former managing director, handed him a list of players to sell in the summer and believes the team's recent improvement stems from his decision to ignore the businessman's advice.

 

The Liverpool manager did not disclose the names on the list of expendables as he gave an indication of the extent of boardroom interference at Anfield prior to October's takeover by New England Sports Ventures. However, Hodgson's admission came as he heralded the influence of the likes of Lucas Leiva, Sotirios Kyrgiakos, David Ngog and even Ryan Babel, who has impressed as a striker in Liverpool's past two matches, on recently enhanced performances.

 

"I got a list from Christian," said Hodgson. "He had been here for just over a year and was a big fan of the club as well as being managing director. He had very strong opinions about lots of players and he gave lots of opinions about them. I listened but I made it perfectly clear that I wouldn't act on it.

 

I'm not going to be a hypocrite.

 

I was glad Rafa thought Purslow knew fuck all about football and wanted to do his own thing.

 

I'm glad Roy thought Purslow knew fuck all about football and wanted to do his own thing.

 

Pity Roy is shit.

[Captain]

Galonso really is squirming here.

[silverlining]

Shocking bit of arrogance shown by Purslow, seriously who the fuck does he think he is by telling Roy who's good enough to be playing for the club.

Christain please stay the fuck away from the footballing decisions at the club, you're fucking clueless.

 

"Purslow handed Hodgson a list of players he wished to see depart Anfield after his appointment last summer. On the list were Ryan Babel, Maxi Rodriguez, Sotirios Kyrgiakos, David Ngog and Lucas"

 

I think Pursssslow has more footballing knowledge than I might have given him credit for. All of that lot should have been fucked off, they're not good enough.

[sunny_LFC]

and which players would have replaced them?

 

the likes of poulsen and konchesky. great move

[Royal Family]

Thing is Hodgson clearly did let Purslow do what he wanted to an extent.

 

Hodgson said he rated Insua and didn't know what was going on with him, but he still let him move on loan.

 

The same Insua who can't get a game at Gala, and who was criticised last month by Hagi for his "playboy antics" and love of the nightlife?

 

People criticising the manager or the former CEO really should choose their ground more carefully than exaggerating the abilities of players who have demonstrated they are nowhere near good enough for Liverpool.

[PaulMcC]

The same Insua who can't get a game at Gala, and who was criticised last month by Hagi for his "playboy antics" and love of the nightlife?

 

People criticising the manager or the former CEO really should choose their ground more carefully than exaggerating the abilities of players who have demonstrated they are nowhere near good enough for Liverpool.

 

Hodgson said he rates him and didn't know if he was staying or going.

 

Regardless of his ability, better than Konchesky btw, that's the manager not having a say in what happens to a player.

 

So Purslow done what he wanted in some cases.

[Spartacus]

"Purslow handed Hodgson a list of players he wished to see depart Anfield after his appointment last summer. On the list were Ryan Babel, Maxi Rodriguez, Sotirios Kyrgiakos, David Ngog and Lucas"

 

I think Pursssslow has more footballing knowledge than I might have given him credit for. All of that lot should have been fucked off, they're not good enough.

We would currently be in the bottom 3 if it wasnt for the majority of those players, imo.

[Hermes]

I stated a few months ago that this was the worst squad we've had in 50 years and I've seen nothing since to change my mind. When was the last time we had two successive seasons as bad as this?

[dirk grout]

I stated a few months ago that this was the worst squad we've had in 50 years and I've seen nothing since to change my mind. When was the last time we had two successive seasons as bad as this?

 

An utterly ridiculous comment from an utterly ridiculous person.

[JMARKH]

Well done Purslow for getting rid of Rafa and the Yanks, Hodgson was a terrible appointment though, utter rubbish and the sooner the new owners sack him the better.

[Hermes]

An utterly ridiculous comment from an utterly ridiculous person.

 

Maybe you would like to answer my question?

 

When was the last time we finished 7th and were this low in the table in mid-December. I doubt it has happened since we were promoted.

[ngogswilly]

Maybe you would like to answer my question?

 

When was the last time we finished 7th and were this low in the table in mid-December. I doubt it has happened since we were promoted.

 

Yeah its all the squads fault. The manager has nothing to do with it I suppose.

 

Jesus Hermes you really do make some silly arguments. I fucking guarantee you another manager would get more out of this squad. Not more as in we'll win the fucking league.

 

But another manager would give us a shot at the CL places. The whole squads not good enough argument has some truth to it, but its not the whole truth.

[Il Fenomeno]

Maybe you would like to answer my question?

 

When was the last time we finished 7th and were this low in the table in mid-December. I doubt it has happened since we were promoted.

 

We were 12th going into April under Souness, after finishing 6th.

[Guest the boy]

This squad is arguably inferior to that which Shankly inherited: that, at least, had it in them to win a title of some sorts. Arguably it is the worst squad of all time ever.

Edited December 14, 2010 by the boy

[ngogswilly]

This squad is arguably inferior to that which Shankly inherited: that, at least, had it in them to win a title of some sorts. Arguably it is the worst squad of all time ever.

 

Shankly inherited a team in the second division. Theres a bit of a difference there.

 

Its impossible to say whats the worst squad we've ever had. But this one is not.

 

Edit: Actually on re-reading that are you taking the piss?

[Hermes]

Yeah its all the squads fault. The manager has nothing to do with it I suppose.Jesus Hermes you really do make some silly arguments. I fucking guarantee you another manager would get more out of this squad. Not more as in we'll win the fucking league.

 

But another manager would give us a shot at the CL places. The whole squads not good enough argument has some truth to it, but its not the whole truth.

 

Of course he takes responsibility for this season, but Hodgson wasn't here last season.

[ngogswilly]

Of course he takes responsibility for this season, but Hodgson wasn't here last season.

 

Everybody knows last year wasn't good enough. That was the whole point in Rafa being removed.

[Guest the boy]

ts impossible to say whats the worst squad we've ever had. But this one is not.

 

While Hermes is here to argue it, and others continue to entertain him, it arguably is.

[Horus]

While Hermes is here to argue it, and others continue to entertain him, it arguably is.

 

That makes no sense.

[Anubis]

All this thing about he inherited a bad team just isn't true.

 

Jeremy knows.

[Hermes]

We were 12th going into April under Souness, after finishing 6th.

 

1992/93 finished 6th. The only season he finished 6th.

 

1993/94 "going into April" again 6th.

 

Do you want to phone a friend?

[Juan Galonso]

1992/93 finished 6th. The only season he finished 6th.

 

1993/94 "going into April" again 6th.

 

Do you want to phone a friend?

 

We did finish 6th in 1991-92 as well, Graeme's first season in charge. 6th, 6th and 8th in three seasons.