Damian_de

Voted yes, on the condition that he gets backing in terms of transfers and playing style, otherwise no point, is there? But when I look at the question and think about the battles that Rafa took on for the supporters and the good of the club, I can't possibly even consider voting no. Plus, he has got the b******s for it. And under him I watched the best football we've played since the 80s (at times).

I would say he has had a precedented level of success, but the general point is correct - there is no perfect choice for everyone

I dunno, they aren't really until they've done something big. They are maybe the next generation, for sure. Deschamps the closest. There have been a lot of touted managers over the last decade who haven't really gone on to make it, or have slipped back into the pack of decent managers again.

1-5 in their derby against a snidey Espanyol... honestly, I think we're lucky to have this side around.

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Haha, the greek has a big letter C on his arm. I think this is probably the best thing that RH has done at LFC to date.

He was far from the worst. Very far.

Better than Diao I reckon.

Joe Cole. All the bad bits of Steve Gerrard's game without many of the good bits. I know he's coming back from injury and all that, but that doesn't excuse being just a brainless footballer.

Wayne Bridge's £70k p/w without having to do squat for it manchester city NIGHTMARE I tell you

Sounds like a man of discretion

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My Mrs is a big time Brondby fan so the quality of my domestic bliss would reduce if Solbakken ended up our coach

One can only presume this 125M will result in some kind of long term benefit for the noble students of Qatar

In terms of big prizes you are right. Last time we were looking to appoint a manager the right way there were some very obvious candidates amongst the up and coming talent, the 2 main ones being Mourinho and Rafa who had both won top honours with 2nd tier sides. This time those managers just don't exist, so if we are looking at long term up and coming talent (which I hope we are) then there have to be some other criteria by which to judge them. Some examples might be: * track record developing sides * results against teams with greater resources * record in European competitions * football style/tactical intelligence * integration of youth players * evidence of improving performance over time * RoI transfer record * willingness to build a dynasty * etc Based on his career to date Klopp looks a good bet against many of these criteria. We don't know much about his pedigree in Europe, he has played there with Mainz, but was knocked out by Sevilla (no shame). The rest of it he looks to be getting some good scores. He's been relegated with Mainz as well as promoted... but Rafa had had a few ups and downs as well. Laudrup, by comparison, no great achievements in Europe either, some attractive attacking footy and some good domestic results, but there's no evidence there of him having the appetite for a long term dynasty building job. His success in Denmark could be argued was in part due to him being able to attract better players to the league just becaiuse of his personal reputation (although he still had to go and win the things, granted). There are of course other good candidates. I wouldn't like to make the decision Klopp, however, I like.

Why's that then? He might be

Hate to break it to you, but they have been rubbish so far this season. Try watching Dortmund instead

One poor pass aside it is almost embarrassing for Meireles that he is playing at such a higher level than anyone else on the pitch Just logged into the thread so sweet to see Derek score after some fairly unwarranted criticism, none less than claiming Ry Babs should play instead of him

Be enough for 5th that, based on last few seasons.

Pictures of knobs at the ready in case there is the need to post on the wrong facebook page, then.

Haha!

Arsenal players, they all bulk up in upper body - look at Nasri this season, and look at his form. It hasn't cost him his pace, either

because a lot of stupid people, including the former MD, seem to think he is a world class player as opposed to a somewhat talented lightweight waster

We've beat 2 terrible teams at home at a canter and lost to every quarter decent team we've played, while against spurs creating a few chances. Struggling to get excited, here.