Kenny, Comolli and the future.

Whilst the departure of Damien Comolli came as a shock, it was inevitable that there was going to be a reaction to our poor league form this season. Reports that the owners had flown in early ahead of the semi-final against Everton should have given us a hint that something was about to happen. They took the decision that he wasn’t the right man for the job and it’s hard to argue. Whether you think the likes of Carroll, Downing, Henderson and Adam will come good or not, it’s fair to say none of those players have consistently played at a level required at a club like Liverpool. Even the form of Enrique and Suarez could be called into question. This may sound harsh but if we have ambitions of getting back into the top four and challenging for trophies that’s the pressure that the players have to cope with. Unfortunately too many of the players I’ve mentioned have struggled with this pressure and haven’t stepped up to the plate since leaving so called smaller clubs.

I know Kenny took responsibility for bringing in the players, but this is just a sign of the man and his loyalty to those around him. He wasn’t even hired when Suarez and Carroll were bought There’s no way the owners would have entrusted £57m to a temporary manager.

For the owners, getting rid of Kenny is an impossible task. Although some supporters have questioned his position, many still remember all he has done for the club in the past and have faith that he is the right man to lead us to more glory in the future. John W Henry and Tom Werner are no fools. They know if they were to get rid of Kenny and appoint someone else only for it to not work out they would alienate the fans. Furthermore, they have rejuvenated a massive club in America and understand the importance of stability. Replacing a manager every twelve months doesn’t lead to success.

That said, the sacking of Comolli demonstrates the owners are prepared to make big decisions if they feel it’s the right time. The pressure is now on Kenny. What I like about Werner’s interview is that he was very emphatic when he said we will be better next season and we can compete with other clubs for the top players. Another season of underachievement in the league won’t be tolerated. We can expect a busy summer in the transfer window where first and foremost we will undoubtedly look to add a quality goal scorer. Despite our poor results in the league, we have played some great football this season and if we had someone like a young Robbie Fowler who gets in the right positions and puts the ball in the net we would surely be looking forward to playing in the Champions League next year.

For us, this season is now all about adding the FA Cup to the Carling Cup. Two trophies and European football would be an impressive start to Kenny’s second coming. First we have to overcome an in-form Everton. I think we will and I’m heading to Wembley with confidence.

Come on Red Men!

The Daily EOTK : 13th April 2012 – Liverpool F.C. and football news updates

Comolli is gone more…
(Wonder why?)

Kenny talks about Comolli’s departure more…
(Humm)

Kenny insists that he decides the transfers more…
(I think he is being nice)

Werner talks about Comolli’s departure more…
(Interesting)

And that Kenny’s job is safe more…
(Hope so)

Peter Brukner is gone too more…
(He was brought on by Purslow) 

Johan Cruyff is being linked to replace Comolli more…
(Wow) 

Gerrard tells his teammates to make themselves heroes more…
(YNWA)

Stevie says that everyone is at fault for LFC’s league failings more…
(YNWA)

The skipper also talks about the Hillsborough anniversary more…
(JFT96)

And Kenny also shares the same sentiments more…
(YNWA)

The Hillsborough to Anfield run enters day 2 today more…
(Good luck)

Rushie believes that Andy Carroll will get a boost more…
(Boost it up Andy) 

Stevie G is ready for the Semi more…
(Bring them on)

SOS has released some travel info ahead of the Semi more…
(Good luck) 

The club appealed Doni’s red card more…
(Should have done it for Reina)

However it was rejected more…
(Damn)

Great read this by David Conn about the South Yorkshire Police
(Hopefully the truth will come out soon) 

This weekend marks another tragedy that affected the City of Liverpool more…
(There were over 139 people who were born in Liverpool on the Titanic, RIP)

Former Red Nicolas Anelka has a coaching position in Shanghai more…
(Good luck)

Craig Johnston talks about his rise to the top and the derbies more…
(YNWA)

The club is doing more stuff to make us proud more…
(YNWA) 

And Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation is being sued in the US over phone hacking more…
(That is excellent news)

Man Utd confirm that they are after Hazard more…
(No) 

And finally the Manchester United keeper who saved his fellow team mates from the Munich plane wreck defends the pilot more…
(Wonder why he spoke now) 

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The Daily LFC: 3rd March 2012 – Liverpool F.C. News update

Kick off today is at 12:45PM, Come on Reds

Stevie is not on any of the training pictures from yesterday more…
(Gutted)

Kuyt “It’s back to business” more…
(YES)

Dirk is stunned that Stevie wasn’t given the England armband more…
(Disgusting)

So is Riise more…
(But the FA don’t know Jack) 

Kenny on the other hand believes that Stevie can reach the 100th cap for England more…
(Then please retire Stevie)

Wenger is upset at Belgium as Vermaelen is expected to miss today’s game more…
(Hey we lost Stevie)

Molby talks about the Carling Cup victory more…
(Agree with Jan)

Comolli doesn’t expect a busy summer of transfers more…
(Gives time for these players to settle together)

However someone spins it the other way more…
(ROFL) 

However we are being linked with Jackson Martinez more…
(Good player)

Blatter pushed goal line technology more…
(Push it, just push it) 

And Hodgson backs Towwes more…
(ROFL) 

And finally Ryan Giggs has lost his legal battle against The S*n more…
(Wish he would have won that)

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The Daily LFC: 23rd February 2012 – Liverpool F.C. News update

The Attorney General has hinted that he might open a fresh inquest into the death of Kevin Williams more…
(This is excellent news)

The Anfield Cat has gone missing more…
(Gutted)

Alan Kennedy talks about the Carling Cup more…
(Let’s win it)

Comolli “Cup win would be massive” more…
(Yes it will) 

Stevie “Let’s bring it home” more…
(YES) 

Houllier sees similarities between this squad and the 2001 squad more…
(Good sign) 

A hotel in Indonesia has been named after Stevie G. more…
(Awesome)

Kelly out to emulate Stevie G more…
(YNWA) 

Pepe “This is why you sign for LFC” more…
(YNWA)

Macca the players can all be heroes more…
(Yes) 

We are being linked with a French winger more…
(Humm)

There have 3 fixture changes more…
(Tuesday game?)

The Premier League wants to clamp down on social media racist and  homophobic abuse more…
(What about those who mock the dead? They should be included too)

And Tommy Smith has sold his medals more…
(Gutted, wish the club would have bought them) 

And finally more stuff to make you proud to be an LFC fan here…
(YNWA)

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The Daily LFC: 4th February 2012 – Liverpool F.C. News update

Downing will not face assault charges more…
(Excellent news)

Stevie is available for the Spurs clash more…
(Excellent news)

Check out the training pictures
(Kenny should play, he still has it) 

And Kenny is excited about Suarez returning too more…
(YES) 

The King is not getting carried away more…
(Agree) 

The youngsters have been reinstated in the NextGen series more…
(Spurs cheated but credit to them for coming up and admitting it)

The club has signed a Sports Charter to tackle Homophobia more…
(Excellent news)

Damian Comolli is excited about Joao Carlos Teixeira’s capture more…
(Future looks bright) 

Stevie talks on how Didi Hamann helped him more…
(YNWA)

The skipper welcomes Luis back more…
(Just can’t get enough)

Carra is looking forward to the Spurs game more…
(Bring them on) 

The Daily F***king Mail claims that Juventus want Suarez more…
(Disgrace? The Daily Mail is a disgrace)

Defoe and Lennon are doubtful for Monday more…
(That is good news I guess)

Molby “Spearo is becoming a key man for LFC” more…
(Yes he is) 

The Molbymeister also talks on how Suarez should start against Spurs more…
(Yes he should)

Mark Clattenburg will be the referee for the Carling Cup Final more…
(Humm) 

Joe Cole wants to participate in the Olympics more…
(Olympic Joe)

Darren Bent laughs off the rumours that he was being linked with Liverpool more…
(Wonder why he didn’t say anything while the window was open?)

The transfer window is barely shut and there is more talk on Isla more…
(Humm) 

And the club has teamed up with Tesco more…
(Eat your heart out Everton)

And Fergie is still going at it with Alan Hansen more…
(Get him back Alan) 

However he wants Suarez and Evra to shake hands more…
(Why doesn’t he start by making peace with Hansen)

And finally a Man Utd fan has been accused of  racial abuse more…
(Oh wait, how can that be?)

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The Daily LFC: 16th November 2011 – Liverpool F.C. News update

Carra could feature on Sunday more…
(Good news however there is no update on Stevie)

Comolli believes that LFC can win with youngsters more…
(Future is bright) 

Daniel Agger claims that his body wasn’t built for football more…
(Your left foot was :-) )

According to a report he was accused of a drunken rampage more…
(Media hype) 

Lucas has been named the North-West player of the year more…
(Congrats) 

Martin Kelly scored for England U21 again on Monday more…
(Come on Martin a few for LFC would be nice)

Suarez didn’t feature for Uruguay yesterday as he was rested more…
(Good news)

Charlie Adam wants to prove his worth more…
(YNWA)

Jonjo could play for Scotland more…
(I think it will be better for him than with the 3 lions) 

The youngsters travel to Portugal for the last game of the NextGEN group stage more…
(Good luck)

David Ginola is suing Houllier more…
(Not the first time Gerard got himself in trouble with something he said)

And yes we are being linked with Hazard more…
(Come on Lille we gave you Joe)

And finally here are the minutes from the latest Supporters Committee meeting more…
(Excellent stuff)

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