If sums are correct - Kenny has spent (£114m) in transfers since arriving last January.
I'm not going to take into account the money he has brought in from sales because to me it doesn't matter, it was reinvested.
Now you have to bare in mind, this was a Liverpool team that all ready had Reina, Johnson, Agger, Lucas, Gerrard in it when he arrived, by most fans these players would be seen as World Class.
Now, i struggle to see any possible defence of Kenny when it comes to creating a decent enough squad to qualify for the Champions league when your adding (£114m) worth of talent over two whole windows to that list of players, plus others.
Now i know injury's play their part, but that's the same with most sides, and i would argue that we have considerably less injury's than other sides, look at Utd and Arsenal, they seem to get desecrated by injury's every season but manage to fill the void.
The fact is if you have (£114m) to spend, you should have a squad capable of making it into the Champions league.
I honestly think most managers would have an ultimatum "considering how harsh the football world of management is" to qualify for the Champions league or expect to lose your job.
I think Kenny has not attracted as much pressure has what he should be because for one he is fairly aggressive in his interviews (similar to Ferge) and so isn't questioned as often.
and secondly the fact that he is a club legend and held in such high esteem is another reason why he may get more lee way.
My question is, how long can we expect to keep hearing "this is a working progress" "Rome wasn't built in a day" bla bla bla.
Other managers don't get that sort of time, Roy Hodgson certainly didn't with not even a 1/4 of the money Kenny's had.
The truth is and i may get "shot down" for this by fellow fans. But, i think if we don't get fourth, regardless of whether we win the Carling cup, i think he should go.
Spending
posted on 15/1/12
comment by red_man23 (U1669)
posted 13 minutes ago
In comparison how much did City spend to get into the top 4?
City were MILES behind top 4 standard. Liverpool have dipped a little below par, and have wasted a lot of money on some mediocre players. Though I admit Henderson is young and has potential to do well. But theres no excuse for the others.
posted on 15/1/12
comment by spurtle (U1608)
posted 13 minutes ago
When have Johnson, Lucas and Agger been called world class?
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posted on 15/1/12
Firstly
The 'sums' you start with HAS to include the sales, therefore Kenny has spent £35m and slashed the wage bill, all things considered
Secondly
Lucas is our current player of the year, on merit, so his and Gerrards injuries have both been in the CM area, obviously hurting Lfc more than, say, 4 or 5 injuries in other areas to lesser players!
Thirdly
A cup win was never ever on the radar under Hodgson so Kenny has to be praised for our unprecedented run of away victories in the cup this season!
Lastly
The chances created and woodwork striking are reasons to believe that this 'work in progress' is moving forwards gradually and for a bit of confidence/composure in front of goal we will be in the mix for the top four, I'm not giving up hope yet and I honestly cannot see anyone better equipped to lead Lfc through this transitional period!
posted on 15/1/12
Sammylee, well said. A blast of fresh air into the turgid blogs, all claiming doom and gloom. Work in progress, indeed. If only some people could display more patience, the world would be a better place. YNWA JimmyTheRed
posted on 15/1/12
I'm not going to take into account the money he has brought in from sales because to me it doesn't matter, it was reinvested.
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This is one of the dumbest statements I've seen on here all week, up against some serious competition.
Dalglish has spent approximately £30m in real terms and has turned around performances and risen expectations in ONE YEAR.
The time to judge him this season will be at the end of the season, not after a disappointing result which brings out the kneejerking fickle Liverpool-lite supporters.
posted on 15/1/12
The time to judge him this season will be at the end of the season, not after a disappointing result which brings out the kneejerking fickle Liverpool-lite supporters
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Spot on PPD. All these people come out of the woodwork after a poor perfromance.
When we beat Man City on Wednesday, and are now one game away from a Cup final, where were these people? All basking in the joy of a win no doubt. There were no Dalglish out articles, there were no articles about how poor the signings had been but suddently a draw against a team who had no intention of playing football, who from the first minute to the last sat with 9 men behind the ball, and suddenly everyone is not good enough.
It really is ridiculous.
posted on 15/1/12
Plus stoke are our Bogey team. I remember when Gerrard scored from a free kick and it wasn't given for a foul inside the box. Stoke are frustrating hard to beat.
posted on 15/1/12
OP
Kenny has a contract given to him by FSG. He will be allowed at least another full season to improve on this season (which is only half way) We need to stick together and support our club. Do you really think we are not going to lose games. We drew with Stoke. So what?
posted on 15/1/12
The squad can compete.
Its the tactics that are screwwing everything up
posted on 15/1/12
Maxi.......spearing.....Shelvey.
Sure its the Tic-Tacs that are letting you down