Houllier

Ronaldo

> This is from a pretty reliable website.
> >
> >
> > >
> > According to sources within the first team, morale is at an all-time
> > low. Well that's hardly surprising of course but the worrying thing is
> > that the player who we have spoken to, claims that Gerard Houllier
> > hasn't got as much respect as he previously had because of a number of
> > factors.
> >
> > Several of the English lads voiced their concerns months back in that
> > they were unhappy with the amount of foreign players coming in. Purely
> > because the quality wasn't high. The arrival of certain individuals
> > prevented the progression of many youngsters and the sale of Wright to
> > Sunderland was a huge blow to team morale because he, like Fowler, was
> > a very popular member of the squad.
> >
> > Wright has come through the system and while battling it out in the
> > reserves he received offers to leave the club but insisted that he
> > wanted to stay and play for Liverpool. He often offered encouragement
> > to younger players who felt they would never get a chance, players
> > such as Navarro and Partridge.
> >
> > When Wright was sold, the feeling at the Academy was, 'What's the
> > point?'
> >
> > There is of course the massive rumours that the Academy staff do not
> > see eye-to-eye with Gerard Houllier. Those rumours have sparked
> > further speculation that Steve Heighway wants out. All of this
> > certainly doesn't help things. His departure would be a massive blow.
> >
> > Certain members of the squad are apparently losing respect for the
> > boss because of the way he has treated certain individuals.
> >
> > "He treats us like children sometimes," claimed our source.
> >
> > "If you even dare to question anything or offer advice, you are out.
> > Simple."
> >
> > Litmanen was allegedly frozen out for offering advice to another
> > player for example.
> >
> > It alleged that Houllier told a former Kop favourite (while receving
> > treatment), "If you're not off that bed in a week you can leave". The
> > player concerned was gutted. He had played for the club for years (and
> > it's not Fowler!) and was a real hero at the club.
> >
> > Of course Houllier is admired by a lot of the players, mainly the ones
> > that he has recruited!
> >
> > Michael Owen is said to be fed up, Hamann is rumoured to want to go
> > home and has been for a while, Sami Hyypia's agent has been actively
> > listening to offers (doesn't mean he's giving the right signs of
> > course!), John Arne Riise would jump at the chance to go to Spain
> > (claims the same source), Vignal, Babbel, Biscan and Diouf are all
> > said to be unhappy and Dudek feels Houllier wants shot of him.
> > Berger's morale is low, he wants out desperately and that rubs off on
> > best pal Smicer (maybe he'll go with him
> > - yes!!). Diomede sits twiddling his thumbs - he's another player who is
> > unhappy and wants out (which we already know). Meanwhile Emile Heskey
> > knows the fans think he's crap so his confidence is shot. Abel Xavier
> has
> > been given stick by Liverpool fans....it goes on, and on, and on.
> >
> > Do you want more? Well certain Anfield VIP's are rumoured to be
> > looking for a replacement already. They don't want to appoint anyone
> > as they want the boss to succeed but what if he walks? There is a
> > genuine feeling in the club (the administration/management side of the
> > club) that he will consider retiring in the summer. We've all heard
> > that rumour of course. I've heard it loads of times but when you hear
> > it from certain people you know it's a strong possibility.
> >
> > Former players from the 60's and 70's have turned their back on
> > Houllier because they say he has destroyed 'their' bootroom. In the
> > past former players of real status used to pop in to Anfield on
> > matchdays to offer their messages of support. That's now banned.
> > Houllier will not allow any of the former pros anywhere near his
> > set-up (the so called bootroom areas) on match days. Houllier says
> > they should concentrate on the present not the past but some believe
> > it is the past the players MUST look at. Players such as Michael Owen,
> > Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher are all rumoured to be extremely
> > proud of the club's history and feel the decision to shunt players who
> > have won the lot is wrong.
> >
> > There are numerous things that affect a club. It's not just what
> > happens on the field. As fans, we (you and I) have all identified such
> > problems ourselves and hope the manager will address them. But the
> > things behind the scenes are just as important.
> >
> > We must have a settled academy where youngsters believe they will have
> > a chance. We must have a good relationship with the former legends who
> > are prepared to come in and offer support - it's their club too. We
> > mustn't ignore the home grown talent. Players like Mellor must figure
> > more because we DO have the quality. We have players better than
> > Smicer, Biscan and Xavier for example. Some would say Mellor is much
> > better than Heskey already. Players must also not be treated like ****
> > - be they current or former players. People are human.
> >
> > A strict code must be followed but things should never be over the top
> > because this is when things go wrong.
> >
> > ----
> >
> > Of course we mention "rumoured" and "alleged" many times in our
> > reports. We know that people snoop here so we even use such words when
> > we know something is concrete so use your head!

Sposs

Could you not have just posted the Url where you got this?

Thanx 4 The Fish

Where was this gotten from ?

Shame that the person who wrote it never passed primary school English.

Ronaldo

Could you not have just posted the Url where you got this?

The answer to that is a simple 'no', for I am Ronaldo and I like to do things my way.......

Sposs

Originally posted by Ronaldo
The answer to that is a simple 'no', for I am Ronaldo and I like to do things my way.......

Me thinks your full of crap so. :mad:

BKtje

looks like an email, who believes what they read in an email

Thanx 4 The Fish

Well Since my Bill Gates sponsored trip to Disneyland and the millions I have earned from just surfing the net, I do

ciano

I have my suspicions of how how genuine this "pretty reliable website" is.

Waylander

I have suspicions about the origination of the text but alot of it seems to fit in fairness. The bits i would question are Rjise wanting out and Hypia wanting out. Also Smicer must know he is sh*t and would not get into the first team in a challenging top flite squad in Europe so he would be mad to leave. I am always suspect when I hear "the English and the foreigners do not like each other" drivel. They are professionals and it does not matter if they get on. Cole and Sheringham didn't talk to each other the year United did the treble. They still banged in a shed load of goals that season.

Ronan|Raven

The Heighway and Houllier not getting on thing appears to be true anyway from other reports ive read over the last few months. Kerr was been touted as a possible replacement for him but as to how likely that is is unknown.

Ste-

Liverpool have problems rightly so every club has them
But well are they that serious ?
Were not in West Ham's position yet are we
and untill we are i think there are only small problems
I believe and somewhat hope that the minor problems will get sorted out

PiE

If there was a English v Foreigner debate in any top Premiership side... the foreigners would win.

mike65

Originally posted by PiE
If there was a English v Foreigner debate in any top Premiership side... the foreigners would win.

Would'nt it depend on the foreigners in question?

Mike.

yop

a debate or a game of football???

Anyone fancy picking the best foreign team and best british /irish team and see what ye come up with??

PiE

Originally posted by mike65
Would'nt it depend on the foreigners in question?

Mike.

No, 'cos the foreigners would outnumber the English :]b

mike65

Originally posted by yop
a debate or a game of football???

Anyone fancy picking the best foreign team and best british /irish team and see what ye come up with??

Yop, anyone not English is foreign as far as UEFA is concerned.

Interesting idea though..thinking cap on. Do players have to be current or any period of football?

Mike.

yop

Well if we are to give the "natives" a chance we will include the all British and Irish players.

Present only. I suppose take the Irish, English, Scot & Wales teams and make a team then get the rest and see how ye get on.