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Pep does tick asll the boxes butu he is not a realistic candidate at the moment. He refused Chelsea and all their money as he wants to get away from football and all teh stress for a while...

really gald to see so few votes for martinez and avb. its a releif knwoing that not so many people think either are a good idea

What would you guys sayy to Marcelo Bielsa? Personally I think he still needs to prove himself a bit more, but I do think he has a lot of talent as a manager.

Here is a quote:

Frank Rijkaard's agent Perry Overeem discusses the vacant Liverpool job with BBC Sport, saying: "Frank has a contract with the Saudi Arabia national side for the next one and a half years - and he has every intention of seeing the contract out."

To me this is great news, I don't think he has what it takes.

Secondly, I believe Jurgen Klopp is a very very long shot, i don't see him coming to LFC. Allegri, Benitez and perhaps Didier Deschamps are all realistic candidates in my opinion.

I would like to throw anouther name into this debate.Having bin a Liverpool fan for over 40yrs i think it's time for someone young who will be at our club for at least the next 10yrs.We only have to see the success that the Wanc's have had down the East Lancs Rd with the same manager for the last 25yrs.
The man i think the we need to be looking at is PAUL LAMBERT,before you start knocking my suggestion please read-on while i try & make my point.
Firstly he has finished in a higher league position in his first season in the prem than one of the favorites for the job Bob Martin at Wigan. This man is a winner as player having won the champs lge with Dortmund,so know's what i takes.
His team cost him 6mil with no big time 'charlies' who all want to play for him, just remember his team has cost less than what we payed for just one of our under achived signings.
I'am sure that if he was to become manager he would get more out of the players than what Kin Kenny managed, but one of the big reasons he should become manager is like he said in a recent interview he's HUNGRY he wants to win things & he wants players that are hungry to win things not just there for their big fat pay cheque's!!!!!!!!
I would like to see Lambo work with Steve Clarke who is still at the club & he would get the chance in european football next season seeing that we are in the roppy cup.
Like i said the man was a winner as a player & will be a WINNER as a manager lets hope its with us!, the only real argument against him is the fact he's only had one season in the prem & usually the second season is a lot harder that's why i think Brendan Rodgers Swansea will struggle.
We had some great times under Rafa,( Barca,Madrid,Istanbul) & we nearly won the prem,but its nearly 25yrs since we last did,so i don't think we should look back we have to look forward so for me PAUL LAMBERT is the the man he,s big mates with O'Neil so he won't take the Villa job but would walk from Norwich to be our manager.
Lambert will be a great manager wait & see,we cannot afford to miss out mark my words.YNWA

Hi,

I see your point and since we are throwing others into the mix, no one has mentioned Slaven Bilic who is a well established manager. Just a thought. I thought about Lambert when I put the poll together but I don't think FSG are looking at him to be honest. I also don't believe that Roberto Martinez is a real candidate for the job. I think the hype surrounding him is a result of Wigans late good form.

Rafa seems to be gaining ground amongst the fans, and I would love to see him come back, but I do remain doubtful that he will.

I'm a bit concerned about some of the statements in the below article:


http://www.teamtalk.com/news/2483/7762465/FSG-getting-best-advice-Ayre


They make a point of mentioning that the new manager will not be chosen based on his results and achievements. To me, that sounds like a hint that it won't be it is more likely to be VillaLobosRafa...?

And who are these pre-eminent people that can be trusted with an unbiased opinion. My phone hasn't even rang today!

I just wanted to mention that just because Liverpool have been given permission to speak to Martinez does not make him a frontrunner. Unconfirmed reports do claim that LFC have approached 4 managers so far. With Rafa being unemployed, aswell as Cappello and Villas Boas, they would not need to get permission to speak to them. Just saying....Keep an open mind.

I personally think everything that is happening is happening with Rafa in mind. The return from sabatical of Valero, Cheng appointed as communicaions director..it seems to me like Benitez will be returning. I remain doubtful because there are other options and with all the clout surrounding Rafa and the fans split views but at the moment to me it's looking like Rafa might be returning for a 2nd stint.

I hope I am right.