The OFFICIAL Liverpool FC thread - RIP Diogo

[Bingo]

Sure it looks like bad business but IMO Konchesky is used as a scapegoat the other defenders are hardly playing much better?

Its a poor unit but he is the one that offers nothing and has shown nothing at all to justify his place, never mind his fee. Appears undropable as well. The others at least have some reputation and in fairness Johnson has got a lot of stick as well.

[brokencrossbar1]

It's a bad state of affairs when Tony Cornetto can see what is wrong and no one else will admit to it. 

http://www.sport.co.uk/news/Football/48242/Cascarino_Hodgson_has_turned_Liverpool_into_a_bigger-budget_Fulham_.aspx

Tony Cascarino has lambasted Roy Hodgson's managerial reign at Anfield, suggesting the under-fire Liverpool boss is failing the club's rich footballing traditions.

The former Republic of Ireland international claims the results under the ex-Fulham manager have not been good enough, but even more alarmingly for the club's fans, are the manner in which these poor results have been achieved.

Citing the drab 0-0 draw against Utrecht on Wednesday night, the much maligned football pundit believes Hodgson's tactics are far too similar to those he implemented at Craven Cottage, and criticises him for turning the footballing institution that is Liverpool into a "bigger-budget Fulham".

Cascarino told the Times: "Any Liverpool manager has a duty to play with a certain style: fluent, attractive, attacking, passing football.

"Roy Hodgson is not only failing with the results, he's failing in his duty to the club's traditions and to the fans, and that's a pretty serious combination. If you haven't got style, you at least need results.

"The goalless draw against Utrecht in the Europa League on Wednesday confirmed that Hodgson's cautious tactics and conservative attitude have permeated the whole squad: because he picked a second-string team and the football was as unambitious and unexciting as it is when the first XI take to the field.

He continued: "Nine away games, one win and six losses is dreadful. That's relegation form, and even if you could argue that Liverpool no longer have a squad good enough for the top four, they ought to be challenging for the top six.

"It's not a new problem for Hodgson. With Fulham his record was: 2008-09, three away league wins; 2009-10, one away league win. It has to be the manager's tactics.

"Hodgson has quickly turned Liverpool into a bigger-budget Fulham: they go out, away from home, not to lose. They should be going out to win.

"Imagine Manchester United or Arsenal playing such dull football, given their reputation and past success.

"It wouldn't be tolerated. Nor should it be at Anfield even if the club isn't the force it once was.

"That's no excuse for failing to entertain and failing to act like the big team Liverpool still are.

He added: "Hodgson remains inflexible, conservative, old-fashioned."

[The Real Laoislad]

Hodgson out Cascarino in 

[Minder]

I have always wondered why a quality paper like the Times has a clown like Cascarino writing for it.

[muppet]

I have always wondered why a quality paper like the Times has a clown like Cascarino writing for it.

Insert the words 'club', 'Liverpool' and 'Hodson' in the above sentence.

Cascarino's job is to sell papers and us talking about his column is a result straight away, something poor Roy could do with.

[Minder]

I have always wondered why a quality paper like the Times has a clown like Cascarino writing for it.

Insert the words 'club', 'Liverpool' and 'Hodson' in the above sentence.

Cascarino's job is to sell papers and us talking about his column is a result straight away, something poor Roy could do with.

I would take this mysterious "Hodson" character you speak of, over Hodgson tomorrow.

[brokencrossbar1]

I have no love or respect for his writing or analytical skills generally but he is bang on the money here. I don't think this is the media turning on Woy yet but it is the first real non Liverpool attack on him so it is a start.

[King Kenny]

Long time lurker on this thread,  finally decide to dip my toe in the discussion.  Not easy being a Red these days.

[muppet]

I have always wondered why a quality paper like the Times has a clown like Cascarino writing for it.

Insert the words 'club', 'Liverpool' and 'Hodson' in the above sentence.

Cascarino's job is to sell papers and us talking about his column is a result straight away, something poor Roy could do with.

I would take this mysterious "Hodson" character you speak of, over Hodgson tomorrow.

Not the first time his 'G' has gone missing!

[King Kenny]

Today's game is off.

[cavan4sam]

Where did you hear that? Nothing on sky sports news???

[brokencrossbar1]

Fulham game called off today because of the snow, pitch playable but the surrounding area not safe for travelling.  The manager has lost one of his "comfort" games at a crucial time as this game won't be played till probably Feb time.  Next game is away to Blackpool so that is very weather determined as they have no under soil hetaing for the pitch.  If that goes ahead and Liverpool have their usual away performance then there is massive pressure on going into the Wolves game at Anfield on 29th.  The last 10 games in PL and Europe tell a very sad story.  W 3  L 3 Drawn 4.  No away wins, 1 point out of 12 away from Anfield is dreadful, all season they have played away from home 9 times, and have picked up 5 points from 27!!!!!!!  The longer it continues the more agitated I become.

[Hoof Hearted]

Fulham game called off today because of the snow, pitch playable but the surrounding area not safe for travelling.  The manager has lost one of his "comfort" games at a crucial time as this game won't be played till probably Feb time.  Next game is away to Blackpool so that is very weather determined as they have no under soil hetaing for the pitch.  If that goes ahead and Liverpool have their usual away performance then there is massive pressure on going into the Wolves game at Anfield on 29th.  The last 10 games in PL and Europe tell a very sad story.  W 3  L 3 Drawn 4.  No away wins, 1 point out of 12 away from Anfield is dreadful, all season they have played away from home 9 times, and have picked up 5 points from 27!!!!!!!  The longer it continues the more agitated I become.

sure you still have the ulster club in the bag and an AI semi final to look forward to. Not bad

[brokencrossbar1]

Fulham game called off today because of the snow, pitch playable but the surrounding area not safe for travelling.  The manager has lost one of his "comfort" games at a crucial time as this game won't be played till probably Feb time.  Next game is away to Blackpool so that is very weather determined as they have no under soil hetaing for the pitch.  If that goes ahead and Liverpool have their usual away performance then there is massive pressure on going into the Wolves game at Anfield on 29th.  The last 10 games in PL and Europe tell a very sad story.  W 3  L 3 Drawn 4.  No away wins, 1 point out of 12 away from Anfield is dreadful, all season they have played away from home 9 times, and have picked up 5 points from 27!!!!!!!  The longer it continues the more agitated I become.

sure you still have the ulster club in the bag and an AI semi final to look forward to. Not bad

Have to get to the semi first   I don't like being a supporter, I think I'll get in more trouble on the sideline than I ever did on the field

[Hoof Hearted]

Fulham game called off today because of the snow, pitch playable but the surrounding area not safe for travelling.  The manager has lost one of his "comfort" games at a crucial time as this game won't be played till probably Feb time.  Next game is away to Blackpool so that is very weather determined as they have no under soil hetaing for the pitch.  If that goes ahead and Liverpool have their usual away performance then there is massive pressure on going into the Wolves game at Anfield on 29th.  The last 10 games in PL and Europe tell a very sad story.  W 3  L 3 Drawn 4.  No away wins, 1 point out of 12 away from Anfield is dreadful, all season they have played away from home 9 times, and have picked up 5 points from 27!!!!!!!  The longer it continues the more agitated I become.

sure you still have the ulster club in the bag and an AI semi final to look forward to. Not bad

Have to get to the semi first   I don't like being a supporter, I think I'll get in more trouble on the sideline than I ever did on the field

is that possible