The opportunistic ones would see a nice fat payoff once they're sacked (only idiots would sign a contract without it) or they might even do just enough to get another year. No problem getting a new job next summer, but if you're happy where you are: STAY PUT!
Or equally likely was that FSG told Martinez that top 4 was the minimum requirement (in line with the former Liverpool CEO saying last week that this was the min which FSG wanted) and Martinez told FSG that it would like take 3-4 years min and huge investment to get a top 4 spot. If they had that sort of conversation I can understand why Martinez and FSg would be thinking twice about him going there
I really cant see why anyone would take the Liverpool job when they're effectively told that they need to finish top 4 or will be out of work. They have no realistic chance of finishing top 4 next year unless they spend ?ú50m-?ú100m this summer and spend it very very well
Pay off might be attractive if you're approaching the end of your career but not early on necessarily; I would also imagine that FSG wont be putting a manager on a 4 year deal!!
The key for someone like Martinez is whether he thinks he'll be able to get a better role in 12 - 24 months time. I'm not sure that he will as his reputation is high at the moment and if he loses a couple players this summer they might struggle next year
Given that that bloody shambles of a squad hounded out Hodgson, a manager in his 60s who has managed at Inter, I really would be interested to see how they reacted to a "nobody" coming in and managing their team.
The scousers have been screaming for Rafa all the way, but how would he feel knowing he's their 15th choice? He'll demand full control over everything and that's something FSG won't give.
Anyone considering taking the Liverpool job needs their head read given that expectations of what can be achieved in the short-term are vastly out of kilter with the quality of their squad.
The longer this drags on for them the more difficult its going to be for them to have a decent transfer window
Given that that bloody shambles of a squad hounded out Hodgson, a manager in his 60s who has managed at Inter, I really would be interested to see how they reacted to a "nobody" coming in and managing their team.
it was nothing against Hodgson, its just the fans demanded King Kenny be given the job at all costs. The guy coming in now doesnt have this shadow over his head so the fans have nowhere else to turn than supporting the new man
Not in the slightest mate, the players wouldn't react to him, nothing to do with the fans.
Not in the slightest mate, the players wouldn't react to him, nothing to do with the fans.
it was nothing against Hodgson, its just the fans demanded King Kenny be given the job at all costs. The guy coming in now doesnt have this shadow over his head so the fans have nowhere else to turn than supporting the new man
They just didn't think Hodgson could handle a big club. This time it's Rafa or bust. They would be willing to accept Guardiola or Mourinho .
Just seen Jagielka called up as replacement.