I don't like giving new players the captaincy, they should be settled into the side, have gained the clubs respect and actually know what the club is about. However, I also think Milner is the right sort of player for the armband too; leads by example because he never gives up and keeps working hard. I wouldn't give him the captaincy immediately, I'd leave it with Hendo. Especially as I don't believe the armband means that much. you want players to lead by example or organise etc whether they're wearing the armband or not. All the captaincy does is say who goes for the coin toss or collects the trophy should the club manage to win one.
Or has Rodgers been trying to coach one approach but Mike Marsh has been doing another and confusing things.
Good point, the SLGS wore 45 at AC Milan and took the legendary 45 shirt when he joined Liverpool. The number 45 being representative of how many shots on goal it takes him to score one. Legend.
The Guardian's really intent on ratchetting this up, aren't they? http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/04/liverpool-raheem-sterling-manchester-united You can see whre some of this Nike money is going, can't you? There's one Guardian jounalist who doesnt need to worry about austerity then.... Anyway, thought the Heinze business had set the precedent on this? £40m to Real, £50m to City or Arsenal, £70m to Man U. Don't like it? He'll be free in two seasons to sign for whoever he wants, and even then we'll get compo if he goes to another Prem team, but if his career keeps nose-diving at the same rate a it has this last year you can't see that being too much.
England winger Raheem Sterling is open to leaving Liverpool for Manchester United, although the 20-year-old is concerned how the transfer would be received given the fierce rivalry between the clubs. (Guardian) Liverpool remain adamant they have no intention of doing business with their north-west rivals. (Liverpool Echo) Bayern Munich's Brazil defender Dante, 31, has rejected a move to Manchester United after insisting he stands more chance of winning silverware with the German club. (Daily Star) Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has axed first-team coach Mike Marsh, the former Reds midfielder who has been with the first-team for three seasons and had previously worked with the youth side. (The Sun - subscription required) Liverpool have received a boost in their hopes of signing 23-year-old Sporting Lisbon keeper Rui Patricio after the Portuguese club signed Slovenian keeper Azbe Jug. (Daily Express) Everton legends including Howard Kendall and Peter Reid paid tribute to Andy King at the former Toffees midfielder's funeral at St Luke's Church next to Goodison Park. The funeral cortege arrived to the Z-Cars theme and left to Elvis Presley's 'In The Ghetto'. (Liverpool Echo) LIVERPOOL will step up their pursuit of Dany Ings after rival suitors Real Sociedad backed out of a move for the Burnley striker. By Joe Short PUBLISHED: 07:41, Thu, Jun 4, 2015 | UPDATED: 07:53, Thu, Jun 4, 2015 Former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes was interested in bringing Ings to Spain. But Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay revealed a move is unlikely, stating: "We have monitored him since the winter transfer market. "But we have not spoken to Ings' entourage for almost a month now. "I don't think he's an easy candidate to arrive to La Real. "He has a lot of offers from England and we will have to wait to see what he decides." Ings, 22, greatly impressed in the Premier League last season but his 11 goals weren't enough to prevent the Clarets being relegated. He is set to leave at the end of the season as his contract expires but, due to his age, is expected to generate the Lancashire club around £6million in compensation. And Liverpool are now favourites to secure his services as manager Brendan Rodgers seeks to reshuffle his forward unit for next term. Manchester United, meanwhile, have triggered a bidding war for Raheem Sterling after making a tentative £25m approach, according to the Daily Star. Sterling, 20, is set to leave Anfield this summer after a break down in his contract negotiations. Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea are all reportedly keen on taking the England winger off Liverpool's hands. But with United manager Louis van Gaal being given a £150m to spend int he summer transfer window, it appears they are serious contenders to prise Sterling from Merseyside. please log in to view this image GETTYManchester United have reportedly bid £25m for Raheem Sterling James Milner will be revealed as Liverpool's first signing of the summer when the transfer window opens on 1 July. That is according to Metro, who claim the Manchester City midfielder is close to agreeing terms with the Merseyside outfit. Milner is set to sign a contract worth around £150,000 a week, which Liverpool are happy to offer as they don't have to pay a transfer fee for the free agent. Mohamed Salah is set to leave Chelsea, according to the Daily Star.
Everton fans rejoice - because Gerard Deulofeu might be on his way back to Goodison Park. Well, according to reports today , anyway. The Spanish winger is reportedly ready to give up on Barcelona - with no path to the first team evident - and instead focus on making a move back to Everton in the summer. I mentioned him yesterday and was ignored. I think he's a cracking player, even though he's struggled a bit this season. He wouldn't cost too much either.
Find the Skrtel situation rather amusing as well. Hope we don't budge on his deal and he p*sses of. Johnson, Skrtel and Lucas are the symbols of our mediocrity since 2009. Get rid.
