Gerrard In or Out?

[Drummond]

If that's right, then what a weird recruitment process. Either he said he could use the squad, and he was wrong, or he said he needed to change that much of the squad and that is very very expensive indeed so once again odd.

[Sexual Ealing]

Of the current squad, only Digne, Chambers and Coutinho were signed by Gerrard. (Olsen is just a backup).

Gerrard has a clear vision of the players he wants in terms of fitness, athleticism and skill level - there's a minimum base level that he requires, added to a desire for self improvement - which he sees as a crucial part of a player's personality and character.

That's the basis, onto which he will coach shapes, formations and tactics.

Not sure that a huge number of the existing squad have shown enough of what he wants.

Gerrard's standards might be too much for some of our squad. Too used to an easy ride under Smith and they're not liking it?

Added to which, too many of them have been below par in terms of fitness all season. A consequence of a crap pre-season?

McGinn hinted at this last week - effectively stated that under Gerrard you either produce week in week out, or you're a goner.

No passengers.

Expect 60% of the current squad to have been moved out by the end of the 2023 Sumner transfer window.

Was he smiling at the time, and were his fingers crossed?

We've got more passengers than Uber.

[Beard82]

Think in the last 10 years we have sold 2 players for profit - so basically losing 60% of the squad most likely means writing off 100s of millions

Think the overhaul is over emphassied - I cant see we are going to sale loads of players - simply because if we could I think some would have already moved on.

I reckon when they say that up to ten players will go - they mean we would accept bids for 10 of our players.

[Ads]

McGinn definitely puts the effort it. He makes by far and away the most tackles in the side and is the biggest ball carrier in the league. Plying as more defensive/rigid 8 to make up for Luiz's concentration and physical lapses in screening though, doesn't help him at all. He's looked poor for months, but he definitely isn't a passenger in the traditional sense.

[SaddVillan]

60% gone by the end of July 2023 - that's 3 transfer windows.

An evolution not a fire sale!

[Sexual Ealing]

McGinn definitely puts the effort it. He makes by far and away the most tackles in the side and is the biggest ball carrier in the league. Plying as more defensive/rigid 8 to make up for Luiz's concentration and physical lapses in screening though, doesn't help him at all. He's looked poor for months, but he definitely isn't a passenger in the traditional sense.

McGinn wasn't my target there. It was the idea that Gerrard is ruthless week by week with those not performing.

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

McGinn definitely puts the effort it. He makes by far and away the most tackles in the side and is the biggest ball carrier in the league. Plying as more defensive/rigid 8 to make up for Luiz's concentration and physical lapses in screening though, doesn't help him at all. He's looked poor for months, but he definitely isn't a passenger in the traditional sense.

McGinn wasn't my target there. It was the idea that Gerrard is ruthless week by week with those not performing.

Doesn’t come across that way does it? He says that but the proof tells us otherwise. Bigs Sanson up as training well, plays him for a game then he’s out again.

[eamonn]

Are you part of Stevie's coaching staff?

[Beard82]

This is quite interesting

Im guessing this was filmed about a month ago - but I think he comes across very well, and I feel more confident in him after listening to it

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

Are you part of Steven's coaching staff?

What do you think?

[eamonn]

Sorry, that was in response to SaddVillan.

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

Sorry, that was in response to SaddVillan.

Apologies, thought it was in response to my comment.

[mrfuse]

This is quite interesting

Im guessing this was filmed about a month ago - but I think he comes across very well, and I feel more confident in him after listening to it

I feel the same way ..until we go and lose a game again.

[gpbarr]

This is quite interesting

Im guessing this was filmed about a month ago - but I think he comes across very well, and I feel more confident in him after listening to it

I feel the same way ..until we go and lose a game again.

He talks a good game, thats for sure. Its about the only thing he's done well. 

[Proposition Joe]

I am still not sure the manager makes much of a difference. It seems as soon as the majority of players we sign spend any amount of time relaxing at Bodymoor Heath Resort & Spa they just lose all their hunger and settle for the comfortable life.