[ENG] Premiership 2011/2012 (33 Viewers)

[Enron]

This might be one of the weakest Prem years in a while, but it sure keeps things entertaining.

 

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[Nicholas]

I forgot to mention it yesterday, but when Brad Jones conceded the penalty did anybody see Suarez laughing on the bench?

 

[Enron]

I forgot to mention it yesterday, but when Brad Jones conceded the penalty did anybody see Suarez laughing on the bench?

Yeah, I thought the reaction of the guys who weren't playing was classic at times. Suarez acting like a kid and Gerrard looking disgusted.

 

[Nicholas]

He had his mouth covered with his coat, but you could tell he was sniggering.

 

[Enron]

He was like, "I would have done the same thing".

 

[king Ale]

Things in EPL are pretty much like in La Liga now. A Man City win would make the race really interesting.

 

[Enron]

Like earlier today?

 

[king Ale]

...[in the derby]. It's 5 a.m. here

 

[Enron]

Oh ok. It's only 8:22pm here.

 

[Trequartista]

This is from Redcafe

 

[Enron]

We just booted the DoF. Could be a sign that Kenny is out as well.

 

[Firestarter]

"Dalglish: All Liverpool signings under Comolli were my choices"

Ha! Feels just like Ferrara and Secco. Except that Comolli is a great scout and has been unfairly made a scapegoat. Dah well, Liverpool's loss. I'm sure Comolli will find another job soon where he will allowed to be flexible and finalize deals for players like Modrić soon.

 

[Enron]

"Dalglish: All Liverpool signings under Comolli were my choices"

Ha! Feels just like Ferrara and Secco. Except that Comolli is a great scout and has been unfairly made a scapegoat. Dah well, Liverpool's loss. I'm sure Comolli will find another job soon where he will allowed to be flexible and finalize deals for players like Modrić soon.

They'd said in earlier interviews that they both are responsible for transfers. Kenny gave him a list and he checked availability, gathered scouting reports, handled negotiations, etc. He negotiating prowess is probably what got him fired. That and screwing up the Suarez controversy.

A hole handfull of people got canned yesterday, including the club attorney.

 

[Firestarter]

They'd said in earlier interviews that they both are responsible for transfers. Kenny gave him a list and he checked availability, gathered scouting reports, handled negotiations, etc. He negotiating prowess is probably what got him fired. That and screwing up the Suarez controversy.

A hole handfull of people got canned yesterday, including the club attorney.

Thought I read somewhere that Daglish took the blame for the transfer. Isn't it well documented he wanted/approved the Carroll deal? That was all last minute madness from what I can remember. Suarez is far more a 'Comolli signing' from what I know from the past. I wouldn't expect/put it on Comolli to deal with an on-field incident like that however. If I were Liverpool I would just let him do transfers and scouting meaning transfers and scouting only. Not man management. Who knows, maybe the board were trying to send a 'message'.

 

[Enron]

Thought I read somewhere that Daglish took the blame for the transfer. Isn't it well documented he wanted/approved the Carroll deal? That was all last minute madness from what I can remember. Suarez is far more a 'Comolli signing' from what I know from the past. I wouldn't expect/put it on Comolli to deal with an on-field incident like that however. If I were Liverpool I would just let him do transfers and scouting meaning transfers and scouting only. Not man management. Who knows, maybe the board were trying to send a 'message'.

"Once I made the choice who I wanted Damien went away and did a fantastic job of bringing them in". (from the Telegraph) That's what Kenny actually said at the presser yesterday. And both have been recently quoted as saying their transfer work is a collaboration.

Comoli wasn't Head Scout, he's the Director of Football Strategy. The big cheese so to say. So his job is to decide ultimately whether a transfer was 1) Good enough and 2) financially viable. He's paid to deal with things like the Suarez debacle, which apparently didn't adequately defend the player (just hearsay I've read).

I was surprised to see Comolli go. I think it's quite obvious that the owners are sending a message. If you're the DOF, you need to be the top dog.

I think Kenny is out as well. But he's being given the chance to finish the season since he's a club legend and all. I know Werner said his job was safe for now, but if we bring in a new DOF I can't see him letting Kenny push him around. After what happened to Comolli. Especially, if it's someone like Van Gaal.

I could see Kenny being placed in a front office role. Something like Head of Footballing Advocacy. Some mascot job with little responsibility.

 

[JuveJay]

"Dalglish: All Liverpool signings under Comolli were my choices"

Ha! Feels just like Ferrara and Secco. Except that Comolli is a great scout and has been unfairly made a scapegoat. Dah well, Liverpool's loss. I'm sure Comolli will find another job soon where he will allowed to be flexible and finalize deals for players like Modrić soon.

Who has Comolli identified that any English person with a casual interest in football or PL follower would not already know about? Maybe Coates, plus Jovanovic. The only other non-PL players were Poulsen and Suarez. If he had any input on the actual negotiations, as I assume is the case, then he also deserves the Alessio Secco Award for contributions to wtf.

 

[Enron]

Who has Comolli identified that any English person with a casual interest in football or PL follower would not already know about? Maybe Coates, plus Jovanovic. The only other non-PL players were Poulsen and Suarez. If he had any input on the actual negotiations, as I assume is the case, then he also deserves the Alessio Secco Award for contributions to wtf.

Comolli wasn't around for Jovanovic and Poulsen.

 

[JuveJay]

I see now, point stands.

 

[Enron]

He's apparently responsible for signing Bale and (insert)-Eskkouto for Spurs. But yeah he didn't do much at Pool that was spectacular.

 

[Firestarter]

"Once I made the choice who I wanted Damien went away and did a fantastic job of bringing them in". (from the Telegraph) That's what Kenny actually said at the presser yesterday. And both have been recently quoted as saying their transfer work is a collaboration.

Comoli wasn't Head Scout, he's the Director of Football Strategy. The big cheese so to say. So his job is to decide ultimately whether a transfer was 1) Good enough and 2) financially viable. He's paid to deal with things like the Suarez debacle, which apparently didn't adequately defend the player (just hearsay I've read).

I was surprised to see Comolli go. I think it's quite obvious that the owners are sending a message. If you're the DOF, you need to be the top dog.

I think Kenny is out as well. But he's being given the chance to finish the season since he's a club legend and all. I know Werner said his job was safe for now, but if we bring in a new DOF I can't see him letting Kenny push him around. After what happened to Comolli. Especially, if it's someone like Van Gaal.

I could see Kenny being placed in a front office role. Something like Head of Footballing Advocacy. Some mascot job with little responsibility.

It's almost inevitable isn't it... but those kind of changes are necessary tho if they want to become competitive. I supposed I misunderstood Comolli's exact role, thanks for clearing it up.

Who has Comolli identified that any English person with a casual interest in football or PL follower would not already know about? Maybe Coates, plus Jovanovic. The only other non-PL players were Poulsen and Suarez. If he had any input on the actual negotiations, as I assume is the case, then he also deserves the Alessio Secco Award for contributions to wtf.

He's apparently responsible for signing Bale and (insert)-Eskkouto for Spurs. But yeah he didn't do much at Pool that was spectacular.

And Modrić.