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Feeding frenzy

It would appear following the dismissal of Big Sam from his employment at the helm of the Toon army that the media have become tired after gorging on the feeding frenzy of recent months that have witnessed eight Premier League managerial casualties.

The continued bating of Benitez aside, which in itself for any Blue makes pleasant reading, recent Red-Top stories would suggest that they are adopting a more 'holistic' approach to the benefits of stability. Personally I enjoy the shenanigan's at Newcastle and the revolving door policy to the hiring and firing of Manager's with the net gain of them remaining trophy-less, a bigtime Club with a fan-base that consists of delusional grandeur and mythical austerity. Give me David Moyes's 5 year plan and People's Club mantra any day of the week to Big Sam's prozone or should it be prozac effect, war-room approach and his favoured feng shui policy's.

At the beginning of March David Moyes enters his 6th year in charge of Everton, another 5-year plan drawn up in the Summer that aims to build on the bedrock of his tenure which has to date focused on stability. For many it's been an arduous 5 years, undoubted progress but nothing in the way of silverware.

In an age when honours have become the reserve of the 'big-four', finishing fourth is now the quantum leap or nirvana for the chasing pack. Lyndon Lloyd expertly analyzed Moyes achievements in an article back in December and it's refreshing to feel the positive effects that David Moyes is continuing to have on our Club. With the side-show that is developing at Newcastle United, however you personally feel about Moyes, would anyone seriously want it any other way?
Peter Laing, Liverpool Posted 14/01/2008 at 16:07:26

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Lyndon Lloyd

Thanks for the nod to my article, Peter. I agree on all counts except regarding Benitez. I take little pleasure in the fact that his job is increasingly under threat because as long as he is there, Liverpool aren't going to be title contenders. My fear is that one day they're going to make the right managerial appointment (Mourinho?) over there and start being a credible force for top spot. So, for me, you have to finely balance your schadenfreude here and not wish for Beneathus to get the boot!

Louis Huglin
1 Posted 14/01/2008 at 18:43:30

Absolutely, I hope Benitez remains the RS boss for a while. I still maintain we will win a Premiership title before Liverpool do, and as long as Rafa is at the helm over there then I think that could well be the case!

Anthony Newell
2 Posted 14/01/2008 at 18:48:48

When Souness/Houllier were in charge, you definitely wanted them to stay on so they could worsen the damage they were doing, no doubt. Not so sure with RB. Although I hate the twat, the fact is he has produced silverware and for that reason has been given seemingly endless streams of dosh to spend in the transfer market. You are always going to be playing catch up against sides/managers with an open chequebook because when they make big fuck ups in the transfer market they can just put them to one side and move on (Cisse, Diouf, Collymore etc etc). Sooner or later they do hit on a good player (Torres). I suppose what I am trying to say is that the shite have ended up being in the ’top four’ by default based on the amount of money they have spent and the CL success as I can’t see any other bloody reason. What they really need now is a period of management where the purse strings are tight and somebody like McClaren is in charge. Wouldn’t it be funny if RB buggered off to Newcastle?!

Anthony Newell
3 Posted 14/01/2008 at 19:34:02

’Wenger adds to Rafa’s woes’
’Arsenal boss would rather play at Anfield than Goodison’

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_3047200,00.html

Keep it coming!

Micky Norman
4 Posted 14/01/2008 at 19:39:03

How’s about us starting a Toffeeweb petition to Hicks and Gillette- Rafa must stay! ? Then again........................who cares.

Robert Carney
5 Posted 14/01/2008 at 20:20:27

Anyone who thinks Benitez will resign is a fool. The posturing between the weetabix eaters and Benitez will be more about the payoff.

As long as he is there he has the chance of equalling Souness has the best choice to fuck Liverpool off to the lower divisions.

It is wonderful to watch the bastards at the moment. Totally clueless. Most reds see the departure of his number 2 as significant.

What a difference we have made football wise since Moyes number 2 has left .

Peter Laing
6 Posted 14/01/2008 at 21:34:06

Mission accomplished agents Gillette and Hicks. Gillette the best a blue can get !!!!

Dave Ath
7 Posted 14/01/2008 at 22:52:40

Peter Laing I think that is genius!! Methinks that should be made into a flag for our European tour!