Originally Posted by chochochang2 (Post 7568368)

Yes, I agree that Roy Hodgson was poor tactically and also in the market as well. Never knew what he saw in Konchesky and Poulsen, while both eventually left the club as well.

Anyway, Brendan Rodgers is the current manager so let's concentrate on him instead of past managers.

We need to increase our attacking options, especially in the wide areas. We are not gonna play with Downing and Joe Cole for every match, right? There will surely be injuries, suspensions etc. Bellamy and Sterling is too old and young respectively to last 90 minutes in every game.

We have Borini, Suarez and Carroll (for now) to compete for the lone striking position.

Originally Posted by sex crusader (Post 7569577)

Lone striking tactic failed big time last season if we can remember under KD! I still believed in the old school of taught of 4-4-2!

Originally Posted by HokkienPeng (Post 7571962)

So with loan and option to buy at end of season, why not. Makes economical sense.

Originally Posted by TheHammers (Post 7572772)

You guys have any idea whether Andy Carroll is coming over to West Ham? :)

Originally Posted by doppelherz (Post 7569304)

besides saying no to the owners to hire a DOF, I feel he hasn't been securing our current players to long term deals. For example, he has yet to speak to Agger despite saying it's his priority. Saying things like Carroll and Aquilani have futures but looking for buyers instead.

I don't know how to feel anymore, I love this club a lot for the last 22 years or so, and it just doesn't feel the same anymore.
Against Gomel when the players did not acknowledge the fans, Ged Poynton actually told them "noone forced you to travel here" when fans were upset.
The one thing that kept fans together as well was a special bond. these days fans turn on each other, its like supporting Chelski where that's a trend.
Things have changed, I wish they din have to for LFC.

Originally Posted by The Milk Man (Post 7572161)

Only problem is those on the "for loan" list are from the european clubs and not in their 1st team....... players that they are hoping to get rid of. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by HokkienPeng (Post 7574819)

Who knew of Alonso when he came here?
Who knew of Owen when he was promoted? Did he fare well after he left?
How did fowler fare after he left for Leeds?
How did Owen heargreeves fared after he left Munich?
How did Vernon fared after he left lazio?

You get the idea now.

Originally Posted by HokkienPeng (Post 7574819)

Why not? That particular player may not fit into system A does not mean he can't fit into system B. It's like you finding a job. This companyay not suit you or vice versa but when you joined another company in the same industry, you love the place so much you don't wanna go.

Makes sense doesn't it?

Who knew of Alonso when he came here?
Who knew of Owen when he was promoted? Did he fare well after he left?
How did fowler fare after he left for Leeds?
How did Owen heargreeves fared after he left Munich?
How did Vernon fared after he left lazio?

You get the idea now.

Originally Posted by sex crusader (Post 7572819)

Your club pay 20mil pound and off he goes!:D

Originally Posted by chochochang2 (Post 7564342)

I don't see why we need a central defender when we already have Carragher, Skrtel, Agger, Coates and Danny Wilson. Martin Kelly can play there too if required.

I reckon we need to strengthen our attacking options more.