Dr Peter Brukner leaves Liverpool

Head of Sports Medicine/Science

Appointed by Purslow over Rafa's head in the spring of 2010. 

Best of luck for the future.

Ah well

Erm, good luck in your next job.

Few culls coming today, I bet just about every one is bricking it.

Few culls coming today, I bet just about every one is bricking it.

Hope the Anfield cat is OK!

Who?

Wonder who'll be next 

Good luck and best wishes Doc

He actually looks like he could be related to Cecil, doesn't he?

Brother from another mother.

He couldn't sort out Stevie G infections

Wonder what the background is to this? Presume they think he just wanted doin a good job and they are gettin someone else (as opposed to getting rid of the position)...

Best of luck doc. Jees, who is next?

Is this the Doc Purslow bought in against Rafa's wishes?

Is this the Doc Purslow bought in against Rafa's wishes?

Yeah mate apparently it is

He actually looks like he could be related to Cecil, doesn't he?

Cant remeber who said Cecil on here last - think the user got banned... Brings back some funny memories from the forum!

Not sure what the guy did so cant comment, however there will be a reason... If we are looking to replace him then get in Dr Mariana Kovacevicrun (the Horse Placenta person)...

Good luck to him in the future, wonder who will replace him?

sh*te! They say things happen in three's..my money is on the match programme seller in the Kop, a right miserable tw*t that one! 

All over twitter that lawyer Natalie Wignall also caught with the axe.

FSG's really laying into the staff now. 

Speculation about Achterberg leaving as well

 Is this the clear out of the none playing staff prior to the big player clear out in the summer,I wonder.

They don't piss about this FSG lot, do they? Ruthless business men.

Is this the clear out of the none playing staff prior to the big player clear out in the summer,I wonder.

To be honest, whilst I'm happy to see them being so ruthless with the under-performing staff behind the scenes, I'd hope they keep their opinions to themselves in summer regarding players. Don't want to be seeing any interference on that front, although I'm sure Kenny would never stand for that and I'm also sure that FSG wouldn't even contemplate it.

To be honest, whilst I'm happy to see them being so ruthless with the under-performing staff behind the scenes, I'd hope they keep their opinions to themselves in summer regarding players. Don't want to be seeing any interference on that front, although I'm sure Kenny would never stand for that and I'm also sure that FSG wouldn't even contemplate it.

Agreed.

To be honest, whilst I'm happy to see them being so ruthless with the under-performing staff behind the scenes, I'd hope they keep their opinions to themselves in summer regarding players. Don't want to be seeing any interference on that front, although I'm sure Kenny would never stand for that and I'm also sure that FSG wouldn't even contemplate it.

I wouldn't have thought they would get involved in the transfers side of things, they're obviously not the experts in that department, and I'd like to think they're not as stupid, as a certain Mr. Abramovich, to think they are!

To be honest, whilst I'm happy to see them being so ruthless with the under-performing staff behind the scenes, I'd hope they keep their opinions to themselves in summer regarding players. Don't want to be seeing any interference on that front, although I'm sure Kenny would never stand for that and I'm also sure that FSG wouldn't even contemplate it.

Yeah thank god they didn't stick their noses in last season

yes very interesting indeed, and thinking back a while quiet a few on here had questioned the medic and physio side of things, looks like some fears were found to be true.

Sounds like he was going to leave soon anyways, as he had completed the job he was brought in to do. FSG just sped us the process!

We are grateful to Peter who has been the catalyst for the transformation of our Sports Medicine and Sports Science capability at the Club since he joined two years ago. He has been instrumental in re-defining our requirements and bringing first class people into the team, providing us with a great platform to move forward. We wish him all the best for the future."

First team Manager Kenny Dalglish added: "The framework Peter has established has allowed us to see some very real results in relation to our overall levels of fitness and a reduction in injury levels. Peter acted as the key advisor to the club in this regard, and we wish him well in the future."

Peter Brukner commented: "It has been an honour to work at Liverpool Football Club. I am very proud of what we have achieved over the past two years, as can be seen by the reduced injury rate and improved fitness levels. With a world class staff now in place, I feel I have accomplished what I was asked to do by LFC in 2010 and the Club is in good hands. I wish the Club every success in the future."

EDIT: link + full article here

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1048118/liverpool-announce-departure-of-damien-comolli?cc=5739

All the best doc & good luck.

He is an Aussie fella is he not ?

Oh well good luck in the future.

Thanks and good luck.
May you have stopped us from using placenta ever again.

I think we need Dr Who.

I don't think he was involved but whoever allowed Lucas back onto the field after his injury at. Chelsea should have had their knuckles wrapped (might have done - don't know)

I don't think he was involved but whoever allowed Lucas back onto the field after his injury at. Chelsea should have had their knuckles wrapped (might have done - don't know)

I don't recall this? 

Anyways, I always got the impression Brukner was brought in for the sake of keeping Torres healthy hah

I don't recall this? 

Anyways, I always got the impression Brukner was brought in for the sake of keeping Torres healthy hah

Remember he got injured, came back onto the pitch and broke down 60s later?

What's up Doc ! what could be better than working for the best club on the planet, but hey, good luck with whatever you 'Prescribe' to do in the future,   YNWA

Remember he got injured, came back onto the pitch and broke down 60s later?

Oh yeah that's right. Thanks, I rewatched the video that's on YouTube. Idiotic too because we were up 2-0. Should have subbed him off right then and there.

Purslow was always after media coups. Well I think treating the injuries of the 'Dandelions' that masquerade as footballers these days needs a Psychologist more than a doctor. I mean you would have shot Kewell if he was a horse. We should have shot him anyway, and pinned it on Gillette and Hicks.

Whats the scoop on he decision to let go brukner??? LFC are very good at keeping there injuries and medical issues behind closed doors so eager to see why Brukner got the sack. Im guessing his wages had to play some part. Anyone got the story please tell.

Whats the scoop on he decision to let go brukner??? LFC are very good at keeping there injuries and medical issues behind closed doors so eager to see why Brukner got the sack. Im guessing his wages had to play some part. Anyone got the story please tell.

  ya they could not afford his wages....

FSG need to act quickly and obtain the services of Dr. Nick from the Simpsons. "Hi Everybody"

I found this really funny

Mark Schwarzer Plays Dead

Anyway my friend who also happens to be a liverpool fan went to Loughborough Uni a few years ago and Brukner apparantly visited it a few times and give talks. He's held very highly in the field of sport science and has a written a best-seller book. I would think its more of a personal decision him leaving or the owners just found something horribly wrong (probably his breath making goalkeepers faint in training...)

According to the news story on the website, hes not leaving immediately,  but by the end of the season.

Hahaha! Brilliant!

I don't recall this? 

Anyways, I always got the impression Brukner was brought in for the sake of keeping Torres healthy hah

Think so. Recommended by Harry Kewell I think.

I would think its more of a personal decision him leaving or the owners just found something horribly wrong (probably his breath making goalkeepers faint in training...)

According to the news story on the website, hes not leaving immediately,  but by the end of the season.

Going by what Ian Ayre, Kenny and Dr Bruckner himself said, it sounds like he has put things in place for the present and the future and now his work is done so it's time for him to move on at the end of the season.

I wish him all the best.

 Not sure about this, would prefer it if we had a replacement ready to move straight into the job

Ah well

Ah WELL.  (V Good. Goes over their heads doesn't it?)

He is an Aussie fella is he not ?

Oh WELL good luck in the future.

From Oz  :  They had to turn his P45 upside down for him to read it.