If we hire no one else then I'd agree.
But maybe we've identified someone else to replaxe him.
A large backroom staff is essential - that was one of he reasons for Ferguson's success at United. It wasn't his 'genius', it was his ability to find the best expansive backroom staff available.
What Rene Meulensteen said about Rodgers needing to strengthen and add to the backroom staff was true. He acknowledged Rodgers was a brilliant manager but the best clubs who were in the Champions League also had a large backroom staff.
Somehow, I have the suspicion that FSG think we can make do with a small coaching and fitness team. Perhaps Rodgers believes this too, but look at all the big clubs and the coaching and fitness team is massive. It doesn't take anything away from the managers authority, its like a battle, the bigger the battle, the more generals.
In a battle on all fronts, it's impossible to fight with a small team of men, backroom staff included. It is fine for Swansea but Liverpool is a different matter. FSG must extend the remit for coaches and fitness experts at this club - but somehow I get this impression they would quite happily cut back on the coaching staff.
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