Could Sammy Lee Manage Liverpool

 I would be interested in what forum members think about Sammy and the job he is doing for us.When I see him sitting by Roy on a match day he does not appear to have much input into what is happening on the pitch.When Phil Thompson was assistant to Houllier he used to get very animated and could be seen in discussion with houllier.In fact when Houllier had his heart problem Phil took over and did a fantastic job if my memory is correct.This brings me to the question would be a success running L.F.C as he did not go too good at Bolton.Does Sammy have much say at Melwood  regarding training and how the game should be played.

I would be interested in what forum members think about Sammy and the job he is doing for us.When I see him sitting by Roy on a match day he does not appear to have much input into what is happening on the pitch.When Phil Thompson was assistant to Houllier he used to get very animated and could be seen in discussion with houllier.In fact when Houllier had his heart problem Phil took over and did a fantastic job if my memory is correct.This brings me to the question would be a success running L.F.C as he did not go too good at Bolton.Does Sammy have much say at Melwood  regarding training and how the game should be played.

Would be a mistake to name him manager for the reasons you mentioned, we need a experienced manager who will also be a motivator for the players, like Rijakaard or Hiddink

NO

Hi Billy.
Its a reasonable call considering our present predicament but ... No.
Sammy had a stint at management.

He is a true Red.
He got all the tradition and the feel of the club back into Melwood and his place is best doing what he does now.

Hi Billy.
Its a reasonable call considering our present predicament but ... No.
Sammy had a stint at management.

He is a true Red.
He got all the tradition and the feel of the club into Melwood and his place is best doing what he does now.

I was not advocating that Sammy should be our manager,I was more interested in what his actual input is regarding team selection and how much he contributes to our training methods.Like you I have the utmost respect for Sammy for what he did as a player and know that he is Liverpool through and through.Thank you for your reply mate  I appreciate and respect it.

Great assistant, bad manager.

I think his time in charge of Bolton highlighted that.

There's a reason why he is the assistant over here and you only need to jog your memory back to his Bolton times to realise that he is too far away from being a capable Liverpool manager.

Nah, he failed at Bolton. But then again they have a different mentality.

Perhaps he could with Kenny helping ??

There's a reason why he is the assistant over here and you only need to jog your memory back to his Bolton times to realise that he is too far away from being a capable Liverpool manager.

I did say he was not too good at Bolton.

I personally don't really see what he brings to the table, well more so on match days, at training it might be a different story. But under Rafa and Roy he didn't really seem to involved in what goes on.

As for the question, he would give it his best shot, but I don't feel Sammy is cut out for management.

I did say he was not too good at Bolton.

I was never pointing out your post.This is just my opinion on the topic.

To be honest I don't even think he's a good assistant manager lets alone a good manager, If I had my way I'd keep Sammy but only as a coach.

Only as a caretaker, for a short, defined period.

no. h's a great number two and so passionate. but he couldn't manage no.

No.definitely not. No 2 is his limit. Even at that he's suspect.

Great servant to the club , but manager , sadly no .

we need a experienced manager

Shanks, Fagan, Paisley...

We have had great managers that were not "proven" at other clubs. I think we could risk it, at least until the end of the season. Dont think it would happen though, because I would imagine the new owners have different things in mind.

Could Sammy Lee Manage Liverpool

And Lucas as Player Manager,

Sorry to be blunt but NO!!!!

No,but a good coach to have in the dug out.

no

Another no!

Shanks, Fagan, Paisley...

We have had great managers that were not "proven" at other clubs. I think we could risk it, at least until the end of the season. Dont think it would happen though, because I would imagine the new owners have different things in mind.

My initial reaction to the thought that Sammy could be Manager of 'Pool was "you must be daft or drunk or both". Your Post gas opened my eyes and he would have benefited from his Bolton experience. Great post, thank you.

I was not advocating that Sammy should be our manager,I was more interested in what his actual input is regarding team selection and how much he contributes to our training methods.
Like you I have the utmost respect for Sammy for what he did as a player and know that he is Liverpool through and through.
Thank you for your reply mate  I appreciate and respect it.

Its a pleasure Billy.

Would like rid of him altogether if I'm honest

No. He won't be a good choice for manager. Decent coach but if I'm being truthful I'd rather see Pako Ayesteran and Alex Miller back in the dugout ahead of Sammy. Those two and Rafa made a truly effective team. Sad when both went and I think it showed to an extent.

No, sorry Sammy, God bless ya mate but i think he would be better in the background maybe helping with the bin lids(kids), we have the chance to bring a new manager and he(whoever) will most probably bring his own assistant, I'm sure Sammy is aware of what happens when new owners/manager is imminent, it would be sad to see Sammy leaving without having a role in some capacity if he so wished, i'd rather have people like Sammy at the club rather than crafty Christian.

Simple answer, no.

No.definitely not. No 2 is his limit. Even at that he's suspect.

Spot on.

NO dont think hes as good as ROY to be honest

PS heard Rijkaard lost his job in turkey today

Don't Event think he is upto being number 2 TBH,think Houllier did well to get Mcallister in.
Sammy's persona some how gives off negativity to me
And what the club needs more than ever is a breath of fresh air. 

No. Sorry Sammy but it would be too much for you.

 Thank you for all the replies,I guess I got the answer I was looking for that Sammy would be better as a coach than on the managerial side.In retrospect I could of titled the thread better,I have watched Sammy on match days he does seem out of his depth alongside Hodgson and that saddens me knowing how much he has put into L.F.C.

Remember he could not manage Bolton, so he wont cope here

I think sadly for Sammy, he must also move on as part of the clean sweep.

As much as I love Sammy I'm not sure he is even up to the job of Assistant Manager never mind the main job.

Yes for the five minutes it took for him to sign his name on the dotted line and for him to have a coronary heart attack as the expectation and pressure quickly sets in. Allas i like the bloke, he's a tue scouser and fan, but he was born to be second man.

Don't Event think he is upto being number 2 TBH,think Houllier did well to get Mcallister in.
Sammy's persona some how gives off negativity to me
And what the club needs more than ever is a breath of fresh air.  

I see him once or twice a week, he is a thorough gentleman! But is a gentleman what is require to run a team like Liverpool?
Probably not!
I saw Houllier and Gary Mc in the Malmaison the weekend of Jamies testermonial the closeness and gerneral boby langauge between the two of them was excellent!  
Rafa & Paco in the early days?
Am I dreaming again?

No.

Answer to the question.....
er........
NO!

Unfortunately, he'd be worse than Roy IMO.

Sammy is a number 2 at best. The Manager's job at Bolton was proved to be too big for him so there is no way he could even be considered. Huge respect for the guy but he doesn't seem to be getting the regular praise that he was before he left so I wonder if he is commanding the same respect that he used to.