I liked a lot of what I saw of him (except the game at Oldham, where he was shocking), hoping there's another chance for him just like there was for Flanagan. Henderson, Allen, sterling, none of whom started well under rodgers but have come on with his encouragement and coaching.
I've always seen Coates as having similar attributes to Agger and if Agger leaves, which could well happen, why not hang on to Coates - will cost nothing to do so- as opposed to spending millions on another player as replacement who may be no better.
Not sure what the preseason fixture list is like, but it would be great for him to get a couple of games in there to see where he really fits in the pecking order.
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