LFC documentary by Fox Soccer: Being Liverpool

Lawrenson blasts Liverpool's TV documentary, claiming Shankly would be turning in his grave

By Sportsmail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 09:59, 8 October 2012 | UPDATED: 10:04, 8 October 2012

   

Former Liverpool defender and Match of the Day pundit Mark Lawrenson has hit out at the ongoing fly-on-the-wall documentary detailing life behind the scenes at Anfield.

Being: Liverpool, currently being aired on Channel 5, takes a behind the scenes look at the club with manager Brendan Rodgers featuring prominently.

And Lawrenson was critical of the Northern Irishman's participation in his column for the Daily Mirror - claiming that Anfield bosses of old would be 'turning in their graves'.

'What on earth is Brendan Rodgers doing in this programme Being: Liverpool?', writes Lawrenson, who was also critical of the club's American owners.

'I’m sorry, I just think this show comes across as American schmalz. It’s totally ill-advised and some of the stuff that I have seen so far in the first three episodes is cringeworthy.

'I think everybody shares that point of view. The problem is, once you get American owners intent on doing it and intent on getting everyone involved it’s extremely difficult.


'Well, at the moment the club isn’t doing particularly well. The soundbites are great but it’s plain for everyone to see that there is a lot wrong.'

Lawrenson, who made 241 appearances as a defender for the Reds in the 1980s, added: 'One other thing. The show I saw on Saturday ended up with Ian Ayre, the chief executive, jumping on his Harley Davison and riding through the city.

'Come on!! Shankly would be turning in his grave. So would Paisley and Fagan and all of those Liverpool legends.'

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Lawrenson blasts Liverpool's TV documentary, claiming Shankly would be turning in his grave

By Sportsmail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 09:59, 8 October 2012 | UPDATED: 10:04, 8 October 2012

   

Former Liverpool defender and Match of the Day pundit Mark Lawrenson has hit out at the ongoing fly-on-the-wall documentary detailing life behind the scenes at Anfield.

Being: Liverpool, currently being aired on Channel 5, takes a behind the scenes look at the club with manager Brendan Rodgers featuring prominently.

And Lawrenson was critical of the Northern Irishman's participation in his column for the Daily Mirror - claiming that Anfield bosses of old would be 'turning in their graves'.

'What on earth is Brendan Rodgers doing in this programme Being: Liverpool?', writes Lawrenson, who was also critical of the club's American owners.

'I’m sorry, I just think this show comes across as American schmalz. It’s totally ill-advised and some of the stuff that I have seen so far in the first three episodes is cringeworthy.

'I think everybody shares that point of view. The problem is, once you get American owners intent on doing it and intent on getting everyone involved it’s extremely difficult.


'Well, at the moment the club isn’t doing particularly well. The soundbites are great but it’s plain for everyone to see that there is a lot wrong.'

Lawrenson, who made 241 appearances as a defender for the Reds in the 1980s, added: 'One other thing. The show I saw on Saturday ended up with Ian Ayre, the chief executive, jumping on his Harley Davison and riding through the city.

'Come on!! Shankly would be turning in his grave. So would Paisley and Fagan and all of those Liverpool legends.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2214485/Mark-Lawrenson-slams-Being-Liverpool-documentary.html#ixzz28hrCbKMZ

He's one cheeky F***ing quilt!!

Half the sh*t he comes out with would have Shankly turning in his grave and i still haven't forgiven that c**t for what he said after the six minute chants for justice against Arsenal in 2006 "Can we just get on with the football now" One grade A pr**k.

I wonder will we ever find out who was in that envelope ?

I think it was just a motivational ploy mate, a psychological tool. I wouldn't think there was really 3 names in those envelopes.... but if there were I am sure Downing would be one    

Any sign of episode 4 yet?

Never mind:

http://www.lfc.vn/tin-tuc/media/the-bleed-red-being-liverpool-part-iv.html

Yeah thought the fourth episode was very good. Crazy that Borini has moved like 6 times in 14 months.

The three envelopes, my guess is Carroll, Downing, Enrique.

Honestly, Lawrenson does my head in, he's the embarrassment. If he really feels like that then don't highlight the fact in the media you complete fool, and put a spotlight on something you feel shows the club in an ill light. Should just hide away in his house and keep his depressing tones to himself. The day he comes out with something positive I might just feint on the spot, support the club that gave you so much rather than live on the legacy while bemoaning everything.

Lawro at it again. Nothing new.

Strange he asks What on earth is Brendan Rodgers doing in this programme Being: Liverpool?' as if the manager had a choice.

pr**k.

Thought that that episode was probably the most 'behind the scenes' so far in the series, as to say that we say a lot more detailed match preparation, training and team talks. I know the series has a lot of detractors and I can see them absolutely hating that bit. I lvoe it as I like seeing that side of the club and just seeing the way Rodgers works in particular, but I can see why people will not like it.

My estimation of Stevie has gone so high throughout the series too, particularly liked the bit talking about him being a quiet leader, then shows how much he does talk during the game.

As for the 3 envelopes, it's easy say Downing, Enrique, Carroll etc as they have left the club or being slated in public now. But personally I think that Rodgers himself will be on, and the others blank or maybe something like the team written in it. Rodgers ahs always talked about 'the group' as opposed to individuals so it was hard to believe that there is actual names in there, for me anyways.

Sorry for any spoilers there!

Just got to watching part 3.

Ian Ayre that self pitious interview and that Harley ride my oh my.

part 4 - part with shelvey and the kids is awesome. i mean shelvey is a kid! you can tell jonjo really relishes it all

As a Scouser, Liverpudlian, an Kopite it was a great programme to watch. Anything that involves the mighty reds is gona be a good watch. Is it right that we publicise the things that happen behind doors? No. Would it suit Peter Robinson, Sir Bill Shankly or the boot room? (dont know, to young). Is the programme for us? Maybe?
This programme has been been produced, directed, and suited for and by the American SOCCER audience.
Wether it proves to be a success is another matter!
   

part 4 - part with shelvey and the kids is awesome. i mean shelvey is a kid! you can tell jonjo really relishes it all

Was good, I like Brendan's speech pre-match about trusting team-mates, family and supporters because everyone else is against us and those 3 are the only ones we can count on....spot on.

I especially liked Houghtons's comment "if you are not buying top players you are standing still."

So the clue is in the detail.

A big up in the last one for Anfield.

Notice the bit about " modern stadiums arent built to last for ............ "
Had a couple of minutes on the shrine   as we did previous week on Fenway.
Its softening us all up.



New stadium  ..................  my arse .

New strikers   .................. my arse.



Its all un-ravelling slowly  .... oh so very slowly ...     my comrades.

My mate told me a documentary is being made about everton called "Being Bitter".
I asked "when does it start?", he said: "in the 80's..."

My mate told me a documentary is being made about everton called "Being Bitter".
I asked "when does it start?", he said: "in the 80's..."

You get the full BOOM, BOOM and TISH for that one.

Very good!

Maybe the three players is a type of player

Lazy, unprofessional, selfish

Would he really write down Adam, Carroll, Downing?

Suppose if they are blank and its a psychological motivational tool it could be risky depending on the individual player. But then do we want weak psychological players? Or confident quality players?

Suppose if they are blank and its a psychological motivational tool it could be risky depending on the individual player. But then do we want weak psychological players? Or confident quality players?

This one is a variation on a technique used by Sir Alex Ferguson after Manchester United won their first league title for 26 years in the 1992-93 season.

Fergie told his squad that he'd put the names of three players that would let them down the following season into an envelope as a means of making his squad deal with success. He admitted in his biography that there actually was no envelope.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/being-liverpool-brendan-rodgers-envelope-1369893

I guess what BR might be hoping is that nobody gives a sh*t if their name is in the envelope or not because they should want to work their arse off regardless. You shouldn't need to be on that thin ice to turn yourself around.

Being Liverpool: the names in Brendan Rodgers' envelope revealed!

I knew Downing would be one!

Being Liverpool: the names in Brendan Rodgers' envelope revealed!

I knew Downing would be one!

  3rd is going to cause controversy!