So let's see here.
1) Reina said no one told him about the loan to Napoli before, you know, it was done.
2) Suarez said Rodgers flat out lied to him, telling him he could go if we don't make CL and a £40m bid from a CL team comes in.
And now, our old friend Stewart "backpass" Downing says this:
So, which is more likely? that Reina, Suarez and Downing are all two-faced liars who are out to get poor, helpless Rodgers?
or that our manager indeed is deceptive and stabs our own players in the backs?
And what do you think this says to potential incoming transfers, when they know that this is how they're going to be treated?
You definitely make a point Fed and I'm surprised by the lack of care in the replies. Basically as long as it's good for us, it shouldn't matter, well personally I'm not a fan of sh*t on all and sundry and trample on who you can to get to the top. Never thought that was 'The Liverpool Way' in the past and still don't feel it is now.
There's a level of integrity, respect and honour that goes with the LFC manager's job and upholding these values we hold strong as a club is also part of the managers job. When I say 'we', the largest part of this club is the fans and 'we' do dictate the moral choices our club makes by our decision to offer our continued support.
I think 3 players coming out and basically saying the same thing is conclusive so trying to suggest there is any doubt about this now would just seem overly defensive and ignorant to the truth. I once had a boss who was dubbed 'the smiling assassin' he'd tell you that you were amazing to your face then sack you without remorse within the hour, the basis behind this was to get the most out of you while you were the employee but ultimately do what is best for the company too.
The question you have to ask is if this level of ruthlessness is needed to get us back to the top? While we obviously want to get there as quick as possible I don't think you need to be disrespectful, dishonourable and dishonest to do it. I am personally disappointed in Brendan deceiving our players, I don't think it sends out the messages for future targets and it gives the wrong message to our fans as to what is acceptable when faced with difficult circumstances.
I know from my experience with 'the smiling assassin' that being truthful, open and ultimately respect the employees had more fruitful results in the long term. So while Brendan may feel appearing ruthless sends out a message of power, in truth I actually see it as a weakness and makes you question the rest of their character if they're willing to make such choices.
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