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Re: Goodbye, Kevin Keegan | EPL Talk

Michael — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:12:24 -0000

I don't think Liverpool/Barry is a good example, to be perfectly honest. Liverpool is on top of the table, hasn't lost in any competition this year, and has conceded just one goal in the league, all while Gerrard hasn't even been close to 100%, Keane has been ineffective as of yet and is still trying to fit in, and Torres hasn't showed the same form he did for much of last year. I don't see Liverpool has been "unproductive".

What Wenger has done for Arsenal? Nothing in the past decade. What Southgate has done for Boro? Two mid-bottom half finishes.

Guthrie wasn't given much of a chance at Liverpool because he couldn't hack it there. If he could have, he would've played. Benitez has shown no problem playing young players if they're good enough to earn time on the field (N'Gog, Plessis, Lucas, Insua, etc.)

Re: Goodbye, Kevin Keegan | EPL Talk

Michael — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:20:10 -0000

Lonnie, it's unacceptable to both me and Keegan, obviously, and should be to everyone. He's the manager. He knows what's going on inside the locker room better than anyone else. He knows what he needs for his team better than anyone else. He should be the one who has most of the say on what players he wants and wants to get rid of.

N'Zogbia hasn't lived up to the potential he showed a couple years ago. Danny Guthrie couldn't hack it at Liverpool, and he's not even in the same breath as Milner. Taylor is a good young center back, but he too hasn't quite taken that next step in his development yet.

Re: Goodbye, Kevin Keegan | EPL Talk

rurouni_sena — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:44:53 -0000

I live in Scotland but like most football fans keep a close eye on the Premeirship. Characters like Keegan are the life blood of the game in these times of corporate bankers and faceless businessmen. He has achieved a lot in the game unlike those who are against him. Like Curbishley he is a man of honour who will not be manipulated. We shall now see the Toon Army at its best or worst depending on how they act and react. I think their lust for a trophy will cause them to soon forget Keegan and heap praises on their next new messiah, whomsoever that may be!