There is going to be a review of the transfer committee from the owners before the window opens.
They are going to have a look at the way the signings have unfolded and who it was that decided these signings were what we needed.
I know that one signing that is going to come under scrutiny is Adam Lallana, and the fact that he was 25mil and is arguably not as good as Coutinho.
The other is Mario, contentious yes, but why was he signed when for 3 mil more we could have had Bony.
I have also heard whispers that this window will either be a back or sack for Rodgers.
If they decide to open the cheque book and allow some signings they will have decided to back him.
The funds would pay way for a keeper, a mid and a striker, and a couple of loan players.
If they decide loans only, it will be the nail in his coffin as they won't want a new manager coming in with more players they don't wan't. Problem is, each scenario can go either way.
Scenario A: They back him, allow him to Sign Perrin, Shaqiri and Lacazette (all examples) plus 2 loan signings like Cabaye, Subotic (again, examples) and they fail, then they will have to sack him and a new manager will come in with more deadwood to burn.
Scenario B: They decide to sack him at seasons end and line a replacement up and only allow a few loan signins. So he gets some loan players and they turn the fortunes around, we push for the 4 and go close to winning the Europa.
What would they do then?
I have spoken with a few people and my opinion won't change. I believe Rodgers is one of the best young managers around, but he is way too stubborn for change.
He needs to accept the fact that the committee made some signings even if he didn't want them. I am of the firm belief that the committee's signings in Sakho, Can and Markovic offer more than what he has signed himself.
I believe that with an extended run in the team, Can will be a great box to box mid. The fact that he plays Joe Allen ahead of Can is criminal.
I also see a lot of talent in Markovic, and he is starting to show it now.
I cannot believe he refused to play Sakho when he was healthy, and I can't believe he can't break into the squad now.
IMO, a Sakho/Lovren CB combination would be our best given time. I don't care that they are both left footed players, that means shit. Sakho has captained France and is a dead set beast. If we keep treating him like shit, he will walk to another team for a low fee and kill it else where.
I also believe that Rodgers needs to employ a defensive coach. Since he has been in charge we have been terrible in defense. He needs someone to come in and sort the CB issues. He also needs someone to come in and work with Moreno.
The guy is determined to bomb forward, which is good, but his recovery is poor.
For United first goal, Moreno had bombed up field, and when he tracked back, he tracked back to his position. Problem was, Joe Allen had already gone there and so had Lallana, if Moreno had the defensive awareness he should have, he should have taken Allens role in the Midfield and shut down Rooney's space.
His final piece of play needs to be to sort the Gerrard issue out. Gerrard is not a DM and is not a CM. He needs to play closer to goal. So it's rotation for Stevie. I saw somewhere that someone mentioned MLS for him next season. I think that is a wise idea.
