Rodgers wont get cross over broken window
thesun
BRENDAN RODGERS is ready to forgive Liverpools owners for their transfer window shocker.
Rodgers has held clear-the-air talks with Anfield chiefs after a miserable summer which left the Reds dangerously short of firepower.
He wanted to land a big-name forward to boost the Kops push for a top-four spot.
But their failure to land top target Clint Dempsey means the only strikers left are Luis Suarez, Fabio Borini and rookie Raheem Sterling.
Rodgers said: Ive had long conversations with the owners.
Ive got to say they have been very honest and very up front right from the off.
I came here first and foremost because of the owners. I felt a genuine honesty in their approach to it and in how they wanted to go forward with the football club.
Of course the window didnt quite go to plan but going forward a great deal of learning has taken place.
Rodgers began trimming his squad by sending £100,000-a-week striker Andy Carroll out on loan to West Ham.
And the Ulster boss admits he was shocked when he saw how much Liverpools high earners were on.
He added: Every manager always wants more players. But the reality of where the club is at there needed to be a little bit of surgery done on the squad.
Some of the wages here were absolutely astronomical in terms of value and worth. That needed to be looked at.
I knew there would be a wee bit of pain in the short term but hopefully for the longer term gain.
We finished up where we were at and now we have got to move forward as a football club and really have the one-club mentality. Its important we all come together, supporters, players and management.
Former Swansea boss Rodgers has warned his threadbare squad to expect a tough winter.
He said: Were in a position where weve got 25 games minimum between now and January so were going to be stretched to the limit, said Rodgers.
Ive spoken to the players and if they get little niggles they have to man up.
We have to all come together and be strong.
What Ive got here is a platform of hard work and integrity in this group. They have been fantastic in their work.
January is always a difficult month [to buy] however you are doing but its something we have to look at.
Rodgers has held clear-the-air talks with Anfield chiefs after a miserable summer which left the Reds dangerously short of firepower.
He wanted to land a big-name forward to boost the Kops push for a top-four spot.
But their failure to land top target Clint Dempsey means the only strikers left are Luis Suarez, Fabio Borini and rookie Raheem Sterling.
Rodgers said: Ive had long conversations with the owners.
Ive got to say they have been very honest and very up front right from the off.
I came here first and foremost because of the owners. I felt a genuine honesty in their approach to it and in how they wanted to go forward with the football club.
Of course the window didnt quite go to plan but going forward a great deal of learning has taken place.
Rodgers began trimming his squad by sending £100,000-a-week striker Andy Carroll out on loan to West Ham.
And the Ulster boss admits he was shocked when he saw how much Liverpools high earners were on.
He added: Every manager always wants more players. But the reality of where the club is at there needed to be a little bit of surgery done on the squad.
Some of the wages here were absolutely astronomical in terms of value and worth. That needed to be looked at.
I knew there would be a wee bit of pain in the short term but hopefully for the longer term gain.
We finished up where we were at and now we have got to move forward as a football club and really have the one-club mentality. Its important we all come together, supporters, players and management.
Former Swansea boss Rodgers has warned his threadbare squad to expect a tough winter.
He said: Were in a position where weve got 25 games minimum between now and January so were going to be stretched to the limit, said Rodgers.
Ive spoken to the players and if they get little niggles they have to man up.
We have to all come together and be strong.
What Ive got here is a platform of hard work and integrity in this group. They have been fantastic in their work.
January is always a difficult month [to buy] however you are doing but its something we have to look at.
