Dalglish Leaves Liverpool...Speaking to Marinez

Martinez is a great Manager but have to agree that Wigan will find it tough without him .

[Macmoish]

I actually think it's a bridge too far for Matinez...He should move up a notch to WBA or Aston Villa and then if does well there

And Liverpool Fans will want INSTANT results

I'm sure Liverpool fans would give him time not so sure about the American owners

[RoryTheRanger]

As long as Liverpool stay away from Jurgen Klopp I am happy.

sod germany

[RoryTheRanger]

May 17, 2012 21:55:07 GMT @maudesfishnchips said:

sod germany

I know, you keep on saying ;D ;D

[cpr]

SSN reporting Brendan Rodgers has turned down approach to speak with them.

[Zed]

May 18, 2012 9:58:59 GMT cpr said:

SSN reporting Brendan Rodgers has turned down approach to speak with them.

Odd if true.

[Macmoish]

NOT "Done and Dusted" but looks like might well be Martinez

Martinez favourite to succeed Dalglish as Wigan boss holds Liverpool talks in Miami

By Sportsmail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 10:48 EST, 24 May 2012 | UPDATED: 10:59 EST, 24 May 2012

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Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has revealed that manager Roberto Martinez is meeting with Liverpool's owners in Miami to discuss the prospect of succeeding Kenny Dalglish.

The Spaniard was on holiday in the Caribbean but the Latics chairman admitted he has travelled to the United States to open discussions with Fenway Sports Group over the vacancy at Anfield following Dalglish's sacking last week.

'I got a phone call this morning and Roberto was on his way to America, he's flying down to Miami and is meeting Liverpool now, as we speak,' he told ESPN.
Talks: Roberto Martinez is in Miami talking to Liverpool's owners about the current managerial vacancy at Anfield

Talks: Roberto Martinez is in Miami talking to Liverpool's owners about the current managerial vacancy at Anfield


'I didn't ask him what he has decided to do but I told him I wanted it sorted out sooner rather than later.

'If it's yes to Liverpool I will accept it and get on with life. But if it's no I'll be delighted.

'I would love him to stay, I hope he will stay but I told him I need an answer in the next seven days.'

FSG were hoping by the start of next week to have identified a realistic shortlist of up to five candidates.
In the frame: Wigan boss Martinez has emerged as the front-runner to succeed axed Kenny Dalglish

In the frame: Wigan boss Martinez has emerged as the front-runner to succeed axed Kenny Dalglish

Martinez is due back in England on Tuesday so it may be principal owner John Henry and chairman Tom Werner have brought forward their meeting to expedite matters for the 38-year-old's convenience.

It is understood that former Porto and Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has slipped out of the reckoning while there are claims in Holland that Louis van Gaal would prefer to be manager rather than technical director in the new set-up.
Looking ahead: Liverpool owner John Henry wants to find a suitable replacement for Dalglish

Looking ahead: Liverpool owner John Henry wants to find a suitable replacement for Dalglish

Dirk Kuyt believes his compatriot has the ideal experience to be a success at Anfield.

'It is not usual for players to speak about candidates but he is a Dutchman, has a great track record and has the experience that the club could put to good use,' the 31-year-old told Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf.
Interest: Louis Van Gaal
Falling out of favour: Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas

Contenders: Louis van Gaal has been linked with a move to Anfield as has ex-Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas

'At the moment, Liverpool have no coach or technical director.

'Each club benefits from structure. You look at the Dutch national team and see that consistency and clarity are important.'

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www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2149404/Roberto-Martinez-meets-Liverpool-owners-Miami-talks.html#ixzz1vnzwXu24

[Jo-Onenil]

Wigan is nothing without Martinez. If he leaves, the club is down, It's a certainty for me. It would be good for QPR, to have Wigan struggling, because if we were once again in the relegation dogfight (we won't), having Wigan, and the likes of Norwich, Swansea, West Ham, Reading, Southampton etc struggling would ensure us of a Top 15 finish at least.