Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool boss sacked by club 
Liverpool have sacked manager Brendan Rodgers with immediate effect.The Reds drew with Everton on Sunday to leave them 10th in the Premier League and six points off the top spot.
"Although this has been a difficult decision, we believe it provides us with the best opportunity for success on the pitch," said a club statement.
"The search for a new manager is underway and we hope to make an appointment in a decisive and timely manner."
Carlo Ancelotti, Frank de Boer and Jurgen Klopp have each been linked with the Liverpool job in recent weeks as the club have made an inconsistent start to the season. Rodgers, who took over in June 2012, led Liverpool to second place in the 2013-14 campaign, when they led the title race with three games to go but lost out to Manchester City.
The Northern Irishman was told of the decision when visited at his home by Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre and was informed within an hour of Sunday's game at Merseyside rivals Everton.
BBC Sport's Ben Smith:
"FSG's decision to sack Rodgers was made before today's Merseyside derby, but the owners did not want to disrupt preparations for the match by making an announcement before the game. Even a victory at Goodison Park would not have prevented Rodgers losing his job.
"Rodgers was not told at Goodison Park. He was visited at home by Ian Ayre and I am told he took the news with dignity and good grace. Many of the players are now off on international duty and so there was was no chance to say goodbye to them."
Liverpool are owned by Fenway Sports Group and a joint statement from principal owner John W Henry, chairman Tom Werner and president Mike Gordon said:
"We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Brendan Rodgers for the significant contribution he has made to the club and express our gratitude for his hard work and commitment."All of us have experienced some wonderful moments with Brendan as manager and we are confident he will enjoy a long career in the game.""Ambition and winning are at the heart of what we want to bring to Liverpool and we believe this change gives us the best opportunity to deliver it."
Rodgers spoke of a "constant rebuilding" job at the club following his last game in charge, and he also highlighted the impact of losing "four real catalysts" of his side.
Jamie Carragher, Luis Suarez, Raheem Sterling and Steven Gerrard have left Liverpool during Rodgers's time at the club.The Reds suffered an embarrassing 6-1 defeat at Stoke City, as the club managed just one win in their last six top-flight matches at the end of last season.
They were also knocked out of the FA Cup by Aston Villa at the semi-final stage.
It meant Rodgers is the first Reds manager since the 1950s not to win a trophy in his first three seasons, after finishing seventh, second and sixth in the league since his appointment.Liverpool spent about £80m in the summer as he brought in the likes of Christian Benteke, Danny Ings, Roberto Firmino, Nathaniel Clyne and Joe Gomez.
However, the Anfield club managed just four wins, including a victory on penalties against League Two Carlisle at home in the Capital One Cup, in 11 games so far this season.
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Liverpool FC part company with Brendan Rodgers Liverpool Football Club has announced that Brendan Rodgers will leave his post with immediate effect after having his contract terminated. The process to appoint a new manager is underway. The Northern Irishman joined Liverpool FC in June 2012 and helped the club mount a memorable title challenge in his second season, as well as helping to develop many exciting young players. LFC's ownership have paid tribute and thanked Rodgers for his contribution.
In a joint Fenway Sports Group statement, Principal Owner John W Henry, Chairman Tom Werner and President Mike Gordon said:
“We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Brendan Rodgers for the significant contribution he has made to the club and express our gratitude for his hard work and commitment. “All of us have experienced some wonderful moments with Brendan as manager and we are confident he will enjoy a long career in the game.
“Although this has been a difficult decision, we believe it provides us with the best opportunity for success on the pitch.
Ambition and winning are at the heart of what we want to bring to Liverpool and we believe this change gives us the best opportunity to deliver it.
“The search for a new manager is underway and we hope to make an appointment in a decisive and timely manner.” http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/195175-liverpool-fc-part-company-with-brendan-rodgers [ 此帖被羅力亞在2015-10-05 03:03重新編輯 ]
