Who should be the next Liverpool manager?

As much as it will hurt to let go, the Liverpool owners must act decisively in appointing a new manager. Here are my thoughts on the managers being put forward at the moment.

Who should be the next Liverpool Manager According to TalkSport readers

Roberto Martinez

Odds of being the next permanent Liverpool manager (SkyBet): 2/1

Roberto Martinez has emerged as the frontrunner in Liverpool’s search for Kenny Dalglish’s replacement. Whilst he has done well in his spells with Swansea City (in the Championship a few years back), along with Wigan, which he has done well to help them overachieve with the resources he has at his disposal, I don’t think he should really be Liverpool’s manager.

My simple reason is because he lacks the caliber to manage a team in Europe, and to fight for those top places in the Premier League (or any league for that matter). He is young, and brimming with potential, but if this happens, I wouldn’t be surprised if he will be sacked within a season’s time.

(You) couldn’t find a better manager than Roberto?

Wigan Chairman on Liverpool enquiring about Roberto Martinez

Andre Villas-Boas

Odds of being the next permanent Liverpool manager (SkyBet): 5/2

Tipped by the bookies as the manager with the second highest chance of being the next Liverpool manager. Has the youthfulness and the experience to manage teams in Europe, coupled with the ability to pick out good signings for decent money (note Juan Mata, Meireles and Courtois – doing a good job on loan at Atletico Madrid).

Was perhaps unlucky in his tenure as Chelsea manager, and was victim of ‘player power’ at Stamford Bridge. Will perhaps not suffer from the same problems at Liverpool FC, as they are no strong personalities at Anfield as against Chelsea. If signed AVB would fit Liverpool perfectly.

Rafael Benitez

Odds of being the next permanent Liverpool manager (BetFred): 8/1

Perhaps Rafa is the fan favourite regarding, who should be manager of Liverpool next season. Led Liverpool to the Champions League trophy in 2005, coupled with their best ever finish in the Premier League era, where they finished second.

However, he has lost his touch, after being out of job for so long, after his previous expeditions in Serie A ending in failure. I think Liverpool could do well to find someone apart from the Spaniard.

The Outsiders

A few other names have been tossed into the hat, including the likes of Didier Deschamps, Martin O’Neil and Jurgen Klopp. I personally think that out of all the outsiders, Jurgen Klopp is a manager that is realistically (might be) available, and has the caliber to lead Liverpool forward.