Rodgers turns down the chance to speak to Liverpool
Brendan Rodgers has turned down the chance to speak to Liverpool.
The 39-year-old has been linked with the vacant managerial role at Anfield since Kenny Dalglish's departure on Wednesday, but has now rejected the chance of a Merseyside move to concentrate his efforts on the Swans.
The Champions League finals’ greatest goals – volleys, lobs and a Liverpool legend
When Chelsea travel to Munich to play Bayern in the Champions League final we obviously hope to see a great game coupled with fantastic goals worthy of inclusion on this list. Check out our picks from previous finals.
LARS RICKEN: DORTMUND
DORTMUND 3-1 JUVENTUS (1997)
ZINEDINE ZIDANE: REAL
BAYERN LEVERKUSEN 1-2 REAL (2002)
Beecroft: ‘There’s no chance of Moyes leaving Everton for Liverpool’
Our man on Merseyside says any talk of a managerial switch across Stanley Park is nonsense, but he does question FSG's approach as they search for a successor to Kenny Dalglish, claiming they are "feeling around in the dark".
Transfer rumours and paper review with Neil Ashton – Friday, May 18
Here are the morning's headlines from back pages and online...
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has admitted he would welcome the opportunity of playing in Spain. (Metro)
Wolves striker Steven Fletcher is expected to reject the chance of a move to Sunderland. (Daily Mail)
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Exclusive – McAllister: Martinez won’t attract star names to Liverpool
Former Liverpool star Gary McAllister has told talkSPORT that he doubts if Roberto Martinez would be able to attract the players the club need to get back into the top four.
The Spaniard has managed Wigan for the last three seasons and despite battling at the lower end of the Premier League he has guided the club to safety in each of them.
Lewis: Liverpool need a manager like Capello
The writer for the Daily Mirror gives his take on the Reds being given permission to talk to Roberto Martinez.
He feels the Spaniard isn't ready for such a big job at the moment and would prefer a more experienced boss.
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is on Liverpool shortlist
Roberto Martinez is given permission to speak to Liverpool and is one of several candidates shortlisted to succeed Kenny Dalglish.Wigan grant Liverpool permission to speak to Martinez
Wigan have granted Liverpool permission to speak to Roberto Martinez.
The Reds are looking for a new manager after the departure of Kenny Dalglish following a poor season on Merseyside, with the club finishing a disappointing eighth in the Premier League.
Funny video: Liverpool players react to Dalglish sacking
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