Sammy Lee: "We can end 19-year wait"

antihenry · 13th July 2008, 17:35

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080713...e_080713151147

LIVERPOOL, England (AFP) - Liverpool's new assistant manager Sammy Lee on Sunday said the Anfield outfit can outshine their Premier League rivals and end the club's 19-year wait for title glory.

"There are three very good teams," Lee told the club's website. "We are not that far away and I feel we have proven on many occasions over the past four or five years that we can be better than them.

"Not as good as - but better."

Last season Liverpool came fourth in England's top flight behind champions Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.

"I feel we are going in the right way. I feel with just a little bit of tweaking here and there we will not be far off," said Lee, who returned to the club in May as Rafael Benitez's second in charge.

"Only time will tell, but everyone is striving and working hard to try and make sure we can close that gap and overhaul it."

As a player Lee enjoyed nine fruitful years at Anfield, making almost 300 first-team appearances and scoring 19 goals as the club won three first division titles and two European Cups in the early 1980s.

After finishing his career at Bolton Wanderers, Lee was invited to join the Liverpool coaching staff by manager Graeme Souness in 1993, going on to help Gerard Houllier steer the club to a Premier League runners-up spot in 2002.

He joined Sven-Goran Eriksson's England national team set-up on a full-time basis in 2004 and was appointed Sam Allardyce's assistant at Bolton in 2005.

"The attention to detail of Rafa and his staff is fantastic," said Lee of his new boss and his backroom team.

"It's a joy to watch. They look at every facet of every player and work out how they can maximise and get the best out of every player. That for me is an education.

"All the top men have their own ideas, but the best ones are also prepared to listen to other ideas and decide how much of that input they want to implement."

Makki · 13th July 2008, 17:38

He probably means the four or five years when no Liverpool player has scored against Manchester United.

You know, it is their year after all.

hycool · 13th July 2008, 17:38

Sammy Lee.. The man who replaced Big Sam at Bolton and flopped..

KeyserSoze · 13th July 2008, 17:39

No surprise there. Sammy Lee will fit right in, a lot of talk not enough action to bridge the gap.

YNWA
KRAP

ZIDANE · 13th July 2008, 17:50

Well he has to say it really... Reality hurts too much.

FlawlessThaw · 13th July 2008, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by antihenry

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080713...e_080713151147

LIVERPOOL, England (AFP) - Liverpool's new assistant manager Sammy Lee on Sunday said the Anfield outfit can outshine their Premier League rivals and end the club's 19-year wait for title glory.

"There are three very good teams," Lee told the club's website. "We are not that far away and I feel we have proven on many occasions over the past four or five years that we can be better than them.

"Not as good as - but better."

Last season Liverpool came fourth in England's top flight behind champions Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.

"I feel we are going in the right way. I feel with just a little bit of tweaking here and there we will not be far off," said Lee, who returned to the club in May as Rafael Benitez's second in charge.

"Only time will tell, but everyone is striving and working hard to try and make sure we can close that gap and overhaul it."

As a player Lee enjoyed nine fruitful years at Anfield, making almost 300 first-team appearances and scoring 19 goals as the club won three first division titles and two European Cups in the early 1980s.

After finishing his career at Bolton Wanderers, Lee was invited to join the Liverpool coaching staff by manager Graeme Souness in 1993, going on to help Gerard Houllier steer the club to a Premier League runners-up spot in 2002.

He joined Sven-Goran Eriksson's England national team set-up on a full-time basis in 2004 and was appointed Sam Allardyce's assistant at Bolton in 2005.

"The attention to detail of Rafa and his staff is fantastic," said Lee of his new boss and his backroom team.

"It's a joy to watch. They look at every facet of every player and work out how they can maximise and get the best out of every player. That for me is an education.

"All the top men have their own ideas, but the best ones are also prepared to listen to other ideas and decide how much of that input they want to implement."

True none of the other big four teams have beaten Derby 6-0.

PeteReDevil · 13th July 2008, 18:24

Well...all the teams he's been involved in have played the most boring football right? What a good choice for them

Magnus · 13th July 2008, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by antihenry

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080713...e_080713151147

That for me is an education.

You are a stupid fat scouse bastard. End of

Alex · 13th July 2008, 18:40

Sounds familiar

green demon · 13th July 2008, 18:41

I thought we all knew that next year is their year.

Cal? · 13th July 2008, 18:44

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Originally Posted by green demon

I thought we all knew that next year is their year.

I'm getting worried... 08/09 is this season and next year is coming round so quick... 09/10...

Sean_RedDevil · 13th July 2008, 18:47

Sammy Lee is a good assistant manager for a club like Bolton, nah Liverpool too

At his interview ->

B Cantona · 13th July 2008, 18:50

Fair play to the Scouse, they brainwash em quickly, he's only been there 5 minutes!

Let the Scouse have their hopes and dreams. It only makes it better when we crush them by about November / December time

samabachan · 13th July 2008, 18:52

ZIDANE · 13th July 2008, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Fair play to the Scouse, they brainwash em quickly, he's only been there 5 minutes!

Let the Scouse have their hopes and dreams. It only makes it better when we crush them by about November / December time

I thought he was Scouse anyway?

He has it running through his blood.

B Cantona · 13th July 2008, 19:00

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Originally Posted by ZIDANE

I thought he was Scouse anyway?

He has it running through his blood.

He is, and spent many years there as a player

But they were successful back then, he wasn't used to having to fantasize about winning things. They've brought him up to speed quickly

ZIDANE · 13th July 2008, 19:09

True true...

He coached them as well though recently, under

, before going to England and then Bolton.

shane · 13th July 2008, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

He is, and spent many years there as a player

But they were successful back then, he wasn't used to having to fantasize about winning things. They've brought him up to speed quickly

did he do a stint as assistant for Roy Evans ? im sure i saw a replay of a United vs Liverpool game from the 90's and the sad cunt was sat in the dugout

B Cantona · 13th July 2008, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by shane

did he do a stint as assistant for Roy Evans ? im sure i saw a replay of a United vs Liverpool game from the 90's and the sad cunt was sat in the dugout

He was definately a coach there under a few managers actually you're right. I'm not sure if he was ever assistant though?

Anyway, the main point has to be that he's a chump. A chump who needs his hand held, because he can't hack it as a manager in his own right

Feedingseagulls · 13th July 2008, 19:19

It's their year!

It really is on!

jatin · 13th July 2008, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by samabachan

brilliant

Bearded but no genius · 14th July 2008, 03:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeyserSoze

No surprise there. Sammy Lee will fit right in, a lot of talk not enough action to bridge the gap.

YNWA
KRAP

kietotheworld · 14th July 2008, 03:45

Dippers in 'It's our year' shocker.

reddevilcanada · 14th July 2008, 04:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by samabachan

hotshot2004 · 14th July 2008, 06:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by samabachan

Absolute class

hotshot2004 · 14th July 2008, 06:04

instead of giing an interview, he should have just said This is their year and we would have believed them, as we have been doing past 19 years

Sarni · 14th July 2008, 06:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by samabachan

Midway through the waiting for next season comes a time when a certain part of them decides that they actually stand a chance of winning the title in spite of being 11 odd points off the top. They label their next big game against team ranked higher than them 'A Title Decider'.

You should've mentioned that I feel.

RedLiam · 14th July 2008, 06:44

Of course, the honest headline would read:

"Sammy Lee: 'Liverpool can close the gap on the top three'".

Bearded but no genius · 14th July 2008, 06:44

They really should just give out a press release with an instruction to repeat the quotes every year until further notice.

It would save them all a great deal of effort.

reddevilcanada · 14th July 2008, 07:24

they've signed up Sammy Lee too? KRAP!

The Hairdryer · 14th July 2008, 13:22

Degan, Dossena and Sammy Lee. The holy trinity. It's their year. YNWA.

thoward · 14th July 2008, 13:27

Man City have proved on several occasions in the past 4 or 5 years that they can be better on the day than United. Doesn't mean they'll be mounting a serious title challenge.

Eyepopper · 14th July 2008, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedLiam

Of course, the honest headline would read:

"Sammy Lee: 'Liverpool can close the gap on the top three'".

Only if he hadnt added "...over haul it" at the end...

Raven Blade · 14th July 2008, 14:51

Liverpool always talk the talk, but can they walk the walk this year?

Colly · 14th July 2008, 15:06

Typical gas-bagging scouse motor-mouth. Full of the big talk as usual. Ah, ya gotta laugh I suppose

samabachan · 14th July 2008, 15:51

Course they can do it with this man in charge.

prateik · 14th July 2008, 16:35

Aurelio ready for trophy 'fight'

Quote:

"We are trying to fight for every title and we have more possibilities this season."

On the signing of Brazilian compatriot Cavalieri, Aurelio added: "I know last season he was the second best goalkeeper in Brazil.

second best in brazil ... wow

how boring would pre season be without these jokes

Cal? · 14th July 2008, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by prateik

Aurelio ready for trophy 'fight'

second best in brazil ... wow

how boring would pre season be without these jokes

He could be right, most of the keepers in the Brazilian league are real clowns...

Red Pavan · 14th July 2008, 17:08

Every new Idiot that signs for pool have been saying the same thing since the last 6 years.

IBleedRed · 14th July 2008, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by samabachan

never gets old

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antihenry Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Blue Heaven Posts: 3,933	Sammy Lee: "We can end 19-year wait" http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080713...e_080713151147 LIVERPOOL, England (AFP) - Liverpool's new assistant manager Sammy Lee on Sunday said the Anfield outfit can outshine their Premier League rivals and end the club's 19-year wait for title glory. "There are three very good teams," Lee told the club's website. "We are not that far away and I feel we have proven on many occasions over the past four or five years that we can be better than them. "Not as good as - but better." Last season Liverpool came fourth in England's top flight behind champions Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal. "I feel we are going in the right way. I feel with just a little bit of tweaking here and there we will not be far off," said Lee, who returned to the club in May as Rafael Benitez's second in charge. "Only time will tell, but everyone is striving and working hard to try and make sure we can close that gap and overhaul it." As a player Lee enjoyed nine fruitful years at Anfield, making almost 300 first-team appearances and scoring 19 goals as the club won three first division titles and two European Cups in the early 1980s. After finishing his career at Bolton Wanderers, Lee was invited to join the Liverpool coaching staff by manager Graeme Souness in 1993, going on to help Gerard Houllier steer the club to a Premier League runners-up spot in 2002. He joined Sven-Goran Eriksson's England national team set-up on a full-time basis in 2004 and was appointed Sam Allardyce's assistant at Bolton in 2005. "The attention to detail of Rafa and his staff is fantastic," said Lee of his new boss and his backroom team. "It's a joy to watch. They look at every facet of every player and work out how they can maximise and get the best out of every player. That for me is an education. "All the top men have their own ideas, but the best ones are also prepared to listen to other ideas and decide how much of that input they want to implement."

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