Brendan Rodgers (born 26 January
1973) is a Northern Irish football coach and former player who most recently was the manager of Premier League club Liverpool.
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.”
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