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Players to be consulted over new Liverpool coach
(Agencies)
Updated: 2004-05-31 15:27
Star players Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen will have a big say in who
should take over as coach at Liverpool from Gerard Houllier, the club's chief
executive Rick Parry said.
Both England internationals have said that their future at Anfield could
depend on who is chosen.
"There may be some discussion with them as far as the new manager is
concerned," Parry told the News of the World.
"I don't think a particular player will be asked to pick a name but I feel it
is perfectly realistic to allow them some input.
"If whoever comes in has the senior players' respect they'll have a good
start. If they don't it will be tough.''
Parry said he feared that both players could leave Liverpool if the Reds
continue to fall short of competing for top honours in the Premiership and the
Champions League.
"It has to be a concern Stevie would be tempted to move away. You have to be
concerned about losing players when you're not successful - and finishing
fourth, for Liverpool, is not successful.
"While we're not successful you'd be mad to think we don't have issues with
our top players.
"We can't stop Stevie joining Manchester United or whomever if he really
wants to go.
"That's not to say we wouldn't fight tooth and nail to keep him. We would,
and I've no doubt his greatest desire is to win trophies here. But ultimately
winning trophies - wherever - is what players want.
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