MX23RW : Monday, December 30 13:34:25| >> :120:12619:12619:

John Toshack: 'Things aren't right at Liverpool, I can't see it getting better'

John Toshack believes that things are "not quite right" behind the scenes at Liverpool following the backroom shake-up.

Former Liverpool striker John Toshack believes that the club are a long way off improving following the backroom shake-up at Anfield.

The Reds failed to meet their objective of claiming a Champions League spot after finishing sixth in the Premier League this season.

Pressure mounted on Brendan Rodgers's shoulders, but after an end-of-season meeting with the club's American owners, the Northern Irishman kept his job.

Despite Rodgers being safe, his right-hand men Colin Pascoe and Mike Marsh were sacked, and Toshack is concerned that there is a lack of harmony behind the scenes.

"It's very unusual that a coach stays on when his backroom staff have been sacked," Toshack told talkSPORT. "There's something not quite right there.

"Liverpool have gone three years without a trophy, I don't remember that happening in my time. Liverpool have still got a hangover from those three goals they conceded against Crystal Palace [last season].

"Incidents like that can make or break a player or manager. I don't see things getting any better at the moment for Liverpool."

The Reds have already brought in three new recruits - James Milner, Danny Ings and goalkeeper Adam Bogdan - all of whom are free transfers.

ID:227669: cacheID:227669:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2738:
Written by
Danielle Joynson
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Steven Gerrard of Liverpool reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Liverpool at Britannia Stadium on May 24, 2015
Read Next:
Gerrard surprised by Reds' staff shake-up
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool18143145172845
2Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest1911442619737
3Arsenal18106235161936
4Chelsea18105338211735
5Manchester CityMan City199463226631
6Bournemouth198652923630
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle188553021929
8Fulham197842825329
9Aston Villa188462629-328
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton186842726126
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1973941281324
12Brentford187383232024
13West Ham UnitedWest Ham196582335-1223
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd186482124-322
15Crystal Palace194872027-720
16Everton183871524-917
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1944113142-1116
18Leicester CityLeicester1935112242-2014
19Ipswich TownIpswich1826101633-1712
20Southampton1913151239-276


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!