Time to start this one up.
A lot for Liverpool fans to be excited about, fewer matches as theres no Europe of any kind this season, but maybe that will allow Kenny to focus on the league. And its clear that this season's ultimate goal is a Champion's League berth.
At the moment the biggest issues surrounding this club is an almost 'City-like' glut of extraneous players and a ridiculous over-population amongst the midfield.
Further, of all the purchases made none were made to really strengthen the back 4. I dont discount someone in the likes of Jose Enrique being brought in, but theres no indication hes even on the radar. Now, there are options back there as Flannigan and Robinson showed us last season, as well as Kelly being fit and as I understand his natural position is CB so Kenny may not see that as a weakness.
There are also rumours floating around about Daniel Agger having been subjected to Super Soldier Serum therapy in order to endow him with the strength of a normal human, albeit a Danish one. It should be noted that these rumours are wholly unsubstantiated and more than likely a complete figment of a wild imagination.
Moving right along....
We're all realtively happy about the way the season went under Kenny after the atrocious start under Woy, so theres lots of optimism going into this season, but theres also a fair bit of mystery surrounding the squad.
Whats Kenny going to do with all those midfielders? What happens to Raul Meireles? Where do Adam and Henderson play? Is a CB or Wide player still on the cards? What are they going to do with all the extras like Joe Cole, Poulson and the rumours of Pacheco wanting out? What kind of opportunities are the kids who played well last season going to get?
Whatever the answers are, its certainly gearing up to be a fun season for Reds fans. I'm going into this season with a pretty hearty degree of optimism as opposed to last season's dreadful sense of impending doom.
And the best thing about this season? No more Hicks or Gillette. This Reds team is officially Cancer free.
YNWA!