Brendan Rodgers has made his first UK media appearance since being sacked by Liverpool back in October.
The Northern Irishman was on Sky Sports show Goals on Sunday, and spoke on a range of topics.
From his pride in managing Liverpool – “Liverpool is one of the great institutions of the world”.
To the prospect of him managing abroad – “It’s something I would consider. I’ve had a few offers since I’ve been out, to go abroad and also at home.”
To his surprise at Gary Neville becoming head coach at Valencia – “I was surprised but he has been so brave in doing in it. To jump straight out of the studio, and I know he works with England, but being the No.1 is totally different. Fair play to him to go over to another country where communication isn’t easy.”
There was no mention of “character”, but Rodgers was very diplomatic through his appearance. However, the reaction on Twitter was mixed.
Some were impressed with Rodgers dignified manner.
https://twitter.com/colinlfc220611/status/688683936235581440
https://twitter.com/MikLFC/status/688683362186334208
https://twitter.com/AnfieldHQ/status/688682099310751744
Brendan Rodgers is a good man & a talented manager. Didn't work out for him at #LFC in the end but some abuse aimed his way was disgusting.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) January 17, 2016
Others were waiting for Rodgers to utter that infamous word – character.
Brendan Rodgers bingo – wonderful ✔️ comfort ✔️ world class ✔️ success ✔️ confidence ✔️ just need character for a full house 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Mart McClelland (@MartMcClelland) January 17, 2016
Brendan Rodgers is showing great character here #goalsonsunday #gos
— ⚽mark davies. #LFC ⚽ (@30038f6fc79b430) January 17, 2016
Watching Brendan Rodgers on SS1, gotta say he's showing a lot of character. #LFC
— Kaushal (@kfirealcatrez) January 17, 2016
Brendan Rodgers wearing a fleece with plenty of character
— Nat Rowland (@NatRowland) January 17, 2016
Others just can’t warm to the former Liverpool manager.
https://twitter.com/joe_obrien34/status/688691914418294784
https://twitter.com/joe_obrien34/status/688691742409908225
https://twitter.com/LucindaW71/status/688678157604491264
Brendan Rodgers think Simon Mignolet is a great keeper. It's judgements like this that got him the sack.
— NAB (@funkynab) January 17, 2016
https://twitter.com/smorganldn/status/688691750257455104
Brendan Rodgers' dressed like a teacher on a school trip on Goals on Sunday.
— Jay Smith (@jaysmith93) January 17, 2016
