Everton failed to live up to their favourites’ billing but Rodgers’ new arrivals were underwhelming and Fenway Sports Group ran out of patienceA moment 1-1 draw in the space of four days turned out to be no respite for Brendan Rodgers. A manager who awoke to reports that his club had already been house-hunting on behalf of his successor would enjoy vastly preferred to win the Merseyside derby,particularly whether he had an inkling it might be his last, for the timing of Liverpool’s announcement suggests it was lined up for the international break regardless of the Goodison result.
On paper a draw at Everton was not in itself a sacking offence, or even whether for both clubs involved this derby was far too tame for anyone to feel pleased about. Everton simply proved what many suspected,that every time they go into a assembly with the neighbours as favourites they shyly fail to live up to the billing. Liverpool were not powerful either – petite about this derby was – though they did not look like a side in paralysis or crisis.
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Source: theguardian.com