I admit to being at odds with the consensus views on this site more often than not (I'm a cantankerous so-and-so!) but, all these disagreements pale into insignificance compared to this link.
The prevailing view seems to be that we should oust our useless manager, who can only manage two fifth and an eighth place finish, with our hoped for replacement being Potter; providing he can prove that he is incapable of managing a big club.
Am I missing something???
I'm not sure that is the prevailing view. I think, at this stage, most people are a little skeptical (with some cause) about Rodgers long term future after some very poor performances, some shoddy recruiting and what was, frankly, a pretty rotten attitude at the beginning of the season. There's certainly signs of recovery - and I think most are hopeful it continues and Rodgers and the team flourish.
The more likely scenario - at least in my opinion - is that we have a middling season that keeps Rodgers in situ - lose a few key players in the summer (Tielemans, Maddison, Ndidi, Evans - essentially the spine of the side) and the club will be ready for a "new cycle". I think Rodgers may well be ready for a change too, for what that is worth.
Potter has proven to have a keen eye for recruitment (I think it would be hard to dispute Brighton have recruited superbly) and "building" a competitive squad - these are skills we will need next summer and, honestly, not Rodgers' strength.
So I think it's less about booting him tomorrow and more about being realistic long term about his objectives, the clubs direction and the likely available candidates in the event there is a parting of ways. For me Potter, based on his accomplishments at clubs similar to us, is an excellent potential replacement should the time come.
