Swansea prepare for Rodgers reunion in cup clash
Tonight's Capital One Cup tie will be the first time Swansea City line up against former manager Brendan Rodgers - and midfielder Joe Allen.
Laudrup: I did my homework before saying yes!
Michael Laudrup has been officially unveiled as Swansea City's new manager at a press conference this afternoon.
Michael Laudrup appointed new manager of Swansea City
Former Denmark international Michael Laudrup has been appointed the new manager of Swansea City following Brendan Rodgers' departure.
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A "shrewd move"? Reaction to Rodgers' Liverpool move
Brendan Rodgers to Liverpool. Could be a good bit of business. Looking forward to next seasons Premier League already!
From @themichaelowen on Twitter:Of course no guarantees, but if #LFC are prepared to give Rodgers time, patience and resources, he's got qualities to make a good go of it
From @OliverKayTimes on Twitter:Liverpool FC have named Brendan Rodgers as manager. I feel this could be a very shrewd appointment. Totally gets the way the game's evolving
From @GaryLineker on Twitter:Reports: Rodgers set for Liverpool
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers appears to be edging closer to filling Liverpool's managerial vacancy but reports he has agreed a three-year deal have been dismissed as premature.
The 39-year-old emerged yesterday as the first choice to succeed Kenny Dalglish, having moved ahead of Wigan boss Roberto Martinez.
Reports began circulating late this afternoon that a three-year deal had been agreed, although the Press Association says it was told by sources at Liverpool this was "categorically untrue".
The Reds will have to pay somewhere in the region of between £4million to £5million in compensation as part of the new contract Rodgers signed at the Liberty Stadium in February.
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Swans set for Rodgers departure
Swansea City are preparing for life without manager Brendan Rodgers after sources close to the Northern Irishman said he has been offered the vacant mangers job at Liverpool.
Rodgers rejected the opportunity to talk to the Merseysiders when first linked with the post earlier this month.
Club Chairman Huw Jenkins told ITV Wales News yesterday that he had not received a second a formal approach from Liverpool to speak to Rodgers and that a meeting between the pair was simply a matter of routine.
It is understood that Rodgers will now discuss the personal terms of any possible move before putting pen to paper on a deal.
Some reports suggest that a deal could be done within 48 hours.
Jenkins denies Rodgers departure talks
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins has told ITV Wales News that he has not spoken to Manager Brendan Rodgers about him leaving the club.
The pair did however meet today to discuss "routine" matters which Jenkins said included preparations for next season.
The meeting came amidst renewed speculation that Liverpool want the Northern Irishman to take over the vacant managers post at Anfield, despsite Rodgers rejecting the chance to speak to Liverpool earlier this month.
Swansea: Rodgers meeting is "routine"
Swansea City insist Brendan Rodgers' meeting with Chairman Huw Jenkins is simply routine and is not a result of Liverpool interest
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Swansea Manager Brendan Rodgers has rejected talks with Liverpool over their vacant managers post, ITV Wales News understands
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Rodgers turns down Liverpool approach
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has turned down the offer of talks with Livepool over their vacant managers post.
Swansea City Boss Brendan Rodgers trending on Twitter !
Swansea City Boss Brendan Rodgers is trending on Twitter over whether or not he has turned down talks with Liverpool over the vacant manager's job. Former Swans boss Roberto Martinez has also been named as a possible candidate as well.
Brendan Rodgers: 'It's been a brilliant season'
Swans manager Brendan Rodgers reflects on his side's success after yesterday's win over Liverpool, saying: 'It gives us great hope going forward'.
Bookmakers and critics had said there was more chance of Elvis Presley making a comeback than the Swans staying in the top flight.
Brendan Rodgers proud of Swansea's performance
Brendan Rodgers said that, despite dominating possession, his Swansea City side were undone by two moments of real class from visitors Newcastle United yesterday.
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