On a sidenote,
[article=http://www.sundayworld.com/sport/soccer/aldo-coleman-should-be-at-liverpool]ex-Reds man John Aldridge, writing in Ireland's Sunday World newspaper, has revealed that Seamus Coleman was offered to former Anfield chief Rafa Benitez before he joined their Merseyside rivals from Sligo Rovers.
“If Rafael Benitez had been a little more open-minded during his final year as Liverpool manager, Seamus Coleman could be wearing a red shirt at Anfield last night and not a blue Everton jersey,” Aldridge wrote.
Aldridge has previously worked with then-Sligo boss Paul Cook at Tranmere Rovers, who recommend the up-and-coming full-back to Liverpool as he was establishing himself in the League of Ireland.
“Paul knew this kid was top drawer and he rang some contacts at Liverpool and tried to encourage them to take a look at Coleman, but Benitez rejected his advances and said he wasn’t interested.
“Every time I see him, I can’t help but lament what might have been for Liverpool." [/article]
[article=http://www.sundayworld.com/sport/soccer/aldo-coleman-should-be-at-liverpool]ex-Reds man John Aldridge, writing in Ireland's Sunday World newspaper, has revealed that Seamus Coleman was offered to former Anfield chief Rafa Benitez before he joined their Merseyside rivals from Sligo Rovers.
“If Rafael Benitez had been a little more open-minded during his final year as Liverpool manager, Seamus Coleman could be wearing a red shirt at Anfield last night and not a blue Everton jersey,” Aldridge wrote.
Aldridge has previously worked with then-Sligo boss Paul Cook at Tranmere Rovers, who recommend the up-and-coming full-back to Liverpool as he was establishing himself in the League of Ireland.
“Paul knew this kid was top drawer and he rang some contacts at Liverpool and tried to encourage them to take a look at Coleman, but Benitez rejected his advances and said he wasn’t interested.
“Every time I see him, I can’t help but lament what might have been for Liverpool." [/article]
