No place for Thommo at Benitez’s Anfield

LIVERPOOL assistant coach Phil Thompson has parted company with the club. His Anfield role had been uncertain after the departure of manager Gerard Houllier and appointment of Rafael Benitez.

Thompson, who won seven league titles and two European Cups as a player with Liverpool, was brought back to the club to work under Houllier six years ago.

He assumed control of the first team whilst Houllier recovered from heart surgery in 2001.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry said, “Following talks between Rafael Benitez and Phil it has been decided that Phil will leave the club. All the discussions were totally amicable and Phil leaves with our very best wishes for the future.”