What Brendan Rodgers must do to restore Liverpool to former glories Remodel Gerrard At Swansea, Leon Britton played the "Xavi role." Gerrard has the natural ability to reinvent himself in a similar mould as midfield playmaker, but he'll need to rein in his all-action exuberance and follow the example of Paul Scholes. If he succeeds, he will add years to his career. Embrace the Kop Aside from a tiny, indoctrinated cult who will always pine for a former manager, Rodgers can expect unequivocal support from the overwhelming majority of Liverpool fans. He created a fine first impression on Friday and should have no worries about the fulsome backing of his new crowd. Know your enemies Roy Hodgson discovered to his cost there's a fine line between respecting rival managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson and being perceived as being too deferential. If Sir Alex calls Liverpool's star striker "a cheat," Rodgers will be well advised to respond with both barrels and keep any managerial love-ins private.