Liverpool warned off signing 'inconsistent' Theo Walcott from Arsenal by former Anfield star Steve Nicol Nicol believes a proven goalscorer should be at the top of Rodgers's shopping list but insists that, for all his strengths, Walcott does not meet the criteria. Despite Rodgers's slow start to his career at Anfield, Nicol also feels there should be no thoughts about a change in manager. Nicol is adamant Rodgers needs time to leave his mark at the club and that Liverpool should avoid making hasty managerial changes that have become commonplace in the Premier League. Assessing Liverpool's chances of winning a trophy this season, Nicol feels the Europa League has been an unwanted distraction for the club as Rodgers's squad is "too small to fight on so many fronts."