Northern Irishman the Premier League club Sunderland appoint Brendan Rodgers as manager . Rodgers succeeds club legend Kenny Dalglish , who was sacked earlier this month . Rodgers reveals that he would not work with a director of football . Northern Irishman promises to fight `` for the people '' of Liverpool . Rodgers enjoyed a successful season with Brendan Rodgers in Premier League last season .
Northern Irishman the Premier League club Sunderland appoint Brendan Rodgers as manager . Rodgers reveals that he would not work with a director of football . Northern Irishman promises to fight `` for the people '' of Liverpool . Rodgers enjoyed a successful season with Brendan Rodgers in Premier League last season .