Liverpool FC: Reds Would Regret Hiring Wigan's Roberto Martinez

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will reportedly fly to Boston to meet with the Liverpool owners about the vacant managerial position, according to Wayne Veysey of Goal.com.

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Goal.com has learned that Martinez is scheduled to fly to Boston next week to begin negotiations with Liverpool's US-based owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG). 

Liverpool made their move to formally summon Martinez to the States after sacking Kenny Dalglish on Wednesday.  Martinez could be confirmed as the new Liverpool manager by next week should talks progress smoothly.

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This is a risky move by FSG that could result in disaster. Simply put, Martinez is not the best man to replace Kenny Dalglish.

He's a young manager with a promising career ahead of him, but Liverpool need a leader with previous experience at a major club that has won trophies. Wigan finished 15th in the table this season and were only seven points above the relegation zone.

Andre Villas-Boas, who Goal.com believes is a backup choice if Martinez isn't the man chosen, would be a far better choice to lead the Reds.

Villas-Boas was sacked as Chelsea manager earlier this season under immense pressure to succeed in the Champions League. Before coming to the Blues, he achieved great success in Portugal with FC Porto.

Away from the environment of Stamford Bridge and the enormous pressure that comes with being manager of Chelsea, AVB would thrive in England.

Former Liverpool player John Barnes would love to see Villas-Boas take over the reins at Anfield, telling ESPN:

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"Andre Villas-Boas is a fantastic manager but he wasn't given the support from the Chelsea players, which meant what happened at Chelsea happened," Barnes told ESPN.

"I think he would be a fantastic manager and still is a fantastic manager - whether he comes to Liverpool, who knows... Andre Villas-Boas was a good manager at the wrong time for Chelsea. Under different circumstances at the right time, he could have been very successful."

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If the Liverpool owners hire Martinez they will be making a big mistake. The club needs an experienced manager who can get the Reds back to the Champions League.

A club with a history like Liverpool should not be an average team fighting for Europa League qualification.

Liverpool must hire Villas-Boas or bring back Rafa Benitez to get back to the elite level fans on Merseyside are accustomed to seeing from their club.

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