Brendan Rodgers, Liverpool Manager Loves A Cuddle (PICTURES)

PICTURES: Come Here And Hug Me

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is currently the toast of the red side of Liverpool and an incredibly popular chap as his side are currently sitting second in the Premier League.

The former Swansea boss is not afraid to show his affections to his players, fellow managers, even fans in the crowd have been on the receiving end of his cuddles - and the emotional Scotsman will just about hug anybody that comes within arm's reach.

Brendan Rodgers Loves A Cuddle
Oh Chris, its been a while(01 of20)
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What's that after shave Mick?(02 of20)
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Come here Paul, give us a hug!(03 of20)
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Hi again Chris, squeeze me(04 of20)
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It's ok Andre, we'll go easy on you(05 of20)
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Don't ever leave me Stevie(06 of20)
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Good luck following Paolo!(07 of20)
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I always knew you had it in you Daniel(08 of20)
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Oh Danny Boy(09 of20)
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Are you sure you don't want to sign for Liverpool again Robbie?(10 of20)
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Just one more year Jamie?(11 of20)
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Can you just hold me a bit longer Jordan(12 of20)
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Looking good Andre(13 of20)
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Group hug anyone?(14 of20)
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Come here and give us a kiss(15 of20)
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Just don't leave Swansea Scott, ok!(16 of20)
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Ah, that coat looks warm Roberto(17 of20)
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Do you really use 'Head and Shoulders' Joe? your hair smells so good(18 of20)
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Come on Neil, I've got you now(19 of20)
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Whoever you are just hug me (20 of20)
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