Jürgen Klopp Watch

[Reapersoul20]

People actually getting angry at him for turning a phrase like that are absolute bollockses.

Also, he should be forced to retire immediately and never return to the game.

 

[Fridge chutney]

 

[Himannv]

Shocking. He should be banned from managing any club with a stand named after an African landmark.

Liverpool have a stand named after the Nile?

 

[PickledRed]

Firstly, it was hardly a question and more a judgement. Secondly, what Klopp said was idiomatically fine. Very common parlance when referring to a significant event.

The little matter Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

 

[Xaviesta]

Klopp is completely out of line. Sure, we all get the inconvenience, but he shouldn't be looking down on a major international tournament like this.

 

[WeePat]

Klopp is completely out of line. Sure, we all get the inconvenience, but he shouldn't be looking down on a major international tournament like this.

It's a total non-issue. The phrasing he used is a very common way to lightheartedly correct people who have forgotten something important.

 

[hasanejaz88]

Salah and Mane should quit Liverpool in protest.

Naby Keita can stay though, no issue in that.

 

[golden_blunder]

A lot of fuss about nothing.

 

[Slooj]

Firstly, it was hardly a question and more a judgement. Secondly, what Klopp said was idiomatically fine. Very common parlance when referring to a significant event.

The little matter Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

Yes except that's not at all what he said.

He clearly says "there's a little tournament in Africa". What you're suggesting he said is "there's the small matter of a tournament in Africa". Contextually very different.

I get that some of the reactions are perhaps over the top but at the same time not sure why people are so adamant to defend Klopp.

The fact that he didn't have the humility to even offer an apology along the lines of "im sorry if anyone has interpreted my comments in that manner, but this is actually what I meant...." is testament to the man's arrogance.

 

[Cloud7]

Unacceptable. Liverpool should be docked at least 12 points.

Klopp should be forced to resign and serve a minimum period of 3 years as United manager working under Woody

 

[Cloud7]

Salah and Mane should quit Liverpool in protest.

Naby Keita can stay though, no issue in that.

Van Dijk and Fabinho should quit in solidarity with Salah and Mane as well

 

[DWelbz19]

He clearly meant in a sarcastic tone, but the sarcasm in and of itself is downplaying the tournament. Like the journalist said, you wouldn't say a phrase like that (sarcastic or not) about the Euros.

 

[BerryBerryShrew]

Yes, ban him as a Liverpool manager this season, and let him take charge as an interim at Manchester United.

You'd basically be punishing him twice with that!

 

[horsechoker]

Firstly, it was hardly a question and more a judgement. Secondly, what Klopp said was idiomatically fine. Very common parlance when referring to a significant event.

The little matter Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

Klopp hates Africa is what I'm going with. Salah and Mane should terminate their contracts post-haste

 

[V.O.]

Liverpool have a stand named after the Nile?

Nah, The Kop.

 

[PoTMS]

Absolutely unacceptable. Ban him for 10 years.

 

[horsechoker]

 

[Eckers99]

He clearly meant in a sarcastic tone, but the sarcasm in and of itself is downplaying the tournament. Like the journalist said, you wouldn't say a phrase like that (sarcastic or not) about the Euros.

Disagree. The bigger the tournament, the more obvious the irony. If he'd said, "then there's a little tournament called the World Cup to think about" it'd be extremely obvious that he was being facetious. Assuming sarcasm was his intention, this seems like a total non-story.

 

[OutlawGER]

He should be banned out of every club, city and country.

Except of Cologne.

 

[adexkola]

Much ado about nothing, and I say that as an AFCON fan.

All managers at club level wish that international events would disappear into the ether. Unfortunately for them, international football is here to stay.

 

[Josh 76]

Klopp true colours coming out again.
Can’t wait when this prick has fecked off!

 

[DWelbz19]

Much ado about nothing, and I say that as an AFCON fan.

Cheers, means a lot. (From a Copa America fan)

 

[Red4Ever]

Not a racist just a wan**r

 

[roonster09]

It's a total non-issue. The phrasing he used is a very common way to lightheartedly correct people who have forgotten something important.

Exactly, it's a non-issue.

 

[PickledRed]

Yes except that's not at all what he said.

He clearly says "there's a little tournament in Africa". What you're suggesting he said is "there's the small matter of a tournament in Africa". Contextually very different.

I get that some of the reactions are perhaps over the top but at the same time not sure why people are so adamant to defend Klopp.

The fact that he didn't have the humility to even offer an apology along the lines of "im sorry if anyone has interpreted my comments in that manner, but this is actually what I meant...." is testament to the man's arrogance.

This is exquisite.

 

[Rooney in Paris]

Justice 4 Kloppo tee shirts being prepared as we speak

 

[MattofManchester]

is testament to the man's arrogance.

I thought we already knew this when he blamed grass and wind for losing.

 

[Fridge chutney]

Cheers, means a lot. (From a Copa America fan)

Remember, small can be mighty. Cheers from a League 2 fan.

 

[SoCross]

Remember, small can be mighty. Cheers from a League 2 fan.

That’s not what she said.

 

[Rob]

That’s not what she said.

 

[lsd]

Yes except that's not at all what he said.

He clearly says "there's a little tournament in Africa". What you're suggesting he said is "there's the small matter of a tournament in Africa". Contextually very different.

I get that some of the reactions are perhaps over the top but at the same time not sure why people are so adamant to defend Klopp.

The fact that he didn't have the humility to even offer an apology along the lines of "im sorry if anyone has interpreted my comments in that manner, but this is actually what I meant...." is testament to the man's arrogance.

It's an International tournament that's not the World Cup so it's by defination pointless and unimportant

 

[Jibbs]

Absolutely disgusting from the journalist.

 

[roonster09]

 

[Random Task]

The question is, will Klopp do the right thing and bow at Ralf's feet when they come head to head later in the season?

 

[Dumbstar]

The question is, will Klopp do the right thing and bow at Ralf's feet when they come head to head later in the season?

Bow. Crease over with laughter.

[PaulChoudary] same thing [/PaulChoudary]

 

[Random Task]

Bow. Crease over with laughter.

[PaulChoudary] same thing [/PaulChoudary]

A bit disrepectful if I'm honest.

It's customary to bow at the feet of your Lord and Master, which is what Ralf is to Klopp according to the German media. Klopp should be on his knees when they meet, it's only right.

 

[stefan92]

A bit disrepectful if I'm honest.

It's customary to bow at the feet of your Lord and Master, which is what Ralf is to Klopp according to the German media. Klopp should be on his knees when they meet, it's only right.

German media are quite aware that Klopp has only a very vague connection to Rangnick. I see this only pictured in this way like you do in this forum or English media

 

[Random Task]

German media are quite aware that Klopp has only a very vague connection to Rangnick. I see this only pictured in this way like you do in this forum or English media

According to a leading media outlet 'Germany Sport', Ralf has said some lovely things about Klopp that clearly displays the camaraderie they share:

"He's kinda like a son to me but no thanks"

Or

"At least I didn't have to get my teeth whitened ahaha"

Or

"He's like a shit version of me la"

Pulls on the heart strings you know? Great stuff.

 

[Dumbstar]

According to a leading media outlet 'Germany Sport', Ralf has said some lovely things about Klopp that clearly displays the camaraderie they share:

"He's kinda like a son to me but no thanks"

Or

"At least I didn't have to get my teeth whitened ahaha"

Or

"He's like a shit version of me la"

Pulls on the heart strings you know? Great stuff.

You can lay all the bait you want this week RT but all we have for you is gratitude for doing the unthinkable and drawing against Chelsea.

I never thanked you properly.

 

[Random Task]

Pfft.

Mumble mumble just a shit B20 anyway mumble mumble