Yeah, I can appreciate that. But my definition of "success" isn't that far off from your own. Two decades of dominance is extremely unlikely for any manager. Success for Klopp at Liverpool would mean turning you into a proper challenger again - that has to be the premise. Playing so-called attractive football round the middle of the table isn't success - that's just an acceptance of mediocrity sweetened by the odd flashy combination which leads to a goal. Rodgers could have provided that - he DID provide that, in fact, and arguably even more.
Walking out with the team at Anfield should solve that problem pretty quickly.
Damn, well if that is the case and Pepe signs another 3 year deal I am not sure what our plan will be as I don't see LvG here beyond his three year deal.
My feelings exactly, he's the obvious choice, especially given he shares many of LvG's ideals.
Not hysterical, I really like Klopp, can't stand Liverpool and would have loved him to be United's next manager, especially given how shallow the pool of options are.Jesus, the hysteria
As I just said, his style of football alone might be enough to get at least one championship out of them.
I think he only signed one year extensions in Barcelona. I hope it won't be like that, because it would turn into a never ending drama. A 2 year deal until 2018 would be nice.
What? Better version of Brendan? Like SAF is a better version of Allardyce you mean?
Pure romanticism.
makes me think that there is already an 'agreement' in place or a plan in place. You dont suddenly kneejerk and sack the manager just a few weeks after letting him spend 30 million on a new striker
Go wash your mouth out with soap
you could say that Liverpool and Dortmund are very similar clubs in many ways
he meant the championship, ie relegation first
Can't see that, they won't persist with him after going down a division.
It is knee-jerk. Our first 11 is better. Our squad is better. Our football is better. We've beaten them 3 times in a row now.
Ah fair enough. A lot of good teams in the championship though..he meant the championship, ie relegation first
A one year extension would suit United but I doubt Bayern will be as accommodating in that regard as Barca were, 2 years would mean we keep LvG an extra year and Klopp will have realized Liverpool is a poison chalice by then and can move to Bayern, sorted!
I agree with you that our first 11 is better, squad too, considerably better in fact if we consider the individual players. However, our tactics and lack of depth will mean we're easy enough to predict and Klopp will get an average Liverpool side psyched up and playing as a team. Team > individuals and so I believe he'll get them finishing above us.
That's silly, he can't have that much of an effect this season. At best, he'll have that 3 or 4 game bolster that some teams have when they get a new manager.
Yeah, I've never felt he'd be one to go to the plastic clubs with no history as he seems to be passionate about the game and its history and traditions; not money - so that ruled out Chelsea and City.dortmund supporter here. i could very well see this happening. i'd in fact say that klopp would rather be tempted to manage a prestigious, yet struggling club like liverpool over a club like city/chelsea or probably even united, tbh, as it would be more...ambitious!? liverpool and dortmund are also somewhat alike, with regards to fandom, tradition, potential...
i for one had always seen him as the designated successor to wenger tho
It's not just that he is as passionate as a person can be. He's also intelligent. Those two things rarely go together. At least not in the Prem pool of managers.
Definitely knee jerk. I won't say we'll definitely finish above them, but to say they'll definitely be above us is crazy.
Yes, Dortmund and Germany had a great youth system that he benefited from and someone else was in charge of scouting/signings for the main part.
Germans don't have to listen to them talk, though
But he might get some of the finest German talent to Liverpool.
fcbforever is right though. If not the PL than the FA Cup at least. Under Klopp Pool would take any European competition very seriously, whether the Champions League or Europa League.
