fastwalker
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So Gary Neville reckons that the departure Pep and Klopp will likely help level the playing field for other Premier League clubs. According to Neville, Liverpool's transfer market spending in particular is more akin to achieving 4th or 5th in the Premier League rather than winning the Premier and Champion's Leagues. The clear inference is that it is Klopp's excellence that makes the difference.
There is some truth in this theory. I remember during the latter days of Sir Alex Ferguson, rivals commenting how his departure would make it easier for other clubs to be successful. As it turned out, it was not such a ridiculous theory, as the last time we won the Premier League was when Sir Alex was in charge.
Whilst, on the face of it Gary Neville has a point and history does seem to back him up, his argument seems to be based on a fundamental premise that Liverpool will be as reckless with the appointment of their next manager as United have been. For Liverpool, this means departing from the due diligence approach to recruitment that they have carefully cultivated, for one negligence. Much as I want to agree with Gary, intuitively it simply does not make sense. Yes, there is a difference between the recruitment of players and the recruitment of managers, but is it that different? Is it reasonable to assume they will choose to ignore the thoughtful consideration that has helped to male them successful again?
Is it realistic to expect that we will become competitive again, once Pep and Klopp leave? What do others think?
There is some truth in this theory. I remember during the latter days of Sir Alex Ferguson, rivals commenting how his departure would make it easier for other clubs to be successful. As it turned out, it was not such a ridiculous theory, as the last time we won the Premier League was when Sir Alex was in charge.
Whilst, on the face of it Gary Neville has a point and history does seem to back him up, his argument seems to be based on a fundamental premise that Liverpool will be as reckless with the appointment of their next manager as United have been. For Liverpool, this means departing from the due diligence approach to recruitment that they have carefully cultivated, for one negligence. Much as I want to agree with Gary, intuitively it simply does not make sense. Yes, there is a difference between the recruitment of players and the recruitment of managers, but is it that different? Is it reasonable to assume they will choose to ignore the thoughtful consideration that has helped to male them successful again?
Is it realistic to expect that we will become competitive again, once Pep and Klopp leave? What do others think?