I'm not one bit worried about Klopp going to Pool. The only reason he won the Bundesliga in the first place was because Van Gaal was managing Bayern 
Klopp Confirmed Liverpool Manager
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I'm not one bit worried about Klopp going to Pool. The only reason he won the Bundesliga in the first place was because Van Gaal was managing Bayern
No credit to a foreign manager, at least it wouldn't be the first time
False alarm guys, if you zoom in really close on his hand you can see that he's actually putting chewing gum on the plaque. The rascal.
Or at least that's what I wish he's doing on there..
i think alot of guys here are selling Klopp short abit, he is an excellent manager and has achieved very well, obviously doesn't look too good on him that BvB are doing well (really well) this season after last season but then you can ask the same about Chelsea and their reverse, it's football, it happens! Klopp will improve Liverlol to a much higher extent than Brenton could ever achieve, he'll attract a far greater ranger of clientele (a few from Real Madrid as a favor from the Spanish Waiter) so whatever happens, id be very happy (well not me, i wouldn't want to live anymore if i were so unfortunate) if i was a Liverpool fan right now.
Ben Smith @BenSmithBBC 47s48 seconds ago
#LFC have made contact with Jurgen Klopp camp. The German is open to moving to Anfield but deal and conditions will need to be right
#LFC have made contact with Jurgen Klopp camp. The German is open to moving to Anfield but deal and conditions will need to be right
The usual song and dance to make it seem like there was no contact while the last manager was still in the job...
Exactly.
nooooooooo..... I wish Liverpool had done better now. This is going to happen isnt it, ffs
Title needs an umlaut: It's Liverpööl, ffs.
Yeah this is happening then.
I have no idea why so many people thought there was no chance of him going there, it's perfect for him; Premier League team and a project for him to work on.
Klopp would be an excellent manager for us. He's had a decent break from the game for a while and will be raring to go. Looking forward to seeing him in the dugout and seeing whether he can replicate his Dortmund success in a tougher league
Liverpool would match a lot better to him than any of the big clubs. He has his special strategy - and that is much more a playstyle for challengers than it is for the big guns. And it matches the "workerstyle" of Liverpool a lot better.
Exactly, it makes far more sense for him to go there than somewhere like Chelsea. I would've been shocked if Liverpool hadn't gone after him, to be honest.
I'd assume this has been a done deal for a few weeks. Makes it all the more odd that they didn't just sack him in the summer.
So any chance he will be an unmitigated disaster? C'mon people I need hope.
Christ now you are quoting the Daily Fail, you are having a laugh mate.
I'm entirely convinced that Daily Mail knows for certain that Liverpool has approached Klopp, and have a managed to get hold of the transcript of what was being discussed.While I hate that there's a very good chance of Klopp moving to Liverpool, I'm trying to see the bright side of it. The character like Klopp would definitely add to the excitement of Premier League and raise the value of it.
But that's about the only positive I can see ....
But that's about the only positive I can see ....
Apparently decided last week but they didn't want to disrupt things before the derby. Would have been hilarious if they beat Everton 6-0 and then sacked him.
Sure - every chance, actually.
I'd say it's fifty-fifty. He'll be a grand success or a hopeless failure. Can't see any sort of decent-ish middle ground here.
This will be a sad day for football and leave us hoping Pep doesn't sign an extension at Bayern.
From a fan's POV, I can't see him being anything other than a success. Not because I believe he'll lead us to two decades of dominance or anything like that, but because he'll have us playing attractive football again. That's success to me. Success is tuning in on a Sunday afternoon and actually having something worth watching.
Of course there's a chance. Very few managerial appointments are guaranteed to be a success.
Except that he is.
Wenger:
Monaco
Ligue 1: 1987–88
Coupe de France: 1990–91
Arsenal
FA Premier League (3): 1997–98, 2001–02, 2003–04
FA Cup (6): 1997–98, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2004–05, 2013–14, 2014–15
FA Community Shield (6): 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2014, 2015
UEFA Champions League (Runner–Up): 2005–06
Klopp:
Bundesliga (2): 2010–11, 2011–12
DFB-Pokal: 2011–12
DFL-Supercup: 2008, 2013, 2014
UEFA Champions League (Runner–Up): 2012–13
If we discount super cups Wenger has double the amount league titles and 6 more domestic cups, so no, it's not a contest yet. He also has a better w/l record even though he has managed more than 1000 matches.
Most articles in Germany about Klopp's interest in the Liverpool job include the rumour that Pep will sign an extension soon and stay in Munich. Supposedly it plays a role in Klopp's decision to maybe take over somewhere now. I've no clue if there's even the slightest bit of truth in it, but I've read it a few times now.
I would hate it if he goes to Liverpool. Really wanted him here when we were looking for a manager after Fergie and Moyes.
Or go to City! Pep really needs to be our next boss not Ryan!
He's a really likeable character, it's going to be hard to dislike him when he's at Liverpool.
Jesus, the hysteria
Most of the 'Klopp incoming' posts on RAWK remind me of Randy's behaviour in the South Park episode in which Obama gets elected.
He could easily be an unmitigated disaster. Loads of Managers have had success ONLY at 1 club. Vast % of managers fail somewhere or other.
Things are going to change!
Seriously though, how much stronger will our transfer pull be with Klopp at the helm instead of Rodgers, assuming we finish 5th/6th again?
I don't watch German football all that much but what is it about Klopp that is so likeable?
Watch Shinji go to Pool now and tear it up, for a proper Caf meltdown.
Watch Shinji go to Pool now and tear it up, for a proper Caf meltdown.
Hard to say. United still attracted players with a big name manager while not in Europe at all under the belief their absence from the Europe in particular the Champions League was going to be short lived. Who knows with Liverpool.
The water is actually quite muddied, because Rodgers has always insisted that he has the final say on any transfers:
Liverpool FC manager Brendan Rodgers says he'll have final say on transfers.
Some choice quotes:
Exclusive: Rodgers on Liverpool transfer committee and how he will always have final say on signings.
Brendan Rodgers defend Liverpool's transfer committee
Brendan Rodgers: Wisdom of Liverpool FC's transfer strategy shining through
Not going to add more quote because it is largely the same shit mentioned in different ways.
However there are also unverified sources that seems to indicate that he has, to a certain extend, had a bit of his hands tied. Note that these are non-verified sources, so it might be the work of some Liverpool supporting fans/pundits/bloggers/journalist who can't believe how far they have fallen since they nearly won the title, and is looking to blame anyone but Rodgers because Rodgers can't do no wrong. He nearly won the league for feck sake!
The truth might also be somewhere in between. In Rodgers first season the only players that could be considered a success are Sturridge and Coutinho, while the rest such as Borini, Joe Allen, Assaidi & a bloke called Yesil whom I'm sure many of our resident Pool supporters will agree that are not the biggest success.
In his second season he oversee the arrival of Luis Alberto, Aspas, Mignolet, Sakho, and Ilori. Mignolet is someone that he was waxing lyricals about and is willing to flog off long time fan favourite Reina to accommodate Mignolet. It's fair to say that none of these players were resounding success nor would be worth the same amount of money they were brought in for.
I believe this is when FSG start to lose their trust in Rodger's judgment and the fabled TC started to have more influence on the players to bring, sometimes overruling Rodger. This is also the season where rumours of transfer interference started to emerge.
And during the last transfer window, I believe (with nothing to back myself up) that Rodgers was once again given more control over the players to bring in and ship out. Hence a £20 million signing like Markovic from the previous season was loaned out, along with Lambert sold. Judging from the media, the players that were brought in were the ones that Rodgers really liked.
Of course, being given more control also means that he has to deliver success. He hasn't, and thus FSG decided that enough is enough.
I think many enjoyed the way his team played, plus, Klopps character endeared himself to many.I don't watch German football all that much but what is it about Klopp that is so likeable?
Watch Shinji go to Pool now and tear it up, for a proper Caf meltdown.
Bit different though. While Liverpool do tend to throw money around, we're nowhere near United financially. Also the fact you were only missing for a year doesn't really compare with how sporadic we've been over the last decade or so.
It should still be an improvement, but I'm interested to see how much of an improvement it actually is.
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