Topic: Sven Goran Eriksson: YNWA

[JC the Messiah]

BBC News - Fans call for Sven-Goran Eriksson to manage Liverpool FC Legends
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-67980714

Can't see it not happening now.

[Samie]

https://twitter.com/LivEchonews/status/1746777263692026145

The Liverpool ECHO today joins calls to grant Sven-Goran Eriksson his dying LFC wish.

The ECHO has joined the call for Sven-Goran Eriksson to be given the chance to manage Liverpool after revealing heartbreaking terminal cancer diagnosis

[ChaChaMooMoo]

Can't see it not happening now.

Why not?

[Dr_Evil]

Why not?

Why can't he not see it not happening?

[carling]

Some say he should have done more with that squad.

Personally think most of that squad was overrated, especially the Chelsea lads and a few of the Mancs.  Maybe Gerrard, Rooney and Ferdinand were genuinely good enough to win a major trophy, but overall quarters was about right.

[tubby]

Personally think most of that squad was overrated, especially the Chelsea lads and a few of the Mancs.  Maybe Gerrard, Rooney and Ferdinand were genuinely good enough to win a major trophy, but overall quarters was about right.

Nah Brazil were there for the taking and England were way too passive.  Was a real missed opportunity.

[Legs]

Nah Brazil were there for the taking and England were way too passive.  Was a real missed opportunity.

If a certain “captain” didn’t sh*t out of a challenge I think before HT then England may have got to semi final and then anything is possible.

Instead he didn’t want to injure his foot again as he’d miss the final if they made it.

It makes me laugh though when people say England had good players then yes they did but so do other countries it’s as if the media are completely blind to that 😂😂

[MH41]

I'm trying to ask this question in the correct manner.

What do we reckon the genuine feeling, about Sven managing our Legends team in this game, is amongst the Club, and those who organise it every year (Kenny etc)?

Is it putting the club in a very difficult/uncomfortable position (they aren't going to look great if they turn the idea down)?

Or, will they welcome the additional exposure, and an opportunity to raise more money for the named charities?

The Club, and Kenny, manage to get this right every season.
I'd be loathe for it to end up like Soccer Aid, which is a circus, with all the celebrity hangers on etc.
I'd like to see Sven manage us. I can always remember reading about his love for us, and it would be a lovely opportunity for him to finally get his wish....as long as the organisers wishes. They do sterling work with this game every year, and their plans must be considered.

[Legs]

I'm trying to ask this question in the correct manner.

What do we reckon the genuine feeling, about Sven managing our Legends team in this game, is amongst the Club, and those who organise it every year (Kenny etc)?

Is it putting the club in a very difficult/uncomfortable position (they aren't going to look great if they turn the idea down)?

Or, will they welcome the additional exposure, and an opportunity to raise more money for the named charities?

The Club, and Kenny, manage to get this right every season.
I'd be loathe for it to end up like Soccer Aid, which is a circus, with all the celebrity hangers on etc.
I'd like to see Sven manage us. I can always remember reading about his love for us, and it would be a lovely opportunity for him to finally get his wish....as long as the organisers wishes. They do sterling work with this game every year, and their plans must be considered.

I think its fine as long as its just Sven in the dugout and he is a LFC fan afterall he is one of us.

Thank christ Beckham played for Utd as dont want likes of him rocking up at Anfield.

I think the question is would Sven want to do it and will he be fit/able ?

[4pool]

Just make Sven "Honorary" Manager for a day.

[Garlicbread]

Another cool angle with it too is that Sven managed England at Anfield a few times as well.

[Hedley Lamarr]

I'm trying to ask this question in the correct manner.

What do we reckon the genuine feeling, about Sven managing our Legends team in this game, is amongst the Club, and those who organise it every year (Kenny etc)?

Is it putting the club in a very difficult/uncomfortable position (they aren't going to look great if they turn the idea down)?

Or, will they welcome the additional exposure, and an opportunity to raise more money for the named charities?

The Club, and Kenny, manage to get this right every season.
I'd be loathe for it to end up like Soccer Aid, which is a circus, with all the celebrity hangers on etc.
I'd like to see Sven manage us. I can always remember reading about his love for us, and it would be a lovely opportunity for him to finally get his wish....as long as the organisers wishes. They do sterling work with this game every year, and their plans must be considered.

I think those involved in the foundation side of things, Kenny included, would be more than accommodating and I can't see this being anything other than what it is, a lifelong Liverpool fan getting to fulfil a wish before he passes.  I can't envisage this becoming the pantomime which is soccer aid.

I've recently lost someone myself to cancer, it's an absolute bastard of an illness, and my thoughts go out to Sven and his family, he seems like a genuinely decent man and at the end of the day is one of us.

[Crosby Nick]

Personally think most of that squad was overrated, especially the Chelsea lads and a few of the Mancs.  Maybe Gerrard, Rooney and Ferdinand were genuinely good enough to win a major trophy, but overall quarters was about right.

Ashley Cole was world class at that time. Used to contain Ronaldo pretty well.

[Garlicbread]

Another cool angle with it too is that Sven managed England at Anfield a few times as well.

http://www.englandfootballonline.com/Seas2000-10/2000-01/M0777Fin2001.html

http://www.englandfootballonline.com/Seas2000-10/2001-02/M0788Par2002.html

http://www.englandfootballonline.com/Seas2000-10/2005-06/M0835Uru2006.html

3 games at Anfield for Sven.

[Caps4444]

Perhaps make him part of the management team / joint manager?

[MrGrumpy]

Always liked Sven, his appointment felt modern and progressive and England did fairly well under him.

[JerseyKloppite]

I'm trying to ask this question in the correct manner.

What do we reckon the genuine feeling, about Sven managing our Legends team in this game, is amongst the Club, and those who organise it every year (Kenny etc)?

Is it putting the club in a very difficult/uncomfortable position (they aren't going to look great if they turn the idea down)?

Or, will they welcome the additional exposure, and an opportunity to raise more money for the named charities?

The Club, and Kenny, manage to get this right every season.
I'd be loathe for it to end up like Soccer Aid, which is a circus, with all the celebrity hangers on etc.
I'd like to see Sven manage us. I can always remember reading about his love for us, and it would be a lovely opportunity for him to finally get his wish....as long as the organisers wishes. They do sterling work with this game every year, and their plans must be considered.

Club will be perfectly happy. It's a charity legends game, they're just a fun kickabout and a chance for fans to see old favourites. They're not really akin to Soccer Aid which, whilst obviously having a charitable focus, is also about non-footballing celebs having a kick around with footballers, and "bants". Also in fairness to Soccer Aid, most of the memorable stuff is quite fun. Lee Mack, Woody Harrelson's penalty etc. It's mostly harmless.

It IS putting the club in a tricky position if they don't want to do it, but why wouldn't they want to do it? Worst case you have Kenny and Sven managing the LFC team together, or something similar. The club don't really care who manages, plays or wins in these legends games as long as they're entertaining and raise money for charity.

[B0151?]

I'm trying to ask this question in the correct manner.

What do we reckon the genuine feeling, about Sven managing our Legends team in this game, is amongst the Club, and those who organise it every year (Kenny etc)?

Is it putting the club in a very difficult/uncomfortable position (they aren't going to look great if they turn the idea down)?

Or, will they welcome the additional exposure, and an opportunity to raise more money for the named charities?

The Club, and Kenny, manage to get this right every season.
I'd be loathe for it to end up like Soccer Aid, which is a circus, with all the celebrity hangers on etc.
I'd like to see Sven manage us. I can always remember reading about his love for us, and it would be a lovely opportunity for him to finally get his wish....as long as the organisers wishes. They do sterling work with this game every year, and their plans must be considered.

It's not like it would be doing just Sven a favour. There is already 100x more publicity for the game in light of this. More publicity means more viewers and money for the charities, which is what it's about surely.

I do get where you're coming from like but it's actually perfect you would have thought.

[Kenny's Jacket]

I think the question is would Sven want to do it and will he be fit/able ?

They asked him about managing the legends game on GMTV, he said he would love too.
Sven and his son were already going to the game as Fans.

[Boaty McBoatface]

If his dad is healthy enough, we should fly him over too.

[Keith Lard]

Would love to see Sven manage Liverpool Legends

[RedDeadRejection]

Would love to see Sven manage Liverpool Legends

Be a nice touch if it happens.

[rafathegaffa83]

Club will be perfectly happy.

Yeah, I really don't see what the issue is here. It's a charity legends game. If Sven is able to do it, get it done.

[JC the Messiah]

Why not?

With an the publicity and goodwill from people associated with the club, there's very little downside to it.

Hence why I can't see it not happening - unless his health deteriorates too quickly.

[TipTopKop]

I was wondering if his health allowed him to be able to do this, but he's indicated he's willing so let's hope it happens.

[Red Beret]

Our club has a big heart. It's only one game. There will be no bruised egos, and I don't think it will set a precedent. People shouldn't overthink something like this.

The club does stuff for sick/terminally ill people all the time. Yeah, it might be a bit of a media circus, but the media have already picked up on it, so that'll happen either way.

Unless the club want to arrange some kind of special friendly match post season, then I'm sure Kenny will be happy handing the reins over and being assistant for the day.

[DangerScouse]

I'm trying to ask this question in the correct manner.

What do we reckon the genuine feeling, about Sven managing our Legends team in this game, is amongst the Club, and those who organise it every year (Kenny etc)?

Is it putting the club in a very difficult/uncomfortable position (they aren't going to look great if they turn the idea down)?

Or, will they welcome the additional exposure, and an opportunity to raise more money for the named charities?

The Club, and Kenny, manage to get this right every season.
I'd be loathe for it to end up like Soccer Aid, which is a circus, with all the celebrity hangers on etc.
I'd like to see Sven manage us. I can always remember reading about his love for us, and it would be a lovely opportunity for him to finally get his wish....as long as the organisers wishes. They do sterling work with this game every year, and their plans must be considered.

I think you are over thinking this great gesture. Very unique circumstances and nothing to indicate it'll go down the Soccer Aid route.

[Cesar]

With Kenny being the type of man he is, I could see him pushing for it to happen too

[Ocean Red]

Such Awful Tragic news, very sad. Let's give Sven the Liverpool managers job for the Liverpool legends game against Ajax in March and give him the chance to be Liverpool manager, his dream. He is also a red and one of us, plus he is a good guy and has been a great manager. Best wishes, prayers, stay strong Sven. YNWA.

[lobsterboy]

In the circumstances, giving Sven the boss job for the legends game would be a class act. Lets hope the club feels the same.
Cancer has already touched my close family and looks set to do so yet again. Horrible disease.

[Keith Lard]

Also, putting the sad personal circumstances aside ... Sven is a bonafide managerial legend of football and a Liverpool supporter, so it would be a cracking choice purely on merit for a one-off game. Would be great to see him manage some of the Liverpool players that played for England at the time, and I'd enjoy the build up to the game hearing the thoughts of Sven on his passion for Liverpool, favourite players from the past, etc.

[Ab125]

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/13051790/jurgen-klopp-invites-sven-goran-eriksson-to-spend-day-with-liverpool

[The G in Gerrard]

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/13051790/jurgen-klopp-invites-sven-goran-eriksson-to-spend-day-with-liverpool

Class.

[Terry de Niro]

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/13051790/jurgen-klopp-invites-sven-goran-eriksson-to-spend-day-with-liverpool

Class.

Lovely touch from Jurgen. Absolute class.

[DangerScouse]

Fucking brilliant 👏

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Tomorrows headlines.


"Evil German makes Angelic Svens Cancer all about Him"

[Peabee]

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/13051790/jurgen-klopp-invites-sven-goran-eriksson-to-spend-day-with-liverpool

That's class from Klopp.

[Boaty McBoatface]

Tomorrows headlines.


"Evil German makes Angelic Svens Cancer all about Him"

We should give Sven the Everton match. The blues won't know how to react.

[darragh85]

Funny how they had little good to say about him when he managed England.

[stoa]

No way this isn't going to happen now. Class again from Klopp and you can tell that he'd enjoy having a fellow manager there to talk football, life and everything. Always liked Sven-Göran Eriksson and felt bad when he was England manager, because the job is just a poisoned chalice. He had some great players, but was never really allowed to use them in a way he would have liked I feel...