Topic: Jürgen Klopp

[johnathank]

The man looks and sounds absolutely finished and he has done for a number of weeks. He went from looking totally rejuvenated, freed by the promise of some time off on its way, to just looking like he can't wait for it all to end. I don't mean to criticise him but it can't have helped inspire the players for the run in.

I truly just hope everything is okay with him on a personal level and that it's nothing more than being tired. He doesn't seem close to being himself and it's very sad to see.

An absolute hero and total icon. One of our all time greatest figures. Everyone loves you, Jurgen.

As the year drags on, I can’t help but be awed by how much the man has sacrificed for us. It’s obvious to me that he needed a rest this season, but he refused to leave on the sour note of last year.

[Legs]

The big man looks worn out sitting down last night with 20 to go like the rest of us he knew our race was run.

We're going to miss him massively not only a great manager but most of the time he says the right things.

I dont want to see him manage again being honest, id hate for him to do nothing jobs like Capello Rafa Sven did towards the end.

[Fromola]

He weirdly mentions the United game in his post match interview with the official site. I assume it’s the League game but we never really recovered from that.

His announcement seemed to galvanise everyone then it fell apart. Maybe the uncertainty of new Manager coming hasn’t helped.

We were 1-0 up and coasting in that game but kept missing chances before half time. I think it was Mo that missed a sitter to put us 2-0 up and Klopp was going mad on the touchline at the miss. I thought at the time that was unusual for him as normally his body language is positive and he'd be clapping the approach play at least. Noticed it in the games since, when we miss a chance he's getting more agitated.

If we'd come out of that game with the win we should have had it'd have given us the confidence for the rest of the games.

We are brittle though. Ultimately we scored 5 goals over the two United away games - that should be enough to win at least one.

[AndyMuller]

I hope he is doing well both physically and mentally.

[Fromola]

As the year drags on, I can’t help but be awed by how much the man has sacrificed for us. It’s obvious to me that he needed a rest this season, but he refused to leave on the sour note of last year.

Said that since the announcement. I think he'd had enough last season (the owners trying to sell the club on top of the shambles on the pitch) but stuck it out for another season because he didn't want to leave us in the lurch. He's got us back in the CL (nearly) and won another trophy.

[Upanishad]

He looked spent last night in that Sly Sports post match interview, really felt sorry for him.
The fans will shut the city down for his farewell tour no doubt

[Fiasco]

He looks a bit broken. Tired, not himself. Not surprising, but he needs a beach and a beer I think. He'll always have my upmost love and respect and we should never forget what he's done for us, the memories he's created and the journey he took us on.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

We should sell him before his legs go.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

As the year drags on, I can’t help but be awed by how much the man has sacrificed for us. It’s obvious to me that he needed a rest this season, but he refused to leave on the sour note of last year.

Oh come on, I love the man but sacrifice, really ?

[Sat1]

Low on energy.

Going to miss him so much, everything about this great man.

[Dim Glas]

Oh come on, I love the man but sacrifice, really ?

hyperbole in football forums? Whatever next!

At the end of the day, Jürgen is a pretty unique bloke in football circles. He gives far more emotionally than any other coach/manager around.  Because he can’t help it. He said after leaving Mainz and how hard it was, that he’d NEVER invest himself emotionally the same way again, but then he went to BVB and fell in love all over again, and then to Liverpool and fell even harder.

So it likely does take a hell of a lot more out of him. To do that, under the spotlight, under constant scruitiny, would have taken a toll on far lesser people long ago.   

[jillcwhomever]

Steve Kelly on twitter summed it up well, not a bad record at all, drink it in. 

English champions.
European champion.
2 league cups.
1 FA Cup.
World champions.
A few baubles.
6 times runners up.
Over a thousand goals.
Some of the best football we've ever seen.

Have your temporary little gloat.

[Son of Spion]

Oh come on, I love the man but sacrifice, really ?

I get your point. He's one of life's success stories. He gets paid extremely well for his time too. It almost sounds absurd talking about sacrifice. But I'd say he's sacrificed the easy option to manage us, though. He's also sacrificed his health to an extent too. Maybe "sacrificed" is the wrong word. Maybe "invested" would be more accurate. He gives 100% and nothing less in all areas. He's bust a gut, and seemingly to the detriment of his mental and possibly physical health.

[In the Name of Klopp]

Steve Kelly on twitter summed it up well, not a bad record at all, drink it in. 

English champions.
European champion.
2 league cups.
1 FA Cup.
World champions.
A few baubles.
6 times runners up.
Over a thousand goals.
Some of the best football we've ever seen.

Have your temporary little gloat.

But he never won the SportPesa cup. Disgraceful, if you ask me.

Fecking Everton got one!!! 

[bornandbRED]

Oh come on, I love the man but sacrifice, really ?

It’s a bit odd really. The way some are going on here, you’d think he’d spent the last decade digging away in a coal mine or something.

The whole thing has been a drawn out, indulgent mess. Someone did an article in the Athletic when Xavi/Klopp announced their departures - with stats showing that managers leaving mid-season has a negative impact, rather than the opposite as many thought. Wasn’t far off the truth.

[rob1966]

I get your point. He's one of life's success stories. He gets paid extremely well for his time too. It almost sounds absurd talking about sacrifice. But I'd say he's sacrificed the easy option to manage us, though. He's also sacrificed his health to an extent too. Maybe "sacrificed" is the wrong word. Maybe "invested" would be more accurate. He gives 100% and nothing less in all areas. He's bust a gut, and seemingly to the detriment of his mental and possibly physical health.

Yeah I'd agree with that. Sacrificed doesn't really apply to getting paid £18m a year to do a job most of us would do for free. A hard life and sacrifice is a parent not eating so their kids can or doing 2/3/4 jobs to keep a roof over their heads, not working in football, being paid millions, driving cars worth than the average house and travelling first class.

[Samie]

We won 2 trophies that season and a parade takes months to plan. 

[jillcwhomever]

His influence on Liverpool's results is great, but I think it is exaggerated. We didn't rise as a club just because of him. And people want
He came to a club that was well organized, that doesn't spend too much and that's why it brings players smarter than others. And we were rarely wrong. Great credit goes to Edwards.
The big thing is that he is back, we should to continue with the transfers as before. Huge spending of money is not a guarantee of success. Edwards has shown quality in this matter, it is important that the club is well organized, that we know who is doing what, that we know the path we are taking and stick to it, and that the new manager does his job.
Tactically, he certainly cannot be worse than Klopp, whose knowledge is almost always based on his assistants. I am sure that the new manager will bring something new and continue on the set path that already exists in this club. We don't need to make too many changes. With 2-3 new players we can be competitive even without Klopp. I see no reason why they should suffer for several seasons after a change of coach. We have a very good team with a lot of players with a winning mentality, we have a well-organized club. That is the most important thing, the system according to which this club woeks and it is irrelevant who the coach is. We have thought too much that Liverpool is exclusively Klopp. He was the right person to raise the club to this level, but it is time for someone else to continue on that path because his best has passed. There is no more energy or adaptation for new standards in football.


I blame Klopp for one thing! He changed us from doubters to believers. But then he convinced us that it is ok to be second, that it is wonderful to participate in the race, to be in the finals, etc. No, it's not nice to be second. It is very painful for all of us. The parade after the defeat in the Champions League final was a big mistake. This club should never celebrate defeats! That's the wrong mentality.

I am sure we will be well and in the race next season for everything!! 3 new players(right players) and we are going to be better than this season, better balanced first of all.

I totally despair. 

[dirkster]

I just feel so desperately sorry for him. He's looking jaded and worn out for a while now. He really needs a break from it all and I think is leaving at just the right time. Just a shame that the team couldn't give him a couple more trophies to win as a fitting send off.

[DangerScouse]

His influence on Liverpool's results is great, but I think it is exaggerated. We didn't rise as a club just because of him. And people want
He came to a club that was well organized, that doesn't spend too much and that's why it brings players smarter than others. And we were rarely wrong. Great credit goes to Edwards.
The big thing is that he is back, we should to continue with the transfers as before. Huge spending of money is not a guarantee of success. Edwards has shown quality in this matter, it is important that the club is well organized, that we know who is doing what, that we know the path we are taking and stick to it, and that the new manager does his job.
Tactically, he certainly cannot be worse than Klopp, whose knowledge is almost always based on his assistants. I am sure that the new manager will bring something new and continue on the set path that already exists in this club. We don't need to make too many changes. With 2-3 new players we can be competitive even without Klopp. I see no reason why they should suffer for several seasons after a change of coach. We have a very good team with a lot of players with a winning mentality, we have a well-organized club. That is the most important thing, the system according to which this club woeks and it is irrelevant who the coach is. We have thought too much that Liverpool is exclusively Klopp. He was the right person to raise the club to this level, but it is time for someone else to continue on that path because his best has passed. There is no more energy or adaptation for new standards in football.


I blame Klopp for one thing! He changed us from doubters to believers. But then he convinced us that it is ok to be second, that it is wonderful to participate in the race, to be in the finals, etc. No, it's not nice to be second. It is very painful for all of us. The parade after the defeat in the Champions League final was a big mistake. This club should never celebrate defeats! That's the wrong mentality.

I am sure we will be well and in the race next season for everything!! 3 new players(right players) and we are going to be better than this season, better balanced first of all.

What are you smoking over in Luxembourg?

[elkun]

His influence on Liverpool's results is great, but I think it is exaggerated. We didn't rise as a club just because of him. And people want
He came to a club that was well organized, that doesn't spend too much and that's why it brings players smarter than others. And we were rarely wrong. Great credit goes to Edwards.
The big thing is that he is back, we should to continue with the transfers as before. Huge spending of money is not a guarantee of success. Edwards has shown quality in this matter, it is important that the club is well organized, that we know who is doing what, that we know the path we are taking and stick to it, and that the new manager does his job.
Tactically, he certainly cannot be worse than Klopp, whose knowledge is almost always based on his assistants. I am sure that the new manager will bring something new and continue on the set path that already exists in this club. We don't need to make too many changes. With 2-3 new players we can be competitive even without Klopp. I see no reason why they should suffer for several seasons after a change of coach. We have a very good team with a lot of players with a winning mentality, we have a well-organized club. That is the most important thing, the system according to which this club woeks and it is irrelevant who the coach is. We have thought too much that Liverpool is exclusively Klopp. He was the right person to raise the club to this level, but it is time for someone else to continue on that path because his best has passed. There is no more energy or adaptation for new standards in football.


I blame Klopp for one thing! He changed us from doubters to believers. But then he convinced us that it is ok to be second, that it is wonderful to participate in the race, to be in the finals, etc. No, it's not nice to be second. It is very painful for all of us. The parade after the defeat in the Champions League final was a big mistake. This club should never celebrate defeats! That's the wrong mentality.

I am sure we will be well and in the race next season for everything!! 3 new players(right players) and we are going to be better than this season, better balanced first of all.

I understand people are dissapointed because of how we are ending a season but for come on. Your talking about our best manager since the 90’s. He never told us its oke to be 2nd what the hell? Ffss he got what? 98/97/99 points in three seasons….

[Dave D]

His influence on Liverpool's results is great, but I think it is exaggerated. We didn't rise as a club just because of him. And people want
He came to a club that was well organized, that doesn't spend too much and that's why it brings players smarter than others. And we were rarely wrong. Great credit goes to Edwards.
The big thing is that he is back, we should to continue with the transfers as before. Huge spending of money is not a guarantee of success. Edwards has shown quality in this matter, it is important that the club is well organized, that we know who is doing what, that we know the path we are taking and stick to it, and that the new manager does his job.
Tactically, he certainly cannot be worse than Klopp, whose knowledge is almost always based on his assistants. I am sure that the new manager will bring something new and continue on the set path that already exists in this club. We don't need to make too many changes. With 2-3 new players we can be competitive even without Klopp. I see no reason why they should suffer for several seasons after a change of coach. We have a very good team with a lot of players with a winning mentality, we have a well-organized club. That is the most important thing, the system according to which this club woeks and it is irrelevant who the coach is. We have thought too much that Liverpool is exclusively Klopp. He was the right person to raise the club to this level, but it is time for someone else to continue on that path because his best has passed. There is no more energy or adaptation for new standards in football.


I blame Klopp for one thing! He changed us from doubters to believers. But then he convinced us that it is ok to be second, that it is wonderful to participate in the race, to be in the finals, etc. No, it's not nice to be second. It is very painful for all of us. The parade after the defeat in the Champions League final was a big mistake. This club should never celebrate defeats! That's the wrong mentality.

I am sure we will be well and in the race next season for everything!! 3 new players(right players) and we are going to be better than this season, better balanced first of all.

Bahahaha, get back under your rock.

[Fromola]

His influence on Liverpool's results is great, but I think it is exaggerated. We didn't rise as a club just because of him. And people want
He came to a club that was well organized, that doesn't spend too much and that's why it brings players smarter than others. And we were rarely wrong. Great credit goes to Edwards.
The big thing is that he is back, we should to continue with the transfers as before. Huge spending of money is not a guarantee of success. Edwards has shown quality in this matter, it is important that the club is well organized, that we know who is doing what, that we know the path we are taking and stick to it, and that the new manager does his job.
Tactically, he certainly cannot be worse than Klopp, whose knowledge is almost always based on his assistants. I am sure that the new manager will bring something new and continue on the set path that already exists in this club. We don't need to make too many changes. With 2-3 new players we can be competitive even without Klopp. I see no reason why they should suffer for several seasons after a change of coach. We have a very good team with a lot of players with a winning mentality, we have a well-organized club. That is the most important thing, the system according to which this club woeks and it is irrelevant who the coach is. We have thought too much that Liverpool is exclusively Klopp. He was the right person to raise the club to this level, but it is time for someone else to continue on that path because his best has passed. There is no more energy or adaptation for new standards in football.


I blame Klopp for one thing! He changed us from doubters to believers. But then he convinced us that it is ok to be second, that it is wonderful to participate in the race, to be in the finals, etc. No, it's not nice to be second. It is very painful for all of us. The parade after the defeat in the Champions League final was a big mistake. This club should never celebrate defeats! That's the wrong mentality.

I am sure we will be well and in the race next season for everything!! 3 new players(right players) and we are going to be better than this season, better balanced first of all.

We've always had a parade after winning the FA Cup.

[smicer07]

Can I just call him a bellend? (arbiarbi not Jurgen)

[Knight]

I wonder if he’d have liked to leave at the end of last season but couldn’t leave us in the lurch given the season we’d just had. And now these last few months are just a step too far. If that’s true then what a hero he’s been getting us back on our feet and leaving us in a really good position to press on.

[Dim Glas]

When someone polutes a thread with a post like that, rather than quote it, just look at the post history. This arbiarbi bloke/woman is never to be seen after big results or trophy wins, but pops up often after a loss or a poor game.  A classic troll.

[jillcwhomever]

I wonder if he’d have liked to leave at the end of last season but couldn’t leave us in the lurch given the season we’d just had. And now these last few months are just a step too far. If that’s true then what a hero he’s been getting us back on our feet and leaving us in a really good position to press on.

Didn't he say in the original interview when leaving that he wanted to leave last season, but then decided he needed to put things right.

[lgvkarlos]

Senior players that under achieved last season brought back in to destroy the end of this season, I think his loyalty to certain players is his Kryptonite. The kids and new players (and Jurgen) basically won our only trophy this season, and played sensationaly well to put us in a great position.
I'm in my sixties and Klopp could be my favourite manager but I can't deny this last two years has been a letdown, probably made worse because I desperately want him to succeed.

I have been in a funk all day, just so pissed off.

[Knight]

Didn't he say in the original interview when leaving that he wanted to leave last season, but then decided he needed to put things right.

Maybe he did actually. It’d certainly explain the sense that it’s all a bit much for him now.

[Kopenhagen]

 

[Redbonnie]

Want the ground singing Jurgen is a red from the off next home game … let’s all show our support. There is an issue with Klopp … he does not look right at all, he’s aged a lot in a short space of time. Lets show him the love he brought the league home and anything anyone else does after him will be standing on the shoulders of a giant.

[The G in Gerrard]

 

Swear he was on radio today saying Jürgen is overrated

[lgvkarlos]

Want the ground singing Jurgen is a red from the off next home game … let’s all show our support. There is an issue with Klopp … he does not look right at all, he’s aged a lot in a short space of time. Lets show him the love he brought the league home and anything anyone else does after him will be standing on the shoulders of a giant.

Absolutely, it's the man himself rather than what he's won that make him my favourite manager.

[LallanaInPyjamas]

Want the ground singing Jurgen is a red from the off next home game … let’s all show our support. There is an issue with Klopp … he does not look right at all, he’s aged a lot in a short space of time. Lets show him the love he brought the league home and anything anyone else does after him will be standing on the shoulders of a giant.

100%.

League is gone, give the man a couple of home games of pure adoration even if he might hate some of it 

[moloch]

We'll be looking back at the Klopp era as golden age.

[RedDeadRejection]

Love the man. But he's done. And I think its because of things like pgmol and our shite media. Plus cheats getting away with cheating.

[Draex]

Yeah I'd agree with that. Sacrificed doesn't really apply to getting paid £18m a year to do a job most of us would do for free. A hard life and sacrifice is a parent not eating so their kids can or doing 2/3/4 jobs to keep a roof over their heads, not working in football, being paid millions, driving cars worth than the average house and travelling first class.

100% Rob and maybe this is why I'm cynical and will criticise both players and manager/coaches, they get paid an absolute fortune. It's an incredibly hard job, incredibly pressurised but they chose that career and they get paid disgusting levels of money.

I didn't see any of them offering to take a wage cut instead of us raising ticket prices by 2% during a cost of living crisis.

[kop306]

last night felt like the end of the klopp era

one of the worst performances since he has been here

we need 2 centre backs and 2 forwards

if we generate enough money from selling mo , darwin etc i would be tempted to buy a number 6

[CS111]

He looks exhausted. Totally exhausted.
The big laughing smile has gone.
What a ride it was though.

[kop306]

This is some serious coping mechanism.

he is correct about the new players

if we get top quality centre half and forwards in we can compete for title

keep jota fit for next season
steffan back aswell