Topic: Sven Goran Eriksson: YNWA

[mattD]

Agree with the above, he always had a certain charm to him that made it impossible to dislike him.

Along with Houllier, Wenger and Ferguson, Sven was one of the first football managers I was aware of when young. Such sad news, and I hope the next year shows for him how much he was loved.

[Crosby Nick]

The impact he had when he took over at England was immediate. Felt he could do no wrong up to the point Brazil knocked them out. Some say he should have done more with that squad. By the same token he was unlucky to lose on or altos to Portugal twice, especially in 2004. And as soon as he left England dropped like a stone.

Obviously had a great time in Italy in the 90s too. Always seemed sound.

[Anthony]

Sky News have picked this up now - https://news.sky.com/story/sven-goran-eriksson-liverpool-fans-want-to-grant-dying-wish-for-lifelong-supporter-13047392

[DelTrotter]

Yeah that would be really cool if he's well enough, hopefully he is.

[Red Beret]

I hope he is still in reasonable health by the end of the season. Maybe he and Klopp could go head to head in a charity game.

[disgraced cake]

Sky News have picked this up now - https://news.sky.com/story/sven-goran-eriksson-liverpool-fans-want-to-grant-dying-wish-for-lifelong-supporter-13047392

If this happens it would be so fucking great. Surely people from the club have seen it and would bring him on board.

[Samie]

https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1746180941595246774

Anfield Wrap on it. 

[jillcwhomever]

https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1746180941595246774

Anfield Wrap on it. 

It would be a lovely idea, if he was up to doing it.

[RedSince86]

That will be amazing if it happens.

[TipTopKop]

I'd support this, but only up to a point. It depends on what lineup is he willing to go with, also what's his preferred formation? These are big decisions...

Kidding of course I think it'd be a fantastic idea to have him there, and Wembley for the England v Brazil match.

[child-in-time]

Awful news, I always thought he stayed longer in charge of England than he should have had. By 2006 he looked really tired and worn.

By the same token he was unlucky to lose on or altos to Portugal twice, especially in 2004. And as soon as he left England dropped like a stone.

Referees first, then luck was against him in 2004.

[naYoRHa2b]

Such a shame. He's still very dignified in the face of such a disease.

I never had a problem with Sven as England manager, if it wasn't for Seaman getting done then who knows..

I felt the English press were always a bit snide with him.

[Red Beret]

Such a shame. He's still very dignified in the face of such a disease.

I never had a problem with Sven as England manager, if it wasn't for Seaman getting done then who knows..

I felt the English press were always a bit snide with him.

It was the typical knuckle dragging loons who were aghast that a foreigner could be made manager of Ingerlund.

[B0151?]

The 5-1 against Germany and the excitement of the 2002 World Cup definitely helped my love of football as a kid.

That 5-1 must have been extra sweet for him if he was a lifelong Liverpool fan btw   

Was very tight margins the QF losses. Remember in Euro 2004 Campbell had a goal disallowed for pretty soft foul on keeper. And Rooney going off with an injury too (then getting sent off in 06!)

Nearlys don't count for much I know but there hasn't been a more likeable England manager since him has there.

[Red Beret]

The 5-1 against Germany and the excitement of the 2002 World Cup definitely helped my love of football as a kid.

That 5-1 must have been extra sweet for him if he was a lifelong Liverpool fan btw   

Was very tight margins the QF losses. Remember in Euro 2004 Campbell had a goal disallowed for pretty soft foul on keeper. And Rooney going off with an injury too (then getting sent off in 06!)

Nearlys don't count for much I know but there hasn't been a more likeable England manager since him has there.

I remember the Mirror's back page the next day, Liverpool 5 - 1 Germany. Fantastic game.

[Crosby Nick]

I remember the Mirror's back page the next day, Liverpool 5 - 1 Germany. Fantastic game.

Heralded Gerard’s arrival on the International stage.

[John C]

That will be amazing if it happens.

Yeah, I think it's got to. Probably be quite emotional - there's nowhere like Anfield to make any occasion special and to make special memories for Sven's family.

[disgraced cake]

https://twitter.com/Robbie9Fowler/status/1746155394773275020

Sounds promising!

[Hestoic]

What a club this is.

[Samie]

[mattD]

It was the typical knuckle dragging loons who were aghast that a foreigner could be made manager of Ingerlund.

And to be fair to the English press, they got their wish in Roy Hodgson becoming manager.

That worked out really well. Oh wait...

[mattD]

But what a lovely sight it would be to see Sven in the dugout at Anfield and commemorated at an England v Brazil game.

Really hope it happens.

[ATEAMOFCARRAGHERS]

Heartwarming story if the club does it. I knew he supported us a while ago but it seems like he was a staunch red from his early days with his arl fella being a red.

Come on LFC get it sorted. 👍

[Cafe De Paris]

I really hope they make this happen. I remember reading about him when he was Lazio manager pre England and he spoke in glowing terms about the club. I think he was angling for us to come and get him back then. Love and wishes to him and all his family. YNWA

[RedDeadRejection]

https://twitter.com/Robbie9Fowler/status/1746155394773275020

Sounds promising!

Really want this to happen.

[Legs]

Really want this to happen.

Me too I like Sven always have done he is a good guy.

[MonsLibpool]

He's one of us. Poor guy.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

https://twitter.com/Robbie9Fowler/status/1746155394773275020

Sounds promising!

What's it about ? all I can see is "Calls gone in mate"

[Boaty McBoatface]

What's it about ? all I can see is "Calls gone in mate"

If God's calling, it's done.

[Anthony]

What's it about ? all I can see is "Calls gone in mate"

Calls to have Sven manage the Legends Team in March - picking up steam...

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Calls to have Sven manage the Legends Team in March - picking up steam...

Cool, always liked Sven.

[StevoHimself]

Would be a great story. Sven's always been sound.

[mattD]

I wonder how Sven would have done as Liverpool boss, circa late 90/early 2000s.

[Kashinoda]

Sven's England team was the last time I was really into the national side. Fond memories of the 2002 World Cup with the early morning games before GCSEs exams.

The xenophobia in the press with Sven and latterly Capello really killed it, part of the whole Ingerland circus really.

[mattD]

Christ, if Southgate can blag a west end play about himself (god knows why), then Sven deserves a Lawrence of Arabia-esque epic biopic.

[Charlie Adams fried egg]

“Life, Kaiser. We are celebrating life.” Slicker than puréed velvet, that svelte Swedish son-of-a-bitch.

Thanks for posting that. I was going to mention it, but thought I’d check first, love that quote, and I love people who are able to appreciate and enjoy life.

Best wishes to Sven and his family. I’d like to see him at Anfield.

Yet another decent man mauled by the English press, a press that largely refused to give Hodgson the treatment he undoubtedly deserved. Sums up the cronyism that is so rife in the UK.

[Kenny's Jacket]

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.

[AlphaDelta]

Be great if this could happen, hopefully he's well enough to achieve his wish, I'm convinced the club and Klopp will make it happen.

[stockdam]

Be great if this could happen, hopefully he's well enough to achieve his wish, I'm convinced the club and Klopp will make it happen.

I think he would get a fantastic reception. The least he deserves is a walk around the pitch with a standing ovation.

[Pistolero]

Would love to see him leading us out in March. Really would be some occasion. Fingers most definitely crossed on this one.