AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 The childish way people look at Liverpool's transfers annoys me like, what's so hard to understand about it being a committee? Like fans are deeply uncomfortable if they don't have one scapegoat to shout at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 He's not totally responsible of course but he'll have had a say in some, would be interesting to know which one's he pushed for. Allen and Lallana for starters have been underwhelming and likely his picks. He didn't want Mario though and he seems to get a lot of stick for that signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Course Rodgers had a big say, he takes his share of the blame. I just think it's funny how people ring up phone-ins saying stuff like "Liverpool need to decide how they want to run the club". They have decided mate, it's just a bit too complicated for your brain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 The amount of times I've cringed at... "Now we've got Klopp we'll sign... [insert world class player here]". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Obviously he may well have been pushing for the Coutinhio's and Sturridges too. Impossible to say which is why like has been said, it's very harsh to judge him on the transfers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 He's not totally responsible of course but he'll have had a say in some, would be interesting to know which one's he pushed for. Allen and Lallana for starters have been underwhelming and likely his picks. He didn't want Mario though and he seems to get a lot of stick for that signing. Oh definitely, I can imagine Allen and Lallana were both Rodgers' signings. However, both of them have arguably contributed much more than the likes of Mario, Markovic, Aspas, Ilori etc. who were more than likely not his signings. Liverpool are a feeder club for big clubs, they'll sign a player and he'll perform well and then move onto a big team (Torres, Sterling, Suarez). They'll then use the money of the big sale to fund new players to try and turn into a saleable asset. Until they stop this cycle, they'll never compete. Other than Countinho, I don't think they have any decent players anymore - which will be a big problem moving forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Even when they aren't his signings though, he has to get the best out of them. The organisation relies on it. If you're manager in that situation it's no excuse to say you didn't choose the player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 He's not totally responsible of course but he'll have had a say in some, would be interesting to know which one's he pushed for. Allen and Lallana for starters have been underwhelming and likely his picks. He didn't want Mario though and he seems to get a lot of stick for that signing. Oh definitely, I can imagine Allen and Lallana were both Rodgers' signings. However, both of them have arguably contributed much more than the likes of Mario, Markovic, Aspas, Ilori etc. who were more than likely not his signings. Liverpool are a feeder club for big clubs, they'll sign a player and he'll perform well and then move onto a big team (Torres, Sterling, Suarez). They'll then use the money of the big sale to fund new players to try and turn into a saleable asset. Until they stop this cycle, they'll never compete. Other than Countinho, I don't think they have any decent players anymore - which will be a big problem moving forward. Sturridge is class if he can stay fit but aye apart from that they don't have good enough players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 All that fan fiction, references to Shankly, boot room bollocks and wearing the 'quirky' Klopp hat/glasses combo. Pass the bucket. You mean like? http://www.theanfieldwrap.com/2015/10/jurgen-klopp-liverpool-manager-a-reaction/ I'm not just saying it for effect, this actually turned my stomach. 'Liverpool Football Club is not a job, as so many have come to realise, it is a calling.' ...oh God, why did I carry on reading? 'By the time Klopp’s predecessors have come to appreciate this, the burden of that realisation has broken them. No-one is the same after Liverpool. I think Klopp knows this. I think that’s why he wanted our job. He is a man who will have done his homework. He will know the history. He will have researched our sub-cultures and customs. Nothing though can fully prepare him for our reality, though. This is real world now, Jurgen. This is not a drill. We will bury you if you fail us. But win for us and return us to the promised land — not halfway, but all the way — and you will truly walk with gods. Statues will be erected to you, children will be named after you, hairstyles and leisure wear will be worn in your image. Strap yourself in, lad, it’s going to be mad. Enjoy it regardless.' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Well even child murder is a calling for some people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I like Liverpool now. Just going to assume that this is because you loved that blog. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 He's not totally responsible of course but he'll have had a say in some, would be interesting to know which one's he pushed for. Allen and Lallana for starters have been underwhelming and likely his picks. He didn't want Mario though and he seems to get a lot of stick for that signing. Oh definitely, I can imagine Allen and Lallana were both Rodgers' signings. However, both of them have arguably contributed much more than the likes of Mario, Markovic, Aspas, Ilori etc. who were more than likely not his signings. Liverpool are a feeder club for big clubs, they'll sign a player and he'll perform well and then move onto a big team (Torres, Sterling, Suarez). They'll then use the money of the big sale to fund new players to try and turn into a saleable asset. Until they stop this cycle, they'll never compete. Other than Countinho, I don't think they have any decent players anymore - which will be a big problem moving forward. whats apparently been the system according to Tony Barrett of the times is its been kind of a trade off system, the other members of the transfer committee get him to take Mario, Markovic, Firmino who he doesn't really want but he gets his guys who they don't really want like Benteke etc and it really looks like a horrible way to run your club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 He must hate Gerrard when he looks back on that slip mind, and having to deal with him last season. Bet Klopp's glad he's no longer an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 He must hate Gerrard when he looks back on that slip mind, and having to deal with him last season. Bet Klopp's glad he's no longer an issue. That is my favourite moment of football that isn't NUFC related. For it to have been Gerrard as well, was just priceless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Especially so soon after the on-pitch huddle saying something along the lines of 'we can't let this slip'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I lived in Southport for 4 years, it has Merseyside in the address. YNWA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I just see Liverpool as some kind of cult. It's like their fans have all undergone some kind of brainwashing. All very weird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinotheprehistoricgeordie Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I'm so envious right now. Whether he succeeds or not, you can't disagree that Klopp is on another level to Brendan Rodgers. Liverpool fans are going to be ecstatic, they've just hired one of the best managers in the world. I'm really looking forward to seeing what he can do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Christ sake. Seems like an outstanding appointment on the face of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 That letter is one of the most embarrassing football based things I've ever read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34473918 Such a likeable bloke, shame it has to be Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Insanely jealous of Liverpool getting Klopp. Even though their fanbase is full of absolute weirdo's, it must be an exciting time to be a Liverpool fan. If only we could be given hope like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 He's far too good for them on every conceivable level. It's a disaster for football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Near-perfect English too. What a guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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