Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2015/16 (*EVERYONE READ MOD POST in OP)

LuckyLloyd

whatawaster wrote: »

And yet his 3 years included our best PL challenge in 25. So FSG would probably still say they were justified in his appointment, regardless of how it ended.

K-9 wrote: »

If Klopp was a possibility in 2012 I'd say a fair few would have taken him over Rodgers, he wasn't though so pointless really. Rodgers wasn't the disaster some thought. The got CL football which was the initial target set for him.

He absolutely did better than I had feared. No question. Miles better than I predicted really. But still was short of what was required. I think we can all have faith that Klopp has what it takes, that's why we're all so excited.

Caovyn Lineah wrote: »

That thread is pathetic, it's no coincidence that the 2 biggest detractors of Rodgers were the 2 who were most offended at Kenny being sacked. This is a particular favourite post from the 2 pages I read.

There was no clear link between those unhappy Kenny was sacked and happy Rodgers was appointed. It wasn't binary. But yes, I was furious at the time, but there were people annoyed at Rodgers being appointed who wanted Dalglish sacked too.

I don't draw the comparison to rake this much again though. Today is the happiest I've been as a Liverpool fan in many years. Anyone remember the day we beat Utd in Old Trafford in March 2009? It feels something like that. Or the day after the CL final in 2005. Just pure optimism for the future and satisfaction at an unequivocally great event for the club.

And in any case, Rodgers supporters should be satisfied at an obvious natural break point. Things were flat at best and Klopp was available. It's a no brainer. We have no need to argue about it being the right thing to do. It's great tbh, really is.

bur

I've been smiling all day, my friends and family are getting worried, they think i'm on drugs. Love that he brought up romance in football during his presser, it's something i thought was nearly gone in football and why I believed Klopp was never a possibility. For years now whenever he was talked about and what club he would go to next, Bayern, Real, Barca, United, Arsenal. The timing has helped but he could still have waited for an easier job.

Should be obvious to every one too now that FSG waited for Klopp and that was the only reason Rodgers kept his job. Our signings all seem to fit the profile he would want too. GK and CB signings conspicuous by their absence. He has a clean run at both positions now, no expensive signings from the summer to drop or sell on. The Lucas and Sakho situations. Not that far fetched is it?

MD1990

Ade/Nuri Sahin sent me these great Dortmund video's showcasing what they were about under Klopp. Some incredible football played & if Klopp can get us playing at even 50% of what Dortmund achieved it will be the start of something special.

Magico Gonzalez

Good videos, but I would so love to see them with the commentary rather than the weirdly inappropriate music. Clicking on the second video and some chump starts singing "I know that you're tired and feeling alone..."

What in good fck has that got to with Kloppball? Stop it youtube wannabe football video editors. Stop.It.

brevity

Magico Gonzalez wrote: »

Good videos, but I would so love to see them with the commentary rather than the weirdly inappropriate music. Clicking on the second video and some chump starts singing "I know that you're tired and feeling alone..."

What in good fck has that got to with Kloppball? Stop it youtube wannabe football video editors. Stop.It.

Same. It's either the start of some Coldplay song or Glanza Trance.

Sir Gallagher

Thats just continental Europeans for ya, very peculiar tastes in music.

MD1990

watching the video's. I think we should try & get Kuba Blaszczykowski after his loan ends with Fiorentina. Would be a great signing & cheap. He is possibly past his best after his ACL injury though. But it would be worth a gamble.

Agent Coulson

Kenny on Klopp.

I am very very impressed by him. The supporters will need to fasten their seatbelts. I am sure they'll enjoy him. Seems somebody who is not in love with himself

http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/liverpool/10022866/dalglish-impressed-with-klopp

LuckyLloyd

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Kenny on Klopp.



http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/teams/liverpool/10022866/dalglish-impressed-with-klopp

That's an interesting last sentence if it's an actual quote!

Agent Coulson

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

That's an interesting last sentence if it's an actual quote!

It is the actual quote.

djPSB

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

He absolutely did better than I had feared. No question. Miles better than I predicted really. But still was short of what was required. I think we can all have faith that Klopp has what it takes, that's why we're all so excited.



There was no clear link between those unhappy Kenny was sacked and happy Rodgers was appointed. It wasn't binary. But yes, I was furious at the time, but there were people annoyed at Rodgers being appointed who wanted Dalglish sacked too.

I don't draw the comparison to rake this much again though. Today is the happiest I've been as a Liverpool fan in many years. Anyone remember the day we beat Utd in Old Trafford in March 2009? It feels something like that. Or the day after the CL final in 2005. Just pure optimism for the future and satisfaction at an unequivocally great event for the club.

And in any case, Rodgers supporters should be satisfied at an obvious natural break point. Things were flat at best and Klopp was available. It's a no brainer. We have no need to argue about it being the right thing to do. It's great tbh, really is.

Some great times under Rodgers during the 13/14 season also.

The 11 game unbeaten run which included the hammerings of Everton (4-0), Arsenal (5-1), United at Old Trafford (3-0), Spurs (4-0).

The best football Liverpool played over the past 20 years and within a whisker of a title.

Rodgers brought the club as far as he could and it was time for a change. 3 years ago, the leading contenders for the job were Rodgers, Martinez and Lambert. The fact that we are now able to attract the likes of Klopp shows that Rodgers brought the club on quite a bit.

Exciting times ahead!

brevity

Ha ha ha...Kenny doesn't give a ****.

martyos121

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

That's an interesting last sentence if it's an actual quote!

Clear shot at Brendan anyways, direct quote or not.

monkey9

It sounds like a dig at Mourinho. I like.

Jesus Wept

might celebrate with tea and toast for breakfast

MD1990

I think its about Mourinho. Kenny seemed to get on fine with Rodgers & Mourinho was referenced at the press conference with the special one thing.

Agent Coulson

Pat Nevin was on Off the Ball earlier in the week talking about Rodgers being sacked and said Rodgers really wasn't popular within the game itself.

Knex*

Yeah, I thought Rodgers at first, but when I went reading about it, people are saying its Mourinho.

djPSB

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Pat Nevin was on Off the Ball earlier in the week talking about Rodgers being sacked and said Rodgers really wasn't popular within the game itself.

#PatNevinKnows

monkey9

It's definitely at Mourinho. Kenny wouldn't have a public go at Rodgers (even if he had an issue with him which I doubt). Rodgers was always humble and respectable about the club and his role there.

Whereas Mourinho is all about being the Special One and the self acclaimed greatest Chelsea manager of all time. Klopp doesn't go in for all that.

I've no doubt whatsoever it was with Mourinho in mind.

Talisman

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Pat Nevin was on Off the Ball earlier in the week talking about Rodgers being sacked and said Rodgers really wasn't popular within the game itself.

Pat Nevin was trying to deflect attention away from a Chelsea manager who it would seem is not popular within the game.

Agent Coulson

https://twitter.com/XabiAlonso/status/652455226809696257?lang=en-gb

Agent Coulson

Talisman wrote: »

Pat Nevin was trying to deflect attention away from a Chelsea manager who it would seem is not popular within the game.

To be fair Nevin did think a lot of the reasons why he wasn't liked within the game was down to jealousy.

Colemania

Agent Coulson wrote: »

https://twitter.com/XabiAlonso/status/652455226809696257?lang=en-gb

Stop Xabi....just stop it.

You handsome backstard you

Agent Coulson

https://twitter.com/Guendogan8/status/652489816278441984

martyos121

If Klopp was to bring Xabi back, I just wouldn't be able to cope with it all. I think I'd literally burst with excitement.

ricero

Agent Coulson wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Guendogan8/status/652489816278441984

sign him up jurgen

monkey9

ricero wrote: »

sign him up jurgen

It's such a come and get me plea.

martyos121

Reus, Gundogan, Rossiter......

That's a title challenging squad there!

kop77

so......... which Dortmund players do we want to sign!!

rob316

I cant wait to see him get started, the Spurs game can't come quick enough.
Just his smile and laugh makes you love the guy already.

I have been getting more and more critical of FSG lately but they knocked me over with this one. Quick and decisively they moved to install a world class manager, that is all we want from the club a fair level of ambition. They delivered now it is up to Klopp to deliver.

As far as expectations I just want to see us winning games again and scoring goals.

the dream would be winning the Europa League

J Mysterio

rob316 wrote: »

the dream would be winning the Europa League

I want to win the Premiership first and foremost.

MightyMandarin

kop77 wrote: »

so......... which Dortmund players do we want to sign!!

Subotic or Sokratis, as Hummels is probably out of reach.

Other than that I think we should give the players we have a chance to prove themselves, although I certainly wouldn't say no to Reus or Aubameyang.

martyos121

rob316 wrote: »

I cant wait to see him get started, the Spurs game can't come quick enough.
Just his smile and laugh makes you love the guy already.

I have been getting more and more critical of FSG lately but they knocked me over with this one. Quick and decisively they moved to install a world class manager, that is all we want from the club a fair level of ambition. They delivered now it is up to Klopp to deliver.

As far as expectations I just want to see us winning games again and scoring goals.

the dream would be winning the Europa League

With our squad and manager, winning the Europa League should be a realistic goal, not a dream. A dream would be to win the league this season, the league and CL next season and for United to be in a relegation battle (but not actually get relegated, I'd miss the games against them tbh). How's that for a dream?

ricero

would klopp raid dortmund for some former players ? I say most would sign for us as the money would be better even without champions league and the chance to play in the premeir league i reckon would be very tempting to most players

Agent Coulson

If everyone is fit this could be a very strong team.

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Mignolet

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--Clyne

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Skrtel

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Sakho

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Moreno--

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Milner

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Henderson

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--Coutinho

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Firmino

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Sturridge--

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Benteke

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gafferino

NSFW

Like...... WTF...... this is unreal. To say im delighted is an absolute understatement. I got behind Rodgers after initial skepticism but by the end it was definitely time for him to go. There isnt a single manager I would want more than Klopp. I think he is perfect for Liverpool and FSG have done the right thing here and at least went and gotten us one of the top managers in the game.

To mark this momentous occasion I will hark back to a time on this thread when bouncing gifs were all the rage this is NSFW but i feel this is an apt moment to summarise how i feel today.

martyos121

Outstanding character. OUTSTANDING.

kop77

I think we need to see that again....

gafferino wrote: »

NSFW

brevity

Oh lawdy.

Grayditch

"YOU WISH MATE"

Riesen_Meal

Im honestly like the 12 year old me getting a SNES for Xmas today.....

Jesus Wept

Telegraph including that video of 'klopp' playing with a kid in the garden.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/11918646/Six-things-Jurgen-Klopp-can-teach-us-about-being-a-man.html

Doesn't look like him, doesn't sound like him. Presume it is not him.

niallo27

Fieldog wrote: »

Im honestly like the 12 year old me getting a SNES for Xmas today.....

Great days man. I got mine with International Superstar soccer. I think it was a pack. It might have been separate. Did they come as a pack.

niallo27

It was the street fighter 2 pack i got.

Riesen_Meal

niallo27 wrote: »

Great days man. I got mine with International Superstar soccer. I think it was a pack. It might have been separate. Did they come as a pack.

Probably seperate, still playing Pro to this day, think my SNES came with Street Fighter 2 - "look Ma, its like having the arcade in your house".....

Jesus Wept

i was playing street fighter last night, small world

Hangballlouie

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

That's an interesting last sentence if it's an actual quote!

haha shots fired.

rob316

martyos121 wrote: »

With our squad and manager, winning the Europa League should be a realistic goal, not a dream. A dream would be to win the league this season, the league and CL next season and for United to be in a relegation battle (but not actually get relegated, I'd miss the games against them tbh). How's that for a dream?

Ah ya winning the league is the real dream, but winning the Europa would be a huge feat, under Klopp if he can get his methods across quickly to the players is something we could certainly achieve.

mikeym

Looking forward to the new era of Football