22 Apr 2018 04:40:33
I know almost everyone here loves Klopp and I really love him too but his post match comments after the west brom game were very unclassy and disgusting. He acted like a bh being all whiny. Complaining about the dry pitch, the penalty incident and yet we were leading 2:0 till the last quarter of play time. I am sure if we had maintained the lead he wouldn't have those complaints. What disgusted me most was his disrespect for West brom by saying that they will be relegated yet mathematically they still have a chance to survive.
I am sure if it was a person like Mourinho who had made those comments this place would be filled with criticism but since it is our Klopp it's all good. Nothing wrong.
Anyway for me i hope he reflects and learn from it.

{Ed001's Note - he was complaining about the dry pitch at half time, when we were leading. It is a valid concern because dry pitches are harder on wear and tear of joints, which increases risk of injury. It is not just because it makes it easier to play, it is safer for players.}

1.) 22 Apr 2018
22 Apr 2018 05:17:28
As much as Klopp may have stated facts with regards to the state of the pitch, it's better if he kept his mouth shut. The English media are leeches that will use this against him time and again. Just say LFC deserved the 3 points and move on. West Bromwich are going down anyways, why take a dig at them now?

{Ed001's Note - he has complained a few times about the dry pitches being used and will continue to do so until there is some action taken. Like I said, there is good reason to do so. As for the dig, I didn't see a problem with pointing out they needed a win yet never even tried to get one. I am sure you lot are glad because it gives you yet another excuse to whine about Klopp and it has been a while since you had one.}

2.) 22 Apr 2018
22 Apr 2018 05:17:55
Thank you ed001 about the dry pitch enlightenment. But again he also complains about the penalty incident like that incident would have saved us. It is not the first time a team has caught up with us from goals behind. He would have just admitted the West Brom wanted it more than us and turn the focus to Tuesday.

{Ed001's Note - well it would have saved us. Don't be soft. You trying to tell me they would have come back from 3 down? West Brom never even tried to go for anything or want anything other than to foul and kick us for most of the game. It was only after the ref was giving them all the help he could that they thought they had a chance and went for it. What has happened in previous matches is irrelevant and has no bearing on this. The situation was peculiar yesterday and has no relation on what happened in the past.}

3.) 22 Apr 2018
22 Apr 2018 06:13:26
Is he wrong? A number of times their dry pitch gave them an unfair advantage, with the ball not bouncing as expected and it played its role in our disjointed performance. West Brom and Stoke have been doing things like this for years, combined with kicking and assaulting players from other teams. They've contributed nothing but injuries to players from other teams and woeful football for the entire duration they've been in the League, good riddance. Klopp was rightly pissed at their cheating. As for the penalty, why shouldn't he think it played its part? Not even the referee could have pulled them back from 3-0 down, instead the game ends 2-2, it's no wonder no English referees are going to the world cup.

4.) 22 Apr 2018
22 Apr 2018 06:58:01
He shouldn’t have said WBA are in the championship and a point is useless to them.
It wasnt useless, they can still survive.
WBA took 4 points in 2 games against Man U and LFC, they are entitled to be pleased about that.

{Ed001's Note - no he shouldn't have said it, but he is right, they need 3 points to have any chance.}

5.) 22 Apr 2018
22 Apr 2018 07:01:40
One minute Klopp is the best thing since sliced bread, next he's getting ridiculed, my word.

'his post match comments after the west brom game were very unclassy and disgusting'

disgusting, really? come off it mate. That's a little too far.

Agreed Ed/ Lemuel.

6.) 22 Apr 2018
22 Apr 2018 07:50:34
Good on Klopp he said what the everyone was thinking they showed heart and guts yep but they needed a win and didn't get it so it was a useless comeback and the way the WBA crowd applauded the players made me laugh these are the same players who refused to turn up for every game under Pardew disgraces if you ask me
Granted it looked like sour grapes from Jurgen but delve deeper about the dry pitch from a player safety point of view and you will see he is right to complain.

{Ed001's Note - if it was the only time he had complained about the dry pitch, then it would be sour grapes. However this is something he has complained about every time it happens, when Liverpool have won as well.

I do think he should have worded his comments about useless better. He was correct and I have no problem with what he was trying to say, in that they needed a win so it hasn't helped them. However he is not using his first language so it could well be down to that for all we know.}

7.) 22 Apr 2018
22 Apr 2018 07:53:05
He spoke his mind, could have had more tact. But he is human and passionate. That's why we love him. If perfection is the standard then no one ever has a chance with some of ya.

8.) 22 Apr 2018
22 Apr 2018 08:09:40
I have no problem what so ever with what klopp said. Can’t believe people are finding fault with him at the minute just sit back and enjoy. We have waited a long time for a manager like him.

9.) 22 Apr 2018
22 Apr 2018 08:46:17
Brilliant, response, Ed. Please, the PC police need to give over and allow people to speak their minds, honestly. Klopp told the truth, end of story. He may not have worded things right BUT remember as Ed said, English is not his first language and I can relate to that cos I too, speak more than one language (In addition to English, I speak French, Spanish and learning Dutch) . And since Klopp has been complaining of dry pitches even when we have won, he has every right to complain about it when we lose.

As for him complaining about the ref, who would not have with the treatment our boys esp. Ings who was getting kicked up and down the pitch (glad he came out with both his legs intact)? Did you watch the game? The ref was dreadful, full stop. Now we have the incompetent Graham Poll saying Ings had overeacted. Yeah, and Klopp should say nothing, right? Sick of this PC, crap.

Had the ref done his job, we would have won easily and tho, we made mistakes and we should not have given up those goals, the ref had something to do with us conceding the second as he gave fouls that were not there to begin with and ignored penalties, yellow and red cards in our favor. Sorry, that is too much to overcome at times. Pls, let the man speak his mind. You can disagree with the words he used BUT his point is more than valid.

10.) 22 Apr 2018
22 Apr 2018 11:28:28
Agreed with a few points mentioned above.

1) WBA were out there kicking people rather than trying to win the game until the ref. gave them much help. As a player you sense such things and know that since all decisions are in your favor, why not just give it a go? Without that help, they won't have that supposed 'fighting spirit' in the last 15mins.

2) Klopp's comments were spot on. You could say he was curt but his points were very valid. He wasn't implying that this is a conspiracy against his team but just calling it as it is - poor refereeing, poor treatment of the pitch (that didn't ensure players have a safe ground to play on; it had nothing to do with suiting his team's style of play) .

3) Managers should be free to express their views. Of course they need to be wise and tactical, especially when confronting certain issues, but what they should never do is to placate, especially to officials that have consistently shown that they lack the competence to referee at this level.

11.) 22 Apr 2018
22 Apr 2018 14:24:26
He can’t just “speak his mind”, you may be sick of this “Pc crap” but Klopp is manager of Liverpool FC. His words will be scrutinised and everything he says in public reflects on the club.
He’s manager, he has a responsibility to watch what he says. He was wrong about WBA, their comeback was not useless and they are not in the championship yet.

It was disrespectful to another club. Liverpool F. C. has enough problems with the way they treat other clubs. Look at the mess we’ve created with Fulham and the grovelling apologies to Spithampton.

I know you love Klopp BR, but he has to behave himself when manager of LFC. His words and his actions matter.

12.) 23 Apr 2018
23 Apr 2018 15:20:21
I disagree, Ron. Yes, he CAN speak his mind and you nor me nor anyone has no right to tell him not to. That is what is disrespectful. He spoke his mind and referenced facts, period. Again, he may have not worded things right as English is not his natural tongue BUT he spoke the truth. "Disrespectful to other clubs"? Please, that must be a joke. You know what is disrespectful to other clubs? Sending your players out to kick and injure other their players and if the ref keeps enabling them, they will keep going and to boot, the ref did not give us the decisions our play deserved and gave them the decisions they did NOT deserve. What happened with Fulham is an off the pitch issue and has NO bearing here so again, your point on that is moot.

And yes, I love Klopp, worts and all and regardless of his mistakes. Why? He is a very decent man, apologizes for his outburts and is very measured and gracious in what he says most of the time esp. about other teams and clubs. So Why should he be gracious to a team that tried to injure his players or to a ref that robbed his team blind of 3 points? He has his flaws but guess what, so do you and I and yet those who love us to death still do. Again, the self righteous need to put a sock on it, stop being snowflakes who can't take the blunt truth (not you, Ron) and allow those who have a true greivance speak truth to power.

13.) 23 Apr 2018
23 Apr 2018 20:25:28
Well the owners have a history with managers who say or do the wrong thing that reflects poorly on the club.
They sacked King Kenny after the way he handled the Suarez controversy.
If Klopp keeps up the outbursts he will eventually use up all his lives with the owners.

Klopp was disrespectful to WBA and their fans calling the comeback useless. The FACT is BR it was not useless and they are not relegated yet.
So Klopp’s facts were FAKE.

{Ed025's Note - im a big klopp fan ron but agree with you that on this occasion he was out of order mate..

14.) 23 Apr 2018
23 Apr 2018 22:18:57
Ron isn't it a little hypocritical to say that Klopp's comments were disrespectful and then call Southampton 'Spithampton'?