05 Oct 2015 15:05:18
See there is a big discussion on the main page about targets for this season if Klopp comes in.
For me personally the target is to beat Tottenham on the 17th. Then to win our next game. And so on.
Every game should be a cup final. Focus on winning every game you go into and league position/trophies take care of them selves.
05 Oct 2015 15:29:47
Well said. Expectations need to be toned down. Let the new manager do his job in peace and i am confident he will improve the quality of football as well as win more games. Klopp is a brilliant manager, not a magician.
05 Oct 2015 15:37:25
EMS- completely agree. Keep trying to win each game and see were that gets us, to quote BR lol. That's all we can do. Top 4 is still a genuine possibility imo but should not be an aim now. No shackles, let the new manager come in and settle. Let the team play with some freedom. Maybe build some confidence and belief.
05 Oct 2015 15:37:30
I think people are talking slightly longer term to be honest. At the start of the season targets are usually set for managers and I doubt they include 'win every game like its a cup final'. With a new manager coming in, the expectation is probably challenge for top 4 this season with a decent cup run and then start fresh next season. or a season of 'transition' as new managers love to call it.
05 Oct 2015 15:40:10
I'm going to be honest. This season is still very young. We have a lot of our most difficult fixtures out of the way. We are not that far from the top. Before the 2013 season I had a feeling we would compete given the circumstances surrounding the other teams in the league. Well, Arsenal are behaving much like they did that year, city are impressive but have quieted down, United have gotten lucky IMO, Chelsea have been lost; Only difference is that we have been woeful thus far. If a new manager can restore confidence and get some wins rolling, who's to say we can't compete again? Top 4 is very doable, and NOBODY is expecting us, just like 2013.
05 Oct 2015 15:45:45
Agree with that EMS. Because if it is Klopp that comes into the position over the next couple of days, we have a little bit of hysteria about his appointment over the international break and then in 2 weeks we have the Spurs game. If it doesn't go well against Spurs, do we all cry 'Sack Klopp'. ? lol
Lets not get ahead of ourselves and stop making predictions about league position and what German superstars he will attract.
05 Oct 2015 15:46:22
That's true , our target should always be to win the next game, we can't start talking about transfers now
05 Oct 2015 15:57:33
Focus on the next game. Do that and let the chips fall where they may. As for Klopp, I like his hunger and passion. He virtually lives the games he coaches on the touchline. He will be great and will bring energy back into the ground where right now, it is less noisy than a morgue
05 Oct 2015 16:41:21
Thought you meant beat Tottenham to 17th place then!