30 Oct 2015 13:46:17
Does anyone else worry that we're setting Klopp up for a fall? So much has been written, on this site and others, about how wonderful he is and how he can attract better players and how he's going to get us back where we belong. When does optimism turn into expectation and what happens if Klopp doesn't meet that expectation? I worry that we want too much. There was an article I read this morning which basically said that Klopp would do what Shankly did when he took over in '59, that's incredible pressure, I'd argue it's more pressure than any manager Liverpool has had since Souness.
I just wish we'd keep tighter control of our emotions, decide he's a genius after he's shown us how good he is instead of the other way round. I really don't want to be reading posts in 20 months about how 'he was lucky at Dortmund' and 'I wanted Ancelotti instead of that clueless German'.
30 Oct 2015 14:17:05
Wow. just wow!
30 Oct 2015 14:27:42
I wouldn't worry, if it happens you will read those posts no matter what.
30 Oct 2015 14:36:10
Or maybe it's just that he's really good at his job!
30 Oct 2015 15:22:04
Unfortunately that's the nature of Lfc fans of today. As the song says " I want it all and I want it now "
30 Oct 2015 15:47:24
I hope he is JFT96, but I'd rather we decided he was a really good Liverpool manager based on what he does at Liverpool rather than some pre-conceived notion that he's a genius. I just think we're be putting the cart before the horse and the backlash if he's not as good as we think he is could be epic.
30 Oct 2015 15:52:22
Im sure given time JK will prove himself again in this league like he did in germany. If he gets us top foyr couple of cups or the league i'd settle for first two right now but you have to agree the feeling the buzz seeing average players running that extra mile and the performance is worth the hype excitement just think when we start playing like JK wants us to we are going to be a force. Just enjoy having this clever sensible man managing our football team could of been martinez or still Rogers.
30 Oct 2015 15:52:48
Setting up for a fall! You're part of the problem unfortunately.
Why even worry about what could happen. We have a great manager, full of charisma, that the players and fans like. We have a good team (not perfect) with some fantastic players. A youth set up full of promise. We have a big game coming up that I can't wait to see. Why worry about what might happen.
30 Oct 2015 16:06:35
He's a proven winner that's why people are getting excited. Alex furgason is worried about klopp that statement should say it all he knows more about the game than everyone on this site. Just enjoy the exciting times and don't worry too much it's now time to enjoy being a loc can.
30 Oct 2015 17:11:09
Klopp will be given time and patience by me. He's proved it on the big stage won titles with teams that shouldn't have competed vs a powerhouse like Bayern. Dragged teams up to the top division of Germany with limited players. He's a good manager who doesn't open his gob and say stupid stuff.
He's turned 2 teams around so far playing exciting football. I will give him a thoroughly decent amount of time to turn our shambles around that BR created.
30 Oct 2015 17:18:35
It's the media that is running a commentary in Klopp, and that is to target the fans.
I am not worried about Klopp, for there is no doubt that he is one of the best at what he does. Ed002 has told us that he has rejected Chelsea and Man City in the past, and we know Bayern wanted him if Guardiola left. He has also been linked to Barcelona in the past, and I have no doubts that if the Arsenal or Man Utd jobs became available before the Liverpool one, and if Klopp was available, they would have considered him as a top target. There is definitely an understanding that he is a very good manager, and what we need to do is give him the time and support him.
30 Oct 2015 17:19:14
I think everyone's expectations on klopp is a breath of fresh air for me. the way he expresses himself on and off the pitch is deliberately done to release the tention that has been attached to lfc for a long time. i believe he wants us to get hyped! I'm a believer ha.
30 Oct 2015 17:20:04
'We' are defeinitley not set Klopp for anything. He is in charge of his own destiny. You can argue that maybe some fans here sets themselves for future dissapointments, but it is hard to be a football fan without having some expectations. He has very good record, exceptionally good and we know that great managers can change teams. If he can or not we will see, there is definitley a lot of work to do and he will ahve to buy well.
In any case his rise or fall is not dependent on fans expectations. He came to Liverpool because it is a big club with big expectations, he knows this very well and think he can meet some of these expectations. He is the one who sad we will get a title within four years (the problem with these comments of course is that eventaully these four years pass and reporters come chase you with that) .
In any case there is nothing wrong with LFC supporters, yes they want trophies, if possible in the next decade, yes they would like to see another title, preferrably in their lifetime. And they are not happy when the team play rubbish, Again nothing wrong with that. But I don;t think they are greedy oor impatient. More patinet IMO than the fans of many other PL clubs.
30 Oct 2015 18:14:53
Stop doubting and Start BELIEVING.
30 Oct 2015 19:04:38
It's ultimately a business. Klopp is under contract. He will either deliver a product to a level as agreed in his contract or above that, within the time frame, or he will be replaced.
So I wouldn't get to worried about it.
Wait three years. See how it looks then.
30 Oct 2015 19:48:33
Try my reply again. Muscat look back on this in 20 months sometimes you talk utter shabite.
30 Oct 2015 21:22:47
Well unlike a lot of posters on here, Muscat can put his point across without the need to be little anyone. I can understand what he is trying to say but i can only say is that i'm a believer but then again i was when Rodgers took over. You have to be, don't you?
30 Oct 2015 22:01:26
I guess Muscat and Red64 are the doubters Klopp was talking about. Ironically, they were both die hard BR lovers until he rightly got the boot. Coincidence? I'll let others judge.
30 Oct 2015 22:44:36
Redohio, you either didn't read the post or ignored it. My post wasn't about klopp.
30 Oct 2015 23:45:40
Hi all, I thought I'd get a lot of disagrees for this one but hoped to give pause for thought. Glad it generated traffic. Thx kenguero, chrisp85, bobatron, the real ag, fanobip and red Lenin for your input (and to the Irish rover for being a good bloke) .