Managerial Shortlist

problem is would ali ,virg ,mo sign for slot,probly not

Stop talking Pish, so what you’re saying is that no big name player will ever come to Liverpool now that we don’t have a big name manager, is that how it works in you’re computer game fella ??

Jeez, the glory hunters have taken over the asylum!!

He's not Alonso and that will be enough for some.

He’s not Pep Guardiola either so what do ‘Some’ want ??

Hopefully the ‘some’ will like the rest of as be singing his praises before long ??


YNWA

Been weird watching the "He's bald" and "Arne ten Slot" tweets.
It's only showing the posters up themselves as narrow minded.

Alonso and Amorin being the only two possible managers good enough to take over apparently.
And that's probably because they both play what is deemed to be the most modern football.
A back 3...
Like it hasn't been done in Italy for decades and by Klopp and Pep.

Even looking up Slot since the rumours, he's been said to be a 4-2-3-1 manager
but the way his team plays is way more fluid than that, with inverted wingbacks and
wingers that seem to operate more like Klopp wide forwards.

He will need time no matter how good he is.

And his three at the back may suit the style of football in the Dutch league and not necessarily be suited to the EPL, the good thing is he’s adaptable and he could that to his advantage depending on who the opposition are, these are not negative’s, their strings to his bow and could be very useful,

I’m increasingly encouraged by what I’m hearing and what I’ve read about Arne, the signs are very positive and he seems to have ticked many of the boxes required for filling Jürgen’s shoes, he isn’t a big name yet but it’s entirely possible Liverpool & Arne could be a match as good as Jürgen has been, we just don’t know it yet !!


YNWA

General Slot consensus amongst analysts seems to be -

- Similar to a Klopp side without the ball
- Closer to a Pep side than a Klopp side with the ball
- A lot of through-balls
- Transfer the ball from the back to the forwards very quickly, picking key moments well
- Long balls at a minimum.....

Most important question - what's he like at kicking off at refs?

Most important question - what's he like at kicking off at refs?

Apparently, he's a bit of a whinger and has been known to criticise referees. He should be in his element with us!

General Slot consensus amongst analysts seems to be -

- Similar to a Klopp side without the ball

Hopefully not this year's leaky defense.....

Apparently, he's a bit of a whinger and has been known to criticise referees. He should be in his element with us!

If thats the case he will be at home here with the fuckwitts we get

Anyone on hear studying or studied journalism?

Seems to bs a dead or dying art. Full of lazy crap like " Liverpool have signed their own Ten Hag " absolute garbage stuff......these lads get paod for comparing 2 people with the same hairstyle from the same country, good work 👍

Anyone on hear studying or studied journalism?

Seems to bs a dead or dying art. Full of lazy crap like " Liverpool have signed their own Ten Hag " absolute garbage stuff......these lads get paod for comparing 2 people with the same hairstyle from the same country, good work 👍

Son in Law just finished his Master degree in it... then got a job at a Marketing company 
He did a few interviews at Melwood as he and the daughter both live in Liverpool. Has his own socials feed on matchdays too.

Son in Law just finished his Master degree in it... then got a job at a Marketing company 
He did a few interviews at Melwood as he and the daughter both live in Liverpool. Has his own socials feed on matchdays too.

Well tell him lots of room out there for non lazy, truth telling journalists, best of luck to him

Anyone on hear studying or studied journalism?

Seems to bs a dead or dying art. Full of lazy crap like " Liverpool have signed their own Ten Hag " absolute garbage stuff......these lads get paod for comparing 2 people with the same hairstyle from the same country, good work 👍

5 years in the industry, it's basically getting lazy. Happy to use X/Twitter rather than actually write a proper piece.

5 years in the industry, it's basically getting lazy. Happy to use X/Twitter rather than actually write a proper piece.

I'd agree there are too many regurgitating hacks...always has been. But there are some bright sparks around....I liked Luke McLaughlin's turn of phase in today's Guardian talking about De zerbi at Brighton: "....he resembled a man who'd ordered penne pomedoro but got alphabetti spaghetti instead".

Charismatic, with nice white teeth and a big friendly smile, and a sense of humour.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XV0XM5oxjM

Not quite Klopp 2.0, but 1.75 is good for me.

Apparently, he's a bit of a whinger and has been known to criticise referees. He should be in his element with us!

good, useless cu*ts

Have all these players signed since Klopp has been at the club confirmed to you, either in conversation or a written document that the manager was a "massive draw"to join ?...Thought not...Football players go to Clubs because A. They are massive Clubs...B. They get to play with elite players, and therefore their chances of success are increased.... and C. Loads and loads of money. I can't imagine even one player would go to any club because of who manages the team.

Are you suggesting that the presence of Jürgen Klopp didn’t play a part in some (if not all) of the signings the club have made in the last 9 years? That’s pretty naive.

Are you suggesting that the presence of Jürgen Klopp didn’t play a part in some (if not all) of the signings the club have made in the last 9 years? That’s pretty naive.

What I've said was in answer to a post which suggested JK was a "massive draw" when it came to recruitment. Now it depends on your definition of massive...I take massive to mean a great deal and so put out a post that disagreed with the original claim, and detailed a list of criteria which would be far more important to a potential player. I followed that up by saying once all that criteria was met, the managers profile might then be a consideration....I even applied a metric to it at up to 5% of any players overall decision. Nothing naive about any of that.  Of course IF all the players who have arrived at the club under Klopp's watch had put it on record that Klopp was a "massive draw" then I wouldn't have reason to question it...but they haven't, nor have they told the original poster verbally. So what he/she proposed can't be factually proven.
As I said I'm not aware of any player going on record saying they joined any club because of the manager.

What I've said was in answer to a post which suggested JK was a "massive draw" when it came to recruitment. Now it depends on your definition of massive...I take massive to mean a great deal and so put out a post that disagreed with the original claim, and detailed a list of criteria which would be far more important to a potential player. I followed that up by saying once all that criteria was met, the managers profile might then be a consideration....I even applied a metric to it at up to 5% of any players overall decision. Nothing naive about any of that.  Of course IF all the players who have arrived at the club under Klopp's watch had put it on record that Klopp was a "massive draw" then I wouldn't have reason to question it...but they haven't, nor have they told the original poster verbally. So what he/she proposed can't be factually proven.
As I said I'm not aware of any player going on record saying they joined any club because of the manager.

I’m fairly certain Klopp was a big part of it for a number of the players and I’d be very surprised if it was as low as 5% as a factor. It’s not really quantifiable though is it. I’m also fairly certain that (if anyone could be bothered to trawl through previous quotes) several players would have cited the managers presence as being a big factor. It’s not necessarily the done thing at the clubs presser launch, players usually talk about the club but in other media/more local interviews I daresay there are lots of sound bites.

The proof of the pudding will be in our signings moving forward I guess. For myself, I’m extremely underwhelmed by the Slot signing and I think it’s a gamble. I hope our recruitment steers clear of the Dutch league.

I’m fairly certain Klopp was a big part of it for a number of the players and I’d be very surprised if it was as low as 5% as a factor. It’s not really quantifiable though is it. I’m also fairly certain that (if anyone could be bothered to trawl through previous quotes) several players would have cited the managers presence as being a big factor. It’s not necessarily the done thing at the clubs presser launch, players usually talk about the club but in other media/more local interviews I daresay there are lots of sound bites.

The proof of the pudding will be in our signings moving forward I guess. For myself, I’m extremely underwhelmed by the Slot signing and I think it’s a gamble. I hope our recruitment steers clear of the Dutch league.

You're correct that my 5% isn't an empirical assessment, I put 5% as a figure just to amplify that it's far away from "massive" As I say I don't think any manager is a massive draw....though their profile and record will influence...a bit. Even if a player came out and said "I went to Liverpool because of Klopp..I would take it with a pinch of salt....Words are cheap.
Slot, I'll support as head coach, because he deserves his chance and I support the club, not the staff. Liverpool FC will always attract top players....though as we've seen , not the very top (think Bellingham)....well be alright...I've every confidence in Slot.
Have a good weekend.

General Slot

Sounds like he should be leading Ming the Merciless's army in Flash Gordon.

Don’t know anything about the guy beyond snippets and clips, but from what I have seen and read he seems extremely smart, able to handle himself and field very tough on the spot questions very well, which is good…...

…Could the owners have done it again…?

Who knows - I have been super critical of the way they do things from a financial perspective regarding the club BUT nobody can argue against the brilliant appointment of Klopp. I might be being wildly optimistic here - but I do have the slight suspicion that they just might have done it again. Really hope so. Does he have the gravitas of a Klopp? No - but does seem to be his own man. I think players will respond. I like him: Doesn't mean he will be great for us, but I have good hope that he will...

All the the things that are being said are really positive. The way he deals with players, youngsters, set up, etc.....


There's obviously some nay sayers and doubt from some pundits and fans but that's normal


https://x.com/watch_lfc/status/1786430417966342273?s=46&t=Py29ytjTcYK-9jcEs07T0g

He certainly doesn't come across as a mug, looks to be very self-confident, and is not afraid to mix it up a little.

I'm sitting here trying to manage expectations, but a big part of me is excited to see what happens. I think FSG/Edwards might have done their homework on Slot.

The Slot Machine!

Strange it’s not been confirmed

Strange it’s not been confirmed

It won't be confirmed until Klopp leaves and he leaves Feyenoord.

Nothing strange at all.