Klopp Out Arne In

[robfosters]

I now know how these guys felt.

https://twitter.com/x/status/885070995014463490

I thought the first bunch of lads were gonna weigh that reporter in! The dirty looks were epic.

 

[Rotty]

According to a report by Sport BILD, Alonso, who signed a two-year contract extension with Leverkusen in August 2023 which runs until 2026, has a release clause for three specific clubs: Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

 

[ddoubleep]

Shocking news. Makes you realise just how great Fergie's reign at the top was though. Klopp hasn't even reached double figures. Xabi Alonso has to be a shoe in though, wish it was Gerrard

Fergie and even Wenger to some extent did wonders for many years albeit contrasting styles and fortunes. Klopp taking it to City over the years made the EPL a great watch.

 

[ddoubleep]

Just heard. Not a Liverpool supporter but feel absolutely gutted for them. Won't be the same team or even league without him.

The team ran themselves into the ground for him and he always had fun with the media even when was a bit moody. Top guy.

 

[Mint8]

I would imagine Roy Hodgson will be available by the end of the season.....

 

[bingham67]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1750842046133440721

 

[dannyjo22]

Probably some FFP stuff about to come out Odd that everyone else is going with him. I guess if Moyes is coming in he traditionally likes to bring in his own staff and bin off the successful ones!

 

[The_One]

klopp really had enough of those lunchtime sat games i guess

 

[omnomnom]

It'll be Alonso wont it.

 

[squerble]

It'll be Alonso wont it.

Almost certainly. Even as a Liverpool fan, I don't want Gerrard (yet).

 

[jaybee]

Fair play to him. I applaud what he has done. I actually think Liverpool will win the prem this year and I think this decision will spur the team and fans on even more as a final send off.
(Arsenal fan)

 

[C Kent]

Just watched the interview, as he says he's pretty much running on empty after doing it for 24 odd years. Absolutely gutted but understand his reasons why. Thank you Jurgen.

 

[postbox]

Is he taking his ball home because he didn't get his replay?

 

[antijoke]

Almost certainly. Even as a Liverpool fan, I don't want Gerrard (yet).

I love Gerrard, but I don’t want him to ever manage the club tbh

 

[BaZ87]

Is he taking his ball home because he didn't get his replay?

No, just his winners medals. As a Spurs fan you might not know what they are.

Also, it's a very dangerous time to make jokes like that. I'm more temperamental than a hormonal woman right now.

 

[manic111]

Genuinely gutted, the man's an absolute legend and has probably done more for the club than anyone in my lifetime, even Gerrard.

But the timing is actually quite good, in a way. Alonso will clearly be going to a big club at the end of the season, and it's perfect timing. I can only imagine that this has happened with that already in motion.

 

[omnomnom]

Alonso does fit the bill for Handsome fc aswell tbf.

 

[Joxeon]

Gutted.

 

[manic111]

There are some incredible banter shouts for manager on Betfair. Abel Xavier at 20/1!

 

[MartinPrince]

I have to admit watching his announcement brought a tear to my eye. I've been a Liverpool fan since the 70's so I've seen the good times and the bad but apart from bringing success Klopp also brought, well simply put and it will sound corny, but he brought love.

You saw it in the way he hugged his players, in the way he saluted the supporters and the way he greeted most managers.

He just seemed like a lovely person and his warm persona will be a loss to the Premier League. I hope one day he gets a statue etc at Anfield along with Daiglish.