22 Dec 2015 00:26:53
Ed1, as someone who I see as having a real insight into the game, an insight I respect, and with an interest in Liverpool FC particularly - what do you see as the issue with our beloved clubs lack of consistent results?

Is it just a matter of time?

Have previous regimes assembled a group of players, of quality albeit, that just aren't going to gel? Not slating anyone, but it's no secret that certain high profile signings of recent times are not looking like being the right sort of player - whatever their inherent quality.

Grateful for any insight.

Best,

Rob.

{Ed001's Note - it is a mixture of things, players not good enough, a system they are struggling to adapt to and training that is draining them of energy. This season is going to be inconsistent, we just need to be patient and give Klopp a couple of seasons to work his magic. What he does is not a quick fix, there are no sticking plasters to patch it up for a few hours. This is a long term solution that requires a bit of short term pain to get through in order to receive the long term gain.}

1.) 22 Dec 2015
22 Dec 2015 10:05:18
Did Klopp say in a interview it would take anything up to 4 years for him to win the league?

{Ed001's Note - not sure what the exact quote was, but he will be doing well to win the league no matter how long he is here. Fingers crossed 4 years is within reach.}

2.) 22 Dec 2015
22 Dec 2015 10:35:42
He said (paraphrasing) ' if I am sitting here as Liverpool manager in 4 years I think we will have won at least 1 title'.

"Title" is open to interpretation for someone who does not class English as his first language.
We are never going to have the resources of Chelsea, Man City, Man United or Arsenal and it's possible Spurs could overtake us not to mention West Ham.
If we win the league it would be a massive achievement.

3.) 22 Dec 2015
22 Dec 2015 10:47:35
I'm not really worried about West Ham to be honest mate, they have along way to go to be a top Side.

4.) 22 Dec 2015
22 Dec 2015 10:48:38
If JÃ¼rgen Klopp translated the German sentence (einen Titel gewinnen) literally, it meant "winning silverware". Only JK will know if he meant the league or not.
But I would guess that he meant winning a trophy with LFC.
So, quite a realistic assessement, not overly optimistic nor overly pessimistic

Sorry to act like a smart aleck, but I needed a reason to wish all of you a merry christmas an a happy (hopefully trophy-laden) new year.

M.

5.) 22 Dec 2015
22 Dec 2015 13:59:36
That is true, Marco. I speak fluent french and in France as well as other European countries, a "title" or "Titre" in French means a trophy or silverware, literally. Hence, I cannot say what Klopp meant by what Ron said he said. i do know that in the context of the conversation he was havin with reporters that day, he meant a title as in the PL title.

6.) 22 Dec 2015
22 Dec 2015 19:13:49
He was (mis? ) quoted at the time as saying he'd win the league in 4 years - I think it's the league title our fans crave, really.

7.) 23 Dec 2015
23 Dec 2015 00:38:27
He meant silverware. In that interview he did say 'title'. But in another, he elaborated and said by title he meant trophy.