Klopp's sportsmanship

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:46 pm

And it wasn't even in Burnley.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzTK4lHRZNQ

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:58 pm

He’s probably a great bloke away from football, unfortunately born winners are often bad losers, thankfully not all.

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:59 pm

He's a complete xxxx

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:03 pm

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:58 pm
He’s probably a great bloke away from football, unfortunately born winners are often bad losers, thankfully not all.

Or possibly not.

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:05 pm

him and pep seem to be in a contest about who is the most annoying tosser.

pep pips it for me for his hard done to persona but they're both horrible.

LincsWoldsClaret · Post by **LincsWoldsClaret** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:12 pm

Hard to use sportsmanship and Klopp in the same sentence - they are just so opposite

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:50 pm

He's all jokey when things are going well but an Rsole when he loses.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:51 pm

Mard arse…. Nicest man in England when the scousers win, when they don’t, an arsehole.

Jamesy · Post by **Jamesy** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:52 pm

I thought it was quite funny what he said to that reporter. People need to lighten up a bit in this snowflake PC world.

Darthlaw · Post by **Darthlaw** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:11 pm

Needed to distract the attention from his players barely getting out of second gear v Man U.

Mission accomplished. No one is talking about Salah being AWOL or Ceouwoueion Kelleher not having the best game, today.

You’d think folk would be wise to it since it’s been done since the days of Ferguson, Mourinho, etc.

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:19 pm

Remember when Utd lost and Fergie would rage about how the world and his wife were against them. It’s called being a winner and hating being beaten. That, along with a brilliant knowledge of the game and fantastic man management skills is what makes them the best.

Spike · Post by **Spike** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:31 am

He’s adopted the worst traits of a Scouser with the worse traits of a German.
Really can’t stand the liar

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:33 am

Hopefully they don't win the league and are knocked out of Europe as soon as possible, then the rest of us are saved from this farewell tour of the turd

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:45 am

Absolute arsehole. All the charm of a psychotic PE Teacher rolled up with your Aunties weird new fella

He's like you took a turd and rolled it down the middle aisle in Aldi

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:56 am

yTib wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:05 pm
him and pep seem to be in a contest about who is the most annoying tosser.

pep pips it for me for his hard done to persona but they're both horrible.

I’ll raise you Arteta.

claptrappers_union · Post by **claptrappers_union** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:57 am

Being a lad loser is one thing. Being personally rude to someone doing their job is another. The guy was just asking and the intensity of football matches.

The interviewer should've lamped him

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:08 am

I didn’t blame him in the slightest. Reporters often ask the most stupid questions. I’m amazed more Managers don’t walk.
Nobody can deny he’s done an amazing job at Liverpool. I get the impression that a number of Burnley fans think he’s arrogant and can’t stand him but I do wonder if that’s because he had a little spat with Dyche a few seasons back, and even though we haven’t a clue what was said in that spat many fans suddenly took a dislike to him, bizarre. I’d love him as our Manager.

Targetman · Post by **Targetman** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:14 am

......"think he is arrogant"...????

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:17 am

Targetman wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:14 am
......"think he is arrogant"...????

Perhaps that’s what wins you trophies ?

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:21 am

beddie wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:08 am
I didn’t blame him in the slightest. Reporters often ask the most stupid questions. I’m amazed more Managers don’t walk.
Nobody can deny he’s done an amazing job at Liverpool. I get the impression that a number of Burnley fans think he’s arrogant and can’t stand him but I do wonder if that’s because he had a little spat with Dyche a few seasons back, and even though we haven’t a clue what was said in that spat many fans suddenly took a dislike to him, bizarre. I’d love him as our Manager.

I just find his "fun zany German" act to be so false. The moment something doesn't go his way he shows his true colours. Fella's a disingenuous prick. People slag off Mourinho for being an arsehole, and maybe he is, but at least he's consistent

Rumpelstiltskin · Post by **Rumpelstiltskin** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:29 am

Dyche knew how to get under his skin.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:30 am

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:58 pm
He’s probably a great bloke away from football, unfortunately born winners are often bad losers, thankfully not all.

I know a couple of people who know him and they don't have a bad word for him. But he's a shocking loser and his behaviour then leaves much to be desired.

Anonymous Claret · Post by **Anonymous Claret** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:44 am

beddie wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:08 am
I didn’t blame him in the slightest. Reporters often ask the most stupid questions. I’m amazed more Managers don’t walk.
Nobody can deny he’s done an amazing job at Liverpool. I get the impression that a number of Burnley fans think he’s arrogant and can’t stand him but I do wonder if that’s because he had a little spat with Dyche a few seasons back, and even though we haven’t a clue what was said in that spat many fans suddenly took a dislike to him, bizarre. I’d love him as our Manager.

Klopp, Ferguson, Arteta and Mourinho are all absolute luvvies when things are going their way but complete arseholes when things don't go the way that they want them to. They all act like spoilt children.
Regarding the interviews it is part of their contractual obligations to speak to the press before and after a game. Klopp may be asked stupid questions after he has won a game or after he has lost a game. Depending on the result will either mean that we see the media darling or King Baby. I much prefer seeing Klopp as King Baby and I hope that we get to see a few more meltdowns before the end of the season.
# Pray for Klopp

bfc8 · Post by **bfc8** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:55 am

Think he's getting worse, probably indicates the pressure he's under and why he's decided to leave Liverpool in the summer.

Clovius Boofus · Post by **Clovius Boofus** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:22 am

Jamesy wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:52 pm
I thought it was quite funny what he said to that reporter. People need to lighten up a bit in this snowflake PC world.

I agree. He wasn't very cordial in that brief interview, but who cares. Also, he's going to get even more entertaining if it ends up looking like the League Cup is the only trophy he picks up this season.

Targetman · Post by **Targetman** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:11 pm

beddie wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:17 am
Perhaps that’s what wins you trophies ?

I see, arrogance wins you trophies then?

Nothing to do with a bottomless pit of money is it!

Spike · Post by **Spike** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:28 pm

bfc8 wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:55 am
Think he's getting worse, probably indicates the pressure he's under and why he's decided to leave Liverpool in the summer.

He’s like a past it comedian.At one time he was funny and worth a listen now he’s just a fool

1968claret · Post by **1968claret** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:56 pm

I like him.....mostly.

bfccrazy · Post by **bfccrazy** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:27 pm

I remember when we beat them 2-0 and a kid did the "John terry handshake" trick to him whilst Liv were getting on their team coach.

His reaction to that cemented him as the end of a bell for me... Shouting in a 8/9 year old kids face about how he should respect him and he won't ever amount to anything in life with that behaviour.

Anonymous Claret · Post by **Anonymous Claret** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:45 pm

bfccrazy wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:27 pm
I remember when we beat them 2-0 and a kid did the "John terry handshake" trick to him whilst Liv were getting on their team coach.

His reaction to that cemented him as the end of a bell for me... Shouting in a 8/9 year old kids face about how he should respect him and he won't ever amount to anything in life with that behaviour.

He is a very talented football manager and I wouldn't complain if he were ever to manage BFC. Hes a bit like Barton or Barnes in the fact he's the panto villain when lined up against you but you would love to have him fighting your corner.
That being said he probably has the emotional intelligence of an 8 or 9 year old.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:52 pm

bfccrazy wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:27 pm
I remember when we beat them 2-0 and a kid did the "John terry handshake" trick to him whilst Liv were getting on their team coach.

His reaction to that cemented him as the end of a bell for me... Shouting in a 8/9 year old kids face about how he should respect him and he won't ever amount to anything in life with that behaviour.

I’m no fan but I’m kinda with Klopp here…

THEWELLERNUT70 · Post by **THEWELLERNUT70** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:01 am

A decent fella by all accounts AWAY from football

It Is What It Is · Post by **It Is What It Is** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:34 am

ANYONE BUT LIVERPOOL.
They constantly think they are the most disadvantaged team on the planet.
Everything possible that doesn't go their way, both on and off the pitch is always someone else's fault.
Just a club full of bleeding hearts.

It Is What It Is · Post by **It Is What It Is** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:38 am

ANYONE BUT LIVERPOOL.
They constantly think they are the most disadvantaged team on the planet.
Everything possible that doesn't go their way, both on and off the pitch is always someone else's fault.
Just a club full of bleeding hearts.

Big Vinny K · Post by **Big Vinny K** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:58 am

In VK we have a manager who manages to remain calm, fair and pragmatic in post match interviews. He does not get involved in all the mind games nonsense with other managers or with the officials.

Dyche and his team were a nightmare with the officials. He served his apprenticeship for these tactics under Malkay McKay at Watford.
Howe was the same - but he let his little obnoxious Rottweiler Tisdale do all the dirty work.

The likes of Klopp, Pep, Sir Alex, Mourinho and many more are a whole different level. When their teams are having a blip or lose a big game then very often you will see either incidents with the press, or other managers or in the case of some throwing one of their own players under the bus.

These managers are the most sought after in the world so they have a lot of power not only at their own clubs but also within the game. It might not happen as much now but SAF was dictating which referees could or could not officiate United games. He banned the BBC for several years. He basically did what he wanted and what he thought was needed to keep United at the top.

Yes Klopp is a bad loser. Yes he was out of order with that journalist.
But he has been brilliant for Liverpool and for the Premier League. Putting aside some of the prejudices around scousers that often rear their heads on this board anyone who likes football cannot deny that Liverpool have been great to watch these last few years - and if you knew anything about their transfer dealings 100% they have not “bought” the league or have had a bottomless pit of money like United, City, Chelsea etc.

It’s the same with SAF’s team - how can anyone who likes football not love that team he built and the way they played ?

It Is What It Is · Post by **It Is What It Is** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:43 am

Klopp has been the best club manager since arriving in Scouse land
His belief in his young players coming through is admirable.
He is probably the only person in Liverpool that has not had something nicked off him.

spt_claret · Post by **spt_claret** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:48 pm

Big Vinny K wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:58 am
In VK we have a manager who manages to remain calm, fair and pragmatic in post match interviews. He does not get involved in all the mind games nonsense with other managers or with the officials.

Dyche and his team were a nightmare with the officials. He served his apprenticeship for these tactics under Malkay McKay at Watford.
Howe was the same - but he let his little obnoxious Rottweiler Tisdale do all the dirty work.

Factually incorrect. Kompanys had a touchline ban for his behaviour towards officials and Bellamy has had a couple yellows too. Dyche never did, for all his questioning of decisions postmatch (usually warranted given our record with PL officials)

Big Vinny K · Post by **Big Vinny K** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:46 pm

What’s factually incorrect ?
I said he remained calm, fair and pragmatic in his post match interviews. In my opinion he does - but I’m not quoting this as a fact as it’s just an opinion.

The rules around touchline bans have been changed for this season btw - and pretty sure Dyche has had one too.

Dyche, Woan and Stone badger the officials (especially the fourth) as much as anyone. I was sat in the Bob Lord stand when we played Watford when McKay was manager and Dyche was one of his assistants and I’ve rarely seen any team do what his team did that day. The only ones I would say I’ve seen on a par were Phil Brown and Joe Jordan (when he was assistant to Harry at QPR and spent the whole game yelling abuse at the officials)

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:51 pm

They changed the rules re touch line bans before this season - banned after three yellow cards, reduced from four. Dyche had one at Everton a week or two before Kompany’s.

yTib · Post by **yTib** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:53 pm

klopp's teeth should be the biting issue.

him and horseface coyle should have a chewing contest.

Big Vinny K · Post by **Big Vinny K** » Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:55 pm

Swizzlestick wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:51 pm
They changed the rules re touch line bans before this season - banned after three yellow cards, reduced from four. Dyche had one at Everton a week or two before Kompany’s.

Oh right…cheers didn’t know that.
It does seem like they have clamped down somewhere this season and there have been a lot more yellow cards dished out to managers.