I don’t see coach job stressful, I really don’t. Of course, there is pressure and expectation, but I wouldn’t necessarily equate that with stress.
BRENDAN RODGERSI don’t see coach job stressful, I really don’t. Of course, there is pressure and expectation, but I wouldn’t necessarily equate that with stress.
BRENDAN RODGERSI’m blessed to be supported by some brilliant staff, who are all experts in their field and dedicated to what they do.
BRENDAN RODGERSI enjoy my work. The reason I worked so hard all my life is because I want to be making big decisions and managing at the very highest level.
BRENDAN RODGERSWhen you’ve got the ball 65-70% of the time, it’s a football death for the other team…It’s death by football.
BRENDAN RODGERSI’d rather lose a game trying to win it, than lose it trying not to get beat
BRENDAN RODGERSThe best players want to play in the best competition.
BRENDAN RODGERSThe quality of people you have around you as a manager is so vital. There are various factors that influence that process; fitness, form and the tactical approach to your opponent are all areas I review on a daily basis.
BRENDAN RODGERSThat ability to press immediately, within five or six seconds to get the ball, is important
BRENDAN RODGERSStatus does not matter. It is what you are like as a player. It doesn’t matter how much money you have come for. That doesn’t matter to me. I will play a 17-year-old if he fights and he has quality. It is quite easy.
BRENDAN RODGERSI will leave no stone unturned in my quest – and that quest will be relentless – to try and get Liverpool back on the map again as a successful football club.
BRENDAN RODGERSI’ve always been one to arrive early for work; preparation is a big part of how I work, and I like to be in my office going through plans for the upcoming training sessions or meetings I have.
BRENDAN RODGERSI dictate entirely how the team is prepared, and I am a hands-on coach; I love to be out there with the players taking the sessions.
BRENDAN RODGERSIf you give a bad player time, he can play. If you give a good player time, he can kill you.
BRENDAN RODGERSIt’s not always plain sailing… especially when you’re flying!
BRENDAN RODGERSStatistics and numbers are no good unless you have good people to analyse and then interpret their meaning and importance.
BRENDAN RODGERSThe analysis of statistics is a big part of the modern game, and it’s important as a modern manager to embrace areas that can help your team and players improve.
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