I must have just dreamed that about Liverpool playing 3-4-3. What do people think that was, a bit of luck? A British coach playing 3-4-3? A foreign coach doing that would be a tactical genius.
BRENDAN RODGERSI must have just dreamed that about Liverpool playing 3-4-3. What do people think that was, a bit of luck? A British coach playing 3-4-3? A foreign coach doing that would be a tactical genius.
BRENDAN RODGERSI think football management has obviously changed and evolved in terms of practices and methods, but I would say the values we strive to hold are the same as great men like Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.
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 RODGERSStatistics and numbers are no good unless you have good people to analyse and then interpret their meaning and importance.
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 RODGERSEven more important than statistics is then having the staff that can take the data and ensure it’s presented in a way that improves individuals and teams.
BRENDAN RODGERSI think I’ve proven I can build a team that plays a way of football that excites and challenges at the top end of the table.
BRENDAN RODGERSIf you give a bad player time, he can play. If you give a good player time, he can kill you.
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 think my history as a coach shows I like players who are gifted technically and have courage when it comes to being in possession of a football. That is a key quality for me.
BRENDAN RODGERSIt’s not always plain sailing… especially when you’re flying!
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 RODGERSOf course, as manager, the selection of the team is very much one of the biggest responsibilities I personally take, but I come to that decision thanks to advice and support of the people around me.
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.
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 know how it goes. Six or seven months ago I was the manager of the year and I was going to be this and that, tactically this and tactically that, and now, because we have lost two world-class players, I am useless. But I accept that.
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