The 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 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 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 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 RODGERSThat ability to press immediately, within five or six seconds to get the ball, is important
BRENDAN RODGERSI’d rather lose a game trying to win it, than lose it trying not to get beat
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’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 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 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 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 RODGERSThe best players want to play in the best competition.
BRENDAN RODGERSThe Merseyside derby games are unique in the city.
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.
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 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.
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