FSG are not shit

[Red Phoenix]

You on the becks?

 

Nope. Might have a bottle tomorrow though, after a week on the wagon.

[El Rojo]

Jurgen said they're really cool guys. I'm not even paraphrasing. Who are we to argue?

[Bjornebye]

Jurgen said they're really cool guys. I'm not even paraphrasing. Who are we to argue?

Loved how he said they were really cool guys then went "and Ian was there also"

[El Rojo]

Loved how he said they were really cool guys then went "and Ian was there also"

Haha... Yeah, that was immense. Epic comic timing.

[TheHowieLama]

I bet he had something to do with the Lovren signing.

 

No sure you understand risk-averse

[Jairzinho]

Key FSG member Seth Klarman's definitive work is "Margin of Safety: Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor". The new stand development is pretty much a case study for that.

 

He sounds almost too exciting.

[Russ Atmosphere]

Seth just gets us.

[Redder Lurtz]

I'm the most impressed with FSG than I have been in a long time. Do we know yet had Klopp already been lined up before Sunday or have we just moved uncharacteristically quickly and well?

[G Richards]

We don't know for sure, but I would imagine there was contact. With Klopp talking about having already seen three full games I think that gives a little hint too.

[G Richards]

As for FSG I was already OK with them. Now that they have hired Klopp I'm happy with them.

 

They came in and said they would try to grow revenue and have the club living off its (increasing) means. They have done this.

 

They got a young up and coming manager and they backed him in the market. He probably should have gone in the summer, but with the second place still fairly fresh, that might have been a bit harsh. The clincher was probably Klopp's lack of availability in the summer, as he wanted a break.

 

They are also making progress on expanding the stadium, which has been a very difficult issue to work through.

 

I don't like their absenteeism, but apart from that, they are doing reasonably well.

[Frankenhooker]

Mike Gordon spends a lot of time in Liverpool and he's the groups second highest shareholder after Henry, he just doesn't have the public profile some of the group have. Along with Ayre he basically runs the club. I think their absenteeism is a bit overstated.

 

[Paul]

I'm far from convinced by FSG. They're five years in to their ownership and it's taken them this long - and many failed appointments - to go and get a man with a contemporary pedigree that befits our (i.e., the fans) ambitions. They also continue to be penny wise, pound stupid with players. If Jurgen Klopp does the business for us (and there's every chance he will - he looks a fantastic appointment), that doesn't reflect tell us anything about the owners other than they have a basic level of awareness about the game. Going after a world class out of work manager is an absolute no brainer.

[Cardie]

They've made three managerial appointments two of which were universally backed by the fan base. 

[Ginny]

FSG came out and said they want silverware. Now I actually believe them when they say that. I also think that being new to the football game they have got a lot of things wrong and are now probably getting how it works a bit more. If Klopp wants a player that doesn't fit their transfer policy I bet there will be room to flex.

[Brownie]

I don't think they know enough about the game but I do believe that they have the right intentions. Hopefully they'll get better as they learn.

[Anubis]

My position remains the same as when they came in. If our interests and theirs align, all well and good, but never trust them and always try to hold them to account. The same as I'll look at any owners after H&G. Once stung and all that....

[jimmycase]

They wanted Klopp while he was still manager at Dortmund a few years ago. He wouldnt come for obvious reasons.

 

There's no doubt in my mind Klopp is the best, right choice for us. He talks sense. We need to drop the baggage of our glorious past. In the here and now we're not in the footballing 'elite' but neither are we slumdogs.

 

But, he still needs backing by the owners. If they play politics with signings and contract extensions, Klopp will have similar problems to Rodgers. Hopefully the owners realise their strategy is flawed and needs tweaking here and there.

[The Maca]

I read on another forum a comment from a Dortmund fan saying that Klopp wanted benteke and firmino but couldn't afford them.

 

Makes you wonder if this was all sorted in the summer and if some or all of the signings are klopp's - hence the comments from rogers about not having the tools he wanted

 

Klopp wanted a break, so they kept Rogers until Klopp is ready to break his sabbatical

 

It does seem as if everyone is on board with our new manager as I haven't seen one person who has anything negative to say about this appointment

I'm not expecting miracles and I hope he is given the time to build a dynasty

[Cardie]

Signing Benteke and Firminho and Klopp supposedly wanting them for Dortmund is just, if true, a happy coincidence rather than a risky attempt at forward planning.

[Denny Crane]

According to Tony Barrett, Klopp looked at Benteke but didn't fancy him.

 

No way they bought for Klopp, Fsg did their utmost to keep their man in situ.

[The Maca]

Google it Denny, There's a few stories saying he wanted Benteke, Firmino and Origi

 

Coincidence or not, if it is true then you would expect he will have a plan in place to get the best out of them   

[A_S]

Origi was 'at' Liverpool only weeks after Rodgers' best season by a mile, so I'm not sure how he's part of a Klopp masterplan. Benteke and Firmino though, possibly.

[Denny Crane]

I'm calling bullshit on that rumour it has zero logic and for the amount of money we are talking, you don't gamble on the off-chance several events have to fall in line.

 

Rodgers wanted Benteke as his number 1 target, fuck he even produced a dossier on how he was going to get the best out of Benteke.

 

Dossier means serious business.

 

 

Anyway maybe it was Dortmunds committee...

 

This is what TonyB said after speaking to Klopp directly.

 

Oct 9

LFCTS ‏@LFCTS

Barrett - Klopp watched Benteke at Dortmund but did not pursue his interest because the forward appearing unsuited to pressing and harassing

 

I'm pretty certain you could name 2-3 players who have moved in the last 18 months with quite a few squads and say aha.

 

Example Adam Traore and Llori means Rodgers knew he was getting the villa job.

 

Glen Johnson, Shaqiri, and Affealy, means Rodgers knew he was getting the Stoke job.

[Sugar Ape]

Barrett was at pains to point out that was just his opinion on Benteke not something Klopp said himself.

 

@LFCZA: Tony Barrett: #Klopp didn't pursue #Benteke - one possible reason being the forward appearing unsuited to pressing and harassing. . #LFC

 

One possible reason being key in what he said.

[Denny Crane]

Didn't know that but I seen him say it was following their off record briefing.