Lijnders has desire to become a manager again

[TLW]

Pep Lijnders has indicated his intention to return to senior management but has refused to enter any discussion regarding succeeding Jurgen Klopp.

 

The Dutchman started his coaching career at Porto, and after his initial stint at Liverpool, he returned to his homeland to take charge of NEC.

 

However he was in charge for just five months where he guided the club to a third-place finish in the second-tier Eerste Divisie and an end-of-season playoff spot.

 

The club lost 5-4 on aggregate to seventh-place Emmen in the second round, before Lijnders subsequently the club by mutual decision.

 

Despite that disappointment, the fire still deeply burns for the 38 year-old as he discussed in the lead-up to the Carabao Cup quarter final clash against Leicester.

 

 

“That’s the plan, it is the plan yeah. You asked management, and Jurgen knows this.

 

“But this is not the time to speak about these things, because I have a contract to 2024, and we are in the middle of this project this beautiful project.

 

“When the time comes I will sit down with my management and I will see the options I have, and after that we will decide. So. Definitely, that’s the plan.”

 

The name of Steven Gerrard inevitably comes up when talk arises about a successor to Klopp, and that only has ramped up since his return to the Premier League to manage Aston Villa.

 

But Lijnders is believed to be very highly regarded by the key decision makers at Liverpool, for his fine work initially with the youth teams and then transitioning to the senior ranks.

 

His meticulous attention to detail has all the hallmarks of what a top manager needs to be.

 

Klopp saw these traits in Lijnders even before he took the NEC job.

 

“He has such a big football brain.

 

“But it’s his willingness to learn and absorb information and always look to improve and be better as a coach that makes him stand out."

 

So with the experience that he had in his career to date, working with one of the finest managers in World Football on a daily basis and still not yet 40 years of age, Lijnders is in a wonderful position to choose his next step.

 

But just don’t ask him about the Liverpool job anytime soon.

 

 

 

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[Red Shift]

Not sure how long Stevie’s contract is, but to go from Villa to Liverpool? I cant see it myself. He’d have to do something massively outstanding as ‘proof of work’. A lot hinges on when Jurgen decides that he needs an extended hiatus. There could be ample time for Lijnders to do a stint with us, assuming mutual appreciation abounds.

[manwiththestick]

I would not be against him getting a crack at the job when the time comes, bit of continuity and he has been working alongside the best manager for years.

[VladimirIlyich]

Being a great coach and a top manager are not the same thing at all. Liverpool were fortunate to be one of very few clubs were the continuity thing worked but its hard to see it happening again.

[JagSquared]

17 minutes ago, manwiththestick said:

I would not be against him getting a crack at the job when the time comes, bit of continuity and he has been working alongside the best manager for years.

I can see FSG doing this they have on the administration side promoted from within a fair bit (not exclusively)

15 minutes ago, VladimirIlyich said:

Being a great coach and a top manager are not the same thing at all. Liverpool were fortunate to be one of very few clubs were the continuity thing worked but its hard to see it happening again.

This is the crux of it, I think it’s unlikely that we would be that lucky. It all depends on what state the team is in and if he is luke have the respect of the senior players to be boss. 
 

inreckon Gerrard is nailed on as FSG know the fans won’t turn on him if he has a shaky start. As long as he doesn’t get sacked by Villa I think it will be him. 

[Kevin D]

He's trying to steal Gerrard's job.

[Bjornebye]

Paisley managed it..... 

[aws]

He can cover Jurgen's sabbatical as preparation for taking over fully in six years' time. 

[Captain Turdseye]

Needs to focus on his current job, the loudmouth twat. 

[sir roger]

I've probably been served stroopwafel on stag do's by blokes with better managerial records than Ljinders.

[Tj hooker]

54 minutes ago, aws said:

He can cover Jurgen's sabbatical as preparation for taking over fully in six years' time. 

I could get on board with this as long as Jurgen commits to a nice extension 

[VERBAL DIARRHEA]

Just Pep talk.

[diamondjoe]

Big game beaut.

[Bobby Hundreds]

Just use all that summer transfer money we never spend and give it all to klopp to stay forever.

[El Rojo]

The real Pep. 

[dockers_strike]

Not for me. His forte is as a coach.

[Joey8FrogsLegs]

No idea whether or not Lijnders would be a good manager at this level, he of course lacks relevant experience. But based on his football knowledge alone I tend to believe he’s more qualified than a number of others that have managed clubs in the PL the last few years.

 

To stay where we are now, we need one of the best managers in the world when Klopp leaves. Information available to me gives me no indication on whether 

 Lijnders nor Gerrard should even be in contention. 

[VladimirIlyich]

3 hours ago, dockers_strike said:

Not for me. His forte is as a coach.

This.

[lifetime fan]

I wouldn’t want him for the exact same reasons I don’t want Gerrard. 
 

They’re not one of the best managers in the world.

 

So no. 

[Red74]

He wouldn’t get to February managing us. The aura of a southern student teacher in an inner city Borstal.

[Jairzinho]

If Klopp has anything about him he'll sack this insolent fucking rat. 

[General Dryness]

1 hour ago, Jairzinho said:

If Klopp has anything about him he'll sack this insolent fucking rat. 

Whilst booting him round the car park.

[Red Shift]

Talks the talk. Walks the walk.