Jurgen Said to Me
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool and the Remaking of a City
Published on 13. May 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-80150-923-7 (ISBN)
Description
Jurgen Said to Me is a human-interest story centred around Liverpool FC's most successful and charismatic leader of recent times. It charts Jurgen Klopp's impact on Liverpool through the voice of the author and those at the heart of his revival.
In October 2015, Klopp took the helm at Liverpool at a time when the famous club were entering a third decade of league-title drought. The German coach had prospered with his brand of 'heavy-metal football', but little was known about his personality beyond an obvious energy and charisma. He entered a city steeped in personality, history and trauma - a place where the people demand more than a mere coach to lead their clubs.
Klopp's social influence has stretched to matters such as diversity, the economy, the COVID-19 pandemic and local history. The book explores the human impact of a man who single-handedly harnessed togetherness and the global unity of millions, while reshaping one of the most famous cities in the world.
In October 2015, Klopp took the helm at Liverpool at a time when the famous club were entering a third decade of league-title drought. The German coach had prospered with his brand of 'heavy-metal football', but little was known about his personality beyond an obvious energy and charisma. He entered a city steeped in personality, history and trauma - a place where the people demand more than a mere coach to lead their clubs.
Klopp's social influence has stretched to matters such as diversity, the economy, the COVID-19 pandemic and local history. The book explores the human impact of a man who single-handedly harnessed togetherness and the global unity of millions, while reshaping one of the most famous cities in the world.
Reviews / Votes
"A brilliant read from start to finish." -- Jamie Carragher "A heartfelt, absorbing, wide-ranging exploration not just of Klopp, and what he means to Liverpool the club, but of what the city of Liverpool means." -- Rory Smith * New York Times * "This book made me fall in love with the club and city all over again." -- Oliver Connolly * The Guardian * "A book that captures the spirit of the Klopp era." -- Simon Hughes * The Athletic * "Dan is a brilliant writer and as knowledgeable a Liverpool fan as they come. If he speaks about the Reds, you should listen." -- Joe Rimmer * The Liverpool Echo * "Five stars! (5/5) I expect there will be many books written about Juergen Klopp's time at Liverpool, but they'll have to go some way to better this one." -- John Pearman * Red All Over The Land *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hove
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
336 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80150-923-7 (9781801509237)
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Person
Dan Morgan is a contributor and columnist for The Anfield Wrap podcast, Liverpool FC's award-winning fan media organisation with global reach and acclaim. He has also written for The Guardian, was previously a writer and editor at Reach plc and has featured on the BBC and other media outlets. Dan has been a Liverpool FC season-ticket holder for many years. He hails from Croxteth in the north of the city.