Liverpool is 'another level' - Arne Slot meets Gary Lineker | The Big interview | BBC Sport

Gary Lineker sits down with Liverpool manager Arne Slot to discuss adjusting to life in England, similarities between Liverpool and his old side Feyenoord, and his expectations for the season.
And then Gary & Arne play a game of padel!
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Liverpool is 'another level' - Arne Slot meets Gary Lineker | The Big interview | BBC Sport

[@krishanprasad4479]

As a Liverpool fan I saw alot of comments from Feyenoord fans saying that they are not surprised of how good he is doing. Safe to say this dude is cooking ! Pure gem!!

[@roryhungrrr]

My ex's mum was from Rotterdam and when I met her I could see how broken hearted she was that he was leaving, now I understand why (as a non Liverpool fan).

[@robbo5894]

Saw loads of feyenoord fans before he even arrived said hes an amazing coach and he'll do amazingly well... as soon as i saw that i knew we were in good hands

[@richardmaguire9536]

A lot of Amsterdamers offered to help him pack and drive him to Liverpool.

[@bean7750]

As a Dutch guy from Rotterdam I can say Slot is overrated. The current succes is all thanks to Jurgen. He really should get a statue. All players are players brought due Jurgen. Slot made 1 signing this far and it is a disaster (Chiesa). Klopp made this team and is the founding father. Slot is just someone who stepped in. At Feijenoord we see now what slot has left, and that is a complete mess. That is his legacy at feijenoord. Dont overrate Slot because you get fooled. Everyone now is joining the hype train, but rest assured, he will made a mess just as he did at feijenoord. And that is sad to see happen to Liverpool.

[@Luke-kj1rj]

lets reserve judgement until the end of the season

[@TazBo-wd2ig]

What a top bloke! So glad he is our manager!

[@modernista6056]

Yeah great choice, people slag off the owners but overlook just how well we are run and the staff recruitment, bang on perfect 👍

[@tomleeks4011]

@@modernista6056 people slag off their owners because of how inept and stingy they are when it comes to players. obviously you have to appoint a manager and that did not have anything to do with FSG, just Edwards and Hughes.

[@fionncarty8913]

AAAAARNEEE SLOT

[@BriarLeaf00]

​@@tomleeks4011and who hired Edwards and Hughes. We are literally top of the Prem and Champions League. What else could you possibly ask for? We literally played a bunch of kids last CL GS match, lost, and still topped the League. Really, what more?

[@Mcu_6653]

Better than moaning klopp

[@PiggyGuru123]

Brilliant interview and Brilliant manager

[@AlxFitz]

As a Spurs fan I can only say GRRR.

[@ianoforange]

@@AlxFitzclass is permanent mate. Chelsea/Arsenal are temporary

[@AlxFitz]

@@ianoforange The title is Liverpool's to lose now. I'd rather they win than Man City again.

[@tommytraddles]

Completely agree. Slot is a great guy and Gary's a great interviewer, really natural and relaxed. Lovely gesture giving him the shirt

[@ZwelonkeMathenjwa]

Listening to these two gentlemen speak is a pleasure.

[@prf7237]

Bot

[@multipl3]

@@prf7237you sound more like a bot

[@prf7237]

@@multipl3 Apologies Gary.

[@lfcnba]

@@prf7237ur a loser

[@Wild14726]

@@prf7237 do you support Everton 😢😢😢

[@Asa93-u6c]

Another great interview from Lineker, a proper football man. And much respect to slot for the job hes doing at liverpool.👍

[@CaspervanRooij]

really well said brother.

[@LP-ct6xe]

is Slot NOT slot

[@Parmajohn123]

@@LP-ct6xevirgin

[@Liverpool76-76]

Always one melt 😂​@@LP-ct6xe

[@davesmit8162]

Proper football man and proper tit aldo

[@lilastro1972]

As a LFC fan I really don’t know how to put it into words why I already love this man, like the way he talks in interviews is so amazing

[@jakestevens10]

Long may it last....

[@marksallows113]

I agree, and just when we thought that Jurgen was irreplaceable!

[@kennethvdkieboom9806]

At Feyenoord we loved his press conferences too. Pure football and so clear in tactics.

[@robbo5894]

I have to say props to gary.. hes an excellent interviewer.

[@prf7237]

bot

[@nc8507]

​@@prf7237You're the bot

[@MrBuzzcuts]

Not a bot here and I agree , Gary is an excellent interviewer.

[@MichaelDomer]

*_"hes an excellent interviewer."_* I was actually thinking the opposite, most of his questions were rather predictable.

[@jakestevens10]

Given Slot's affability, I'd say he's very easy to interview also.

[@ViewsfromMidfield]

Slot is such a calm and genuine guy. He’s exactly what Liverpool needed after the emotional release of last season. Really like him a lot. Great watch

[@lumioX]

Kind of a "Paisley" after a "Shankly". But this is Slot after Klopp ♥

[@jakestevens10]

Exciting times!

[@GravelordWrust]

Arne took a job many others were afraid to, and he's been absolutely amazing. Not just on the field but off it. For Liverpool, you have to be one with the city, the city has to accept you as its leader on the field, and after Jurgen that's a tough thing to try and achieve for an incoming manager, but he absolutely has. Love the guy. As a side note, you can really see in his eyes just how much he misses his family. Thanks, Arne. YNWA

[@alex-nade]

He’s also handled all his media like a champ. Amorim complained on Day 1. Arne has had to do just as much media if not MORE given the post-Jurgen era narrative. He’s been asked to sit down and talk every five seconds since arriving in England. Each time he looks like he has all the time in the world for the interviewer, even if it he’d just come off a dozen of them. He’s found good humor in dealing with dull repetitive questions he’s barred by the club from answering. Regardless what happens this season I respect Arne and I’m glad we got him YNWA

[@chasebaptiste4881]

@@alex-nadetbf to Amorim he has a lot more to complain about than slot 😭

[@modernista6056]

Absolutely, people forget the human side, we picked a good in here ( again) the moaners overlook how good our management choices are. 👍 He's bought into everything, one of us 🎉

[@modernista6056]

​@@chasebaptiste4881true, I think unfortunately he's going to do a good job there, can't be any worse 😂, but so so glad we didn't go near him. He's have ripped up the foundation Jürgen built for Arne to evolve 👍 YNWA 🔥

[@alex-nade]

@chasebaptiste4881 No doubt 😂 I was referring to the time he complained specifically about media duties though, not the club. saying it’s too much and all that. then united fans were angry, saying to give the man a break, not realizing Arne’s done the same if not more and not a peep of complaint.

[@robertmunemo4312]

The way he says we referring to last season, shows that he respects Klopp and is very humble..

[@VeryNiceish]

Extremely humble yet has a way of telling you he definitely know what hes talking about :) Corrected Lineker on "you have set the bar high" "no, Liverpool has set the bar high" Love him

[@nijhuus]

I mis him so much at Feyenoord... Best manager we have EVER had!

[@johncain6225]

Im not surprised you miss his hes a great guy and a great manager !!!

[@StephenHudson-k2i]

Wish you all success as a club .... But dammmm this fella will take our great club to the next level YNWA Arnie slot x

[@modernista6056]

Well you've played a part in him getting where he is, cant think of a better choice of coach or man to take over from Jürgen. Arne is fast becoming a legend, maybe we'll meet in champions League, that would be interesting 👍 YNWA 🔥

[@vishy]

Love Feyenoord ❤ All Liverpool supporters feel very bonded to our Rotterdam brothers and sisters

[@cHeVaLiEr2]

Definitely, and now he's wiv a team wiv world class players.

[@GmasterB89]

He's a PEC Zwolle legend! Decided the 2nd division title match in 2002 and was there for our 2012 title as well! Brilliant to see him do so incredibly well as a manager.

[@allahsboot]

It's nice to see that you still follow the career of arne all these years later...I must admit I knew nothing about arne,but I trusted in our hierarchy that he was the right man to lead us into the future...ynwa 🔥 97 🔥

[@dee7781]

He is going to be a liverpool f.c. legend as well

[@merengue7139]

As he said he was slow and couldnt run a lot, but this guy could seriously play and has serious technique. As he explained at the highest level its mainly athleticism and intensity that’s the big difference

[@Hisfirstkill]

PEC legend??? 😅😅😅😅

[@Wim-b8m]

Niet alleen bij PEC Zwolle, ook bij NAC Breda was hij zeer geliefd. Topgozer !

[@gostepsenglish4431]

In a second language, it is such a good interview, and his true character comes through. He is confident when he speaks, and also aware he may make mistakes. He also is open to be corrected and taught. Great.

[@fayesouthall6604]

100% ! English is taught in schools and they often have the BBCtv channels on Tv.

[@1lamafarmer]

English is essentially a first language to most Dutch people these days. (along with Dutch, obviously)

[@gostepsenglish4431]

@@1lamafarmer Tell that to Ten Haag

[@whoknew2273]

@@fayesouthall6604 not dubbed like the Germans

[@jackporter9625]

Some of my best mates are Dutch and they speak better English than most British people I know 😂

[@JojannekevandenBosch]

Yes, Rotterdam here! 💚 I’m not at all surprised that our Arne is doing such a stellar job. He made our Feyenoord the national champion a while ago, and we’re super chuffed. When Feyenoord isn’t playing, we’re cheering for Liverpool. And Gary, lovely chap.

[@erwinf1965]

Boring... how many times do we have to see this comment? We, the fans from AZ, were not surprised at all when he was so successful with Feyenoord!

[@kemperglasvezel8673]

ZE WINNEN NOOIT VAN DE JODEN, NOOOOOOOIT VAN DE JODEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@brothergarr2134]

@@erwinf1965 are you saying that Feyenoord werent surprised that Slot is doing well? im getting mixed signals here

[@erwinf1965]

@@brothergarr2134 What I am saying is that everybody can see he is a great coach, and at Feyenoord they were in fact really late discovering that. When Feyenoord signed him, the fans were not really happy with that. So when the people of Cambuur and AZ were already convinced of his qualities, it took the fans of Feyenoord a few years more to discover Slot is a great coach. And now the fans of Feyenoord keep on saying that THEY already knew Slot would be a big success at Liverpool. Boring.

[@jamierennie817]

Football aside , Arne Slot is a absolute gem of a man. Wherever you are in the world , i wish all my fellow Reds the absolute very best. ❤YNWA❤

[@alex-nade]

YNWA 🙏🙏

[@talisa222]

I’ve got a soft spot for the humble, “normal” ones

[@swiftfest]

Yes, a really good guy for sure. Same to you Jamie. 👋

[@incisivsport]

Slot’s calm temperament suggests he will have massive longevity in football - can see him being the type of manager who spends 10+ years in the premier league - world class manager and an amazing interview 👏

[@Wind_Lord]

I hope so. Hopefully we can convince his family to come to Liverpool too, help him feel completely at home.

[@PropagandasaurusRex]

Slot is not a career guy. He's a football nerd who wants to touch the grass, rather than having some posh director job in a club.

[@peternieuwstraten9692]

Within a few years, he will be the head coach of the Dutch national team.

[@Resgerr]

​@@Wind_Lordthe only reason they haven't come is it's a crucial time with the exams . He has said they'll come the summer, they have already been over at Christmas for a visit

[@Bundy72]

And only with Liverpool F.C.

[@mg_1878]

Everton fan, myself, but (unfortunately) I really like and respect this guy (😂)

[@modernista6056]

​@@ExitStrategy1609no he didn't, it was his assistant Johnny heitinga who played for Everton mate. 👍

[@modernista6056]

Praise indeed, but very true, I'd feel the same if it was reversed, he's just a nice fella, 😂

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

Not a Liverpool fan either but indeed. Came for Slot became Lineker fan

[@Eazy.Winner]

You’re such a boss massive shout out to yous that keep going see bunch of farmers playing 😂

[@johnharrison3671]

It was selling him to Barca that put a roof on the glyadis st end.

[@darlingtonnjodini]

Many people don’t give Slot credit on how his team is doing because everyone claims he inherited a good squad but they can’t acknowledged that it takes a very good coach to maintain good standard. Slot I one of the best coach in the game at the moment.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Hard agree.

[@stevenmah2070]

You know when the hater heard that Klopp decided to leave, every shit claim Liverpool will fall apart but look what happen today, no one ever expected Liverpool to be so damn good like there's no change at all even Klopp left so don't judge ppl when you don't know a shit

[@DenUitvreter]

Players returning late in the pre season noticed that the place was buzzing. Let's not forget how big a part of the job on pitch training is and if that is in a good atmosphere, fun and rewarding that makes a lot of difference right away.

[@gusnas7297]

Facts

[@StephenDaley-ov4nb]

What a genuinely good bloke

[@mrjtibbs]

This was a great watch. Slot seems genuine and humble for someone at the top of the game. Sad Gary is leaving the BBC, but hopefully it will free him up to do things similar to this. He is a top quality interviewer.

[@lincolnwilson8124]

If I saw Slot as the manager of another team I would be incredibly envious. Such a grounded and deep individual. I can see great things for my team in the future and possible even looking upon a future great of Liverpool 🤞🏻.

[@GuiTaRMaNiaC557]

Yeah im a Feyenoord fan imagine how i feel every time i see the glaze which is more than just as well

[@AbdulMuij08]

The respect and friendliness that Slot showed to Lineker is amazing. My manager❤

[@jziffi]

What? Do you think other managers would've dropkicked Gary in the face and told him to get lost?

[@Kopchronicles]

This man is a class Act. We could not ask for more what a man.

[@Biomirth]

You can see how much he's worked on himself and is very confident in who he is and what he is about in that he's fairly reserved by nature but knows exactly how to 'turn it on' in an authentic way. You really couldn't write a script for a better manager personality: Introverted but affable, determined, but flexible, ambitious, but humble. Perfect really.

[@dan-zt4jk]

Facts

[@SurferWilly]

Gary Lineker might be the best football interviewer I've seen/heard

[@Eazy.Winner]

Who was ever better than him before? 😂

[@lexkanyima2195]

He do it very professional.

[@OnlyFaens]

YOU'RE SO IN LOVE WITH HIM!

[@user-li3fr8jl3b]

​@@Eazy.WinnerLots of good people... Brian Moore, Jimmy Greaves, etc

[@SabihOmar]

Gary Lineker is my favorite football personality ever. Great career with and without the ball. Thank you!

[@kaziarhab]

What a combo. Lineker interviewing Slot. Class is permanent

[@SOUTHBEATS]

Even i am for Ajax and he was coach of Feyenoord, nice to see things are going well there. Also good for the Dutch football. So nice to see how our ex Ajax player Gravenberch is playing perfect under Arne his wings, Van Dijk still a strong defender cheers

[@kooijbas]

Ajax supporter as well and I was not happy Feyenoord snatched him from AZ. I fully expected him to succeed Ten Hag

[@paulie-g]

Very pleased to hear him speak so stridently and passionately about his love for his previous club in Feyenoord. It shows that he really takes the club he manages in his heart and it doesn't stop when he's no longer there. We like that sort of loyalty. Very happy for him to see that the Feyenoord supporters don't begrudge him the move to Liverpool despite how big a club they are in their own right.

[@darthjevader]

Always wanted him to become our Alex Ferguson, but realistically we knew this wasnt possible. If he left i wanted him to leave for Liverpool as both clubs are so similar and Ive been supporting Liverpool since Dirk Kuyt left us. Got a small statue of Arne at home next to the Championship shield he won us (miniature replica ofcourse)

[@paulie-g]

@@darthjevader Interestingly, I started following Feyenoord a bit (to the extent possible) when Dirk Kuyt went back, I was thrilled for him and your club when you won that plate thing with him as captain ;) We loved Kuyt at Liverpool, despite not being prolific, so much passion and workrate and pride in wearing our shirt and playing for the fans. I agree that there's a lot of similarity, not just the club but the support and the city, certainly in terms of values and what we expect from our players

[@andreig4252]

​@@paulie-g That plate thing 😂

[@blackcat4859]

Feyenoord is like the little brother of Liverpool in the sense that it's a working class club, they sing you never walk alone as well. It's from a club history/culture the perfect fit between the two of them. As Slot really appreciate the culture of Feyenoord, Liverpool is the perfect place for him to and their fans.

[@Ankasa11]

A big thanks to the Liverpool recruitment team! The aura around Slot is incredible-how he speaks blows my mind. He has slotted in seamlessly, and his understanding of the game is immense. Maybe the timing of Klopp's departure is a blessing in disguise; that was spot on. God bless Liverpool. Let’s grab at least two trophies! 🔴🔥

[@SonnieTieske]

Slot is by far the best Dutch manager of this generation. Great to see him doing so well in de premier league. Still very impressed to see he is a great communicator in English too. That was my only doubt when Liverpool hired him because its such an important quality in the way he works as a manager..

[@roberttungoe9840]

Just imagine the calmest person with the deadliest aura on the field 👀. Thank you Slot, for making us feel like Klopp never left ❤. Let's bring it home 💪🏻 😎

[@ЄвгенШиманський-ч4г]

Thank you from Ukraine. Pleasure! I hope I will show Anfield to my son someday. YNWA

[@Sudipto17Kolkata]

Loved the gift in the end. What a player he was !!!

[@itsdefonotk]

The love i have for Klopp could never be matched, but Slot is genuinely a closecNo.2 to him and i love he's calm presence and grest aura❤️

[@AJ-hb7ro]

Humble man, glad to say he’s my manager 👏

[@sickboyeddi]

Slot is rapidly making us love him. I love his warmth and character. Nothing surprises me about him either, he has slotted in so well! Great job Edward’s n Hughes.❤

[@doktoruzo]

Great interview. Arne Slot is such a nice fella. We struck gold getting him here. Up the Reds

[@nicholasdh_63]

I always admire Gary Lineker, what a person he is, hearing him talk you can tell how much of a gentleman he is, unless if he's got a chance to take a dig on Alan Shearer of course 😂😂😂 But seriously this interview is a joy to watch, Arne Slot as usual brings himself very well, as he said he knows always what to answer when questions are there for him.

[@noodlefringe1802]

I respect him when he talks about football but don't listen when he turns political.

[@gailr8653]

I absolutely love Arne. He is fabulous and we are lucky to have him here.

[@AdV426X]

Two absolute gentlemen! What strikes me about the club and Arne is the transition has been perfect. Managers talking to each other before so good and relatively unheard of! But also the recruitment of a manager who plays a certain way and is from a place with similarities to our city. The club deserve huge praise, Jurgen was an impossible act to follow, which is what my Dad said about Shanks. That turned out alright, and this isn’t doing too bad either. As for Gary, he may be a blue, but he’s been the voice of my Saturday’s for 25 years. He’ll be sorely missed

[@RAC345]

Really refreshing to see a manager being so honest. Very good interview! 👏🏼

[@tommytraddles]

What's not to like about Arne? Fantastic manager and such a likable, humble guy. Hiring him was an absolute masterstroke by the club.

[@Fuxi]

What a lovely video! I just love Arne! He’s so laid back, such a cool guy! And what a manager he’s proving to be! We’re lucky to have him. I never thought I’d get over Kloppo leaving, and I do miss him, but Arne was the perfect replacement 😎 keep up the hard work boys, let go and win that league title 🙏🏽❤️ YNWA

[@vantheman1238]

This makes me so pleased as a long-time Liverpool fan from the Seventies through the Golden Age of our wonderful club to the dark times and the Klopp resurrection to now this great new manager. We have got it right at Liverpool. The management of our great club by Fenway Sports has been brilliant. They respect our heritage and have done wonders. LFC ❤

[@aak420]

What a great interview. I started following Liverpool because of my son (he is 32!) and thereafter Klopp. Lineker, I have heard of over the years without ever watching him play. He came in the limelight (for me) when he gave his opinion on the unfortunate situation in Gaza. Mush respect and love for Lineker and endless respect and love for Slot and Liverpool. Thank for a wonderful conversation.

[@MrJohndory111]

Nice comment 👏

[@carlbernard7615]

Love seeing Arne and Gary having such a good laugh together

[@mcmaizen]

This was thoroughly enjoyable. Slot has so much charisma on top of being well spoken. Brilliant interview Gary!

[@Dubbele-dubbele]

As a Cambuur supporter, it is not surprising that he has done well at AZ, Feyenoord, and now Liverpool. a fun fact is that we had a supporters evening with Arne and he literally taught us a different way of looking at football. good luck Arne and Sipke 💛💙❤

[@reymondpascual6770]

That’s fascinating. what’s the ‘different way’ he taught you to watch football?

[@Dubbele-dubbele]

@ Do you even? we are a small club with fewer quality than Feyenoord or AZ. For us, a cross is often not a goal and this was reflected in the data. From that moment on, he preferred to run through the center as much as possible (dangerous zone (never heard of it)), combine with possession of the ball to control the match and create spaces with smart runs. He also always has a “plan B or plan C or plan D” “if the opponent is going to do this, you do this” “if the opponent is going to do that, you do that”, He always has a answer ALWAYS Except this is a people person. The players who not played often choose exercises the next training day to involve them to the first eleven as much as possible. The team above all! We beat Ajax and Utrecht in the Dutch Cup because of him 🙏🏻

[@danielvandam]

@@Dubbele-dubbele awesome and yeah exactly as you say he literally always has a plan for every situation. That was also evidenced by the countless comebacks and complete turnaround wins with us at Feyenoord. He has also shown it at Liverpool already this season!

[@anthonyhowrard526]

@@Dubbele-dubbele We are lucky to have Him. He seems so chill but I bet He can get angry lol All the best from sunny UK

[@jamesdonnell2290]

I have been looking forward to this interview since Gary mentioned it on The Rest Is Football..... He doesnt have his family with him 😮 That's so sad but shows just how amazing and how humble Arne is.. He lauds Jurgen, rightly so but what an amazing inspiration he is.. Great interview BBC Sport at its best Gary Lineker obv picked up from Des Lynam... 💯 ❤

[@kenboslice8031]

I bet you piss sitting down

[@Bundy72]

Desmond Lynam, such an iconic MOTD personality.

[@richardmaguire9536]

He comes over as such a nice man. Confident so no need for arrogance. As a neutral I wish him well. It was a very nice interview and I think we could all see how he has got the respect and loyalty of his squad. Nice one Gary.

[@charliedrown8082]

Love slot! He is doing a fantastic job and has his own brand of charisma. Great job lineker!

[@johnnyboy4444]

Never have I seen a more smooth transition from manager to manager. Shows how class Arne and Jurgen are

[@michaelo-o5748]

Great interview. Loved Gary as a kid. Wished he played for us. Class. We're lucky to have Slot. YNWA❤

[@prf7237]

bot

[@michaelo-o5748]

@prf7237 You bum. Tell me you're a Man U fan without saying you're a Man U fan.

[@modernista6056]

We had Ian rush at the time mate, I believe we actually had interest but he couldn't have played alongside Rush they played the exact same role. Good as linekar was, I'd still say Rushie was another level again tbh.👍

[@modernista6056]

​@@prf7237why? The user name doesn't suggest so tbh. You just don't like positivity 🤷🤣

[@michaelo-o5748]

@@modernista6056 For real. I thought of that as well. You could hardly complain with Rushy on your side. But again, who says we can't have it all😄 especially in those days.

[@OTheQuietOneO]

So proud to be a Liverpool fan. From Klopp to Slot. We know how to pick the right person for this club. Lineker great here too. One of the only Evertonians I have a soft spot for. He’d have looked great in red in the mid/late eighties!

[@weeklyfreeman2299]

Seems like an inspired appointment. Also a great example so far of how to takeover from a legendary coach. He has managed to put his own stamp on things without disrupting a successful culture. Very humble.

[@kkaya4825]

What a great guy Lineker is. It doesnt matter what team he supports, he has a place in ever fan's heart.

[@bulletvortex2966]

Not a Liverpool supporter but he's a very likable guy. Same as Jurgen. Good personalities, smart, on the ball.

[@Levite44]

SLOT Machine for the win - Great Manager!!!!

[@diazinth]

this Slot machine is rigged, only gives out wins

[@seangribbin8723]

Found the American

[@martinlawrence8427]

Top quality coach, great communicator. Has made succeeding Klopp look easy, which says it all!

[@moerocco775]

When Slot arrived I knew next to nothing about him. Then Feyenoord fans promised me he was amazing. So I backed him and I argued with people on this site who said they were Liverpool fans who were unhappy with this 'bald Dutch nobody' replacing an icon in Jurgen Klopp. I believed in the promise that was given to me and I'm happy to say that those Feyenoord fans didn't lie and didn't make a fool of me. But I kind of knew that when I decided that they were being genuine. We've won nothing yet but this man has all the hallmarks of a top coach and if the first 6 months of his tenure are indicative of anything then it all looks rosy and I'm more than happy to exclaim 'Arne Slot LALA-LA-LALA!

[@nicobakker9146]

Supporting FC Utrecht but also proud of what Slot is doing at LFC !! as a dutchman ... Go for the title !!

[@kooijbas]

He has overperformed at all the clubs he has coached so far.

[@atikurrahman9304]

We are so lucky to have him.

[@ruudvanmontfoort4485]

his quote: "i switch off when i watch football". that quote says it all !!!!!!

[@ivansiahaan4841]

Arne show he is a Smart, humble, wise, perfectionist, detail, compose, clear communicating and confident person.

[@linpawsr]

The fact that he still talks about Jurgen just shows how humble he is.

[@cumacinabiasa]

thank you feyenoord fans for this wonderful manager. we will take good care of him :)

[@fatoomgierdien110]

A Great Interview by Lineker❤🎉

[@nealdeonarine1512]

wonderful interview, Slot shows just how calm, reassuring and well prepared he was for this job! Great things ahead! YNWA....

[@thomaslangley1571]

What a lovely bloke. Legend of a man and manager.

[@Fobbie498]

Best signing Liverpool made this season. Has dealt with the shadow of Klopp with cool performances. And I’d imagine when the bad days come he will deal with them with his obvious calmness.

[@tommydowling9]

What a man.. Just hope het gets over the line in the PL. If he does that in season 1, instantly garnering him legendry status no mater what and essentially removing all the pressure from the job at his first attempt, it's scary to think what he could achieve over the next 5 years.

[@natz0528]

I just love how Arne still acknowledges the work Klopp did... much Respect. Love my club❤

[@nicobakker9146]

you underestimate Arne, same team as season before but look at the difference in results !!

[@jacklong1290]

Arne Slot is defintely on another level as a head coach. He's incredible!

[@patriktoth9067]

I think he's the best coach at the moment in the world. I like he's style and I never saw him stressful or nervous. He's always very calm, easygoing, and confident .

[@jibsajani]

Can’t help but smile so happy with my team YNWA

[@ItsOnlyRyan]

Gary is brilliant at interviewing. He’s got such a good demeanour about him. To footballing brains 🧠 right there

[@AZ-yf3ir]

This is actually the first I’ve seen Arne enjoying an interview this much 😂. Good job Garry!

[@SabarishChandrasekharan]

Linker as always is a class act..been watching MOTD for 18 years now. Love his personality. Slot is amazing and so composed in every questions. Brilliant interview overall. Welcome to Liverpool Gary YNWA 🥰

[@Hobs-q1u]

What a guy. What a manager. Like all LFC Fans I'm so so pleased that we have Arne in charge. Top Class.

[@RoyHodgson97]

Great interview with a great manager. Thank you Gary, good job👍

[@Stoic_J]

Fantastic interview. Fantastic Head Coach. They way Arne shows respect to Jurgen and the squad he as inherited, says so much about him as a humble, but driven human. As a life longer Liverpool support (back to the 70s as a child), I am as excited for the future of our club as I have been at any time. I you have not watched Gary Lineaker cooking and having diner with Thomas Frank, it's well worth a watch. It would be great to have an episode with Arne, Thomas and Gary.

[@DimhatAhmed]

Arne Slot is such a brilliant person not only as a manager but as a father and a family man he dedicates his life to the right people and the right football club.

[@Shazia44]

Well said!

[@nicobakker9146]

FC Utrecht and Doncaster Rovers are also okay . Support your local team !! Grtz from Uuuuu, and yes , I'm watching Arne and Liverpool and I'm proud of him and what he is creating. And remember, last 2 European games you couldnot beat FC Utrecht :) 2 times 0-0 Hope you win the title Uuu and Liverpool are both reds so come on !!

[@Shazia44]

Superb job, Arne. Thank you for everything you’re doing for LFC! Great interview, Gary.

[@exexnomad]

Gary's been a winner of a host & interviewer for ages ❤

[@lexkanyima2195]

He's asking question in a very regular way.

[@afsar_gunner5271]

I am a gooner and love Arne Slot what a nice guy and what a manager

[@sjolson68]

Everyone should remember that Liverpool not only selects for quality on the pitch but character as a person. This is the secret ingredient, in my opinion, and Slot is another example of this tree bearing fruit.

[@neilh9442]

Dutch peach! 🍑

[@mattgiantDuTcHiE]

As an Ajax fan and ManUtd supporter , thank you for hurting my feelings so often....At least Slot does it with very beautiful and intelligent football. Top coach.

[@sidimannn]

In May I met a Spurs fan on the beach on Ibiza. We started talking about football, the Spurs-Feyenoord rivalry and ofc Arne Slot. I remember me saying that the Spurs made the wrong decision the year before with hiring Postecoglou instead of Slot and that Slot will bring success to Liverpool. I enjoy the success since Feyenoord is my number 1 club but Liverpool is the only other club I like going back to when I was young and watch BBC with Liverpool games. The great Ian Rush, John Barnes and Peter Beardsley.

[@shifuugincii]

I'm pretty sure Slot turned down the Spurs job

[@tonykivanc]

@@shifuuginciiit appears that Tottenham went for another option, according to some dutch journalists. But Arne used the interest to get a bigger pay at Feyenoord. Spurs were more interested in getting Slot together with the director of football of Feyenoord.

[@paulie-g]

@@tonykivanc To be fair, Slot loved Feyenoord and would have to leave his family in NL, so he'd be justified in thinking he needs to hold out for a bigger job than Spurs. I can absolutely see him turning it down. However it really played out, I'm sure Slot is absolutely thrilled (on the inside, since he never appears anything but calm on the outside) he held out for Liverpool. Good chance he'd be battling to explain the value of patient build-up to the dysfunctional Spurs fanbase while counting down to the 18 months managers get at that circus of a club otherwise instead of chilling at the top of the league ;)

[@tonykivanc]

@@paulie-g from what i have heard from different podcasts from different feyenoord clubwatchers: he wanted to go and the main reason is money. This guy never earned big wages and he wanted to become financially independent as soon as possible. He even made it hard towards the director of Feyenoord. So they gave him a bump in his salary and removed some things out of his contract (if im correct)

[@paulie-g]

@@tonykivanc Tbf, that's understandable since he spent most of his career in the second division and the less wealthy clubs in the Eredivisie afaik. Feyenoord, even if they tried very hard, can't match what Liverpool pay their manager (Klopp was in the top 5 best paid managers iirc, with only Simeone and maybe Pep above him). But Slot doesn't strike me as someone who's motivated purely by money, maybe I'm being naive, but I don't think it's his only consideration.

[@sidequestmead]

This was a really fun watch. I remember before the start of the season, I saw a lot of negative comments about Slot because no one knew him and how the heck was he going to replace Klopp. Us Dutchies knew better. Even when you weren't a Feyenoord fan, you respected Slot. Great guy, great vision and a great manager. Big compliments to Gary Lineker as well. What a fun and respectful interview.

[@evanskhaemba1276]

Lineker is a class sports presenter

[@ryanelliott1293]

Wonderful interview and video. Thrilled to have Slot as manager at LFC.

[@Sponkiest]

A man totally devoted to football I’m glad he’s our manager YNWA

[@Foxxxhounddd]

I love how he articulates. Calm and composed, no excuses.

[@WaniZame]

Slot is just overwhelmingly sensible isn’t he? It’s like he’s a normal professional guy that’s gone and stepped into the crazy football world and is puzzled at how all over the place everyone else is.

[@virgilsolozzo3510]

been to de kuip and anfield ...feyenoord vs sittard 2-0,pool vs fulham 2-0..both fantastic experiences that i will never forget ... will def go back to both stadiums one day

[@DuttonDigital]

Best interviewer in the industry and best interviewee in the industry.

[@enrikosiregar6369]

As a player and a football pundit, Lineker is on the other level. Thanks Gary for such a great interview

[@stevefoster9788]

brilliant interview and brilliant manger Annie slot

[@JUSTINSUNNYTV]

Guy is full of Grace & Humility

[@Vyrus]

Brilliant interview, he's so likeable, we got lucky with him as our manager