Breaking Down THAT Klopp Interview.

[@yuvrajbhagotra7134]

As a Liverpool fan, I can safely say that this is the most devastating piece of news I've ever seen. Never felt that sick to my stomach seeing a headline.

[@_AndrewYee]

Ever??! I get its big news and sad news for Liverpool fans a bit OTT saying most devasting news ever

[@chrispalmer7893]

@@_AndrewYee It feels exactly like it did the day Kenny left. And if I was a bit older I'd imagine it would be comparable to the departure of Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.

[@_AndrewYee]

@@chrispalmer7893 Yes, I get its big news. And bad/sad news for Liverpool fans. Maybe I am just being pedantic because he said "most devasting piece of news ever". Maybe most devasting Liverpool FC news but not news generally

[@shuaib29]

​@@_AndrewYee let people feel how they wanna feel bro wtf

[@t0nkyt0ner]

@@_AndrewYee well obviously

[@J_Wright2]

I can not express my love for this man. From doubters to believers and 3 times over. He will always have my heart. The best manager I’ve seen for my football club.

[@dhud1433]

Shocked and devastated James. I’m 26, and have heard the stories of amazing managers we have had over our history, Shanks, Paisley, Dalglish to name a few. But in my lifetime he has been the best thing to ever happen to our club. Has given it his all and has done amazing things which we will still talk about decades on. He WILL be in the same bracket of Shanks and Paisley when you talk about the greats of Liverpool l. A sad, sad day.

[@outlet5501]

I've heard many tails also.

[@PaddyMcMe]

The only title missing from Klopp's tenure with us at Liverpool is, weirdly, the Europa League, and we're currently the Favourites to lift it this season. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have Klopp's final game as Liverpool Manager be a European Final played in Dublin Ireland, Liverpool's 'Home Away From Home,' with Klopp winning the final Trophy he needs to complete the set! Here's hoping!

[@nbrown_]

Klopp in 2015 - "It's not important what people think when you come in, it's much more important what people think when you leave." Think the way that this news has rocked fans of the English game show he is thought of as one of the best, in Liverpool and beyond.

[@mrherbal]

Wierd that Klopp never got sacked and every team he left, was sad he was leaving.

[@nathanhosea489]

​​@@mrherbal You know the other person to do that in Liverpool history? Bill Shankly. History repeats itself

[@sm6996.]

​​@@nathanhosea489 hopefully his last season is as good as Bob Paisley's tho. If there's a manager who deserves to win the league in his last season it's Klopp. And this season so far is genuinely the best one Klopp has had in my opinion in terms of tactics. So many games in which we've been underwhelming and he's turned them around with his substitutes ,formation changes or whatever it is. We should win atleast one trophy.

[@nathanhosea489]

@@sm6996. It's the best one because he's giving it his absolute all. This season can and imho will be his magnum opus

[@Harryyy2121]

This really hurts honestly hit me harder than when stevie left. It’s an end of an era the greatest era in my lifetime. I just hope we can give him the send off he deserves and win this league and one day I want to see a statue outside anfield. Genuinely heartbroken

[@Traveltheworld1818.]

Don't worry Xabi Alonso is performing miracles at Bayer Leverkusen ..Alonso is coming in after Klopp.

[@mixedmitchell9178]

I echo everything you said there mate!

[@stevenesbitt3528]

Nice to see a manager leave on his own terms for a change

[@lfcyeezus]

​@@Traveltheworld1818.Yeah but even if he hits the ground running, it's not the same. Klopp is Liverpool and Liverpool is Klopp, almost similar to simeone and atletico

[@Traveltheworld1818.]

@@lfcyeezus that kind of talk "Klopp is Liverpool " Liverpool is Klopp" will fail the fan spirit off field and player spirit on pitch..

[@jaxonhammond7998]

Klopp gave me the best days of my life, and it really really hurts. I knew the day would come but never knew it would be this soon. Already cried all the tears I can physically cry, it’s like losing a family member

[@guychillingworth7678]

Liverpool fan - Devastated. - Sounds like he wanted to leave last year and knew he wouldn’t get sacked so he fixed the team so he wouldn’t leave it in a bad place. - We need to win the league this year - Surely this is tactical annoucing it now to line up Alonso

[@mylescoles]

Surely Xabi Alonso is the obvious successor

[@jzajzz]

Or Dzerbi

[@bristolpogo5]

Pep Lijnders should get it

[@thelegendthatischels]

Hell go Munich

[@youareasock9752]

​@@jzajzzDon't rate him

[@marko9463]

@@bristolpogo5hes gone too plus the whole coaching squad

[@mackemaxen]

The perfect final day wouldn't necessarily have to be a day of winning a title. I just want Kloppo to get the respect he deserves. During his tenure he has evolved the Liverpool squad twice, and this time we have world class performance and a very young team. The potential for this team very high, and for a manager to make sure the team is in such a position before leaving is incredible. Obviously this isn't what you want to hear as a Liverpool fan, but it is inevitable. I encourage everyone to remember the fantastic years we got with this incredible icon of a manager, all the iconic things he said and all the fantastic memories he's given us. "It's not important what people think when you come in, it's much more important what people think when you leave." Let's do this man a favor and remember him as the incredible man and manager he was (and still is) for us. Danke Jürgen! YNWA!

[@LFC-Raven]

I Am in Tears. It's like a Best Friend passing away.

[@xScazza]

Just absolutely devastating. Like being told a family member is sick. He means so much to Liverpool fans, especially of my age who never saw the super successful years in the 70's and 80's. He was my generations Shankly, compeltely transformed the club and turned us from doubters to believers. Let's hope Alonso can be my generations Paisley. Build him a statue, shower him with all our love from now until the end of the season, because there's never been a man who deserves it as much as our Jurgen.

[@taliamason7986]

There are so some real parallels. Bill Shankly just like Klopp was a very charismatic and an erratic figure. His replacement Bob Paisley was the polar opposite. Much more calm and didn't really micro-manage his players pretty much like Carlo Ancelotti. Xabi Alonso especially throughout his playing career was known for his calmness and professionalism.

[@willusher1723]

Even as an Arsenal fan I’m kind of sad such an iconic figure of the Prem who was the rare perfect match for his club is leaving. But it’s also pretty exciting to begin an extremely rare period where a manager can get his flowers and actually be appreciated before he bows out cause it usually ends ugly for even the best in Jurgen’s profession. Fair play and good health to him👏🏼

[@WillSavage]

I'm not a Liverpool fan, in fact I love seeing them lose honestly, but Klopp has been a shining light in English football for 8/9 years. His teams are utterly relentless, unwavering and box office and every football fan would love to have a manager who is able to extract that kind of attitude from their players. I also think every player would love to have a manager like that, who they feel they would do ANYTHING for. He has been the other half of the second biggest rivalry in the prem, after Wenger and Fergie, for a decade (him and Pep) and now stands in the pantheon of greatest managers to work in the prem, for sure. English football will miss you Jurgen, bravo and bonne chance.

[@fonz114]

The most impressive rivalry in terms of Quality is Klopp v Pep.

[@adventureswithfriends]

Villa fan: Build the man a statue

[@bcat845]

It’s actually crazy how huge this man has become in Liverpool. Walking in to the barbers in Liverpool today and it’s all anyone spoken about. We all love this man so much

[@Muzza858]

I feel like this is him having learned from how his time at Borussia Dortmund finished. When the gas was running empty at Dortmund and both the players and Klopp himself were exhausted, they collapsed hard before he had to leave. He wants to leave Liverpool in a great place, knowing that if he continued he might negatively affect the club.

[@QuotidianStupidity]

As James said, the squad he is leaving is in a very healthy state, especially when you compare it to what Fergie left.

[@franklerch1012]

People forget that his last second half of the season at Dortmund was unbelievable, from 18th to 7th in 17 games. Exit with a bang.

[@scutchy9169]

Came home from work this morning I’ll , had a nap and woke up to this news , as a Liverpool fan I just broke down , idk if it’s because I grew up with this team but now as a 21 year old watching it all begin to end I have nothing but admiration and endless thanks for Jurgen from getting me through covid and many other personal battles he will always be welcome along anfield road YNWA

[@dkbif]

Stunned and absolutely heartbroken. I always knew he would leave on his own terms - cause he always has. But was certainly not prepared for it to be now. Having him as manager, you've always felt safe and good and calm - nothing would ever go off the rails, because he would be there, everpresent. I have never had the love and trust of any manager, or anything close to it, as I've had with him. And once he's gone, so is the safety-net. What a wonderful manager, and what an incredible person. We've been so incredibly fortunate to have him for as long as e've had, and I'll love him forever.

[@chrismullan2125]

I began supporting Liverpool in the wilderness years of the late 90s, then the years of sporadic success in the 00s and the baron years of the early 10s. Klopp has completely changed the fortunes of this great club. It was a sleeping giant and is now, thanks to Klopp, a giant to be feared again. Some of my greatest memories will be thanks to him. Its not just about the trophies though, its the journey he has taken us on, the moments along the way and the connection that has been reinstalled between the club and fans. Liverpool FC is infinitesimally better for having had Jurgen as a manager. It's sad, it's heartbreaking but above all im just happy we got to have him as one of our own 👏

[@squodge]

Are you sure about "infinitesimally better"? That means Liverpool were not really better for having Jurgen as manager. I think you meant "infinitely better", perhaps?

[@elliotwilmo1286]

Absolutely gutted. But it could be a blinder of a move. It pumps up the team halfway through the season with the goal of making Klopp's last season a sensation. If we get Alonso next season, I think it will soften the transition for fans, and make the next chapter a bright one. (I don't think Gerrard is as good as he'd want to be).

[@sharingiscaring1952]

The motivation was already there. This could make it too emotional. It's fishy to me that it's made public mid season and that he mentioned all his backroom staff are joining him. Plus, the secret never got out. I think he's fallen out with FSG and this was a last min thing. Everything else said is just "its not you, it's me...." dumped

[@matthewbrears2129]

@@sharingiscaring1952 It gives the club time to line up a succession plan. His team was always going to go alongside him - same with every management team I would think. This feels like the perfect way of the Clop era coming to an end. We don't get to the point where fans resent a man who brought us SO much joy - way more than the handful of trophies would suggest.

[@delete9090]

This is such a great loss for football, the end of an Era. Klopp is such a likable leader, he was often head to head with Pep, this man had done so many things for the club and for football in general. You will be sorely missed. Always a Liverpool at heart...

[@BasslineHeavy]

I’m just glad I consciously took time to enjoy the golden era. Sometimes you don’t realise you were top of the mountain till you’ve tumbled down. But I enjoyed the views and I’ll never forget them ❤️

[@burgesssam]

You've talked recently about managers needing a certain gravitas to succeed at the biggest clubs. Well, Klopp has that and then some. Enormous shoes to fill. Utterly irreplaceable really. I can't see another manager out there who could inhabit that aura and, importantly, the spirit of Liverpool quite like Jurgen.

[@sammontalbetti3849]

As an LFC fan it's sad and gut wrenching but I think there's been too many great memories (a league title which we looked so far from after rodgers, multiple strong CL campaigns including a trophy and an all time great comeback against Barcelona, and all the pride that can come with truly amazing seasons which fell short to city's by a goal or two) for me to have anything but pride and thanks. I've truly loved the way we've played, and in turn hearing how people talk about/see us as a club the past 9 years. He's done enough, which is all anyone cask for, and then some more and some more and more and more.

[@louiseerlacher5729]

There are so many real problems in the world, but truely suprised how heartbroken this makes me feel. Much more than just a manager. His genuine warmth radiated towards everyone he met.

[@PastorPaulFlynn]

Modern Shankly, but hopefully will have a Paisley there to carry on the work there. If Xabi Alonso is in the picture, then the timing might be the reason for this season.

[@vvuorinen3]

I'm a Liverpool fan from Finland and it has been my dream to see us live at Anfield. When I saw the news I cried at first and then I went and bought tickets for the Sheffield United match in April. I felt like I would regret not seeing Klopps Liverpool live for the rest of my life. Every year I just thought, maybe I'll go see them next year.

[@vvuorinen3]

Had tears in my eyes during the whole interview too

[@IMOReviews]

Absolutely devastated but I’m trying to tell myself, don’t be sad it’s over, be glad it happened. What were merely pipe dreams have become reality thanks to this man. He owes us nothing and I’ll always love him for what he’s done for this club ❤ now let’s go get that fucking quad for him! 💪

[@RandomVideosFirst]

I'm a Man Utd fan, hes going to be missed greatly huge loss. to the prem, brought entertaining football to the league and was the only team to truly challenge and topple city, deserves alot of credit for as well as the little amount he spend compared to rivals .

[@flashuk26]

I'm not a Liverpool fan but this is devistating news. Glad to have seen him and his side play in person at the last game of the last season.

[@FILMSBACH]

The reason he is so good, is also the reason he can't go on forever. He is raw, real, honest, just the best. The ultimate leader and you can see just the nicest guy.

[@eazyollie9370]

Thank you for everything Jürgen. Unlike Fergie and Wenger he won't be leaving a mess to clean up. Id be much more upset if Xabi Alonso wasn't in the picture. Timing of decisions like this can be vital to how well a club do over 3 or 4 year periods and this feels like the right time. Xabi Alonso is the most exciting new manager since Pep took the Barca job. Let the Spanish revolution begin.

[@matt27113]

He also won a lot less than Fergie and Wenger and in the later stages had a better structure behind him, looking at man utd post fergie and the pre/ early arteta years at arsenal. Focus on your own manager and the great job he's done.

[@spacetime3]

thats because he had less of a role than Wenger and Fergie, he was a great coach a loss for the prem, but don't compare his legacy with what the greats of old had to do. If you compare his average time with a club hes spent a year or so more than his average. I think its probably his style and the energy he puts in is probably quite hard to do.

[@celtic69]

Fergie and Wenger also went through the process of being successful whilst rebuilding, Klopp has never had to do a rebuild, this would be his first and he’s decided to leave because it’s so physically and mentally draining

[@IVIRnathanreilly]

@@matt27113 The league and football as a whole is different now. If Liverpool win things this season and repeat that next season, he'll have done something neither of those 2 did.

[@Stiruz]

Yeah, well.. I'm laying in my bed, tearing up. What a man, will be dearly missed at Liverpool. Don't think we'll ever see another one like him, or have the same level of atmosphere or unity around the club again. We could be successful, but the feeling Kloppo has given us Liverpool fans since day 1, has been something out of a fairytale. Definitely changed me from a doubter to a believer.

[@Stiruz]

Without Klopp these last 8-9 years, the Premier League would have been stale, dull and repetitive. Bundesliga 2.0, pretty much. He's done wonders for the league and showed the other sides how high the bar has to be set, in order to even sniff success in the modern era. The only guy to have a higher PPG against Pep Guardiola's sides. The 2-2 draw a couple years back and the 1-1 draw, some of the highest level games I've ever watched, intensity wise and tactically. Danke Jurgen❤

[@taylorjames14]

Alonso would be perfect cause he plays a back 3, get trent back as a wing back

[@kwill1675]

This man just encompassed everything I loved about what this club stands for. He knew how much this club meant to us because it meant the same to him, he was one of us. Nothing but love and appreciation for all the amazing memories this man has brought me. YNWA ❤

[@andrewk.7065]

Devastated. There are not many people like Jurgen in world football right now . A hype man , proper manager , prioritizing building a family first and then a team.

[@Joelnachohero789]

Was hard watching the whole video as a Liverpool fan, but he's someone who only says and does what he believes in 100%. In that sense, I respect his decision.

[@razimanandhar8307]

A part of me has died. Just cannot imagine Liverpool without Klopp. Liverpool is Klopp and Klopp is Liverpool. I'm just not ready for this goodbye.😢😢😢

[@EthanG298]

Even as a man utd fan it's been impossible not to have a lot of appreciation for Klopp, a very likeable manager and deserves huge respect. A part of me is worried what this means for the future of the Premier League, Klopp is the only manager over the long term that has been able to push and compete with Pep and Man City. If Pep has no intention of leaving anytime soon what does this mean for the competitiveness of the league at the top

[@micahbottoms]

So I’m a Liverpool supporter, and only started following football around the time he started at Liverpool-that’s probably needed context. I live my life with the principle that it is better to end something while it’s still good, and to enjoy the moments when it is, than to run from change because it’s frightening. I cannot express how profound it is to see Klopp make such a enormous decision with such foresight. I am so happy for him. I’m sure Liverpool as a club will be fine, even if they don’t hit the same heights again in the near future. All I can really think about is the person of Jurgen Klopp and what a fantastic human he has been for this club.

[@cypherspaceagain]

I've been a Liverpool fan since 1990. He is the best thing that's happened to the club in that time. Not just a great manager, but a genuine inspiration. He didn't just bring good football back to Liverpool. He brought heart, warmth, honesty, gratitude, fun, perspective, togetherness. I can feel sad about losing a good coach, but I will miss the person more than anything else. He's an amazing, wonderful man who is simply irreplaceable. We can't possibly hope to do that. We will have someone new. I hope that they bring their own brilliance to the role. Maybe they could even win more titles, more trophies, play better football. But whatever they do, I can't ever imagine loving another manager as much as I love Jurgen Klopp. I wish him, from the bottom of my heart, the very best in everything that remains in his life, because he deserves it. And yes, I'm crying.

[@wishyweee]

My girlfriend broke the news to me while I was at work earlier. Literally couldn't continue my work, could feel all the stress and emotions running through my head. Now, I just don't want this season to end.

[@segunajayi3594]

Alonso needs to be the successor....Liverpool should work on getting him because it will be wonderful

[@matthewbrears2129]

I feel really positive about this. I was devastated when I saw the news, but it's perfect that we say goodbye in the best way, with his reputation intact, leaving as the guy we've always loved. I'm now excited for the next chapter, and the club has time to line up a successor. I know Liverpool will make the right decision because they've built something amazing over the last 8 years with amazing values. Alonso feels like the right choice - he's new and our team is new, both coming into form

[@PaddyMcMe]

As a Liverpool fan and a devout Messi follower this last 8 or so years has been so, so, special. I have trouble imagining experience as much constant and reliable joyful, winning and beautiful football for the rest of my life. For 9 months of the year, every 3 or 4 days, I got to witness greatness over and over again. I hope I that I do, but I have trouble seeing how it could be matched let alone topped. That said, I'm sure back in the 1980's Liverpool fans were saying the same thing about that incredible Liverpool side and witnessing Maradona play. So there is hope.

[@ZombieDeathProof]

Ive not been a football fan for very long. Became a fan of Liverpool during the 17/18 season... Jurgen made me a fan of not just a club but the entire sport. His charisma, passion and leadership have been awe inspiring. I will continue being a fan of Liverpool after he's gone and I will always consider myself lucky to have witnessed most of the years he was our manager. YNWA

[@danielwhite7201]

No one I’d rather hear dissect this news than James. He is the goat of KZbin and I hope he goes on to do everything he aspires to achieve!

[@kastle09-gaming86]

I grew up as a Liverpool fan only getting to hear about our proud history, the teams of the 70s 80s and the way people talk about Paisley and Shankly and I never thought I would be able to live through an era that could even be close to that equivalent. I will remember the name Jurgen Klopp only with admiration and respect but changing me from a doubter to a believer. I owe that to him and also to whomever takes his place, because he's legacy will not end when he leaves Anfield

[@jeredkelly1193]

Fantastic take Jim. As a Liverpool fan I am on the floor, but totally get the sentiment of what he’s saying and completely accept it. Love the man and will miss him so much.

[@Jord97x]

How good of a manger he is aside, couldn't have asked for a better man to represent this club. Growing up watching the bang averege teams of the 2000s/2010s, couldn't thank Jurgen enough for what he's done and for what he means and will always mean to Liverpool.

[@themaharaniscloset]

Open bus parade is a must this season.

[@mattmaca]

Loved your honest heart felt reaction James.❤ I'm as devastated as I've felt being a close to 50 yr supporter. But also just so thankful to the Legend, wonderful human that Jurgen is for the belief, the joy, the memories he gave us all. YNWA!

[@TheRaptorXX]

"It's not important what people think when you come in but what they think when you leave". Jurgen Klopp "I guess this is how the rest of the country felt when the queen died" Liverpool SUCH an honest, respectful and integral man. I remeber when Shanks did it, when Bob did it, when Kenny did it and this is JUST as immense. Jurgen'll be placed in the same cabinet as ALL the greatest Liiverpool greats and we'll ALL talk about his time here with the same unconditional affection but his job's NOT done yet. Let's not say "goodbye" until the end of the season and support him and the club TOTALLY until then.

[@jakerossi9452]

Truly heartbroken. All the best to big Jürgen, he gave me and other reds fans the times of our lives; that we will never forget.

[@fritsgerms3565]

I'm not a Liverpool fan in the traditional sense. But I love the way they play football. Particularly not quitting when they're behind. And Klopp has been a joy to see. I think he cares more about the people than winning. That's likely why his players do so well.

[@afcbpodcast]

Genuinely wonder whether this would be happening now if it wasn't for Pep being so ridiculously good. Those points totals he gained yet not winning the league must take its toll

[@marko9463]

Hes battling hell with the refs this season as well.

[@NUFCOfficial]

VAR has ruined football, you should be able to celebrate a goal if the offside flag isnt up. Football should not be played in slow motion.

[@nmz3450]

He deserved 2 more titles it City didn't cheat, glad Liverpool didn't win those titles but Klopp deserved it

[@Traveltheworld1818.]

Man city are cheats soon to be pushed to Sunday league, or many points off to relegation or trophies stripped, Liverpool, man United, arsenal will get their trophies wen they finished second

[@Traveltheworld1818.]

​@@nmz3450the titles will be given to liverpool, man United, arsenal for the seasons they finished 2nd to City..soon Man Cheaty face justice

[@tomjonesism]

Remember the child like excitement i felt after seeing him sign for us, then this magnetic charisma he displayed in interviews and the purest respect and whimsy he saw in football. Then came the football, first the gritty and aggressive then the sleek and beautiful. A statue simply would not do this man justice. Thank you for all the memories Jurgen

[@lazyeejay]

Perfectly summed up. A truly iconic man, one of the best managers in my lifetime.

[@nicfreedman9873]

Klopp has tied me more emotionally to Liverpool than any other person in any sport. I’m Australian , I follow many sports and teams but what Klopp brought to Liverpool made me not care as much for any other team. Klopp is who I really wanted when Rogers was sacked, I was shocked when we got him. The rest has been a wonderful ride, full of optimism and a renewed love of how it should be done. I love Klopp and today is a sad sad day

[@andrewford119]

Great video James. Listen I’m a Newcastle fan but having watched Klopp’s video it was very emotional, very honest and very sad. He’ll be a massive loss to the game because tbh the game is slowly losing the real characters. Regardless of how much he wound up opposing supporters he will always be remembered as a true icon of the Premier League even though he only won four cups in nearly 10 years…. One positive note is that at least Newcastle might have a chance of beating Liverpool now he’s off to play golf for a year or two. Good luck and best wishes Jurgen in whatever you choose to do. I think you deserve it. Respect…..

[@awurft3755]

I’m a spurs fan and absolutely love Klopp. One of my all time favourite coaches and he is a key reason why the premier league is what it is right now. Legend

[@charan187]

Tear’d up multiple times today. What this man did for my club is immeasurable. The fans would have fallen on there swords for him, followed him anywhere. He did it his way and the Liverpool way.

[@BSandman]

As a Liverpool fan, we are all devastated by this. He is one of the best Prem managers let alone Liverpool managers. There won't ever be another Klopp. We can't replace him but we can get pretty close with who FSG appoint next. The next appointment is a very crucial one. I would choose Alonso but he is only at his first Managerial stint. This is sad for all of us Reds

[@keytostart7053]

I think he didnt expect to be in the position he is in now at the start of this season, i think hes said he first started thinking about this decision since November 2022, so its been on his mind for a while. I think he saw the club was not in its best place to depart - and now this season we are so much further ahead in our development than was expected, i think he sees this squad one worthy of handing over to a new leader, proudly, the right way. He probably also knows this squad will have success in the future after he leaves, and maybe leaving earlier than his contract extension gives another manager the best chance to succeed by taking this squad on now, while theyre in the right moment. Also (as he said) hes walking away at the right time, going out in a good moment. Nobody is going to fire him, or tell him when he is done, its up to him to decide when he can no longer keep up with his own standards, and he has decided its time. I still hope something changes, i hope we go on a crazy run and win everything between now and the summer - and standing on the Anfield turf on the last day of the season with a freshly won PL trophy in hand, maybe he changes his mind. Or maybe he takes his break, re-invigorates his motivation and comes back after a hiatus... i need an emergency jar of copium, you have to allow me this fantasy! The knowledge that Pep Ljinders is also leaving with him at the end of the season is a massive blow too, in the words of cara, if Klopp leaving is a body shot, loosing pep too is a punch in the back of the head! If Klopp was our Shankly 2.0, Ljinders was set to be our Paisley 2.0. Now the uncertainty surrounding the eventual replacement is much less clear, as many of us thought it would be Ljinders to follow on. But mostly, the biggest thought ive had all day has been "thank you for all these memories, and for sharing yourself with us!" 1

[@cecilialeitet2794]

I love and adore this man, even though I never met him. But Jürgen has done so much for our beloved club, and he does not owe us anything. I also much prefer that he leaves on his own terms together with the undying love of the fans, than staying when he knows he shouldn´t and end up getting sacked instead. He deserves everything in life however it turns out. And his family also derserve to have him in their life.

[@jonahthompson9648]

As a person, I pride myself on not being too emotional about football but I actually was a little bit teary watching his interview. I am 23 and I was 14 when he took over… my whole adult life and most of my obsessive years of football Klopp was the manager and I knew he’d go eventually but you just don’t realise the impact it has on you until it’s going and I’m just very thankful to have grown up and into a man watching great football inspired by a man I grew to love ❤️

[@waltdraper1]

Ruined my whole morning, hugely shocking news it’s great to see other people equally as affected by this amazing, wonderful man🔴🔴

[@BrandonGiordano]

As a red im devastated but grateful. Mans a human being at the end of the day and we all get burnt out. It wont be the same without him. Would love to see Xavi Alonso at Anfield one day but even then i dont know if you can replace Klopp. All i know is Klopp's earned his place in Liverpool lore and his statue is gonna shine bright at Anfield

[@lfcyeezus]

As a Liverpool fan (and a younger one too) it almost feels like losing a family member. He's all I've known apart from a couple months of Rodgers. Liverpool is him and he is Liverpool, and I've always been proud to stand by him

[@kingluis6360]

Absolutely gutted when I first heard it. Klopp means everything to the club, and the fans. If any individual player announced they were leaving, it wouldn’t have had half the impact. But watching the interview makes me understand, and even happy in a way for him.

[@levicoker8937]

I’m absolutely distraught, with that being said it still hasn’t fully hit me. That final game is gonna kill me man.

[@timj3020]

As a liverpool fan I am gutted. Loved your response. A well explained discussion. You have a great football channel

[@TheEighthDwarf]

You eloquently explained everything I was feeling about Klopp leaving and his decision to do so. I’m gonna miss him sooo much, made my life supporting Liverpool FC so amazing. Great video and great content as always James ❤

[@blueboots]

I'm shocked and profoundly sad at this news and really I can't express how much I love the man as a person and what he has done for our club. I totally respect his decision and he has earned the right to leave on his terms. I feel this has come to a head with the corrupt/incompetent referees in this league. When margins are so so tight, he may just have decided it's not worth it anymore.

[@jordandelurey8079]

He said why he annoinced it now he said the club cant plan the future and keep this quiet in other words cant contact coaches etc then this gets leaked he wanted to tell liverpool fans without leaks he needed to tell his staff they all have families school kods etc instead of announing it in may etc he just thaught of everybody brilliant man ❤️

[@BSland]

Absolutely shattered 😢 Not only Liverpool fans like myself, football fans are devastated. You can like him or hate him but you definitely respect his work. You will be missed a lot Jurgen, all the love for you, go and relax a bit u deserve it 🙂😢

[@kopxpert]

I sense u are holding back tears James. Well me too... me too😢😭😭

[@allthegearuk]

Given that this news was a big surprised I am impressed how polished the delivery was considering you got it out so quickly. Well done

[@caiusofglantri5513]

For the last 9 years, I´ve been thankful to my bones that we got Klopp. It's been an amazing ride! I'm sorry its ending, but I´ve always known it would oneday. Thank you Klopp!

[@benfoster2498]

As a Liverpool fan of 35 years I've seen it all. I am upset and worried for the club. I don't think there is a manager out there can take Liverpool forward. Xabi is relatively inexperienced and de zerbi has half a good season with Brighton. I don't count his time in Ukraine as that's similar to Stevie g time in Scotland. I fear we will lose players and be like utd of the last 10 years. We have no DOF either which I think is just as big of a problem

[@ashafaghi]

Im 76 years old and cried like a kid when I heard the news and watched him 😢

[@joetucker971]

Brighton fan. One of the best to ever do it, one of the best ambassadors for the premier league. He'll be a big miss for all of english football. Cant help but love the guy, Jim said it best: What a man.

[@naderkafel]

It’s madness. The fact im from Boston, haven’t had the privilege to see klopp at anfield yet and I was in tears waking up at 6am on a rainy cold dark morning, to this news. Not eye balls rolling but yeah my eyes were leaking for a bit. I hope we get xabi but it will never be the same. 😔

[@craigdowling3575]

You know I skipped past about 15 fan channels making reactions to this news Nd as a Liverpool fan James was the first video I clicked on, that says a lot about the quality of this channel so thanks Mr.Allcott

[@alistairedsouza5481]

Broken down mate cried and there won’t b another he is like father figure not just to liverpool team but for the fans the whole community ….I just cannot feel the same now……. He became liverpool from day 1 till now he is What showed us everything how to fight how to comeback how to celebrate I never felt so attached to a person without even meeting that person he has everyone emotionally attached …..it was an emotion and he gave this generation of liverpool everything he could give and an unbelievable experience which will remain as an legacy I don’t know if we will ever experience and get connected to a football club like he did ……I can imagine how he feels becuase he was involved emotionally mentally and physically which definately can take a toll there is no manager out there who are as involved as he is and that can take a lot on a person that is why liverpool is what liverpool is right now he understood and did it well …..I just can’t sink in the feeling yet but one day would love a hug from Klopp

[@youngdolo8]

The long and the short of it is I'm heartbroken. Klopp is nothing short of a phenom. He will be remembered as a Liverpool hero.

[@eleanorzissou]

Thank you James. Having Jürgen lead our club has been a joy. It’s a very sad day today and I hope he’ll recover and will be able to live the life he wants to. He gave his everything to Liverpool. He‘ll Never Walk Alone.

[@ieuandeakin6497]

I literally broke down, itll kill me if we dont win the league this year because he deserves a proper league winning parade. You could hear the emotion in his voice, and you could hear how much he really doesnt want to leave but also how much he needs some time away from football

[@jimbo6059]

Yes Klopp is the best manager that Liverpool has had in modern times. I would put him up in the pantheon with Dalgleish, Shankley, and possibly Paisley who was the most successful manager in our history. Dalgliesh, Shankley, and Paisley, were all beset by crowd issues culminating in the very bad instances. How Dalgleish managed the club and the city after Hillsborough was something I will never see again. We tempted Klopp away from a rest break after his sterling work at Borussia Dortmund and as we were floundering. He saved the club and at least half the city. He dusted down a relic and breathed new life into the club, just like Shankley did in the 50s and 60s, the boot room was synonymous with great managers being created, great British managers. But the succession of nearly men after tgis and before Klopp sometimes infuriated me, one highlight was Benitez, and houllier. We need to soak it up and revel in the next 5 to 6 months and hopefully get everything on offer. We need the bosses to be exhaustive in getting the right replacement. Not just any manager will do.

[@pendafen7405]

Ymmv but I think Hendo leaving in the way he did has a lot to do with this departure. He & Jurgen were bonded together, like a found father-son team. Jordan was Jurgen's voice on the pitch in the thick of it. They went through the crucible together, they fronted out critics, and it was their vision of LFC and their emotional drive to validate themselves and each other that drove them on. It can't have been easy for either of them to walk away after so long, or for Jurgen to come to a place where he isn't on the same page or team as Hendo anymore. What hurts the most is that Jordan won't be there with the rest of LFC to say goodbye or send off the man who meant and gave so much.

[@ash_cfc8735]

they should do manager icon cards on fifa to honour those like jurgen or pep or mourinho so that the next gen will remember them bc the new gen are getting rly invested in football games but bc of the lack of media attention to non-g/a related feats such as the presence and importance of managers and defenders they wont appreciate them as much.

[@LcoatlQuetza]

The Aura of Kolpp, his passion will be hard to replicate. Whoever becomes the next manager, huge shoes to fill. YNWA always.❤

[@IVIRnathanreilly]

His passion is infectious, he reignited the club, the fans and the players burn with it too. We don't need someone to light the fire or to do what he did. We just need someone to keep the fire burning. His heir, not replacement.

[@timheron6776]

Great video James. Klopp always felt like a father figure to me in a strange way, and all of the ups and downs this team went through always seemed to align with the ups and downs of my own life. I lost my dad last year and Klopp really did step in as a figure from a distance, this is really hard to take but I wish him all the best. YNWA

[@Mike_Viola]

As a Utd fan, I was always really jealous that he never came to us. Great manager

[@OrangePumasFTW]

I’m an Arsenal fan and this news is gut-wrenching. How conflicted I feel about, imo, the best manager in the world leaving leaves a gap for my club to fill. But the competition for City gets easier at the same time. I also just love the man, I want Arteta to emulate the things he’s done for LFC in style of play as well as his personality. Gonna miss the interviews.

[@PTeargryfn]

BEYOND grateful for what hes done for LFC and appreciate him more than I could even tell you

[@ViewsfromMidfield]

Feels like I’ve just been shot but only showily realising it. It’s so sad, but have to try and understand his reasonings. I’m grateful to everything he has done, said, the galvanising effect he has had on the club, fans, community, and football as a whole. Will always be thankful and on reflection happy it’s not him saying this in May… need to make the most of the time we have left with this man at the helm of this club. The league will be less colourful without him. Love that man to bits ❤

[@leighjohnston1988]

Heartbroken, yet full of pride and gratitude. YNWA Jurgen Klopp

[@dkdkdkdkdkdk22]

I feel like I lost my dad for the 2nd time. As cringe as it may sound to rival fans Klopp reminded me so much of my dad and he was the father figure I really needed in öy teenage years. I wanted to be like him and looked up to him.

[@eFKaluza]

He's the perfect fit for us. So sad in the moment about him leaving but like he said there's still work to be done to finish with a smile and I'm 100000000% sure the fans and the boys on the pitch will make that possible this season