John Oliver's parting message to Jürgen Klopp | Men in Blazers Interview

John Oliver returns to help us process and come to terms with the end of Jürgen Klopp's colossal run as Liverpool manager. In this conversation, John and Rog discuss the ways Klopp has been fully embraced by the city of Liverpool, how it was never really about the trophies, and now the legacy he will leave behind.
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[@derKosmoprolet369]

Klopp's biggest achievement nobody mentioned -- he taught 10.000's of Brits the correct pronunciation of the letter 'Ü' ......well done, Yeahrgen !

[@fasstaerke]

thats actually wrong pronunciation, thats a very slang and accent based pronunciation of Ü which most germans dont use ^^

[@MrCookie710]

@@fasstaerke Most German Comment ever. XD

[@JimTheFly]

13:48 starts an absolutely EPIC section from John. "Trophies are essentially ephemeral, right? You only *own* them temporarily, then you hand them off to someone else who'll take them from you. What he was about was moments, right? Moments can't be taken away from you. You keep those forever.... Moments are tattoos on your soul, right? They're there FOREVER." I want that section as a short just so I can make sure I keep it saved for when Future Jim needs that reminder.

[@4211234]

True, glad you pointed that out, I love that!

[@ktkee7161]

Typically he's a 100% wrong. In 50 years time no-one remembers "moments" and the Boot Room would have been the first to call him a soppy southern bollocks.

[@gergelygaal1456]

@@ktkee7161 No statistic is really relevant in 50 years time. It isn't that even in 20 years time. But we who have these memories will cherish them for the rest of our lives. When we pass away, along with these memories, the world has already moved on, and statistics are just empty numbers and the whole thing doesn't matter anyway. Statistics are for wikipedia and Jürgen's legacy are for the people rooting for Liverpool.

[@johntrew1597]

This is the smartest,funniest and most insightful discussion of Klopp and captures his humanity. Loved it.

[@Do27gg]

‘Teutonic care bear’ is actually so accurate 😂😂

[@KDCmdrAPD]

As a Dortmund supporter I can empathize, when JK left BVB I felt much the same. Fans and people here still speak fondly of him and reminisce. That was nine years ago and of course those memories compelled me to follow his time in Liverpool. Chin up and raise your scarves, it will get better. Heja and YNWA🖤💛

[@JimTheFly]

No matter where he goes, he'll still be Kloppo Du Popstar. And we'll still follow him.

[@sr8589]

YNWA and all the best for the final ❤

[@jasonmarshall4966]

One of my favourite experiences came on a trip to Berlin. Ended up in a bar around the corner from the hostel I was staying at to watch the Liverpool match in what turned out to be Dortmund pub, and the Dortmund v Bayern game was what followed on television and due to the Jurgen Liverpool scarf I was wearing I was treated like a lost family member. Still talk to people I met that day

[@fayesouthall6604]

Good luck in the Champions League final! ❤ YNWA

[@KDCmdrAPD]

@@jasonmarshall4966 was that pub milchbar in Kreuzberg? I grew up in that area.

[@scotthawkes74]

Jurgen taking the players hand-in-hand to the fans against West Brom was due to the fans leaving early the week before and him asking them to stay to the end. Against West Brom, the fans stayed and Jurgen celebrated them and that he, the players, and the supporters were now together. In that moment, the game didn't matter. He'd reminded us who we were. Doubters to believers.

[@scotthawkes74]

And yes, I've been in pieces all week.

[@haydenduvall162]

Stunning show - the big J.O. is always a treasure to listen to. I had to pause a few times as the sadness still hits like an ill-advised vindaloo.

[@ishan9220]

ill advised vindaloo - as an Indian I'm gonna viciously use that in my vocab going forward,

[@jamesm9995]

Ffs

[@elingrome5853]

He’s an insufferable twat

[@rjohnson387]

😮😢😅😂😂😂😂😂

[@1_5RCBiker]

Jurgen Klopp will be remembered as a great manager, no matter who you support. Not many can achieve that.

[@craigchampagne7797]

Urlaub in der sonnen Jurgen und bitte komst du zum hausen

[@erickolly5810]

United fan here, You just have give respect where it's due, great man, will miss him.

[@davidfewtrell3479]

Absolutley - he made the EPL a better place all round.

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

Vacation in the suns Jurgen and please you come for housing? 😂👍🏽

[@nuggz720]

@@tyronevaldez-kruger5313 did you translate the original reply? thanks? i google translated it but appreciate the help

[@sabungay]

These two together is the best thing on the internet

[@chutspe]

"If he coaches another team, I'd be rooting for him." That's why I found myself rooting for Liverpool all of a sudden, after he had resigned from his post at Borussia Dortmund, my club.

[@YourValentine]

When Klopp left Mainz the whole city cried but we were not bitter knowing that he was meant to achieve bigger things with bigger clubs. We wished him well and many of us proceeded to follow BVB and Liverpool with pride. It's good to see Liverpool fans are feeling the same. I agree that it's not only about football but his teams play a fantastic football, so passionate and entertaining. I hope we have not seen the end of this yet.

[@Midhs]

It would be a fairy tale ending if he went back but I really wish he gets to live life

[@yannick3806]

"This!" - just another Mainzer

[@Halifar2693]

As a huge John Oliver Fan and a German, this was an absolute pleasure. And talking about moments, seeing and hearing John Oliver say, he wishes for the German national team to win the world cup with Klopp is an amazing moment in itself as well. (Although Nagelsmann extended his contract to the next world cup, so we might have to wait for Klopp with the German team still)

[@felixmunzlinger9388]

When i was still a kid jürgen was our coach at Mainz05. We been second league and had never been first league, but we did so with him. I recall storming the field with my dad after our promotion. Good times. You might be able running into him doing vegetables shopping on our local market. Good man. Football isnt so much in my life anymore, but jürgen stayed. Says something on his character

[@miguelv804]

Needed to hear J.O talk about the klopp era. it was like closure i needed to hear. God ima miss klopp. Off to a new era of liverpool. YNWA KLOPP

[@amirirani-tehrani9749]

You made me cry, Rog. I wasn’t gonna cry Rog.

[@michaelgillman2505]

John Oliver says what I've been trying to articulate to people about Klopp leaving. The sadness of his departure has a little to do with football, but most of it is to do with the man and what he gave us as a person. Who he is. Been a supporter since the late 80's and have been falling out of love with the game a lot in the last decade. Genuinely thinking of walking away from it all after Sunday. Not because the success might be over - I saw 1 title victory and 30 years of pain that never made me feel like walking away - but because I truly cannot understand how to move on from such a man. A club I have loved with a man I admire more than most. It's going to be a sad Sunday night.

[@Dilydaydream1]

Feels like im loosing a friend. Ridiculously true

[@gobbledygook5000]

American LFC fan since 2006 here. I remember so many painful years before Klopp came. Some people will wish he could have achieved more, but before he came we were nowhere near even competing (consistently) and while he's been here, we win something like 70 to 80% of our games. When you compare that to what most sports fans have to go through, it's just been amazing these last 8 years under Klopp. Thank you so much! Gaffer, you've done so much for this club and I'll always appreciate you!

[@krev1986]

Somehow I got connected to lfc in 2002 and thn came 2004 man I turned into red.i was 18 thn Thn NXT 11 yrs mostly excruciating pain,but thn it was 2015 it was so happyand joyous since thn Just wanted to say it..

[@anthonydonlan3140]

​@krev1986 2005 are you a Bot.. Only joking maybe... I've got my eye on you, lost one eye to a champagne Cork...

[@krev1986]

@@anthonydonlan3140 yeah 2005 I was high not bot.

[@anthonydonlan3140]

@@krev1986 I don't remember writing that, seriously. No worries..

[@gavinthegoliath]

Rog is the only man that has made me, a man united fan, sit through a long ass chat about liverpool. Its Rog or maybe the weed.

[@rakim126]

Not a pool fan but they are interesting. Respect for sticking with klopp for 8 years. Rare nowadays

[@sjoerdvandriel7201]

Currently a ManU fan would be interested in a 50 minute chat about ANY other manager.

[@olivertwist4407]

This interview lives up to many of the qualities of Jürgen Klopp. As a German, I‘m looking forward to Jürgen Klopp coaching the German national team.

[@LazyJack2003]

Great show! Thanks from Germany. And yes , Klopp has been our best ambassador. What a legend.

[@paulinerrr795]

Jürgen is a spiritual and faithful man, and his devoutness for the visceral and sublime moments, big or small, are as John Oliver says, moments are tattoos on your soul. And to make people appreciate and glorify those moments, to really live in the present and indulge or luxuriate in it, is no simple feat. He gave people spirituality, via artistry and creativity in sport. A gift that cannot ever be repaid, but one given as a duty and act of faith. Bravo, Jürgen.

[@peterhahn8280]

If it makes it easier John, as a German, if Klopp started managing England I would support them as well!

[@jph418]

Was very much looking forward to this and it did not disappoint! Even though I’m not a Liverpool supporter, it’s hard not to love Klopp. Thank you both for a heartfelt hour!

[@slackeratlarge575]

27:43 Jon longingly looking Into the distance, saying “trophies arnt really it” 😅❤

[@drmsd14]

Everything John Oliver said was on point, especially the "you're not my real dad sentiment". He's so much more than trophies. For me, as a more recent supporter of LFC, I feel like the Carabao Cup final summed that up perfectly. I remember this overwhelming sense of pride in this team a few minutes before Virgil scored his second goal (I said what I said). When the supporters sang the most beautiful rendition of Allez Allez Allez was a MOMENT for me. Up until this point Klopp leaving was something that was going to happen eventually. John's "thank you" has suddenly made it very real. This is it and I'm not prepared.

[@krev1986]

You are welcome to the family for the rest of your life❤

[@rickroche583]

I love John Oliver what a legend...

[@colonialstraits1069]

I’m glad that the U.S. and UK can both share this treasure of a man.

[@grantlane6172]

This is like a mass bereavement counselling session. Beautiful. 😢

[@filipbystricky7301]

Wonderful interview as always Rog. Both you and John have such incredible twists of phrase! My heart is breaking into pieces watching Klopp on his way out, but I'm so grateful for shows like this that help me through it.

[@coolbyrne8676]

"Fail in the most beautiful way." Out of the many, many Klopp words to live by, these will stay with me the longest. It genuinely felt akin to a death when he announced he was leaving, but of course, it's just life. He taught us that, too.

[@rickroche583]

This is beautiful piece...I have tears in my eyes of both joy and profound sadness!! What's that about - Thank you thank you thank you BOTH....❤

[@carterbentley9030]

This is absolutely the most engaging, awesome conversation I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying online. Two supreme wits utterly in their element. Making it real--football is life! Thanks, gents.

[@calgon5689]

I've needed John's voice on this to soothe it all. Only this week does it feel like its actually happening.

[@CALFCfan]

I'm not prepared for Sunday ..you two made me cry multiple times just in the 1st 10 mins. You both are treasures and exemplify the best of fandom❤🙏🏻🤘🏻. YNWA!

[@nrossi1215]

I thought when Pep left Barcelona was bad. This is worse. Am a puddle right now. With exquisite language and kindness you both opened the window even further into what a stellar and honourable and good man and strategic genius Klopp is. Liverpool children who went from childhood to teens with him leading their city are so lucky. Thank you Roger and John.

[@liammolling9760]

Klopp is the type of person I aspire to be ... He's truely a great man .. and his warmth an wisdom will be missed... YNWA ❤

[@dominicschaeffer909]

As a yank “picking a Premier League team” lost in a world of star players, one better than the next, only one club stopped me in my tracks thinking “look at THAT” not “Look at him!”. That team was LFC… That team! and that was Klopp.

[@webMonkey_]

Just proves you are a good human.

[@jhamptonjr]

I've only been following this beautiful game for about 2 and 1/2 years but even I know that jergen klopp was one of the good guys for sure. I watched his announcement video and was very sad by the time it was over.

[@20fortheJuice]

If Kloppo is like Shanks, then I hope Slot is like Paisley.

[@viethoangdo5863]

Lijnders would have been the better Paisley

[@JamesWho1]

Been thinking that hopefully Bob slot 🤞

[@sjoerdvandriel7201]

Ian Paisley? How so?

[@CarlBank250]

In terms of Shank buildung the spirit and Paisley collecting the trophies to it? Guess we'll see... But I don't doubt it. I believe it. Lesson learned! 🙏🏼

[@masstwitter4748]

Really appreciate the poetic lyricism and humor of your conversations. An emotional one today but helped me process and put into perspective how fortunate we've been to have Jurgen as our manager

[@themaharaniscloset]

This was the most enjoyable and beautiful 49 minutes on this topic I've listened to since Klopps announcement.. Brilliant, just brilliant. YNWA

[@paulinerrr795]

The flood of emotions!!! Rog, you are truly a terrific writer and orator, grateful that your talents are dedicated to this beautiful but often infuriating sport. And as always John Oliver is a delight.

[@LFC_LB]

Earlier today I thought, "what are John Oliver's thoughts? " then you posted this. Thanks, gents.

[@micksumo]

Klopps culture will be there beyond generations.... a city living through difficult times with a German guy who turned up and told us to never give up... just what a guy.... changed my life... ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stephenhill545]

Dortmund is a similar place.

[@lennoxrl]

This was a most beautiful eulogy,if I ever heard one,want to say thanks for this peice,you both couldn't have put it any better,I can't wait for Super klopp Sunday to say thanks for everything you did for the city of Liverpool,you made the ppl smile again while walking the streets,even me as a fan from trinidad and tobago now living in Canada,I followed liverpool from the 70,s to this day,throughout all the wins and loses, never loss fate in this wonderful Club like every fan world wide we ❤ liverpool I AM A LIFER..YNWA.

[@user-ju4ox6nl8c]

Thanks guys for giving us the closure we all need

[@todmarsden2740]

What a joy! Thank you both for expressing this moment for us!! “You’re the Poetry Men, you make things all right”🎶

[@lajohnson1ly]

I've been hoping for an end of season Liverpool show with John Oliver and this did not disappoint. It was like going to your regular intimate music venue on Friday night without knowing the act but certain that, whomever it was, they'd be worth a listen and Paul Simon walks out to a live mike with a guitar and starts playing songs from his latest unreleased album.

[@V45c097]

I have consumed every minute of the Jürgen tributes thus far, but this is by far the best. The comment about moments is so perfect. My kids have grown into young adults amid our European and domestic family travels. They will speak about Jürgen to their kids for generations to come. I don’t want to move on. I will savour every moment 🥺

[@isahamilton01]

Thoroughly enjoyed that. Thank you both 🩵 Pep may have my soul locked in a chest in his dungeon but Klopp fills a very particular and important place in all of our hearts. The league will not be the same without him. Really does feel like a heavy loss. Is there a single content creator anywhere in the world with better intros and outros? Phenomenal Rog, as always

[@SeeWoelfin]

Glorious conversation, wonderfully erudite humans. And John saying he would wish Jürgen a win with the German national team... I almost teared up. So noble.

[@66meikou]

I've always loved JO so when I found out he was a 'Pool fan it just boosted him up the charts. It will be a big void to fill when the Normal one goes. I wish Jurgen and his family all the happiness in their lives.

[@diazinth]

If Arne Slot says in his first press conference something along the lines of "I'm not your real dad, but I'll try to bring you some happiness.", I think he'll be off to a good start with us fans at least. ^,^

[@krev1986]

The very thing I wanted Waiting for it John talking abt jurgen discussing those moments Man tears,just tears, reminiscing all those moments and memories Thankkkk uuuuu

[@gavinthegoliath]

Rog for a late night show.

[@user-kh7pg1ny1w]

The bit about the Viking long boat and the liva building may be the funniest thing I’ve ever heard I’ve watched it back at least ten times and I laugh every time . When you two lads put on the scouse accent it pure gold . Love the pod keep it up . Shout out from San Diego

[@meninblazers]

😂 We obviously really liked that part too: kzbin.infoKNUbQ3NDS9k?feature=share

[@user-kh7pg1ny1w]

Give it legs lads lmao😂

[@Alpha-III]

thank you two for these moments

[@garywarren5048]

Perfectly said at the end John. What a great ride for 9 years, all those moments/memories to remember.

[@psfordnu]

This was phenomenal, and so cathartic for me as a Liverpool supporter who is devastated to have to say goodbye to Jurgen. Bravo.

[@Djaermi]

I love these two gentlemen together, John and Rog. John, who needs no introduction, whose trophy shelf buckles under the weight of TV award statuettes, and Rog, who speaks more eloquently than I write, able to produce aphorisms with the efficiency of a fortune cookie factory. One day far from this one, when John Oliver's career reaches the inevitable 'podcast host' stage, I dream of a future in which these two voices might guide my commute to work.

[@VictorRay]

Thank you John for sharing how any of us feeling right now.

[@LuxLisbon26]

Thank you so much! It sounds crazy as I don't know the man but I needed to hear John Oliver's take on Jurgen leaving as I knew he would put into words how I was feeling and I wouldn't feel alone in my grief 😢

[@Tobyshore]

One of the rare moments where somebody can speak to the emotions we are and no doubt will feel for some time to come. To paraphrase J.O. it's not about what we won, it's about how Jurgens teams made us feel.

[@desmondpacassidy]

Great words, memories and a very fitting appraisal of one of life's good guys. Isn't it a pity that more folk in public eye jobs cannot be as human as Jürgen has been... Well done chaps, great video...

[@marctierschge1809]

This describes so exactly and in detail how most of us might feel...Superb stuff.

[@volkerschmitt]

I completely relate to the emotion. I remember too well how said it was to see Jürgen Klopp leave Dortmund in 2015. He is a legend.

[@cbrehm100]

This is great, so helpful in explaining what was great about Klopp and why we are missing him so much. And funny.

[@Fu-orksGive.PEACE.achance.]

That Klopp statue sounds brilliant. Hope to see it SOON.

[@lasherdj]

This video will stay in my archives as the best there ever was. Thank you! YNWA

[@tonykarr2662]

Good afternoon, Rog, you beautiful human. I’m a newer GFOP - started listening this winter after season 2 of that fantastic collaboration with Tommy Vietor! I love the pod and how accessible you make European Football to us Muricans. I save the pod for my weekends and work around the house, and just got done with this one. I loved Jon Oliver and the conversation about Klopp’s next challenge! Here’s a question for a potential future pod - what about Klopp heading the USMNT?!?!

[@verenahummels5217]

this is really a stunning, funny and beautiful interview! maybe one of the best footy fan talk stuff i've ever seen.

[@benjaminhaley9993]

Thank you so much. This was wonderfully cathartic and helpful for this Liverpool supporter. I resonated with Oliver's comment that I would support Germany if Klopp goes on to manage them. YNWA. ❤️

[@meredithburton7918]

I couldn't stop thinking about John yesterday. Hugs.❤

[@CarlBank250]

These two nailed it. I am so tempted to post the link to that under every 'He won just one premiere league' - comment I find on the interweb!

[@katinkagoncalves913]

I loved him when he was manager at Borussia Dortmund. Watching the post game ceremony at Anfield on Sunday was heart wrenching. I’m hoping he’s not done, that e will just take some time and return to coach somewhere. Wherever it might be I’ll watch

[@angelabruce9754]

You two were an absolute you. Thank you

[@mattinterweb]

Great interview. Life is all about experiences and Klopp gave us so many memories. Danke Jurgen.

[@LeosGoals]

The show I was waiting for. Man thank you for delivering this with John Oliver during a week full of emotions for us Liverpool fans 🥲❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@jeed2711]

I agreed with John Oliver said about Klopp. He left a big tattoo in your soul. We will definitely miss him ❤ YNWA.

[@claramitchell746]

Gentlemen, I cannot tell you how wonderful this podcast has been, and you killed me when you said that Jurgen goes off into the sunset on a longboat!!! That was soooo special!!!👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾❤️⚽️❤️⚽️😊 Thank you KLOPP!!!

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Most people have to die before these wonderful tributes are expressed. Jurgen has inspired so many in so many ways, but above all love.

[@Medicinemen100]

What a great channel/podcast. As a recent subscriber, this is just excellent. A charasmatic, knowledgeable, genuine, Top Top Top host. Brilliant:)

[@liver967]

We have had a lot of amazing of him ,an amazing human being.

[@gentlehorst]

Best interview. In (early) loving memory ♥

[@mdnght_crttr]

To be fair, you gave us Monthy Python first, so we could learn about this comedy thing everybody was talking about so well. Then we were searching for a present we could give in return for literally decades. And after some unsuccesful tries, like we believed we could make you happy winning the Euro in your country 1996 so you could join us celebrating, didn't happen. Then we sent our top Bundesliga Clubs to Wembley to play a CL final, return to sender. It really felt like we could never make up, falling short in all our efforts. But eventually we found this Jürgen Klopp and can now say, after all these years, we are even! 😉

[@ins0lvable]

What an amazing tribute in a form of a podcast!

[@barbarajennion6113]

An exquisite, poignant, funny and incredibly articulate conversation. Wow. When someone taps into how you feel and puts flesh on the bones of complex thoughts and feelings about Klopp’s magic … brilliant. 👏👏👏

[@starr-anncoleman9559]

This was a brilliant show and just love John and his insight ❤

[@brianjauhiainen3954]

An extraordinary show. Thank you

[@valenciaproperty]

Wonderful interview. So good. Well done

[@lescorlett4133]

The Normal 1 shirt is ace. 🤣

[@maamek230]

I love watching these guys. I can listen to them all day. Dear John we all feel the same, I still can’t believe klopp is leaving at the end of the season.

[@SHOman_86]

Never knew Oliver was a Liverpool fan. Didn’t realize I could like him even more!

[@gillie-monger3394]

Jürgen reminded us how to believe again. As a manager he gave us success, joy, entertainment and pride. In return he will always be a Redman to us wherever he ends up. He will Never Walk Alone as long as there's a Liverpool supporter around. I'm SO glad that Jürgen is a Red! Now will someone please stop cutting bloody onions!

[@bradhouston1327]

Brilliant!! Loved this!!

[@iaincphotography6051]

A great episode guys, thank you and may YNWA.

[@leventulku4288]

absolutely in tears

[@Heathcliff1848]

The inscription on Shankley's statue would be equally fitting for Klopp......He made the people happy.

[@JoaquinPerez-xi5ru]

This is great, John really articulates what were all felling

[@PABLOSGHOST]

Loved watching this! ❤

[@HariomSingh-gy5cb]

These 9 years were gold mine of life lessons for anyone, and most of all it taught me to have empathy in your weakest of moments 😢

[@Chris15Hubbard]

Great interview as always.