Goodbye Jurgen: Liverpool fans share memories of Klopp's time at Anfield
Listen to our new series charting Klopp's time at Anfield, told by the fans who witnessed it
Last updated 24th May 2024
As Jurgen Klopp's illustrious spell as Liverpool manager comes to an end and he leaves the club, we're exploring what Klopp means to the city of Liverpool in our new series - Goodbye Jurgen: What Klopp means to Liverpool
Klopp took over as Liverpool boss from Brendan Rodgers part-way through the 2015-16 season and in the following nine years, he achieved some incredible feats:
- Securing Liverpool's first league title in 30 years
- Winning the 2019 Champions League
- Qualifying for four European finals
- Securing a domestic cup double in 2022
- Winning the Club World Cup
- Winning the European Super Cup
- Securing the League Cup in his final season
Anyone who witnessed Jurgen Klopp managing Liverpool will know the last nine years have been about so much more than results.
Klopp's personality, connection with the fans, and incredible ability to capture the hearts of supporters means this departure has caused upset and heartbreak across the globe.
Goodbye Jurgen: What Klopp means to Liverpool
In our new series "Goodbye Jurgen" we explore that relationship with the fans by reliving the last nine years.
Episode One
In the first episode - we hear Jurgen for the very first time as he is unveiled as LFC boss in October 2015.
Fans offer their insights into their first impressions of the "The Normal One" as he's unveiled at a now famous press conference.
Episode Two
In episode two, author and season ticket holder Ian Salmon joins Mick Coyle to discuss Klopp's first season at Anfield, which ends with a European Final defeat, but sets the tone for the future.
Ian went on to write a book to chart the campaign called "They Say Our Days are Numbered"
Episode Three
Who could ever forget THAT night at Anfield as Liverpool overcame a three-goal deficit to overturn Lionel Messi's Barcelona?
In this episode of the series, we talk to season ticket holder Lizzi about her European adventures with the Reds, and how Klopp put the club back amongst the European elite.
Episode Four
It took 30 years, but it finally happened.
Liverpool won the Premier League title for the first time in the 2019/20, their first League title since 1990.
And they did it in style, as we recall when we're joined by Neil Atkinson from Liverpool podcast The Anfield Wrap.
Episode Five
Dan Morgan's new book is called "Jurgen Said to Me - Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool and the remaking of the city".
It charts the impact of Jurgen Klopp's Reds beyond the field of play, into the wider Anfield community and beyond.
Dan joined Mick Coyle to hear about the ideas contained in the book - and how Klopp's influence transcends the beautiful game.
Episode Six
In this final episode of the series - we hear from fans at Klopp's last game at the helm (a 2-0 win over Wolves at Anfield
We hear from the man himself, as he addresses the media for the final time as Liverpool manager.
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