I’m not must have been a trend at the time.
I’m sure Jurgen said similar things about the way players in his sides were trusted to make adjustments themselves during games
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i suppose what he was trying to say was if hes a bit ungainly with the press then its not a major issue
if hes not Klopp, then thats fine, hes just gotta be himself, just be genuine
so long as hes not Rodgers.
theres good
theres OK
then theres Brent like sycophantic rubbish which is condescending and far from clever
ultimately i think the key is to remain as close to the person you are in nature as possible.
i never really hated up on Slots press conferences, as the position got untenable through the football, then some criticism did come, but it was ONLY due to the performances that the avalanche started(which is strcitly what the poster was saying is the only thing hed care about)
having said that, yes, a media savvy manager really is a bonus to himself and the club, but theres only so long a funny, warm press conference can hide performances.
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Glad we have moved quick to sort this
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What I’m looking forward to is this: as soon as everyone has grasped the new system, we will finally have a distinct identity and style again—regardless of who is out on the pitch. As we saw under Jürgen, you can then field just about anyone—even youth players—and it remains instantly recognizable that it is a Liverpool team playing.
We’ve reached that point before, where every youth team played with the exact same style as the first team, and so on. I’ve missed that, and I’m very excited to see how everything unfolds. Of course, it will take some time before we achieve that level of consistency again, but I’m truly looking forward to it.
We are about to embark on a new journey—complete with everything that entails, the highs and the lows—and hopefully, we’ll do it all together again, without anyone being left out or constantly favored over others. You know what I mean.
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That can improve individual ball technique he was a master at that.
I’m glad I started this mini debate and we will agree to disagree.
A lot seemed to care about Slots skill. Millions around the world will be hanging off every word Iraola says in the next few days and this renamed thread will be a frenzy of judgement and opinions. A lot will care. Hope he is calm, positive, articulate and provides hope. Just don’t use the word character.
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It is minor, but this ‘3 games a week’ nonsense is becoming a pet peeve. Nobody plays 3 games a week. Very rarely, 3 games fall in one calendar week if you happen to start your count from Sunday, but that means the week before or after has no more than one. The pace is 2 games per week. Yes, that is a challenge. But you don’t add any credibility to your view by exaggerating the tempo of the challenge.
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Two year deal, huh? Seems like a very short agreement to reach. He gets a year to sink or swim, and if he fails, we go after Enrique.
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I chose not to air my version of that rant 
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the spitter thinks he sounds smart when he says three games instead of two
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looks like thats what he is used to. did the same at bournmouth
Pablo de la Torre
- Spanish sports scientist and conditioning coach.
- Joined Bournemouth in 2023 as part of Iraola’s backroom staff after working with him previously in Spain.
- Background is in sports science, physiotherapy and physical performance rather than traditional coaching.
- Known for overseeing player fitness, conditioning, recovery and the intense physical demands of Iraola’s high-pressing style.
- Considered one of the key figures behind Bournemouth’s athletic development during Iraola’s tenure.
Tommy Elphick
- Bournemouth legend as a player, captaining the club from League One to the Premier League.
- Retired in 2021 and immediately moved into coaching with Bournemouth’s development squad before rising to the first-team staff.
- Works primarily with defenders and tactical preparation.
- Widely regarded as a future manager due to his leadership qualities and tactical understanding. He has already attracted interest from Championship clubs for managerial roles.
- Coaching style is often described as player-focused, drawing on his recent experience as a professional footballer.
Shaun Cooper
- Former Bournemouth defender who made over 200 appearances for the club.
- Returned to the club’s academy setup in 2018 and progressed through youth coaching roles before joining the first-team staff.
- Has a strong reputation for coaching set-pieces and detailed training-ground work.
- Received public praise from Bournemouth players for innovative set-piece routines that produced goals in the Premier League.
- Often described as one of the club’s “unsung heroes” behind the scenes.
Tom Webber
- Match analyst at Bournemouth since 2016.
- Part of the club’s analytics department, working on opposition analysis, performance data and tactical preparation.
- Less publicly visible than the coaches but contributes heavily to match planning and post-match reviews.
- Provides video and data analysis that informs coaching decisions and player preparation
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For anyone that wants to listen to the full 15mins worth of Carragher spewing his contradictory bullshit… you are a braver person than me… Anyone wanting to listen to just his take on Iraola, apparently it is between 3:0mins and 4:0mins…
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detailed analysis on Iraola’s staff, copied out of that thread
Iraola’s Bournemouth staff he wants to bring:
Pablo de la Torre – Spanish fitness/conditioning coach. Long-time collaborator from Rayo Vallecano. Handles physical prep for Iraola’s high-intensity pressing game. Vital for maintaining energy levels across a tougher schedule.
Tommy Elphick – Assistant manager. Former Bournemouth captain & centre-back. Strong on player management, defensive organisation & leadership. Iraola has called him “more than ready” to manage. Turned down Bristol City job to stay with him.
Shaun Cooper – Assistant/first-team coach. Ex-Bournemouth player who rose through academy. Specialises in set-pieces (credited for key goals vs Arsenal etc.). Tactical detail & club knowledge.
Tom Webber – First-team out-of-possession analyst. Focuses on pressing, defensive shape & transitions. Previously at Leicester & Bristol City. Adds data/video insight to support the system.
Overall take: A tight, proven unit that helped Bournemouth hit record points & reach Europe. Brings instant cohesion, PL experience + set-piece edge. Good blend of Spanish methodology (Iraola + de la Torre) with English coaches. Quick implementation at Liverpool, though scaling to title-level expectations will be the real test. Smart continuity move.
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Didn’t Bournemouth have a lot of issues with defending set-piece until the beginning of this year?
Fucks me off that we play prem tems in pre-Season
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