I'd rather lose a game trying to win it, than lose it trying not to get beat Brendan Rodgers More Quotes by Brendan Rodgers More Quotes From Brendan Rodgers Whilst I'm here, I'll always do the best I can. Brendan Rodgers do-the-best i-can I think my history as a coach shows I like players who are gifted technically and have courage when it comes to being in possession of a football. That is a key quality for me. Brendan Rodgers player football thinking I think football management has obviously changed and evolved in terms of practices and methods, but I would say the values we strive to hold are the same as great men like Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley. Brendan Rodgers football men thinking Of course, as manager, the selection of the team is very much one of the biggest responsibilities I personally take, but I come to that decision thanks to advice and support of the people around me. Brendan Rodgers team responsibility people I hope when my time as Liverpool manager is over, I'm remembered as someone who improved the team and left the club in a better position than I inherited it. Brendan Rodgers position clubs team Even more important than statistics is then having the staff that can take the data and ensure it's presented in a way that improves individuals and teams. Brendan Rodgers data team important The quality of people you have around you as a manager is so vital. There are various factors that influence that process; fitness, form and the tactical approach to your opponent are all areas I review on a daily basis. Brendan Rodgers opponents quality people I enjoy my work. The reason I worked so hard all my life is because I want to be making big decisions and managing at the very highest level. Brendan Rodgers levels decision want I meet regularly with my staff to ensure they are aware of what I want, but also to make sure they have the chance to influence the process and use all of their knowledge to help prepare the group. Brendan Rodgers groups use want I'm blessed to be supported by some brilliant staff, who are all experts in their field and dedicated to what they do. Brendan Rodgers fields blessed experts A player's character is a crucial factor I look into before committing to signing them. They also need to show a willingness to learn, regardless of age and experience; that's very important to me. Brendan Rodgers important player character My days tend to be packed, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I enjoy my work, and it is a privilege to do what I do. Brendan Rodgers privilege enjoy way I don't see coach job stressful, I really don't. Of course, there is pressure and expectation, but I wouldn't necessarily equate that with stress. Brendan Rodgers stress expectations jobs The responsibility will always go with the manager - you put out the team. Brendan Rodgers managers team responsibility I think I've proven I can build a team that plays a way of football that excites and challenges at the top end of the table. Brendan Rodgers team football thinking I've always been one to arrive early for work; preparation is a big part of how I work, and I like to be in my office going through plans for the upcoming training sessions or meetings I have. Brendan Rodgers training preparation office I have a senior staff meeting every day, with key personnel who interface with the players - coaches, the medical staff, our analyst department. This is a useful exercise as it means we are all across what is happening and they are aware of my expectations. Brendan Rodgers senior exercise mean I believe a young player will run through a barbed wire fence for you. An older player looks for a hole in the fence, he’ll try and get his way through it some way, but the young player will fight for you. Brendan Rodgers fighting running believe If one day I go to a game and I don't feel I can win, maybe I don't go. Brendan Rodgers games winning football I can categorically tell you that Mario Balotelli will not be at Liverpool. Brendan Rodgers mario league football
