Schmadtke to Sign 3-Year Deal with Liverpool, Not a Consultant
Reds Closing in on Jorg Schmadtke as New Sporting Director, Advanced Talks Underway to Bring Schmadtke on Board
Liverpool FC are in advanced talks to appoint Jorg Schmadtke as their new sporting director, hoping to have him in place before the start of the critical summer transfer window. The search for a suitable candidate to replace Julian Ward, who announced his intention to step down last November, has been the subject of intense speculation.
Although Paul Mitchell from Monaco was among …
Jorg Schmadtke, Sure Why Not?
It's probably fair to say that Matt Law and Sam Wallace dropping a Saturday night exclusive about Jorg Schmadtke being the new frontrunner for Liverpool's soon to be vacant Sporting Director came as a bit of a surprise. In part because it wasn't one of the local patch journalists who had the story, but moreso because Schmadtke hadn't been mentioned by anyone up to that point and likely wasn't on the short list, or long list, of anyone who'd put …
Schmadtke to Liverpool: Odd Couple or Genius Move?
The Enigmatic Schmadtke: An Unlikely Alliance with Klopp?
In the tumultuous world of football, there are times when seemingly unrelated paths converge, and unexpected partnerships form. In a recent article by German sports writer Raphael Honigstein, he delves into the curious connection between Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and the enigmatic Jorg Schmadtke, a man whose colourful career spans four decades across various roles in German football.
The news that Schmadtke is in talks with Liverpool to potentially assume the sporting …
Klopp Ally Schmadtke to Transform Liverpool's Strategy
It appears as though Liverpool may have unearthed their next sporting director in the guise of Jörg Schmadtke. Here's what may transpire if he joins the club this summer.
Liverpool's quest to find a successor for Julian Ward has spanned several months since the former sporting director declared his intention to step down from his role come summer.
But now, it seems the Reds may have discovered Ward's heir apparent.
Schmadtke in Pole Position for Liverpool Director RoleAs per …
Schmadtke in Pole Position for Liverpool Director Role
Well, well, well, it seems Liverpool are having a chinwag with the German football whiz, Jorg Schmadtke, about taking the reins as their sporting director.
The 59-year-old chap has rather astonishingly become the front-runner for the job, as Liverpool scurry about to find a replacement for Julian Ward, who's decided to take a breather from football after only a year of filling Michael Edwards' shoes.
Schmadtke, you see, is no stranger to our dear Jurgen Klopp, having donned the sporting …
We Need to Sell Players Like Kostas & Take Money Off Others Again…
In the early stages of Jurgen Klopp’s reign, Michaels Edwards was able to pull off some amazing robberies. Players that sat firmly on the fringes of the Liverpool first team were directed towards clubs that were desperate to part with their money. The strategy and recruitment side of the club was almost flawless, with key players signed through the sales of very mediocre players. Much of our troubles (this season) has stemmed from our inability to continue this trend, with …
FSG Out - The Rise & Fall of our Controversial Owners
For the entirety of January, I was convinced my football club would recruit that midfielder which was desperately needed. My misguided faith in our owners (doing the right thing) has left me saddened, as I wanted to remember them for all the good they have done for this historical club. It can never be denied how they were able to modernise, restructure, grow, and bring this franchise to the very peak of modern-day football. Their success was built upon smart …
Opinon: United's Transfer Woes a Cautionary Tale (Downfall, Part 2)
Last week I penned a column about how Manchester United's current crisis reflects our own dark days before Jurgen Klopp took the helm. I outlined the struggle that comes with recognizing a "big club" isn't quite so big anymore. This week, for part two of this "Downfall" series on Manchester United, I'd like to look at how Liverpool used intelligent transfers to propel the club to the pinnacle of football, how United's transfer policies have contributed to their current crisis, …
Julian Ward: A Window Of Uncertainty
I would be surprised if any Liverpool player had ever been labeled as for sale whilst under the watch of Jürgen Klopp. Often times a player likely to leave will be lauded for their importance, just prior to their sale. With a strong start to this summer transfer window, there are now more questions than answers regarding the Reds' business.
Sadio Mané is gone, Divock Origi is gone, and Takumi Minamino has also departed. So far, Darwin Núñez and Fábio …
An Opportunity Lost
When Liverpool emerged victorious to claim their 6th European Cup, it should have marked the start of domination for the reds. The League title was finally claimed a year or so later, and despite the lack of any substantial signings since, there was still strong signs that vast silverware could be claimed.
That Champions League win saw a team littered with obscene talent, brought together by the world class talents of Jürgen Klopp. The fact that only one major trophy …