Michael Edwards

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...