Jurgen Said to Me
Jurgen Said to Me is a human-interest story centred around Liverpool FC's most successful and charismatic leader of recent times. It charts Jurgen Klopp's impact on Liverpool through the voice of the author and those at the heart of his revival.
In October 2015, Klopp took the helm at Liverpool at a time when the famous club were entering a third decade of league-title drought. The German coach had prospered with his brand of 'heavy-metal football', but little was known about his personality beyond an obvious energy and charisma. He entered a city steeped in personality, history and trauma - a place where the people demand more than a mere coach to lead their clubs.
Klopp's social influence has stretched to matters such as diversity, the economy, the COVID-19 pandemic and local history. The book explores the human impact of a man who single-handedly harnessed togetherness and the global unity of millions, while reshaping one of the most famous cities in the world.
Dan Morgan is a contributor and columnist for The Anfield Wrap podcast, Liverpool FC's award-winning fan media organisation with global reach and acclaim. He has also written for The Guardian, was previously a writer and editor at Reach plc and has featured on the BBC and other media outlets. Dan has been a Liverpool FC season-ticket holder for many years. He hails from Croxteth in the north of the city.