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Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson: It's every coach's dream to manage Liverpool
Swede confesses to being a Reds fan...
5 Jun 2010 08:00:00
By David Middleton
Sven-Goran Eriksson has made himself a contender for the vacant managerial position at Liverpool by declaring he's always been a lifelong fan of the Reds.
The former England boss, who is leading the Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup, admitted it would be a dream come true to take-over the reigns at Anfield just 24 hours after Rafael Benitez departed.
“I have been a Liverpool fan all of my life. I never mentioned it when I was in charge of England because I didn't think it was fair,” he revealed to The Sun.
“My father was also a Liverpool supporter and every Saturday we would watch an English match on television. It was the highlight of the week.
"Liverpool matches were televised quite regularly and we would cheer them on. They have always been my team and nothing has changed.”
Sven's affection for the Merseyside giants will automatically put the Swede on top of a long-list of managerial contenders to revive the club's fortunes.
Last term the Reds had early exits from the Champions League and domestic cups, and finished down in seventh in the Premier League.
Having experience of managing in the Premier League with Manchester City, and been in charge of the Mexico national team, Sven will be viewed as a first-rate candidate to fill Benitez's shoes.
"I was shocked when I discovered Rafael Benitez had left,” he added.
"Would I want to be the manager of Liverpool? It is every manager's dream to manage Liverpool."
"When I was starting out in coaching I was invited to Liverpool to see how they did things. Joe Fagan was the manager at the time.
"I remember him showing me around Anfield and taking me into their legendary boot room.
"It was such a privilege and an honour for me to be invited in there. I will never forget that moment.
"Liverpool will always hold a special place in my heart."
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The former England boss, who is leading the Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup, admitted it would be a dream come true to take-over the reigns at Anfield just 24 hours after Rafael Benitez departed.
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“I have been a Liverpool fan all of my life. I never mentioned it when I was in charge of England because I didn't think it was fair,” he revealed to The Sun.
“My father was also a Liverpool supporter and every Saturday we would watch an English match on television. It was the highlight of the week.
"Liverpool matches were televised quite regularly and we would cheer them on. They have always been my team and nothing has changed.”
Sven's affection for the Merseyside giants will automatically put the Swede on top of a long-list of managerial contenders to revive the club's fortunes.
Last term the Reds had early exits from the Champions League and domestic cups, and finished down in seventh in the Premier League.
Having experience of managing in the Premier League with Manchester City, and been in charge of the Mexico national team, Sven will be viewed as a first-rate candidate to fill Benitez's shoes.
"I was shocked when I discovered Rafael Benitez had left,” he added.
"Would I want to be the manager of Liverpool? It is every manager's dream to manage Liverpool."
"When I was starting out in coaching I was invited to Liverpool to see how they did things. Joe Fagan was the manager at the time.
"I remember him showing me around Anfield and taking me into their legendary boot room.
"It was such a privilege and an honour for me to be invited in there. I will never forget that moment.
"Liverpool will always hold a special place in my heart."
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