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The Story of Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers (born 26, January 1973) is a Northern Irish football coach and former player who is the current manager of Premier League club Liverpool F.C.
Rodgers began his career as a defender at Northern Irish club Ballymena United, where he stayed until he was signed by Reading at the age of 18, although a genetic knee condition forced him to retire at the age of 20.
He remained at Reading as a coach and then Academy Director.
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Rodgers spent a large amount of time exploring Spain studying different coaching methods and strategies, and was eventually invited by manager Jose Mourinho to leave his role as Academy Director at Reading and join the Chelsea Academy as their Head Youth Coach in 2004 after a recommendation by Mourinho's assistant and future Premiership manager Steve Clarke.
He was promoted
to Reserve Team Manager two years later and was kept in that position by subsequent managers Avram Grant and Luiz Felipe Scolari.
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First Steps Into Management
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Brendan Rodgers (born 26, January 1973) is a Northern Irish football coach and former player who is the current manager of Premier League club Liverpool F.C.
Rodgers began his career as a defender at Northern Irish club Ballymena United, where he stayed until he was signed by Reading at the age of 18, although a genetic knee condition forced him to retire at the age of 20.
He remained at Reading as a coach and then Academy Director.
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Rodgers spent a large amount of time exploring Spain studying different coaching methods and strategies, and was eventually invited by manager Jose Mourinho to leave his role as Academy Director at Reading and join the Chelsea Academy as their Head Youth Coach in 2004 after a recommendation by Mourinho's assistant and future Premiership manager Steve Clarke.
He was promoted
to Reserve Team Manager two years later and was kept in that position by subsequent managers Avram Grant and Luiz Felipe Scolari.View attachment 260088
First Steps Into Management
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On 1st of June, 2012, Rodgers was unveiled as the new Liverpool manager on a three-year contract following the departure of Kenny Dalglish two weeks previously. Rodgers' appointment was immediately endorsed by former colleague and Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.
In July 2012, Rodgers wrote an open letter to the Swansea City supporters, thanking both the staff and supporters for his time at the club and wishing them well for the future. Days later, Rodgers held his first training session at Melwood as the squad reported back for pre-season training.
Brendan Rodgers' Best
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The 2013-2014 season was Liverpool Football Club's 122nd season in existence, and their 51st consecutive season in the top flight of English football. It was also the club's 22nd consecutive season in the Premier League.
Liverpool enjoyed a memorable season, scoring 101 league goals, the highest number of goals scored by a Premier League runner-up and also the highest number of goals ever scored by the club in the top flight.
Luis Suarez finished as the league's top scorer with 31 goals, winning the Premier League Golden Boot as well as the PFA Players' Player of the Year while Steven Gerrard finished with the most assists with 13.
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World Cup 2014
Having scored 31 goals in 33 league games, Suarez went into the World Cup as the most feared striker in the world. On May 22nd, Suarez underwent emergency surgery for his left knee. He was confined to a wheelchair for a time, leading to rumors that he would be unable to participate in the World Cup.
Suarez started Uruguay's second match against England and scored both of the teams goals in a 2-1 win at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, effectively ending England's World Cup dreams.
There was mixed feelings in Liverpool, their Star Man essentially knocked them out of the World Cup, but he was going to be their talisman in the UEFA Champions League.. Then something terrible happened.
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Suarez clashed with Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini while waiting for a cross. Replays showed that Suarez lunged at Chiellini and bit him in the shoulder (Chiellini showed bite marks), followed by Suarez falling and clutching his face.
Two Days later on 26th of June, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee banned Suarez for NINE International Matches effective immediately, meaning he would take no further part in the World Cup.
On July 11th, FC Barcelona announced that the club and Suarez had agreed a five-year contract.
On the same day, Brendan Rodgers announced that he was leaving Liverpool Football Club.
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"To be honest, I'm tired. It's been a hectic 12 months and I'm feeling it. Back in May, away at Crystal Palace; that was when I first felt it. The hope of delivering this famous club it's first Premier League title kept me going but when that 3rd goal went in... I felt something deep inside. I felt spent"
"I tried to shake it off but this whole Luis Suarez incident has left me drained. I stayed until the sale was formalized since I know exactly what his value is and I wouldn't let this club down by allowing him to go for anything less than what he's worth. But I don't feel up to it right now which is why I'm stepping down as manager of Liverpool Football Club with immediate effect. I sincerely thank the club, staff and players for all their hard work of making this job one of the best I've had. I will miss Liverpool but I can't offer them 100% right now. I need a break"
In July 2012, Rodgers wrote an open letter to the Swansea City supporters, thanking both the staff and supporters for his time at the club and wishing them well for the future. Days later, Rodgers held his first training session at Melwood as the squad reported back for pre-season training.
Brendan Rodgers' Best
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The 2013-2014 season was Liverpool Football Club's 122nd season in existence, and their 51st consecutive season in the top flight of English football. It was also the club's 22nd consecutive season in the Premier League.
Liverpool enjoyed a memorable season, scoring 101 league goals, the highest number of goals scored by a Premier League runner-up and also the highest number of goals ever scored by the club in the top flight.
Luis Suarez finished as the league's top scorer with 31 goals, winning the Premier League Golden Boot as well as the PFA Players' Player of the Year while Steven Gerrard finished with the most assists with 13.
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World Cup 2014
Having scored 31 goals in 33 league games, Suarez went into the World Cup as the most feared striker in the world. On May 22nd, Suarez underwent emergency surgery for his left knee. He was confined to a wheelchair for a time, leading to rumors that he would be unable to participate in the World Cup.
Suarez started Uruguay's second match against England and scored both of the teams goals in a 2-1 win at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, effectively ending England's World Cup dreams.
There was mixed feelings in Liverpool, their Star Man essentially knocked them out of the World Cup, but he was going to be their talisman in the UEFA Champions League.. Then something terrible happened.
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Suarez clashed with Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini while waiting for a cross. Replays showed that Suarez lunged at Chiellini and bit him in the shoulder (Chiellini showed bite marks), followed by Suarez falling and clutching his face.
Two Days later on 26th of June, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee banned Suarez for NINE International Matches effective immediately, meaning he would take no further part in the World Cup.
On July 11th, FC Barcelona announced that the club and Suarez had agreed a five-year contract.
On the same day, Brendan Rodgers announced that he was leaving Liverpool Football Club.
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"To be honest, I'm tired. It's been a hectic 12 months and I'm feeling it. Back in May, away at Crystal Palace; that was when I first felt it. The hope of delivering this famous club it's first Premier League title kept me going but when that 3rd goal went in... I felt something deep inside. I felt spent"
"I tried to shake it off but this whole Luis Suarez incident has left me drained. I stayed until the sale was formalized since I know exactly what his value is and I wouldn't let this club down by allowing him to go for anything less than what he's worth. But I don't feel up to it right now which is why I'm stepping down as manager of Liverpool Football Club with immediate effect. I sincerely thank the club, staff and players for all their hard work of making this job one of the best I've had. I will miss Liverpool but I can't offer them 100% right now. I need a break"
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