128 Quotes by Brendan Rodgers

I enjoy my work. The reason I worked so hard all my life is because I want to be making big decisions and managing at the very highest level.

I believe a young player will run through a barbed wire fence for you. An older player looks for a hole in the fence, he’ll try and get his way through it some way, but the young player will fight for you.

My biggest mentor is myself because I’ve had to study, so that’s been my biggest influence.

I can categorically tell you that Mario Balotelli will not be at Liverpool.

I have a senior staff meeting every day, with key personnel who interface with the players – coaches, the medical staff, our analyst department. This is a useful exercise as it means we are all across what is happening and they are aware of my expectations.

Of course, as manager, the selection of the team is very much one of the biggest responsibilities I personally take, but I come to that decision thanks to advice and support of the people around me.

I will always fight for my life for Liverpool, and that will be on and off the field.

It’s not always plain sailing, especially when you’re flying.

The analysis of statistics is a big part of the modern game, and it’s important as a modern manager to embrace areas that can help your team and players improve.