Club announce former-player will become first-team coach
Liverpool Football Club have announced that Gary McAllister will become the new first-team coach.
The former-midfielder played for The Reds from 2000 to 2002 and became a real fan favourite during those two years at Anfield, and it’s now been announced that he will work alongside Brendan Rodgers and Sean O’Driscoll.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Rodgers revealed why McAllister was given a first-team coaching role at the club, and admitted it was down to his special connection with the club.
Rodgers Statement
The manager said: “Gary has a special connection with this club and its supporters, and I’m delighted he is joining our team as first-team coach.
“When I met him I was struck by his passion, enthusiasm and knowledge for what we’re looking to achieve here.
“He has experience coaching at the highest level and is someone who can connect with players and help them learn from his knowledge and understanding of representing this great club.”
McAllister Delighted
After being appointed as a new coach at Liverpool FC, McAllister revealed his delight to be working with one of his former clubs.
McAllister said: “I’m delighted. I’m really excited about the prospect of coming back. It’s fantastic and I’m really looking forward to it.
“I feel as if I owe Liverpool, getting that opportunity at the last stage of my career, at 35 and getting that opportunity.
“This is similar, I feel the same as I did with that – that was a surprise phone call back then when I was given a chance to come and play at Liverpool as a 35-year-old.
“Right place at the right time, and I just hope it repeats itself. A lot of hard work and dedication… everything is there, Liverpool is a club where you can win things – that’s a fact.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
