Liverpool’s owners FSG are in early talks about producing a behind-the-scenes documentary, despite initial protests from Jurgen Klopp.Fly-on-the-wall documentaries are becoming an integral part of modern football, following the highs and lows of a club throughout the season. Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have all enjoyed the All or Nothing treatment from Amazon Prime in recent years, with the streamer also launching
Meanwhile, Salford City’s success has been monitored ever since they were roped in by former Manchester united stars Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt on the BBC’s Class of 92: Out of their League. Sky Sports ‘Class of 92: Full Time’ coverage. But when Being: Liverpool premiered on UK TV Channel 5 in 2012, Liverpool came out on top. This streak has continued since the start of the club’s 2012/13 season following Brendan’s appointment. Rodgers took over as manager when the Reds toured the United States. It may have been revolutionary in retrospect, but at the time the six-part series, directed by Scott Boggins, was derided by detractors as scornful. Ultimately, it will be several years before these documentaries become popular in the market.
Now, 12 years after Being: Liverpool aired, Bloomberg reports that Liverpool are in talks with several media groups to take part in a new behind-the-scenes documentary. They also said Jurgen Klopp is also backing the project, despite interest in Amazon’s All or Nothing series, which will drop in 2018.
The ECHO has since confirmed through reputable sources in the US that initial phase discussions have indeed taken place with club owners FSG.The German is sure to change his mind after voicing his views on the introduction of dressing room cameras in 2019. “If LFCTV had released my footage in those circumstances I would have left the club,” Klopp told a press conference at Melwood at the time. “It’s true and I’m talking about it.”These questions only emerged after footage emerged of then Red Bull Salzburg manager Jesse Marsh speaking at half-time during Austria’s Champions League game against Liverpool at Anfield. “It’s not a friendly, it’s a Champions League match.” Marsh was grumpy after his side were torn apart for 45 minutes at home to the European champions.”We have to play more physically and hold our own. Be brutal against Van Dijk. We play with too much respect.
I respect you so much. “Are they strong?” Yes. But that doesn’t mean you should have a good relationship with them and not fight or argue with them.
