Roger Alton Roger Alton

Football’s new Special One

Football’s new Special One — and how the old Special One has completely lost the plot

issue 12 November 2016

Jurgen or José: compare and contrast (and please write on as many sides of the paper as possible). Is there any more charismatic man in Britain right now than Jurgen Klopp? A real Special One and currently sitting on top of the Premier League. He gives good interview, loves his players, loves the fans (they love him back) and is gracious and cheerful in victory as well as the occasional defeat.

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