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Watching the game, don't let the score line fool you. Most of them are alright but I'm only impressed by about 4 of them.
Tagseth is a decent player, pretty small but strong and runs a lot. Could do better defensively but he shows that he can control a midfield and dictate the tempo.

Masterson, and Irish CB. Done pretty well in a defence that's largely meh.

Woodburn, doesn't belong at that level. He's just too good.

Grabara, the keeper. The kid has a bright future. He's been absolutely great, can't complain about any aspects of his game.

The rest are pretty meh, despite the goals.

Brewster isnt having a good game, but he's supposed to be great. Could have had a goal or two if his teammates were a little bit selfless.
 
Beale returns to the acadamy:


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‪18/09/12 was my 1st day at @lfc academy. Delighted to confirm that 18/09/17 will be the start of pt2 with this fantastic club. The task of head of coaching for the foundation phase is something that has me really excited. Skill development is an area that I am hugely passionate about and working with the youngest players gives you so much joy on a daily basis. The academy is a family and it feels great to be going "home" to work alongside both excellent people and coaches. #LFCfamily
It's good news that Michael Beale is coming back to the club to coach the six to elevens. He's an excellent coach but I always thought, when he looked after the under23s, he erred too much in the direction of skill development and tended to ignore the fact that the players were nowhere near ready to battle in a truly competitive environment. With Gerrard now pushing for a more focused and aggressive mentality at under19s level, and Beale nurturing their technique at an earlier age, there's a better sense of progression in terms of preparing players for senior football.

As for Gerrard, he'll need time and patience to learn on the job, but he's doing okay. The players clearly revere him and listen to him. They need to really push on and learn how to treat games more seriously and passionately, and it'll take a while for Gerrard's impact to be evident, but it's quite promising so far, in performances more than results. The deep-rooted systemic problem is in the design of the reserve leagues, so any coach working within that limp and listless context is facing a Canute-like challenge, but at least we've got someone there who'll try.

[article]YOU MAY BE HARD-PRESSED TO FIND MANY ENGLISH FOOTBALLERS willing to take the plunge and hurl themselves out of their comfort zones via a move to Brazil. While the country has great pedigree in footballing terms with a bevy of strong, well-known clubs, the move represents something of an unknown. The lifestyle is a huge change, while the general financial uncertainty in comparison to England means that it is a move that could throw up plenty of off-field obstacles.

Those factors naturally represent even more of a hurdle for football coaches to cross. But Michael Beale was the outlier to this, throwing himself at a challenge few would take with firm hands. The persuasion of Rogério Ceni, along with São Paulo’s facilities, were crucial factors in his decision. Ceni is a São Paulo legend, a one-club man and a player that may be in the record books for eternity with a goalkeeper-high 131 goals in his career. Working under a manager with that sort of pedigree was enough to turn his mind around.

Why did he take up the São Paulo job? In his eyes, it was an opportunity to further his knowledge as a coach. “I took it for personal reasons of development – to learn from Brazilian players about how they view the game and their beliefs, to learn another language and to improve myself inside a historic club in world football.” These are reasons that make sense on paper, but it certainly takes a leap of faith to move from the comforts of Liverpool to the unknown in São Paulo. It’s a leap that Beale feels can and will be beneficial for all coaches.

Moving out of the comfort zone is something he recommends other coaches to try. “I feel that it’s important for coaches to go and learn a different language, culture and way of seeing and playing football. This is fascinating for me personally as I believe I am a big student of football and therefore always looking to learn more about the game.


“My advice would be to make sure everything is calm and organised off the pitch so that you can enjoy your football work on a daily basis. This was something that was not perfect for me. In the future, I will insist that these things are taken care of much more quickly.”

As a young player Beale spent nine years as a junior and professional at Charlton trying to make it as a footballer alongside the likes of Scott Parker and Paul Konchesky. He had brief trials with Twente and QPR before going to America for a few months. Introspection gave in to the conclusion that a long-term career wasn’t going to materialise. “I was a young player at Charlton that just didn’t make the first team level. I had played a number of games in the reserve team. Unfortunately, when I dropped down to semi-professional football, my appetite for playing the game wasn’t the same. Therefore, I decided to become a junior skills coach and start my own soccer school. Player development was something that I immediately fell in love with and I haven’t looked back since.”

At his school – a franchise of Brazilian Soccer Schools – he specialised in coaching futsal to young school children. He then spent nearly a decade at Chelsea, from 2003 to 2012, in a number of different roles. He worked his way up the age groups, starting off as a development centre coach for players under the age of nine and finishing off as a full-time youth development officer. He then moved to Liverpool, where he continued his progression up to becoming the senior development coach, as well as the under-23 manager. The assistant manager role to Ceni at São Paulo is the tip of the iceberg, at least for now.

At Chelsea, he worked with coaches such as Steve Holland, Paul Clement and Brendan Rodgers; all now established managers having travelled to some of the top clubs on the continent. But with the club’s failure to bring youth players to the first team, Beale needed more, just like the players. Liverpool have more of a pathway from the academy to the first team, something that enticed him to the club. Their signing of Dominic Solanke this summer was said to have been influenced by Beale, who had worked with him at Chelsea.

For Beale, his experiences as a footballer don’t necessarily aid in his coaching; rather than that, he cites other intangibles as key factors. With players-turned-managers, there’s no criteria that states a playing career is a guarantee towards a successful managerial or coaching career, something that the likes of José Mourinho exemplify. “I think a love and passion for the game is the biggest help you can have. If you get that from playing the game or from watching it, then it’s all the same. It’s true that being a player can help you to become a coach but it can also hinder you too – as coaching is completely different to playing and it’s very important that you learn the skills of being a good communicator and how to plan and implement training.”

His inspirations in his coaching career have their footballing pedigree set in stone, however. “I have many inspirations as a coach; for development I would look at someone like Johan Cruyff as a lighthouse for my ideas and then Carlo Ancelotti for management of people. I think Carlo is a master of this side of the game.”

His coaching philosophy remains succinct, focusing on the individual primarily. “My idea is to inspire the individual to improve the collective. I spend a lot of my time on people and understanding them. It’s important that each player is developing, feeling comfortable in the club and therefore improving the team. I like attacking football with lots of expression.

“I have had experiences in some of the world’s biggest clubs and also in the development of young players. These experiences enable me to see things in players that other coaches may miss. I think the next step to senior football is something that I need more experience in to see if I will enjoy it as much as development football. This is a weakness in this moment as it’s the unknown for me in regards to how I will live in this different side of football.”

The football in Brazil differs greatly from that in England, and this isn’t restricted to just stylistic comparisons. Beale had a clear vantage point from which he could observe these distinctions. One of the main differences, in Beale’s words, is the environment and way of living. “The young players in Brazil have a huge need to be footballers compared to English players that maybe want to be footballers but don’t necessarily need to be one in order to build a better life for their families. The talent and passion for football in Brazil is huge.”

Beale had his issues at São Paulo. For example, the language gap was a barrier, for which he had to use a translator to overcome. Over time he learned to manage using verbs, actions and single words. But that wasn’t all: the playing schedule was tough, games were spread across the vast expanse of Brazil, and with the kick-off times and weather conditions, life wasn’t a bed of roses.

Not that he was expecting it to be; on the contrary, the experiences helped his development as a coach. “I learned many things about how South Americans view football and I can also now take a training session in português. This is amazing knowledge for me to have personally. The experiences and moments you have, such as playing in huge derbies and difficult weather conditions, make you a bigger and stronger coach. I feel that I am 50 percent stronger as a coach for this experience I had.”

But any logistical issues faced during his time at the club hardly dulled his experience in the country. For most people, a move overseas would pose myriad challenges, but all that would be offset by the novelties of a new lifestyle. Brazil is no different. “It was a great pleasure to live in Brazil and learn more about the people, culture and daily lifestyle, which I loved. It is a beautiful country with a huge love for football – the weather and food is excellent and it was a moment in my life that I will never forget.

“The first home match against Ponte Preta will always be special as we played in front of 52,000 fans. When we arrived at the stadium, around 20,000 were waiting for us outside the stadium and singing – that was very special. But my favourite day in Brazil was on 15 February as my wife and children arrived in Brazil on this day after being separated for seven weeks. On the same evening, we travelled to play away in the famous stadium of Santos and won 3-1. It was a special place as it was the stadium Pelé played in for many years. This was a special day for me personally and my best experience in Brazil.”

It is through these adventures at each club that Beale has developed. They have all individually helped him, which is no wonder considering his progression at each club from role to role. “Each club is different but each one was equally special to me. In Liverpool, I lived the best moments of my career and family life too. It’s a special place for me and the place that I call home. Each club has developed me in different areas, as in each club I progressed to work with older players and with greater responsibility. I feel very honoured to have worked for these types of teams at such a young age. I have seen a lot of players make debuts across Chelsea, Liverpool and São Paulo and these are always very special moments to live for.”

After resigning from his role as an assistant coach to Rogério Ceni at São Paulo back in July for reasons he kept private, there is a lot to look forward to in the future for Beale. His reasoning behind leaving Brazil doesn’t take anything from his willingness to take a shot at the wilderness in the first place, but there is no place like home.

In returning to England, Beale received a number of offers to return back to coaching, eventually accepting a job back at Liverpool: ‘[At Liverpool] The task of head of coaching for the foundation phase is something that has me really excited. Skill development is an area that I am hugely passionate about and working with the youngest players gives you so much joy on a daily basis. The academy is a family and it feels great to be going ‘home’ to work alongside both excellent people and coaches.’

Beales says: “I have taken a two-month rest and enjoyed being a dad again to my young children. I was away from them for a long time and it’s important that I gave focus to my family for a period of time. I have been lucky to receive a number of good offers to return to work. The dream is to be returning to the academy and working alongside the excellent staff and coaches.

“In truth, I never really cut the cord and have always kept in touch with everyone at the club. I never left in my mind and kept following the development of the academy each day. I am returning with a great experience and improved knowledge from my time in Brazil and I look forward to many more years at Liverpool developing the young players at the club.”

Beale is certainly a rarity amongst top-level coaches in that he’s willing to field questions on his career and give tips to aspiring coaches without any tinge of hesitation. That he replies is a trait to be lauded, but to do so with meticulousness and earnestness is enough to gain the respect of anybody that interacts with him, from Liverpool to São Paulo. In helping young footballers to reach their dreams of becoming a professional, he also inadvertently aids aspiring coaches in their dreams too. Author of a number of coaching books, his advice prove a source of knowledge for all.

In that sense, Beale is the diamond in a sea of rocks, proving his caliber in coaching with a personality devoid of an ego. His return to Liverpool seems like the perfect marriage after a ride in choppier seas. Working with the likes of Steven Gerrard, it’s an opportunity that’s well-deserved and hard-earned. It’s a different role to that at São Paulo, but it’s another feather in his cap, one closer to his strengths and roots.

Beale is a trendsetter amongst coaches, well on his way to becoming a big name in his own right. Time’s on his side, and he’s in no rush. For now, the plush greens at Liverpool’s academy await him [/article]
 
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Really good signs from Gerrard's work so far, but the club needs to shut down his role as pundit on our games. If he wants to cover other clubs' matches then fine, but it's ridiculous having an Academy coach comment publicly on the first team manager's tactics etc. I know he means well but it's just not on.
 
Really good signs from Gerrard's work so far, but the club needs to shut down his role as pundit on our games. If he wants to cover other clubs' matches then fine, but it's ridiculous having an Academy coach comment publicly on the first team manager's tactics etc. I know he means well but it's just not on.
I was thinking the same yesterday and was wondering has he signed a contract with BT before taking over his current role that contractually obliges him to still act as pundit for games of their choosing.
If he still doing it voluntarily then it really needs to stop
 
More than likely he signed a contract which would have been before he took on his role with the U-18's.
 
Really good signs from Gerrard's work so far, but the club needs to shut down his role as pundit on our games. If he wants to cover other clubs' matches then fine, but it's ridiculous having an Academy coach comment publicly on the first team manager's tactics etc. I know he means well but it's just not on.
Mentioned before mate, it's bizarre.
 
Lots of coaches do it, don't see that much of a problem as long as he doesn't overstep the mark
 
Lots of coaches do it, don't see that much of a problem as long as he doesn't overstep the mark

It's a conflict of interest. He's employed by the club and is essentially providing to support to the current setup, which is of course overseen by the current manager and his staff. So to then go on TV and dissect and criticise the same setup he works under, it's a ridiculous scenario that just shouldn't be happening. And no, lots of coaches don't do it, not to the club they are employed by.
 
Wasn't Thierry Henry forced to quit from a coaching role at Arsenal because he wouldn't give up working for Sky? Something like that, I think. In Gerrard's case there's no questioning of the amount of time and energy he devotes to working with the players, and as has been suggested his BT contract predates his LFC one, but he needs to sort this one out. There're are plenty of games he can comment on without having to do LFC ones.
 
Wasn't Thierry Henry forced to quit from a coaching role at Arsenal because he wouldn't give up working for Sky? Something like that, I think. In Gerrard's case there's no questioning of the amount of time and energy he devotes to working with the players, and as has been suggested his BT contract predates his LFC one, but he needs to sort this one out. There're are plenty of games he can comment on without having to do LFC ones.

Yeah but unfortunately alot of players are mainly used as pundits for their ex clubs games. If Gerrard said he wouldn't do any Liverpool matches he probably wouldn't get many gigs. I suppose he has commit himself to being a coach or a pundit at some point because it's difficult to strike the right balance and do both.
 
There is a certain amount of conflict of interest but if he doesn't say anything too embarrassing or critical of the team then I'm not that bothered really. Gerrard doesn't usually say things that are too controversial anyway, in fact by having someone on our side in the after match debate it may help to keep some unnecessary pressure off Klopp and I doubt that Klopp feels too threatened by this.
 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...-slump-stop-Ronald-Koeman-rebuilds-unity.html

[article]This column looked at Steven Gerrard's start to life in management seven days ago and the latest instalment could not pass without relaying a story in the aftermath of the Under-18 Merseyside Derby.

Liverpool won that game 3-1
and Gerrard was engulfed by his delirious players after Curtis Jones, a player of some promise, gave them a 2-1 lead in the second half with a fine volley.

It was after the match, though, that Gerrard caught the eye. Rather than take sanctuary from the pouring rain and head off to celebrate, he stayed out with young defender Anthony Glennon and gave him a one-to-one tutorial.

Attention to the smallest detail was the element that ensured Gerrard maximised his talent as a player. It is clearly going to be a similar story as a coach.
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It's a conflict of interest. He's employed by the club and is essentially providing to support to the current setup, which is of course overseen by the current manager and his staff. So to then go on TV and dissect and criticise the same setup he works under, it's a ridiculous scenario that just shouldn't be happening. And no, lots of coaches don't do it, not to the club they are employed by.
Liam Brady did it for years as youth coach at Arsenal
 
Yeah, but (a) that's just one guy and (b) Brady's the most contrary individual you'll ever come across anyway. If you showed him a hearse and said "That's black" he'd say "No, it's dark grey". And mean it.
 
Yeah but unfortunately alot of players are mainly used as pundits for their ex clubs games. If Gerrard said he wouldn't do any Liverpool matches he probably wouldn't get many gigs. I suppose he has commit himself to being a coach or a pundit at some point because it's difficult to strike the right balance and do both.

It's not his ex club. It's the club that currently employs him.
 
Yeah, but (a) that's just one guy and (b) Brady's the most contrary individual you'll ever come across anyway. If you showed him a hearse and said "That's black" he'd say "No, it's dark grey". And mean it.
The point is you can do both you just need to be inparcial and not talk specific tactics. Having said that Klopp essentially dissected his tactical set up on MNF last season and Rodgers often talked specifics after a win so not sure why anyone fears Gerrard talking about us
 
Two wrongs don't make a right. I and numerous others weren't happy with the way Rodgers bared his @rse in that way at times, nor really with Klopp saying as much as he did (though it hasn't yet become a habit with him), so I stand by the view that Stevie shouldn't either.
 
Two wrongs don't make a right. I and numerous others weren't happy with the way Rodgers bared his @rse in that way at times, nor really with Klopp saying as much as he did (though it hasn't yet become a habit with him), so I stand by the view that Stevie shouldn't either.

That's a fair opinion to have I was merely dismissing the idea that nobody does it which is incorrect.
 
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[article]Liverpool are one of several Premier League clubs tracking Rosenborg midfielder Olaus Jair Skarsem, sources in Norway have told ESPN FC.

Skarsem is currently playing in the Rosenborg 2 squad, but he is regarded as one of the brightest prospects to emerge from Norway in recent years.

The news of Liverpool's interest was first reported in Norway, and Skarsem told Adresseavisen: "It was rather strange and obviously not something I had expected but it's motivational as well and shows that I'm doing something right, whether there is anything to it or not.

"I don't really have much to say about the [reports], I know as much as anyone else who has read the articles. It's nice to be linked with big clubs, but there is very little concrete so it's not something I can consider."

"Of course it's a big club with a great history. Naturally it would be interesting, but it's not something I can think about now. I haven't heard anything, I've just read the articles myself. I can't think about it, I have to focus on Rosenborg."

He made his first-team debut for Rosenborg last year and clubs from across Europe, including Liverpool, Everton, West Ham United, Leicester and Brighton, have been watching his progress since and are expected to attend Rosenborg's under-19 cup semifinal against Viking on Wednesday.

Spanish side Sevilla are also long-term admirers of Skarsem, but sources have told ESPN FC that if he does move the teenager's first-choice is to go to England.

Rosenborg are reluctant to lose Skarsem, but are bracing themselves for offers as interest from the Premier League continues to mount in the Norway under-18 international.
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Anyone know how Tagseth is doing? Looked brilliant at the start of the season but was benched for the last match.

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How about Curtis Jones? Read somewhere that Gerrard thinks he's going to great.
If you know the correct answer to the following question, it's about all you need to know about Curtis Jones.
What does Adam Hammill, Paul Anderson, Potter and Tom Ince have in common?
 
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