In football there is very rarely a "typical day" - there are always issues and challenges that arise from nowhere, and as manager you have to be ready to deal with them.

I’ve always said that you can live without water for many days, but you can’t live for a second without hope.

Even more important than statistics is then having the staff that can take the data and ensure it's presented in a way that improves individuals and teams.

I'd rather lose a game trying to win it, than lose it trying not to get beat

I think my history as a coach shows I like players who are gifted technically and have courage when it comes to being in possession of a football. That is a key quality for me.

I've always been one to arrive early for work; preparation is a big part of how I work, and I like to be in my office going through plans for the upcoming training sessions or meetings I have.

I will leave no stone unturned in my quest - and that quest will be relentless - to try and get Liverpool back on the map again as a successful football club.