Jurgen - A Maverick

I like Jurgen Klopp.

He seems to have his own mind. If he thinks it is the right thing to do, then he does it. He's not scared of making decisions, no matter how uncomfortable to him or others. If it needs saying, he says it. He's obviously passionate about football - You just need to watch him throughout a match, to see an array of dance moves and facial expressions.

He has been getting involved in the community, getting to know people, what makes them tick, what else is out there, what do people do in their spare time. He's a people person, who like to know about life, and just what makes it work. I love his recent advert for 'Nivea Men', where he waves from the coach at a young girl, and she throws him the 'Loser' sign - his expression is great, and the fact that he obviously enjoyed playing the role is testament to Jurgen.

Jurgen recently had a game of 'Crown Green Bowls' - my family's other sporting love. He played with three Liverpool fans at the Formby Holy Trinity Bowls Club, and apparently had a good time. Crown Green bowling is having a great revival at the moment following the successful filming of the main tournament in bowling' The Waterloo' - held at Blackpool every September. My Great Great Uncle was Harry Rigby, who was the presenter of the Waterloo final when it was previously on TV. Anyway, I'm sure if Jurgen fancied another game of bowls, I could give him a run for his money.

I know - this is flat green - trying it out with Grandad

Uncle Harry Rigby - Well worth a google - such a character

They say that Crown Green Bowling is an old-mans game. The game actually attracts people of all ages. However the Old Man bit is correct in the fact that bowls keep's you fit, healthy, with plenty of fresh air, competitive and with plenty of friends, All things that enable you to live to a grand old age.

My Grandad has often spoken of when Bert Trautmann played for Man City. He had to overcome so much after being signed so shortly after the end of WW2, but the way he went about earning the adoration of Manchester, and changing people's views, is still so relevant today - and Jurgen has proved that it still works.