Bobblehead Klopp

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The first bobblehead that Esther King owned kicked off a love affair she can’t totally explain. It was a Big Boy, the kind of nostalgic throwback college friends bond over in their endless quest for shared nostalgia. The plastic Big Boy, however, didn’t have any monetary value. It was given to her as part of a gift exchange, and it was the start of something that would grow to resemble a cavalcade of crap — a collection of 262 bobblehead dolls that now fills King’s office at eminent sports agency Octagon Worldwide in Washington, D.C. It is a spectacle that could not exist in many other offices, where space for file folders and extra room for lunch cartons are at a premium.

Klopp has been Liverpool FC’s manager since 2015 and has led the club to a second consecutive top-four finish. He has won every potential trophy the team can win, but he’s still not as famous as his predecessor, Bob Paisley, or even Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola.

While Klopp’s legacy has yet to be fully realized, he has already left his mark on the club’s culture. He demands that his players understand the history of the clubs where they play and work hard to honor it in their training approach and playing style. He also expects his players to be humble, not to flaunt their achievements and instead learn from them.

He has instilled an immense passion for football among his players, a passion that can be seen through the team’s performances this season. Klopp’s approach to his players is one of the many reasons he has been so successful at Liverpool FC.

He’s been so successful that it’s not entirely clear what will happen next if the club can keep this up or if the fans will eventually burn out. But if this is what the future holds for Liverpool FC, then it’s going to be one hell of a ride.