So, I meet the media for the first time today after signing a 3-years deal with Liverpool. I was accompanied by Mr. Tom Werner and Mr. Ian Ayre at the press conference in Anfield.
I am a little bit nervous to be honest but Mr. Werner told me I'd be a great manager for the team and said that I have his full support and it helps me a lot in answering the questions calmly.
Journalist:
You sit here as the
new manager of Liverpool. Is this your dream job?
John Winchester:
I am absolutely
delighted to hired, it really is a dream come true.
Journalist:
You arrive at the
club as Kenny Dalglish departs. Do you feel the pressure of expectation in replacing
one of the club’s most successful manager?
John Winchester:
Anyone who replaced
Kenny would have been under the same pressure and it’s only natural to feel the
weight of expectation in replacing somebody of that calibre.
Journalist:
New managers often
bring about times of upheaval sand some at the club might fear for their jobs.
Will there be many changes?
John Winchester:
Everyone will have
a chance to prove that they are worthy of being here.
Journalist:
While some managers
are famous for their hands-on approach, others maintain a more reserved manner
with their players. How do you see your management style?
John Winchester:
I think clubs work
best when players feel valued as people as well as footballers.
Journalist:
What can we expect
from you in the transfer market? Are you looking to splash the cash or are you
more of a bargain hunter?
John Winchester:
I wouldn’t say I
have preference. I work on a deal-by-deal basis.
Journalist:
What would you say
is your tactical approach to the game?
John Winchester:
I like attractive football and that is what I will be encouraging.
I like attractive football and that is what I will be encouraging.
Journalist:
On the off-chance
that any agents read your comments today, is there a particular area of the
squad which you are looking to strengthen in the near future?
John Winchester:
I’m not prepared to
talk about my transfer policy right now, and I’m happy with the squad.
Journalist:
It is often said
that managers favour different competitions. Will you be concentrating
primarily on getting good result in the Premier League?
John Winchester:
The league has to
be my priority. That’s what the fans want.
