Jurgen Klopp: Man Utd fan once penned epic column on his love for Liverpool boss

Since arriving at Anfield in October 2015, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has cemented himself as a legend with the red half of Merseyside.

Having delivered the club its first title of the Premier League era - as well as a sixth European Cup - during his reign, that probably won't come as a huge surprise.

However, the former Borussia Dortmund manager has also become a firm favourite among fans of other clubs too, with the German's eccentric personality proving a hit with football lovers far and wide.

That appreciation even extended to one Manchester United fan back in October 2019, who went so far as to pen a newspaper column expressing his love for Klopp.

Historically, rivalries don't come much more fierce than the one between the Red Devils and Liverpool. That said, United supporter George Lewis - a comedian and football columnist for The Times - admitted to his readers that Klopp was "impossible not to like", while also praising him for playing attractive football and winning trophies.

Lewis's recognition of Klopp, though, extended far beyond his accomplishments on the pitch as he reflected on how much of a thoroughly top bloke the Liverpool chief seemed.

"Everything I read makes me like him even more," wrote Lewis. "His middle name is Norbert for heaven’s sake. And he’s married to a social worker. Last week he stopped to support a junior girls match while he was out walking his dog. I bet that dog has a brilliant life. Constant treats and tummy rubs. Now I’m jealous of a dog. Great."

The journalist is obviously conflicted in his praise of a rival manager, but even two years ago appeared to realise that the writing was on the wall for United when it came to competing with Liverpool. 

“His agent once hinted that the only