The documentary "Being Liverpool" starts on Setanta Sports tonight and it gives you an unprecedented look behind the scenes at Liverpool this season. Balls.ie had the privilege of exclusively watching the first few episodes online. Here are five things to look out for in the first episode.
1. Brendan Rodgers has become very rich
It isn't said if the club or Brendan Rodgers financed this unbelievable pool area but either way Rodgers has done well for himself out of his new deal.
I have a feeling this piece of art was commissioned by Rodgers rather than the club. Either that or his daughter has a gift for stenciling.
2. Steven Gerrard is just as boring at home than he is during his media appearances
When Gerrard appears as a football pundit on Sky Sports he hasn't come across as the most riveting character. Some may have thought this was because he was reluctant to criticise current players. Turns out he is just boring. On his style of captaincy: "Some people think I'm a quiet captain (long pause), I disagree (long pause)" That is the most revealing thing Stevie G says and it is also delivered in about as mono a tone as you can get.
3. Brendan Rodgers gives good speeches
If there are Liverpool fans who see this documentary and are undecided on Brendan Rodgers, they will probably like him better afterwards. He comes across as very well organised and articulate. At one point he gives a very polished pre-match speech that sounds great. Unfortunately the players promptly go out and lose 3-0 to West Brom.
4. Luis Suarez takes his monopoly seriously
The three South Americans Luis Suarez, Lucas Leiva and Sebastian Coates are unsurprisingly a bit of a crew. As Suarez prepares to pay £100 during a game of monopoly the word thief is shouted out. It's unclear who it's directed at but let's just blame Suarez anyway.
5. Professional football and professional baseball teams have absolutley nothing in common
The Liverpool players are invited inside the clubhouse of baseball team the Boston Red Sox. A cringefest ensues. A meeting like this should never happen again. Not only do both sets of players know next to nothing about the other sport, some cannot hide their contempt. Charlie Adam in particular seems to despise baseball. In his defence he was asked by a Red Sox player if he had ever played cricket. It probably took all his restraint not to shout "I'm Scottish".
