Eriksson reveals dream to manage Reds

05 June 2010 08:17
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed he grew up supporting Liverpool and has a "dream" to manage the Premier League side.[LNB] The Swede was shocked Rafael Benitez left the club but he hopes to be in contention to take over at Anfield once his short stint in charge of the Ivory Coast comes to an end after the World Cup.[LNB]Eriksson told The Sun: "I have been a Liverpool fan all of my life. I never mentioned it when I was in charge of England because I didn't think it was fair.[LNB]"I was shocked when I discovered Rafa Benitez had left. Would I want to be the manager of Liverpool? It is every manager's dream to manage Liverpool."[LNB]Eriksson has told how he used to watch Liverpool games on TV at home in Sweden and how he also visited Anfield when he was learning his way as a coach.[LNB]"My father was also a Liverpool supporter and every Saturday we would watch an English match on television. It was the highlight of the week.[LNB]"Liverpool matches were televised quite regularly and we would cheer them on. They have always been my team and nothing has changed.[LNB]"When I was starting out in coaching I was invited to Liverpool to see how they did things. Joe Fagan was the manager at the time.[LNB]"I remember him showing me around Anfield and taking me into their legendary boot room.[LNB]"It was such a privilege and an honour for me to be invited in there. I will never forget that moment.[LNB]"Liverpool will always hold a special place in my heart."

Source: Team_Talk