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Jurgen Klopp has turned doubters into believers as Liverpool FC boss

Part one of this story begins with Jurgen Klopp holding court in a lounge inside Anfield's Centenary Stand.

It was Friday, October 9 and a hectic week was just ending but the German was brimming with ambition.

He had just sat through the biggest press conference Liverpool had staged to unveil a new manager. Klopp had delivered a standout quote, referring to himself as 'The Normal One' and looked totally at ease as the flashes bulbs popped and the cameras rolled.

Jurgen Klopp completes a year in the Liverpool hotseat on Sunday and it has been some year
Jurgen Klopp completes a year in the Liverpool hotseat on Sunday and it has been some year
Klopp stands alongside Tom Werner (left) the chairman and Ian Ayre at his unveiling
Klopp stands alongside Tom Werner (left) the chairman and Ian Ayre at his unveiling
The away fans welcomed Klopp with German-led banners for his first game at Tottenham
The away fans welcomed Klopp with German-led banners for his first game at Tottenham
The former Borussia Dortmund manager settled for a stalemate in his first game in charge
The former Borussia Dortmund manager settled for a stalemate in his first game in charge
The manager gives his side instructions from the sidelines during a game short on chances
The manager gives his side instructions from the sidelines during a game short on chances
Klopp was an animated figure on the touchline in his first home match against Rubin Kazan
Klopp was an animated figure on the touchline in his first home match against Rubin Kazan
The Kop unveiled a banner showing their faith in the manager at his first home match
The Kop unveiled a banner showing their faith in the manager at his first home match

Away from the madding crowd, though, he gave a glimpse of the future.