'I'd love to see Iraola in the job for 10 years' - but what's success in 2026-27?

We asked for your views on what success would look like for Liverpool next season under Andoni Iraola, who has a verbal agreement to succeed Arne Slot as head coach.

Here are some of your comments:

David: A successful season for me would be Champions League qualification with some better-looking football and players looking like they're giving their all for the club. I'd take that over a bunch of drab, flukey 1-0 wins which may earn an extra point or two.

Mike: Success this coming season would mean playing again with flair, heart and passion. Even in the trophy-winning season of 2024-25, Liverpool had become boring. The 2025-26 campaign was one to forget, lacking intensity and belief in the badge. The squad is going through upheaval, but challenging for the league, making Anfield impregnable and winning a trophy is a must. If the new style is front-foot, passionate and played with belief, the support will drive them further on.

Elliot: It will be refreshing to see an all-out attack, pressing style of football again. I think success will be a top-three finish, a deep run in the Champions League and maybe a cup final. Will just be happy to see an improvement from a dismal campaign.

Ben: Just better football on a consistent basis would represent a step up from the past 18 months, with Champions League qualification hopefully coming as a result of that.

Jim: In reality, although I hate to say it, I think a decent run in the cups and Champions League qualification for the following year is probably a successful season. That, and actually getting the team to play football again rather than the rubbish that we saw this season. I still think sorting out the defence is going to be the biggest issue, which could hamper any proposed success.

John: Any improvement on fifth in 2026-27 would be success. And if Iraola can achieve that with the style of football we were familiar with under Jurgen Klopp, it will feel like we are getting our identity back. I'm excited to see what he can do for us and for the younger players in the squad. I know he only signed for two years but I think that's a trial run and the real contract will come some time in 2028 when he has a real chance to build a legacy at Liverpool Football Club. I'd love to see him in the job for 10 years. Liverpool do well with that type of continuity.

Tony: Attractive, attacking, aggressive, front-foot, pressing football with a top-four finish, a quarter or semi-final appearance in the Champions League, and win a domestic trophy. That would be a great first season. But the bare minimum is top four in the Premier League, playing heavy-metal football and still being in with a chance of the title in May.