Brendan Rodgers signed a new long-term contract as Liverpool manager on Monday, a reward for reviving the fortunes of one of Englands biggest clubs during his two years in charge at Anfield. The 41-year-old Northern Irishman has proved a perfect fit at Liverpool since taking over from Kenny Dalglish in the summer of 2012 and steered the team to an unexpected title challenge in the Premier League last season. The Reds came up short, finishing two points behind Manchester City in second place, but secured a return to the Champions League after a four-year absence and earned admiring glances for their vibrant, attacking style of play. It has prompted Liverpools American owners, Fenway Sports Group, to give Rodgers a fresh contract. "We are very fortunate to have a hugely talented individual leading our football performance and in whom we place our trust to deliver the vision we share for Liverpool," principal owner John Henry and chairman Tom Werner said in a Liverpool statement. "Players and supporters have made it clear how important Brendan is to our success and so to have him commit to us for the long term is a great boost for everyone going forward." Exact details of the new contract were not disclosed. Rodgers has impressed in almost every facet of his job, on and away from the pitch. He is extremely popular with fans for his style of football, his tactical awareness, his insistence on giving youth — and English players — a chance and for breathing new life into a club that has suffered in recent years under the weight of financial and ownership problems. He also is well-versed in the clubs storied history, conducting himself perfectly in all the engagements that have come with the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough Stadium tragedy in which 96 Liverpool fans died during a crush at an FA Cup semifinal. The media-friendly Rodgers, meanwhile, has demonstrated that he has a tougher side to him, earning wide praise for the way he handled Luis Suarez last summer when the teams star striker pushed for a move away from Liverpool. Rodgers was also not afraid to quickly jettison Andy Carroll — Liverpools record signing — because the tall striker did not fit into his plans. Rodgers seems the ideal person to lead Liverpool as it seeks to regain the English league trophy the club last won in 1989, for the 18th time. "I am both humbled and privileged to be offered the chance to extend my stay at this great club," Rodgers said. "I am very happy to build on the foundations we have built over the last two years and now we move onto the next phase which I believe will be as exciting, challenging and rewarding." Cheap Atlanta Falcons Jerseys . First, Ivan Nova decided to have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery. 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Its the first time Ill have been there since I left, Sandro told Sky Sports News HQ ahead of Monday Night Football. I had a good four years there. Now they can win the league so its been a massive change! Am I surprised by how well theyve done this season? Yes, a little bit. Its not just the attackers who are doing well, its the midfielders, the defenders, the manager. Sandro in action for West Brom Theyve improved, you can see theyre enjoying their football. Im happy for them but now I have to try and stop them!For sure [I want them to win the league]. But we have to go there and try to stop them and tryy to win points.dddddddddddd Its a special game but I will try to stop them.Sandro was also full of praise for Tottenham striker Harry Kane, whom he saw rise through the ranks at the club before making his Premier League debut as a substitute for him in 2012. Harry Kane celebrates after scoring Spurs opener at Stoke Sometimes you have players in the youth team who then dont do very well when they come into the first team, said Sandro. But Kane could do for the first team what he did for the U21s.Everyone was also asking whether he could do for a second year what he did for the first but hes showing he can do it for a long, long time.Watch Tottenham host West Brom at White Hart Lane live on Monday Night Football on Sky Sports 1 from 7pm. Also See: Pulis hopes for better display Olsson promises to battle on Sky Live: Tottenham v West Brom WATCH: Jamies MNF preview ' ' '