“That was as good as we have played all season, and I have no qualms with the performance whatsoever,” he said after a woeful Merseyside derby loss. “We have to trust in the players we have here to get it right because until January we can- not bring in any more players.”, Blackpool boss Ian Holloway said: “We scored two goals at Anfield and this is one of the dreams I have had for years. As part of the deal, Lauri Dalla Vale and Alexander Kacaniklic went to Craven Cottage. Hodgson started his managerial career in 1976 at Allsvenskan side Halmstads BK, having been recommended by then-Malmö FF manager Bob Houghton. Hodgson lasted 20 games at Anfield before he was sacked having registered just five wins. Roy Hodgson ‘rooting’ for former club Fulham in battle against relegation. Hodgson, only three months into his Anfield reign, saw his team booed off at the end of the match by their frustrated fans. David Charlesworth, PA. ... and within eight of sixth-placed Liverpool – Hodgson admitted thoughts of a top-10 finish are hampered by so many absentees. Hodgson added: “It’s a great result for Blackpool, to come here and win at Liverpool. Hodgson certainly didn’t endear himself to Liverpool fans by failing to grasp the enormity of the club he was managing. Holloway added: “Those supporters have seen some of the best football over the years and to get that set of fans clapping us off is a dream.”. It would have been even worse if Kacaniklic had gone on to have an incredible career. "Had trials at Southampton as a youngster and would've made it if it wasn't for a knee injury.". Naturally after this rant Liverpool lost 2-1 to Blackpool at home and Hodgson declarer that his side were in a relegation battle. He left the club just four points above the relegation zone during his terrible six-month reign. I had very good moments in May and some very bad moments now, but after 35 years in football I don’t think that I have suddenly lost my ability as a manager, and I have faith in my ability to handle this situation. Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has accepted that his side find themselves in a relegation battle after another shock home defeat. The Eagles welcome the Clarets to Selhurst Park tomorrow (Saturday), with both sides on nine points from 13 games in the Premier League this season, sitting just outside the relegation zone.. And Hodgson has been speaking … Roy Hodgson … It’s Liverpool’s worst start to a campaign since the 1953-54 season when they were relegated from the then First Division. “We are only doing it in periods and not in the fi rst to 90th minutes. But there was one moment during Hodgson’s reign that many Liverpool fans may not have heard about. He didn't have the greatest track record in the transfer market either - here are all of his signings: It's enough to make any Liverpool fan break out in cold sweats. The fans chanted the name of Kenny Dalglish, the Anfield legend and former manager who applied for the job which eventually went to Hodgson. The year before, Halmstad struggled against relegation, surviving on just goal difference and before the 1976 campaign be… Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp bemoans Liverpool display in Real Madrid defeat: ‘We made it too easy’ ... but have once again been dragged into the periphery of a relegation battle … Roy Hodgson Crystal Palace have announced Roy Hodgson will leave the club at the end of the season and the veteran boss says he will not manage in the top flight again. 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Liverpool have come a very long way since the infamous Roy Hodgson era. Hodgson lasted 20 games at Anfield before he was sacked having registered just five wins. There is no fairness. He then moved to Nantes on a free in 2016 before returning to his native country, Hammarby, in February 2019 where he remains. “I didn’t think it was … However, according to Kacaniklic, Hodgson wanted to sell a different Alex and not him! His success with Halmstad in 1976 is considered one of the biggest surprises of all time in Swedish football. After the embarrassing Carling Cup defeat to Northampton, the Reds went down 2-1 to Premier League new boys Blackpool to leave them in the relegation zone heading into the international break. “They’ll be a formidable challenge,” he said of League Two Northampton ahead of their League Cup clash. Read full article. To make matters worse they lost struggling striker Fernando Torres after 10 minutes when he was taken off with a groin injury. 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But their great result is our nightmare result.”. Roy Hodgson has been speaking to the media this afternoon (Friday) ahead of Crystal Palace's home game against Burnley this weekend. After the embarrassing Carling Cup defeat to Northampton, the Reds went down 2-1 to Premier League new boys Blackpool to leave them in the relegation zone heading into the international break. Liverpool have won just one of those games and Hodgson said: “My concerns are that we aren’t playing to our full potential. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Hodgson, whose next game is the Merseyside derby at Goodison on Sunday week, said: “Is it fair for the fans to shout for Kenny Dalglish? STUNNED boss Roy Hodgson last night admitted that his Liverpool side are in a relegation battle. Roy Hodgson ‘rooting’ for former club Fulham in battle against relegation Hodgson managed the Cottagers between December 2007 and June 2010. Sven Botman: Who is the Lille centre-back linked with Man Utd and Liverpool? © 2021 Sports New Media Limited. Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson admitted his side are currently in a relegation battle but said he is more concerned by the form of some of his players. hitc.com - Liverpool fans are concerned that Crystal Palace may now have extra incentive to beat them on the final day, after Roy Hodgson announced his … ‘Oh wow’: Some Liverpool fans worried by ‘genuine nightmare’ announcement from rival PL club - Flipboard "It was a bit difficult for Liverpool to replace me, but when I was in Fulham and before I signed up, I had a conversation with Roy Hodgson on the phone, where we found out that he had chosen the wrong Alex," said Kacaniklic to fotbolskananelen in a podcast, per the Liverpool Echo. A thoughtful engineer bought an 'old fella' two pints of lager after he was 'ignored' by staff at a Cardiff Wetherspoons because he didn't have a phone for their app. By then I had already made my mind up and was very excited about coming to Fulham.". He won’t thank Hodgson for accidentally selling him though…, Totally unbiased Liverpool fan with a deep hatred of VAR. After the embarrassing Carling Cup loss to Northampton, the Reds went down 2-1 to Premier League newcomers Blackpool to sit in the top-flight relegation zone heading into the international break. Deals … The battle at the bottom of the Premier League table has intensified over the past few weeks, as eight teams are now embroiled in the … The 63-year-old, who was appointed in the summer on the back of guiding Fulham to the Europa League Final, added: “I don’t think you go from being viewed as positively as I was in May to losing your ability by now. Read full article. Roy Hodgson ‘rooting’ for former club Fulham in battle against relegation. We got a few things wrong in the second half but, although it felt a bit like the Alamo, we came through it.”. ROY Hodgson accepted responsibility for the “really, really bleak” start to the season that has left his tenure in crisis and admitted Liverpool have been plunged into a relegation battle. Roy Hodgson signs up for West Bromwich Albion's relegation battle This article is more than 9 years old • Manager returns to work five weeks after Liverpool sacking • … The less said about that £3.5 million signing the better…. Roy Hodgson faced up to Liverpool's worst start to a season for 57 years on Sunday and admitted his team are in a relegation battle after losing 2-1 … They were a formidable challenge to be fair as Liverpool lost on penalties. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the newsletter email. 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