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Hodgson leaves Liverpool
January 8, 2011
By ESPNsoccernet staff
Roy Hodgson has left Liverpool by mutual consent after a dismal seven months in charge, with Kenny Dalglish taking over as manager for the rest of the season.
GettyImagesRoy Hodgson gets that sinking feeling
Hodgson had been under pressure for some time and speculation over his future intensified after Wednesday night's 3-1 defeat at Blackburn Rovers. That left Liverpool in 12th, four points above the relegation zone.
The former Fulham boss was expected to face the media on Friday lunchtime ahead of Sunday's FA Cup showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford, but the club pulled the plug on the scheduled press conference.
Liverpool face a crucial week, with a trip to Blackpool on Wednesday followed by the Merseyside derby against Everton an Anfield next weekend on the back of the game at United.
Hodgson had lost the supporters following a run of form which included defeats home defeats to Blackpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers, as well as losses at Newcastle United and Stoke City. Liverpool also suffered an embarrassing Carling Cup defeat to League Two strugglers Northampton Town at Anfield.
There has long been a clamour for Dalglish, who successfully managed the club to the Double in the 80s and won the Premier League title with Blackburn Rovers in 1995, to replace Hodgson at the helm. While the move is currently on a temporary basis it will be difficult to replace him should he transform Liverpool's fortunes.
In a statement on the club's website, principal owner John Henry said: "We are grateful for Roy's efforts over the past six months, but both parties thought it in the best interests of the club that he stand down from his position as team manager. We wish him all the best for the future.
"We are delighted that Kenny Dalglish has agreed to step in and manage the team for Sunday's FA Cup tie at Old Trafford and for the remainder of the season.
"Kenny was not just a legendary footballer, he was the third of our three most successful managers - three giants. We are extraordinarily fortunate and grateful that he has decided to step in during the middle of this season.''
Chairman Tom Werner said: "No one who cares for this great club has been happy with the way this season has unfolded and we have examined options and considered at length what is best for us going forward.
"Kenny will bring considerable experience to the position and provide management and leadership for the rest of the season.''
Hodgson said of his departure: "Being asked to manage Liverpool Football Club was a great privilege. Any manager would be honoured to manage a club with such an incredible history, such embedded tradition and such an amazing set of fans.
"Liverpool is one of the great clubs in world football. I have, however, found the last few months some of the most challenging of my career.
"I am very sad not to have been able to put my stamp on the squad, to be given the time to bring new players into the club in this transfer window and to have been able to be part of the rebuilding process at Liverpool.
"The club has some great, world-class players, with whom it has been a pleasure to work and I wish the entire squad well for the rest of the season.
"I thank those with whom I have built up a close working relationship at the club for their loyalty and support during very testing times, and finally of course to the Liverpool fans, your passion and dedication to the club will see Liverpool at the top of the game once more.''
January 8, 2011
By ESPNsoccernet staff
Roy Hodgson has left Liverpool by mutual consent after a dismal seven months in charge, with Kenny Dalglish taking over as manager for the rest of the season.
Hodgson had been under pressure for some time and speculation over his future intensified after Wednesday night's 3-1 defeat at Blackburn Rovers. That left Liverpool in 12th, four points above the relegation zone.
The former Fulham boss was expected to face the media on Friday lunchtime ahead of Sunday's FA Cup showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford, but the club pulled the plug on the scheduled press conference.
Liverpool face a crucial week, with a trip to Blackpool on Wednesday followed by the Merseyside derby against Everton an Anfield next weekend on the back of the game at United.
Hodgson had lost the supporters following a run of form which included defeats home defeats to Blackpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers, as well as losses at Newcastle United and Stoke City. Liverpool also suffered an embarrassing Carling Cup defeat to League Two strugglers Northampton Town at Anfield.
There has long been a clamour for Dalglish, who successfully managed the club to the Double in the 80s and won the Premier League title with Blackburn Rovers in 1995, to replace Hodgson at the helm. While the move is currently on a temporary basis it will be difficult to replace him should he transform Liverpool's fortunes.
In a statement on the club's website, principal owner John Henry said: "We are grateful for Roy's efforts over the past six months, but both parties thought it in the best interests of the club that he stand down from his position as team manager. We wish him all the best for the future.
"We are delighted that Kenny Dalglish has agreed to step in and manage the team for Sunday's FA Cup tie at Old Trafford and for the remainder of the season.
"Kenny was not just a legendary footballer, he was the third of our three most successful managers - three giants. We are extraordinarily fortunate and grateful that he has decided to step in during the middle of this season.''
Chairman Tom Werner said: "No one who cares for this great club has been happy with the way this season has unfolded and we have examined options and considered at length what is best for us going forward.
"Kenny will bring considerable experience to the position and provide management and leadership for the rest of the season.''
Hodgson said of his departure: "Being asked to manage Liverpool Football Club was a great privilege. Any manager would be honoured to manage a club with such an incredible history, such embedded tradition and such an amazing set of fans.
"Liverpool is one of the great clubs in world football. I have, however, found the last few months some of the most challenging of my career.
"I am very sad not to have been able to put my stamp on the squad, to be given the time to bring new players into the club in this transfer window and to have been able to be part of the rebuilding process at Liverpool.
"The club has some great, world-class players, with whom it has been a pleasure to work and I wish the entire squad well for the rest of the season.
"I thank those with whom I have built up a close working relationship at the club for their loyalty and support during very testing times, and finally of course to the Liverpool fans, your passion and dedication to the club will see Liverpool at the top of the game once more.''
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...dah, huyu mzee kuna kipindi alipigiwa vuvuzela kuwa anafaa kuwa manager wa England,
he was EPL Manager of the year 2009 -2010, leo hii wamemtupia mpaka kandambili zake nje aondoke?...
Very sad aisee...
Laana itaendelea kuwatafuna Liverpool hii.
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Kama hakitaeleweka he will walk alone!
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Kikosi cha ukweli
25 Reina
05 Agger
06 Aurelio
34 Kelly
37 Skrtel
04 Raul Meireles au Shelvey
08 Gerrard
17 Maxi au Babel
21 Lucas
09 Torres au Ngog
18 Kuyt
Substitutes
42 Gulacsi, 16 Kyrgiakos, 22 Wilson, 28 Poulsen, 33 Shelvey, 19 Babel, 24 Ngog
Wacha tujipange vizuri, mtatutambua.......
25 Reina
05 Agger
06 Aurelio
34 Kelly
37 Skrtel
04 Raul Meireles au Shelvey
08 Gerrard
17 Maxi au Babel
21 Lucas
09 Torres au Ngog
18 Kuyt
Substitutes
42 Gulacsi, 16 Kyrgiakos, 22 Wilson, 28 Poulsen, 33 Shelvey, 19 Babel, 24 Ngog
Wacha tujipange vizuri, mtatutambua.......
TIMING
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mkuu... Woy came for a purpose... to break a strong rafa web, he failed because he continued to use rafa backroom staff... what kenny needs to do is to have his own support staff not the one he inherited from anyone
the team now lacks attitude and drive so no matter who comes, the first option would be the change the backroom team
kingine FYI, woy knew he was a one termer and he accepted, na hapakua na dhuluma... dhuluma ni kwa mabingwa wa procuement, manref
just wait and see
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jamaa mnaongoza kutajirisha makocha kwa njia ya kuvunja mikataba lol.Kenny alifaa kupewa timu ntoka mwanzo sema ndio hivyo yaliopita yamepita jamaa atawasaidia kuokoa timu.
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true mkuu.... ile change ya ownership haikuisaidia sana liverpool because they picked a wrong american
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Torres kashawatoa mkuu naona wachezaji wenu wana furaha .
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1-1 jama wamerudisha.