Hodgson pleads for time to shape Reds
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January 5, 2011, Wednesday
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LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson has made a plea for time to make his own mark on the club amid mounting speculation that his days are numbered.
British media reports claim that the club's new American owners have already decided to replace Hodgson and are merely biding their time to ensure they get the right man.
Having been brought some breathing space by Joe Cole's last-minute winner in Saturday's 2-1 home victory over Bolton Wanderers, Hodgson, who replaced Rafael Benitez before the start of the current season, told the club's website that he needed time.
"Being honest about it, I am hoping that one day I will get a chance to stamp a little more of my authority and philosophy on the team by choosing some more of the players," Hodgson said.
"It is not often mentioned, but I have not been that active in the transfer market since I have been here.
"The players who are playing are the ones you have watched playing for the past few years. They have done exceptionally well for me in accepting a new manager, with a new style and a new training method, and giving the performances they have given, albeit that unfortunately we have been guilty of inconsistency."
Liverpool is currently ninth in the standings, already 16 points behind leader Manchester United with its hopes of a first league title since 1990 long gone.
Two seasons ago it was top of the league going into the new year and, having seen Benitez move on, the fans are hugely frustrated that their club has made no progress under the new man.
Hodgson was appointed by the former owners and the new bosses have changed the management structure by bringing in Damien Comolli as director of football strategy.
Comolli is likely to have a major say in any transfer deals, something Hodgson will be well used to having worked under similar systems during his many and varied management stints around Europe.
Hodgson, however, is not expecting a major influx of players in the January window and says the squad he has needs to start making a difference and needs to be led by their three world-class players - Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
"If we are going to win games it is the Torreses, the Gerrards, the Reinas, that are going to be the ones to get us up the table and lift us above the rest," he said.
Liverpool visits Blackburn Rovers today before facing United in the FA Cup at Old Trafford on Sunday.
British media reports claim that the club's new American owners have already decided to replace Hodgson and are merely biding their time to ensure they get the right man.
Having been brought some breathing space by Joe Cole's last-minute winner in Saturday's 2-1 home victory over Bolton Wanderers, Hodgson, who replaced Rafael Benitez before the start of the current season, told the club's website that he needed time.
"Being honest about it, I am hoping that one day I will get a chance to stamp a little more of my authority and philosophy on the team by choosing some more of the players," Hodgson said.
"It is not often mentioned, but I have not been that active in the transfer market since I have been here.
"The players who are playing are the ones you have watched playing for the past few years. They have done exceptionally well for me in accepting a new manager, with a new style and a new training method, and giving the performances they have given, albeit that unfortunately we have been guilty of inconsistency."
Liverpool is currently ninth in the standings, already 16 points behind leader Manchester United with its hopes of a first league title since 1990 long gone.
Two seasons ago it was top of the league going into the new year and, having seen Benitez move on, the fans are hugely frustrated that their club has made no progress under the new man.
Hodgson was appointed by the former owners and the new bosses have changed the management structure by bringing in Damien Comolli as director of football strategy.
Comolli is likely to have a major say in any transfer deals, something Hodgson will be well used to having worked under similar systems during his many and varied management stints around Europe.
Hodgson, however, is not expecting a major influx of players in the January window and says the squad he has needs to start making a difference and needs to be led by their three world-class players - Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
"If we are going to win games it is the Torreses, the Gerrards, the Reinas, that are going to be the ones to get us up the table and lift us above the rest," he said.
Liverpool visits Blackburn Rovers today before facing United in the FA Cup at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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