Welcome to LFC Roy Hodgson (Officially Confirmed)

[Frenchie]

Errr, yes they did.

Jesus. Whilst it's obvious that the majority of Liverpool fans aren't exactly overwhelmed with this appointment, the unrelenting crusade against Roy that a few seem to be on already is utterly ridiculous (although that would be perfectly fair if it was Jose Mourinho I must add). He's here now, it's time to get behind him.

Just saw the press conference, on again at 4:30 ssn

He does come over well but mark my words if he has a run of poor performances how many of you here will be all over him like a rash?

enough from me now as I have to take my dad to hospital for brain surgery and this has been a distraction from that, sorry if y'all think im over egging the pudding but I just want LFC to survive the ****e ownership.

Woy is a nice fellow, I hope he can be a winner...

YNWA

[Fosterbloke]

He does come over well but mark my words if he has a run of poor performances how many of you here will be all over him like a rash?

If he plays boring negative football, plays players out of position and makes 70th minute substitutes then yeah we'll start having a go.

We have to expect some transition to a new playing and coaching style. Players like Charragher, Lucas and Kuyt will be key here as they are disciplined players.

[Gaz]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/eseason/News-and-Interviews/10-11/Hodgson-The-fi-19339.php3?ncid=est_weblinks_rightnav

The Interview from the Official site if anyone wants to watch it

[EwarWoo]

Players like Charragher

Is he the new french signing?

[Scratch]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/eseason/Ne...links_rightnav

The Interview from the Official site if anyone wants to watch it

Is there a transcript of it?

[Imy]

Is there a transcript of it?

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/free-watch-roy-s-first-interview

Interview at the top, transcript at the bottom

[Scratch]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/lates...irst-interview

Interview at the top, transcript at the bottom

Ah right...was hoping there'd be the bit with Broughten in there too (see LFC for Sale thread in the Off-field spec bit)

[Fosterbloke]

Is he the new french signing?

Damn I keep putting an h in there.

[redlancer]

work in manchester and most mancs wanted him as next engerland manager. And gueniune think he'll be good for us.

I think a huge testiment is no one wants any of his players at Fulham here - granted what do we know.

I'd of prefered Kenny but who's to say roy2 can't do it.

Be interesting to see our 1st formation and where he sticks Stevie.

[Craig_H]

My attacks on Hodgson is that he has been appointed by the ****e owners and their henchmen, so I dont accept him, plus what has he won?

By welcoming him with open arms because he's a nice chap and because we are nice fans just tells the yanks that we accept their decisions..

They just carry on taking the revenue, charging over 10% interest with their offshore company laughing at us lieing to us and this is all part of the charade.

Im simply drawing a line in the sand and nice guy Woy is the fallout.

Your attacks on Hodgson are misguided, to say the least. Whatever you think it 'means' to back the manager, it is not his fault that we have yank cunts who own the club and he doesnt deserve to be attacked. Dont rate him by all means, but attacking him is completely unjustified IMO.

[Craig_H]

what has he won?

Who did you want as manager?

[Craig_H]

Sacking Kenny the legend, even those Yank gob****es realise the PR disaster that would bring so your arguement is flawed...

Whereas they've made sure their actions so far have been straight out of the "PR for the experts: 101" textbook?

[Craig_H]

Thats what debating is all about

so you are happy that the club is growing its debts by compensating people because of poor decisions and slapping that debt onto the club at 10%+ whilst lining their pockets is acceptable.

Sacking Kenny would have been a step too far in PR terms the other things you mention are 'perceived manageable' PR by the ******s

Of course nobody is happy with that.

But it has absolutely nothing to do with Hodgson, who is unjustifiably taking the brunt of your attack.

What exactly has Hodgson done wrong, to justify you slagging him off before he's even taken charge of an LFC match?

[BrooklynRed]

Watched the interview and he is an incredibly decent man who seems to recognize the enormity of the job and his responsibility.

What I resent is not him (who wouldn't take the job?) but the fact that the Managing Director is spinning his appointment, and telling fans to get behind the manager as a way to silence deserving criticism of the way the club is being run into the ground. So, if you get behind the manager, it feels de facto that you're just doing what you're told and that you're obedient to the will of the Board.

Roy himself is not the problem and I hope he can deliver results on the pitch that take my mind off of the feeling that Management of Liverpool Football Club seem to be constantly lying to and manipulating the supporters. Nothing will erase the feeling of being lied to, but I feel softened toward Roy himself, who seems a decent guy who landed a dream job. Fair play to him; I hope he can deliver and I hope we are sold by August 31.

I just wish I didn't feel like everything Purslow and Broughton did and said was a condescending slap in the face to the history of the club and the people who want to see it competing for top players and honors.

[Craig_H]

Craig has suffered much abuse in his unwavering stances, his mindset of "it's my opinion and nothing you can say, no facts you can produce, will sway me" irks a lot of people...kinda like if i say it enough, people will eventually give in.

I think you'll find that i tend to opt for the 'each to their own' script more, nowadays