What a dumb ass article. Break it down:
"as a result of his outstanding work at Fulham, where a rescue from relegation months after his appointment in December 2007 was followed by a dream run to last season's Europa League final."
Took a middle of the road club to the middle of the road, took over during a bad spell I agree but he had £20Million to spend in his first full season, took them to 7th, then went backwards last season to 12th. He reached a final, but he never won, winning is everything. What difference is there to steve maclaren ?
"It has been a long road from Carshalton Athletic to Anfield for Hodgson, taking in Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Finland and the UAE - plus a spell at Blackburn Rovers - before reviving Fulham."
Left Inter Milan after being pelted by the Fans, Sacked by the UAE, Sacked by Blackburn but lets end the comment upbeat !! look how much Fayed gave him in cash and wage bill compared to the other managers. He was supported.
So an ageing team member praises Hodgson - F**k me he must be a genuis then because if I was 31+ and at a club that had an edict to slash the wage bill I would be kissing his arse all week till Sunday to get my Apperance bonus.
"In contrast, Benitez's tiresome politicking" Benni was telling it how it was, he was set up he was used and the press send out this drivel, Benni was right, find an instance when he was not.
"crucially in Liverpool's financial state, Hodgson has shown a sure touch when working the markets" Really - come on guys this was the guy you the tabs slated when he paid over the odds for rubbish like Kevin Davies. At Fulhum he has bought journey men, where is his youth development, young players he's purchased...come on he spent £20mil at fulham and included players like Julian Gray this is just bollox. He is a wage bill trimmer, a make do man.
Finally - "Liverpool's hierarchy have been lampooned with relish amid their recent traumas but they have restored a measure of their tattered reputation with the swiftness of Benitez's departure and the good sense shown by installing Hodgson." - Nothing will ever restore thier reputation, ever !! Stop printing this sh*te.
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