Roy Hodgson, know your role and shut your mouth

[Einch]

No one hates the arl cunt more than Dicko. No one.

[Dr Nowt]

Thrown Sakho under the bus saying he’s scared to play.

 

Same interview says that Dele Alli bellend doesn’t dive.

 

A bona fide fucking idiot.

[Johnlj]

Purslow really was the biggest idiot on earth hiring him. How this mediocre shithouse ever got the job here is beyond the pale.

 

Good ridance FSG found out Purslow was a real a snake. Otherwise imagine the state our club would be in now, we really come along way since he got ousted. 

[Captain]

Purslow really was the biggest idiot on earth hiring him. How this mediocre shithouse ever got the job here is beyond the pale.

 

Good ridance FSG found out Purslow was a real a snake. Otherwise imagine the state our club would be in now, we really come along way since he got ousted.

Spot on.

 

And even after that, he's hired as England manager. I mean, how the fuck does that happen?

[Johnlj]

Spot on.

 

And even after that, he's hired as England manager. I mean, how the fuck does that happen?

The FA are just as much imbeciles as Purslow was, all their major decision in the past 30 odd years seems to indicate it.

[G Richards]

I’m willing to call a truce* on Hodgson, if they beat Spurs tomorrow.

 

 

 

* For a day

[manwiththestick]

I’m willing to call a truce* on Hodgson, if they beat Spurs tomorrow.

 

 

 

* For a day

 

Hopefully his methods translate tomorrow.

[Josef Svejk]

Hodgson brought us two comical efforts from England in major championships.

 

He'll always have that to his credit.

[Guest]

I’m willing to call a truce* on Hodgson, if they beat Spurs tomorrow.

 

 

 

* For a day

Do you really think Palace can beat Spurs?

[Lee909]

Do you really think Palace can beat Spurs?

Nope

[The Golden Eel]

I read the other day that Palace haven't won without Zaha in something absolutely ridiculous, more than a year I think

[suzy]

No way can I see Palace beating Spurs, although I would be very happy to see spurs lose I hate Palace and their twat of a manager

[G Richards]

Do you really think Palace can beat Spurs?

Of course not, but you hope for something, don’t you? As it happened, Palace held on for 88 minutes or whatever it was, and just when I thought Spurs might drop a couple of points, along comes Bruce Forsyth to nod a tame header past a poor keeper, who flapped at it.

 

Oh well.

[Harry Squatter]

They have the Mancs at home next. He won't want to upset Sir Alex.

[magicrat]

They have the Mancs at home next. He won't want to upset Sir Alex.

 

He probably hasn't realised he's retired yet

[Jairzinho]

He probably hasn't realised he's retired yet

Whilst Taggart probably thinks Roy did years ago.

[Reckoner]

https://youtu.be/hyQ1UFqnuLQ

 

This is good

 

 

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[Grinch]

Ha...I would have liked angry woy.

[Reckoner]

Ha...I would have liked angry woy.

Sorry it’s already been posted, didn’t realise.

Hey remember Northampton at home? Great times. Bye

 

 

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[Guest]

Liverpool are still looking for their first Premier League title, 25 years after England revamped their top-flight.

 

During that quarter of a century, the Reds have had some incredible sides that have come very close to winning the league.

 

The combination of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres almost fired Rafa Benitez’s side to glory in 2008/09, while the attacking trio of Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling were a Gerrard-slip away from Brendan Rodgers’ side being crowned champions in 2013/14.

 

But, in that time, they’ve also had some tough periods.

 

In between those two campaigns, Liverpool finished 7th, 6th, 8th and 7th.

 

But probably the worst era came under Roy Hodgson.

 

Hodgson took over in the summer of 2010 after Benitez could only follow up his second-placed finish by coming 7th.

 

The Englishman was expected to bring the glory days back to Anfield but Liverpool fans soon started to realise that wasn’t going to happen during the summer transfer window. The signings of Jonjo Shelvey, Milan Jovanovic, Danny Wilson, Joe Cole, Christian Poulsen, Brad Jones, Raul Meireles and Paul Konchesky did very little to excite Kopites.

 

While Hodgson only lasted six months, he actually got off to a winning start.

 

Liverpool had to qualify for the Europa League group stages and took on Macedonian side Rabotnicki in the third qualifying round.

 

And in his very first competitive match in charge of Liverpool, Hodgson 'masterminded' a 2-0 victory against the minnows thanks to a brace from David N’Gog.

 

The match did come just 18 days after the 2010 World Cup had finished and, as a result, many stars had been given an extended break.

 

But it’s fair to say that, looking back now, Hodgson’s first XI as Liverpool manager was underwhelming, to say the least.

 

Here we take a look at the 11 players that started the Hodgson era and ask: ‘What happened to them?’

 

Diego Cavalieri

 

Cavalieri failed to make a single league appearance at Anfield and, one month after this match with Rabotnicki, left to join Italian side Cesena. A few months later, he was back in his native country after signing for Fluminense. He spent six years at the Brazilian club before he was recently released. He has been linked with a reunion with Hodgson at Crystal Palace but is currently a free-agent at the age of 35.

 

Martin Kelly

 

Kelly actually made 62 appearances for his boyhood club before a permanent move to Crystal Palace in the summer of 2014. He remains at Selhurst Park but struggles to play first-team football under Hodgson.

 

Daniel Agger

 

Agger became a bit of a fan favourite at Anfield, making more than 230 appearances for the club. He spent the final two years of his career at Brondby - the club Liverpool brought him from back in 2006.

 

Sotirios Kyrgiakos

 

The towering Greek spent two seasons at Liverpool, playing 30 games in the Premier League, and failing to convince the fans. He moved to Wolfsburg in 2013 but returned to England for a brief loan spell with Sunderland. Now retired.

 

Martin Skrtel

 

The Slovakian made more than 300 appearances for the club and played an important role as they came close to winning the title in the 2013/14 season, scoring some crucial goals in the process.

 

Moved to Fenerbahce in 2016, where he remains.

 

Alberto Aquilani

 

A player that Liverpool probably didn’t get the best from after his £17 million move. To be fair, the Italian was constantly injured and only played 28 times. He’s since had loan spells at Juventus and AC Milan before a permanent move to Fiorentina in 2012. After a season in Portugal with Sporting Lisbon and a campaign in Italy with Pescara, he now finds himself at La Liga side Las Palmas.

 

Lucas Leiva

 

A club icon if ever there was one. He might not have been the most gifted player in the world but the Brazilian is a bit of a hero on Merseyside, playing almost 350 times for them. In the summer, he moved to Lazio where he’s impressing.

 

Jay Spearing

 

The next Steven Gerrard? Not quite. He did play almost 50 times for his local club but now finds himself in League One with Blackpool after a spell with Bolton.

 

Milan Jovanovic

 

He made his debut against Rabotnicki but had left the club 12 months later after just 18 matches. After departing Liverpool and spent the final two years of his career at Anderlecht, before retiring aged just 32.

 

David N’Gog

 

The Frenchman often showed potential and scored twice in Hodgson’s first game in charge. He bagged a further 17 goals during his three seasons at Liverpool before a 2011 move to Bolton. Unsuccessful spells at Swansea, Reims and Panionios followed before he rocked up at Scottish Premiership side Ross Country last month.

 

David Amoo

 

From Liverpool to Cambridge United - and everywhere in between. It’s been quite a career for Amoo.

 

Since that match in Macedonia, Amoo has had loan spells at MK Dons, Hull City and Bury, as well as permanent moves to Preston, Tranmere, Carlise and Patrick Thistle.

 

Now aged 26, he finds himself in League Two with Cambridge United but has only played five times all season.

 

And on the bench

 

- Peter Gulacsi

- Stephen Darby

- Daniel Ayala

- Jonjo Shelvey

- Lauri Dalla Valle

- Nathan Eccleston

- Tom Ince

[TheHowieLama]

This is the lineup Heighway called the best he has ever seen - 06 FA Cup Youth :

 

David Roberts, goalkeeper: Was a hero for the Reds when saving penalties in the semi-final shoot-out, but was released in June 2007. He spent time at Bangor City and Weymouth, with his last known club being Aberystwyth Town.

Stephen Darby, defender: It took Darby over three years to make his first competitive start for the Reds – at home to Fiorentina – and appeared a handful of times before his release in 2012. Moved to Bradford City, who he now captains, and was a part of their fantastic run to the League Cup final in 2013.

Robbie Threllfall, defender: Left back never made an impact on the Liverpool first team and spent three years on loan to lower league clubs. After his release in 2010, he moved to Bradford, before dropping down to Morecambe Town. He was released in May 2014.

Jack Hobbs, defender: Commanding centre back who was signed from Lincoln for £750,000. Made five appearances for the club before moving to Leicester. From there, he has captained Hull City and is currently at Nottingham Forest.

Godwin Antwi, defender: What a career Antwi has had. After years of loan deals throughout the lower leagues, he was released by Liverpool in 2009. The centre back moved to Denmark, playing for Vejle Boldklub and Bodo/Glimt. Was last seen playing in Thailand for Sisaket FC.

Charlie Barnett, midfielder: A boyhood Everton fan who was good on the ball, but was sold to Tranmere Rovers in 2008. Has subsequently moved to Accrington Stanley and AFC Telford United, where he now plays in the Conference.

Paul Barratt, midfielder: Won the Youth Cup against the club he grew up with, Manchester City, but soon opted for a career in coaching. Is now part of the club’s international Academy coaching set-up.

Ryan Flynn, midfielder: Scottish wide man bought from Falkirk for £50,000 in 2005. He was loaned out to Wrexham before returning to Falkirk permanently in 2009. Joined Sheffield United in 2011 and is a regular at the League One club.

Adam Hammill, midfielder: A former England Under-21 international who was often called for by Reds fans. He never made a first-team appearance, however, and spent time at Dunfermline, Southampton, Blackpool and Barnsley on loan. Joined Barnsley on a permanent deal in 2009 and has sinced played for Wolves, Middlesbrough and current club Huddersfield. Now on loan at Rotherham.

Paul Anderson, midfielder: Came to the Reds from Hull, with John Welsh moving in the opposite direction. Never featured in a competitive game and has since had spells at Swansea, Nottingham Forest and Bristol City. He’s now chasing promotion to the Premier League with Ipswich Town.

Craig Lindfield: Tall striker from the Wirral who was prolific at that level. After loan moves down the divisions, he left Anfield and signed for Macclesfield Town. From there, he spent three years at Accrington Stanley and then moved to Chester. Now plays for FC United of Manchester in the Northern Premier League.

Josh Mimms, goalkeeper: Back-up stopper who moved to York in 2008 and was last seen for Retford United in England’s ninth-tier.

Miki Roque, defender: Spanish centre back who made debut in Champions League against Galatasaray in December 2006. Moved on to Real Betis – via loans at Oldham, Xerez and Cartagena – but tragically died from cancer in 2012, aged 23.

[Tony Moanero]

1996 FA Cup Youth > 2006 FA Cup Youth

[TheHowieLama]

Is this a bad time to point out only Owen and Carragher made it out of that side? That combined with none out of the best ever side....

[Tony Moanero]

And David Thompson.

[TheHowieLama]

Donkey