Gerrard was a reason for Rafa leaving we all know they had fall out after that Torres sub when we was chasing a game.
Gerrard has said all he wants is a manager that puts his arm around you when things are going bad.He loved Houllier and I feel hodgson is a british version of him.I also think to little respect goes to Houllier for the team he built and the team that went on to win the CL in 2005 all the love goes to Rafa but you have to give a big up to GH for his choice in players.We all know the reasons for Houllier falling down as liverpool manager due to his heart problems and the knock on effect that had on him.Liverpool ment alot to him and the pressure to make us fans happy almost killed him and to not thank him for his part in the 2005 sucess is a real kick in the teeth , to a manager that I personaly loved to death.
Imo with Rafa he is great coach one if not the best in world but he has very little luck (or skill) in transfer market he is just not a good buyer or seller.Only top 2 buys he has made is Torres which I feel was a no brainer and masch which to give credit where credit is due.Alonso deal sort of fell in his lap and so did reina.He was really unlucky not to win title with 86 points but I feel his cold approach to man management was his down fall and also the sell of alonso who was a key member of the setup he has made him self.
Hodgson is just what this club needs a GOOD MANAGER not a great coach and someone that can keep all the egos at bay working towards a common goal.