Fans On Roy Hodgson

Fans on the official Liverpool FC message boards have today been leaving their thoughts on new Reds boss Roy Hodgson. We've compiled the best of your thoughts and messages of support below:

I'm very optimistic about Hodgson. He is a great student of the game, he knows his football and he knows how he wants the game to be played. I see him as a good man manager who gets a lot out of what he has to work with, he doesn't put square pegs in round holes and he organizes his teams well but not at the expense of playing football.

jonsonos

Hodgson was my number one choice to replace Evans in 1998. I have great faith he'll bring us back some pride, passion and enjoyment when watching our team next season, and we can then take it from there. I'm sure he can win a trophy, too, as getting Fulham to a major cup final is no mean feat.

Gazza74

When I have seen him being interviewed he reminds me of Bob Paisley - he's not flash, doesn't engage in these ridiculous slanging matches and mind games, and just concentrates on the job at hand.

FTLP09

I will be very happy when Hodgson is appointed and we can settle down with an experienced wise old head in charge so that some stability can be brought to the playing side of the club.

Sneets

He is well liked and respected throughout the game.

RedRougeRojo

Look what he did with Fulham; he is a good motivator and man manager, not to mention his experience in world football in Italy, England, Norway, Germany etc...

JENGAFETT

Let's be fair, he plays the game the right way.

the-las

Roy's been managing a lot longer and has achieved some incredible things as well; the way he can turn teams around is astonishing.

MabelMeister

The man is talented, experienced, can speak six fluent languages, has a cool temperament and is a thoroughly nice bloke who is ready for a huge job many believe his career deserves. In my opinion, I think it's fantastic we are giving a talented and experienced English manager a chance to manage a giant of European and world football. I think most level-headed fans realise our squad isn't an entirely true reflection of our seventh-place finish last year and that Roy will have plenty to work with.

StainableKeepo

Roy Hodgson, who I respect very much, has vast experience in Europe and England and we all know about his most recent exploits. I believe he would do well with the Reds and lift us out of this current quagmire.

LYNDONRED

He is a fantastic tactical manager, and a very good motivator. What he did with Fulham in the Europa League was superb, just look at who they beat along the way.

Paullfc1976

I think you would have to look long and hard to find someone in the game that has a bad word to say about him. He is a professional to the end and far above mind games, instead preferring to concentrate on his players and his job. Whenever I have seen him interviewed or when he has given his opinion on 'footballing matters', he comes across as intelligent, wise and thoughtful, not rash or instinctive. It is exactly what we need at our club at the moment and I for one am thankful we seem to be appointing a man who will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge of the game, as well as the dignity, intelligence and professionalism a Liverpool manager should possess.

paolo1974