Gary Lineker stunned by Roy Hodgson’s revelation on Liverpool’s ownership
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Gary Lineker Stunned by Roy Hodgson's Revelation on Liverpool's Ownership
Roy Hodgson reflected on his brief and challenging spell as Liverpool manager during an episode of the Rest is Football Podcast, revealing insights about the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), that left football presenter Gary Lineker visibly shocked.
Hodgson recounted how, when FSG first took over Liverpool, they were unfamiliar with the club's internal dynamics. Their initial step was to engage with supporter clubs, asking fans if Hodgson was the right choice as manager. Fans responded negatively, expressing their dissatisfaction and belief that the club should have appointed someone else. Hodgson explained, "The team actually wasn’t really very good at that stage," highlighting difficulties including the loss of Fernando Torres and the fading era of players like Jamie Carragher.
This fan sentiment was reflected on the pitch, with Liverpool struggling for results during Hodgson's tenure. However, Hodgson noted that, for the first time in a long while, the team played with passion and fans began to feel a renewed connection to their club despite the ongoing challenges.
Hodgson’s short six-month stint at Liverpool was widely criticized, but his candid discussion about fan feedback and the situation under FSG's early ownership offered a rare glimpse into a turbulent period for the club. The conversation left Lineker reacting with a stunned "Oh god," capturing the surprise at how openly Hodgson spoke about these internal club matters.
Despite the difficulties, Hodgson eventually moved on to other managerial roles, but his reflections provide valuable context on the complexities Liverpool faced transitioning under new ownership and trying to rebuild team morale and performance.
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