Liverpool warned Andoni Iraola repeat could turn them into the new Man United

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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as their new head coach having sacked Arne Slot after two years in chargeJohn Barnes believes Liverpool supporters were too impatient with Arne Slot and has warned against new head coach Andoni Iraola facing the same treatment.Slot was sacked last Saturday after only two years in charge despite having won the Premier League title in dominant fashion during his debut campaign in the hotseat.The Dutchman was heavily criticised for much of this season for Liverpool's style of play in a disappointing defence of the championship, with the Anfield crowd jeering both performances and substitutions during a number of home games.Former Bournemouth boss Iraola was appointed as the new Reds head coach on Thursday having signed a two-year deal.And Liverpool legend Barnes reckons the Anfield hierarchy were given no choice but to make the change in the dugout due to the actions of supporters.“That’s modern football," he said. "The owners, the chief exec and the rest of the hierarchy don’t sack managers, the fans do."If the fans lose faith in you, then unfortunately for all managers, this decision has to be taken.

I’m sure they (the Liverpool owners) wouldn't have wanted to do it but it’s the fans that decided and that’s unfair in my opinion.“If Iraola comes in now and loses a few games, are they going to sack him? And then sack the next manager?"I support the club and the decisions they make, but I’m hoping the fans will have a lot more patience with the next manager.“We don’t want to go down the route that Manchester United have been down.

Mikel Arteta finished eighth, eighth and then fifth (at Arsenal) and his club didn’t sack him and look where they are now?“Liverpool fans need to be careful what they wish for.”Speaking to Betfred, Barnes has backed Iraola to be a success provided he is given sufficient support through difficult times.Asked it the Spaniard was the correct appointment, Barnes said: “The previous manager was the right man for the job and it turned out the way it did."Iraola will only be the right man for the job if he’s supported when times get tough. I’m sure Iraola can do a good job, absolutely.”Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAndoni Iraola