Writing was on the wall for Arne Slot but Liverpool players must take responsibility

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SportFootballArne SlotECHO sports editor and Liverpool Kop season ticket holder Richard Garnett shares his thoughts on the sacking of Arne SlotWhen a Liverpool manager starts drawing comparisons with Roy Hodgson amongst supporters, it usually spells trouble. I only think he was half-joking, but there we were saying the same thing about Slot's second season.Make no mistake, this has been a hideous campaign on the pitch for Liverpool and the drop off was absolutely alarming.

On the same Kop terrace where I danced and hugged my son and oldest friend after finally witnessing the Reds lift the league title in front of a packed Anfield last April, in what was one of the greatest moments of my Liverpool-supporting life, here we now were being bored senseless by toothless, instantly forgettable performances that were devoid of any enjoyment.Liverpool finished the season fifth and they were certainly no better than that. On one hand, I am relieved that his tenure is over, but on the other, I am grateful that he delivered the league title in front of the supporters that we have craved for most of our lives.

I just hope that he realises that after the dust has settled, he will always be welcome back at Anfield.The next Liverpool manager has a hell of a lot to sort out this summer. As a Liverpool season ticket holder, Richard offers deep local expertise on Liverpool Football Club and Tranmere Rovers.