That’s about all Roy can hold onto at the moment – the fact that he’s got a hook for getting ousted from the club. With all discussions about LFC looking inwards since the end of last season it’s come as no surprise that even the smallest rumour is gossiped all over town. When it comes to pass that the new owners are looking at reviewing Mr Hodgson’s position at the club the entire footballing world tunes in to glean what they can from the press (you and I included!).
After some of my previous posts about our relationship with Roy it’s clear that money has always been one of the key factors. With the transfers turning out to be nothing more than worthless (with the exception of Miereles and, although greatly disputed by other reds fans, Konchesky) I was hoping that an injection of cash and enough freedom for the Hodge to work in the January window that he might be able to prove just what it is he was hired for. The rumours are revolving around his departure from the team and the fact that he’ll never be able to find a job in England again (at the top flight at least), but he still may be able to find another club into which he could switch and save his own skin with a reported £3,000,000 payout on ending the contract. Maybe he’s nervous about his reputation, but the money situation isn’t exactly bad news.
The new owners apparently walked through the doors at the Redsocks over in the states and started issuing marching orders left and right. After firing two or three key members of staff the team sky-rocketed to a reported “long expected success” – sound familiar? Let’s hope they’ve got some balls on them, and they don’t mind thinking like a fan when it comes to financial investments.
A press conference was arranged for this afternoon – that was subsequently cancelled and Roy has refused to answer any of the questions from any of the reporters. A good strategy I say.
The fans are calling for blood, and Dalgleish is the chosen successor for the mob. Rafa slinks in the darkness. How much of a twist can the Spion handle? Hold onto your fold out plastic seats!
EDIT: The day after writing this post Mr Hodgson was asked politely to take his leave. From here on out we’re to be guided by Mr Ken Dalglish – only to the end of the season though, as things stand.
