Schwarzer fears Hodgson departure

06 June 2010 13:35
Mark Schwarzer admits he would not blame manager Roy Hodgson if he decides to quit Fulham and take charge of Liverpool this summer.[LNB] Schwarzer wants Hodgson to stay at Craven Cottage after the "remarkable" job he has done in reviving Fulham's fortunes.[LNB]He steered Fulham to their first ever European final in May before they were beaten by Atletico Madrid.[LNB]But Hodgson has emerged as strong favourites with some bookmakers to replace Rafael Benitez ahead of Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill.[LNB]And Australia goalkeeper Schwarzer would understand fully if Hodgson decides to make the move to Anfield - should his services be required by the Reds.[LNB]Schwarzer said: "How important is it Hodgson stays at Fulham? It is massive. The gaffer is huge for Fulham.[LNB]"He has done a remarkable job at the club during the past two and a half years.[LNB]"It doesn't surprise me if a number of clubs would be after him as a manager given his superb record."[LNB]Schwarzer, currently preparing in South Africa for the World Cup with his country, admitted: "The gaffer is at that stage of this career where he is thinking 'will this sort of opportunity come around again?'[LNB]"I suppose in a lot of ways you can't blame the guy if an opportunity like this came along.[LNB]"We hope he doesn't go, we hope he stays at Fulham, but we will have to wait and see what happens.[LNB]"But I wouldn't blame him at all (if he decides to move), not at all.[LNB]"It is Liverpool you are talking about, a huge club, who normally compete in the Champions League every season.[LNB]"There are four or five such clubs in the country and there would be very few managers or players who would find it difficult to resist going to them."

Source: Team_Talk