Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson looks like he can count on Sir Alex Ferguson

02 January 2011 19:00
Well, I suppose if you're under pressure as a top flight manager you could do worse than calling on the top man for support.[LNB]Whether Liverpool fans will see it that way might be another matter entirely.[LNB]It's fair to say that for Liverpool supporters the sight of Sir Alex Ferguson cleaning up all the big prizes for Manchester United over the years has become an agonising sight.[LNB] Old friends: Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson greets Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson [LNB]And it could be that the old pals act between messrs Ferguson and Hodgson, who go back a long way, is a little too much too stomach.[LNB]Both men were in attendance at the DW Stadium on Sunday for Wigan's clash with Newcastle. And they had both had reason to smile too.[LNB] Reasons to be cheerful: Liverpool's Joe Cole (left) turns away in delight after his late winner against Bolton while Javier Hernandez (right) celebrates his winner for Manchester United at West Bromwich[LNB]The Liverpool manager saw Joe Cole grab a late winner to see off Bolton on Saturday, and ease a little of the pressure after that dreadful midweek defeat against Wolves.[LNB]Ferguson meanwhile saw his men benefit from more than a bit of fortune to beat West Bromwich Albion and stay on top of the Premier League going into the second half of the season.[LNB]Just one question: I wonder what they were talking about?[LNB] Liverpool's late hero Cole insists the players are right behind HodgsonFergie rides luck as Hernandez steals points at West BromLIVERPOOL FC

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