Source: Daily_Mail
Liverpool fans won't stand for Benitez's horror show at Wigan, says Jewell
[LNB]Paul Jewell expects Liverpool fans to turn on manager Rafa Benitez following the 1-0 defeat at Wigan.[LNB]The Anfield faithful have been behind Benitez despite a disappointing season but Jewell, the former Wigan manager who was a youth player with the Reds, does not think their patience will last much longer.[LNB]The result leaves Benitez's side in sixth place in the table, a point behind Tottenham and Manchester City having played more games than their closest rivals for a Champions League place.[LNB] Stunned: Hugo Rodallega scores the only goal to stun Liverpool on Monday[LNB]Jewell said: 'The fans have closed ranks in the past but they won't put up with that. [LNB] 'There are ways to lose and last night was no way to lose. Liverpool can't go to Wigan and get outplayed like that. [LNB]'As a team Liverpool are a million miles from being as good as the club.' [LNB]Jewell believes the team has never recovered fully from the loss of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid last summer. [LNB]He added: 'Steven Gerrard was gutted when Alonso was sold to Madrid. He knows he's a better player with Alonso in the team. [LNB]'When he got the ball the first player Alonso would look for is Gerrard and it's significant Liverpool aren't scoring as many goals as they have in the last few seasons.' [LNB] It's Stevie V! Gerrard's shame as Reds' top four hopes take a batteringWigan Athletic 1 Liverpool 0: Hugo Rodallega rocks Rafa's bid as Reds blow chance to go fourthLiverpool boss Rafa to use Aquilani sparingly during end of season run-inRafa has a go at me to deflect from his own problems, blasts AllardyceLIVERPOOL FC
