Source: Liverpool_Echo
Liverpool FC boss Roy Hodgson eyes victory over Fulham
Roy Hodgson 300[LNB]LIFE was a lot simpler for Roy Hodgson during his two-and-a-half year reign at Fulham.[LNB]No sky-high expectation levels to meet and no intense media spotlight forensically examining his every word.[LNB]It was at Craven Cottage where he restored his managerial reputation in this country following his ill-fated spell at Blackburn a decade earlier.[LNB]Having kept them up against the odds after succeeding Lawrie Sanchez in December 2007, Hodgson led the Cottagers to an unprecedented seventh place and European qualification the following campaign.[LNB] Last season surpassed even that with their remarkable run to the Europa League final as the likes of Shakhtar Donetsk, Juventus and Wolfsburg were brushed aside.[LNB]Hodgson was flavour of the month and his achievements were recognised with the LMA Manager of the Year award. His stock was so high that Liverpool came calling.[LNB]For the 63-year-old it must seem like a lifetime ago.[LNB]After a turbulent five months at Anfield, a growing number of supporters are running out of patience with the Reds' inconsistency. The plaudits he was used to in the capital have been replaced with brickbats.[LNB]However, Hodgson insists there will be no wistful glances towards the opposing dressing room when his former club arrive at Anfield tomorrow.[LNB]With three points a necessity following last weekend's woeful defeat at Newcastle, sentiment can't come into it.[LNB]'Playing Fulham brings back a lot of very good memories,' he said.[LNB]'I had a fantastic time there and was really well looked after. The club were good to me and the players were a real joy to work with. I owe them a debt of gratitude in that respect.[LNB]'I've got such respect for the club and the way they play and go about their business. I really enjoyed my time there and in many ways it was a wrench to leave them.
