Hodgson philosophical about Reds experience

14 February 2011 17:30
New West Brom boss Roy Hodgson admits he has been "hurt" by his Liverpool experience but insists it has not shaken his self-belief or made him feel he has anything to prove after 36 years in management. Hodgson was sacked after barely six months in charge at Anfield last month but is back in the Premier League with Albion after only a five-week absence from the game. When asked if he was hurt by events at Liverpool, he said: "Of course it hurts. Every time a club decides they don't want you to continue doing the job they've employed you to do, of course it hurts. It would be foolish to say anything other than that. "I knew when I took the job I was taking a bit of a risk because there was likely to be a change of ownership. Therefore I'm reasonably philosophical about it. It's a great club, with some very good people there, the players were extremely good to work with, and I'm happy to see them now getting some good results. I don't regret going there." Hodgson, though, is focused on the future with West Brom and happy to be working at a club which he feels will give him sound backing, saying: "Jobs in this league are precious. "Clubs which will allow you to work and do the job properly and give you the support you need, embrace your philosophies and follow what you're attempting to do, are very important. I believe West Brom are that sort of club."

Source: PA