Monday, 11th October 2010
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has suggested that Roy Hodgson should have until Christmas at least before his reign starts to be assessed. Murphy, who turned out for Liverpool between 1997 and 2004 and played under Hodgson at Fulham until the former Finland boss left for Anfield in the summer.
"The way he wants his team to play and the type of tactics and discipline he wants his team to have don’t happen overnight", Murphy told the club’s website.
"Of course, the Blackpool and Northampton results were unacceptable. I’m not hiding behind that. All I’m saying is the situation is not dire. The league table is separated by five points from third-bottom to fourth, so there is a long way to go."
Murphy went on to say that he did not feel now was the right time to judge Hodgson, and he should have until Christmas at least.
"Stay patient. The team has quality in it. Give Roy a bit of time and by Christmas see where we are and everyone will be happier."
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