ROY KNOWS THE LIVERPOOL WAY

Liverpool,s all conquering sides of the 1970s and80s, under the guidance of Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley and the rest of the fabled "boot room"collective,are still revered on Merseyside today as much for their simple, effecient values as their incredible success. And Hodgson is eager to ensure that the side he assembles follows in  much the same vein.

"The weight of tradition at this club weighs on the shoulders of every player that comes through the door" he said "we shouldnt be taking anyone through the door who doesnt think what a privelege it is to play here at this club.

" And funnily enough, all the things Ive always  liked as a coach are the things Liverpool were famous for in their heyday"" pass and move, always move it quickly  and once you lose it get back into position.That was the Mantra which took Liverpool through their great years."I like players to work hard, Ilike players to get back in position. "Those are my principles"

"I was inlfuenced by the Liverpool team that dominated the 70s, with all its great players and playing the football they played,"says Hodgson.

WELL IF THATS THE ROAD YOU ARE GOING DOWN THEN ROY? I FOR ONE WILL BE BEHIND YOU,100% YNWA.