Fulham skipper Danny Murphy was sorry to see Roy Hodgson ousted at Liverpool.
Murphy, a former Red, was made Fulham captain by Hodgson.
"He'll be as disappointed as anybody that it didn't work out for him", he told talkSPORT.
"Unfortunately the way of the world now and the way the Premiership is fans and owners alike expect success quickly and of course being manager of Liverpool brings its own pressures you're expected to be competing in the top four."
Murphy also backed Kenny Dalglish's appointment in a short-term caretaker role, saying: "I think it's quite sensible to be honest, they're going to have to think long and hard about who they want next.
"They want to get it right of course and Kenny knows the club well so it's quite a sensible appointment and most if not all the fans love Kenny, respect him and will give him time to work with the team.
"It's a sensible decision and knowing Kenny he'll rise to the challenge. It is a sad day in the fact that I feel for Roy but the club will carry on. Managers come and go as players do but the club has to continue moving forward."
