Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has revealed he has the support of the club's new owners, NESV. Hodgson has insisted he can deliver the goods for John Henry and Co - as long as they give him the chance.
Hodgson said: "I know I can turn it around but I need the patience and support to do it.
"All clubs need stability - managers and players as well - but that is becoming a very hard thing to find.
"I've always expected new owners and put my faith in the board to choose the right ones. From what I know of NESV and the Red Sox, they know their stuff and will be good for the club.
"This is a fresh start for the club and, hopefully, that means for me too. I was proud to come here and now I am even prouder.
"I signed for three years and it's a sad day for everyone if, after a bad start, people think the best solution is to wave a magic wand and look for someone else.
"But the prospect of having new owners doesn't greatly concern me because I knew the previous ones were not popular.
"John called me this week and said he was very much looking forward to working with me and the other people here - but there was no talk of my situation."
