Liverpool appoint Hodgson as manager

Roy Hodgson was named as the new manager of Liverpool, signing a three-year contract, the Premier League club said.

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Published: Thu 1 Jul 2010, 2:52 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 4:07 AM

The 62-year-old takes over from Rafael Benitez, who quit Anfield last month after a disappointing season saw them finish seventh in the table.

Manager of the year Hodgson joins Liverpool after a successful spell at Fulham.

“This is the biggest job in club football and I’m honoured to be taking on the role of manager of Britain’s most successful football club,” said Hodgson.

(AFP)

Published: Thu 1 Jul 2010, 2:52 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 4:07 AM

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