5 worst managerial appointments over the last decade

#4 Roy Hodgson - Liverpool

Hodgson replaced Rafael Benitez in 2010.

On 1 July 2010, Hodgson was appointed as manager of Liverpool. The Reds had finished seventh in Benitez’s final season, below Aston Villa. The decision of replacing Benitez was not well received by the Kop.

Financially, Liverpool was crumbling, weighed down by the debts of Tom Hicks and George Gillett. They went on to win just one of their opening eight league fixtures, including a home humbling by Blackpool and defeats at both Manchester United and Everton. Hodgson's tactics appeared to be shambolic.

By late October, speculation was rife that Hodgson would be dismissed. Liverpool was 19th in the table and playing sterile, disjointed football to get there.

In December, Anfield was in revolt when Wolves visited. Hodgson left the club by mutual consent on the morning of 8 January 2011, with Kenny Dalglish announced as his replacement.