Liverpool had just finished a campaign which saw them come the closest yet to winning the Premier League title. The reds went on a run of 14 games unbeaten but too many draws cost Liverpool the title, losing out to Manchester United. The season of 2008-09 included a double over the league winners and also managed to end Chelsea's 86 game unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool finished 2008 at the top of the league for the first time since 1996 however were unable to hold their position through to the end. Just a few weeks after missing a draw at Arsenal due to a Kidney Stone Operation, Rafa led the infamous attack on Ferguson.
| Fergie had the last laugh after Benitez failed to win the League. |
| Fans March against owners Hicks and Gillett. |
It's fair to say Hodgson's tenure was made more difficult after the ongoing struggle with Cowboy's Tom Hicks and George Gillett. Liverpool FC were in touching distant of Administration when high court judge Mr Justice Floyd ruled in favour of the creditors and allowed FSG to complete the purchase on 15th October 2010.
The poor list of results rolled in for Hodgson and a 3-1 loss at Blackburn sealed his fate as, the original fan favorite to replace Benitez, Kenny Dalglish was brought in to finish the rest of the season.
The form soon changed and an impressive win over united (3-1) led the reds to a 6th place finish. Increasing fan pressure forced Henry into handing Dalglish the job on a long term deal. By the end two finals and a Carling Cup victory weren't enough for Kenny to keep his job and was sacked soon after a final day defeat to Swansea.
On Friday it was announced that the new boss would be the Swansea boss, Brendan Rodgers. He holds experience with Top players after management in the Chelsea academy and Reserve team. Rodgers also managed to bring Swansea up from the Championship and secured their place in the 2012-13 Premier League Season. After an assured first interview for LFC and promising mindset, high hopes are in place for the future of LFC, though Rodgers reminded fans to remain realistic with expectations.
For those worried that the new boss is coming from a small club, remember Shankly from Huddersfield and on his last game won 1-0 over the Reds, like Brendan Rodgers did on his last game in charge of Swansea.
The form soon changed and an impressive win over united (3-1) led the reds to a 6th place finish. Increasing fan pressure forced Henry into handing Dalglish the job on a long term deal. By the end two finals and a Carling Cup victory weren't enough for Kenny to keep his job and was sacked soon after a final day defeat to Swansea.
| Rodgers appointed as New LFC boss. |
For those worried that the new boss is coming from a small club, remember Shankly from Huddersfield and on his last game won 1-0 over the Reds, like Brendan Rodgers did on his last game in charge of Swansea.
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