Players to blame, admits Gerrard

LIVERPOOL skipper Steven Gerrard has urged the club’s frustrated fans to point an accusing finger at the players rather than manager Gerard Houllier.

Houllier has come under fire from angry supporters following Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Portsmouth, the Reds' third successive league loss.

Radio phone-ins have been besieged with calls from fans criticising Houllier, yet the Frenchman has made it clear he will not walk away, while the club have not sacked anyone for more than 50 years.