Hodgson: we are far from dead

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson insists reports of the club’s demise have been greatly exaggerated and they are “far from dead”.

A woeful start to their Barclays Premier League campaign has left them mired in 19th place and they could face the ignominy of starting tomorrow’s home game against Blackburn bottom of the table. Having dismissed rumours speculating he was considering resigning because of their poor form Hodgson remains confident that with new ownership – New England Sports Ventures completed their takeover a week ago – the corner can now be turned.

“We showed we are far from dead as a club by going to Naples and doing well as we have in other Europa League games,” he said after a weakened team returned home with a valuable point thanks to a 0-0 draw in a hostile atmosphere at the Stadio San Paolo on Thursday night.