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Official: Hodgson out! 8.01.2011

The great desire of the fans of Liverpool finally ended. Club manager Roy Hodgson is split with the Reds. The news was officially confirmed by the Liverpool website. The team will be led in tomorrow's FA Cup match against Manchester United and the rest of the season by legend Kenny Dalglish.

On this occasion, the club's owner John Henry made a brief speech to the club website. "We are pleased with the way Roy did his work in the past 6 months. At present, however, it is best for both sides to split. We wish him all the best from now," said Henry.

Roy Hodgson himself also commented on his leaving Anfield. "It was a real privilege to lead a club like Liverpool. Here I worked with some players who really most world-class. So I'm happy that I was here. I regret that I was not able to execute their ideas, bring new players to help the revival of Liverpool.

I want to thank the players who have trusted me in very difficult moments. I want to thank the fans. With their passion and selfless support Liverpool will be back on top again, "he emotional speech Hodgson.

Club legend Kenny Dalglish will hand out the team tomorrow in the derby with Manchester United. "It is not just a legend, he is one of the three most successful managers in our history. We are grateful to him that is hired in this difficult moment in the middle of the season to help," said owner Henry.