LONDON — Those of us who do not follow Liverpool could never truly understand the blind loyalty supporters showed Rafa Benitez until he was fired at the end of last season. Similarly, the level of vitriol and antagonism suffered by Roy Hodgson from the Anfield faithful leaves outsiders perplexed.

It is difficult to remember the supporters turning on another Liverpool manager as they have Hodgson. John W. Henry and New England Sports Ventures who took over the club six months ago will no doubt be swayed by fan power, which can be the most unbeatable of enemies.

"Hodgson for England" chanted the Kop as Liverpool slumped to an embarrassing 1-0 home defeat by Wolves on Wednesday. It took the crowd six months to sing Hodgson's name and then it was in derision.