Former Liverpool goalkeeper Ray Clemence has leapt to the defence of under-fire manager Roy Hodgson.
The new Reds boss has seen the famous club fall into the drop zone after a horror start to the season but Clemence, who won five league titles on Merseyside, has called for fans to remain patient.
"Roy Hodgson said yesterday was disappointing - that is probably an understatement at the moment," he said on Monday.
"No one expected them to be where they are in the table, although everybody expected a transitional year.
"It's crazy to talk about getting rid of him - they've got an excellent manager who will get things right given time and patience.
"But his hands are tied and the thing is nothing can be sorted lower down until the top end of the club is sorted out.
"It's time to stay together and be patient, keep feet on the ground and make sensible decisions. I'm sure they will be able to climb again.
"The decision on the manager has been made and everyone should stick behind him."
