Roy claims owners' support

Roy Hodgson claims he has the support of Liverpool's owners having spoken with them prior to his side's triumph over Bolton.

Reports had suggested that parent company New England Sports Ventures have already begun their hunt to find a replacement for Hodgson, who has struggled since taking over at Liverpool.

A dismal defeat at home to Wolves on Wednesday night added fuel to the fire but Hodgson claims to have since spoken positively with joint owners John Henry and Tom Werner.

"I spoke to the owners and they wished me good luck and sympathised with the frustration I must have been feeling after Wednesday night," he said.

Asked whether he felt he had the owners' support Hodgson added: "I guess so.

"It is not about me. I am very pleased and honoured to have this job.

"It is about Liverpool Football Club and performances so I don't take the speculation seriously of course.

"I shall probably have to learn to accept I shall get a lot of brickbats," added the former Fulham boss.