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‘At a big club it’s our house, our rules’: Inside the challenge Andoni Iraola faces in making the leap to Liverpool, as sources reveal the fatal errors made by Hodgson, Frank and Moyes – and the shocking player power they were up against

When Roy Hodgson made the step up from Fulham to Liverpool, he was Manager of the Year and sure of himself as a coach. What he was not prepared for was working at a club like Liverpool.

By IAN LADYMAN · Daily Mail

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 1:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Andoni Iraola has recorded three wins and three draws in his first six games as Liverpool manager.
Iraola will return to his former club Bournemouth for a match on Sunday.
Sources compare Iraola's transition to the struggles of Roy Hodgson at Liverpool and Thomas Frank at Tottenham.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Andoni Iraola faces a significant challenge as he transitions to managing Liverpool, with sources highlighting the intense scrutiny and expectations at elite clubs. The 44-year-old Spaniard has guided Liverpool to three wins and three draws from his first six games. He is set to return to his former club, Bournemouth, for an upcoming match on Sunday.

Sources compare Iraola's situation to past managers like Roy Hodgson at Liverpool and Thomas Frank at Tottenham, who struggled with the step up in club stature. The report notes that the sheer scale of Liverpool's fanbase and the constant demand for victories represent a massive shift from Iraola's previous role at Bournemouth.

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