Liverpool vs Watford: What happened to Hodgson's nine signings at Anfield?

Roy Hodgson returns to Anfield this weekend as Watford manager and Liverpool fans won’t be rushing to welcome him back.

Hodgson became Liverpool’s manager in July 2010 but, despite signing a three-year contract, was sacked in January less than six months later.

Whilst in charge, Hodgson won just seven of his 20 Premier League games with the Reds languishing in 12th at the time of his departure – four points clear of the relegation zone.

While there were a host of problems at the club at the time, Hodgson really didn’t help himself with his dealings in the transfer window.

In fact, he made nine signings during his first summer – and none of them lasted at the club long.

So, to ‘celebrate’ Hodgson’s return to Merseyside, we’ve decided to look back at the nine signings he made while Liverpool manager.

Look away now, Liverpool fans.

The best of a bad bunch, we think.

Liverpool signed Meireles from Porto and the Portuguese international proved to be a fairly decent signing, in truth.

He scored five goals in 33 Premier League appearances and, despite Liverpool finishing sixth, he won the PFA Fans’ Player of the Year at the end of the season.

However, just a couple of matches into the following season, he asked to be transfer listed and joined Chelsea for £12m. He spent a further campaign at Stamford Bridge before moving to Fenerbahce, where he played for four seasons before retiring after the 2015/16 campaign.

Well, this was a weird one.

Aurelio had left the club just a few months previously but was re-signed by Hodgson on a free transfer. However, the Brazilian struggled with injuries during his final two years at Liverpool and left for Gremio – before eventually retiring due to his constant injuries.

Hodgson deserves a bit