<p><br /> Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has apologised for his perceived criticism of fans but has told supporters he will not resign over poor performances.<br /> </p><p><br /> The 63-year-old also appealed to owners New England Sports Ventures for patience as he tries to bring long-term success to the club.<br /> </p><p><br /> Hodgson heard the Anfield crowd turn on him after Wednesday's defeat to Wolves, which increased speculation about the 63-year-old's future.<br /> </p><p><br /> The Kop sang the name of Kenny Dalglish and sarcastically chanted "Hodgson for England" as the team with the worst away record in England came to Anfield and secured a deserved victory.<br /> </p><p><br /> Coming on the back of a 3-1 loss at Newcastle, Liverpool have now slipped to within three points of the relegation zone after their worst start since 1953/54.<br /> </p><p><br /> After the game Hodgson upset fans by claiming he had never had the "famous Anfield support" but he apologised for those comments and stressed his determination to turn things around.<br /> </p><p><br /> "Things have been misinterpreted," said Hodgson.<br /> </p><p><br /> "I was responding to a question about how it felt to be jeered by fans, making it clear it hurts me and I was disappointed by it because no-one wants to feel they are unpopular.<br /> </p><p><br /> "It's not been an easy ride for me and I was not the first-choice appointment with a lot of fans.<br /> </p><p><br /> "But if I have offended them in any way I deeply regret that.<br /> </p><p><br /> "All I can do is apologise and make it perfectly clear there was nothing offensive in my comments."<br /> </p><p><br /> On his current position the former Fulham manager said: "It has taken me a long while to get to this elevated position coaching one of the best clubs in Europe.<br /> </p><p><br /> "I was very pleased to get the job - I left a very good job to take it - so the last thing in my mind is walking away from a club like this or walking away from football."<br /> </p>
