Moores and Houllier got a rough ride from shareholders |
Liverpool chairman David Moores says he would consider his position if the club fail to reclaim their former glories.
Moores, the majority shareholder, was responding to criticism of the club's display at the annual general meeting.
'The buck stops here. If it gets any worse I will have to look at my own position, but I hope it does not come to that,' said Moores.
'This has been a sad night for me personally. People are not happy, I did not expect an easy ride.'
Moores insisted at the meeting on Monday evening that he still 'backed the values and objectives of the manager' Gerard Houllier, whose side are sixth in the Premiership, 20 points behind leaders Manchester United.
Houllier made a strong defence of his record.
The Frenchman said: 'It has been a difficult season and we have been under intense scrutiny.
'I share your frustrations, but fourth place in the Premiership is achievable. I remain confident in my squad but patience is not a virtue - but we need time.
'All my injured players will be back in four weeks and then we will be a different proposition.
'I accept the demands of my job, I am always being reminded. But this is not about my future, it is about Liverpool's and my job is to make this club win consistently again.
'I accept some of our recruits have not delivered, those signed in 2002 have fallen short and have not shown what we bought them for and they know they are not producing.
'But the spirit is good, if we stick together we will come through together.'
Moores also had to withstand a sustained verbal assault from the club's third-biggest shareholder, building magnate Steve Morgan, who does not hold a position on the board.
Morgan, a multi-millionaire, said: 'The chairman has refused to talk to me.
'Money is available from me and others, but the chairman will not dilute his holding.'
Moores responded by saying: 'It is time to bury the hatchet, if you (Morgan) want a meeting, we will sit down and talk it over.
'This is no good for this club, we must bury the hatchet. If it means diluting my shares or even selling to another Roman Abramovich, I will have to do it.'
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