Hodgson issues Baggies warning

Baggies boss is fearful they could be drawn into relegation scrap

Last Updated: February 5, 2012 5:24pm

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Roy Hodgson: Fears poor results will have a negative impact on supporters attending games

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Roy Hodgson has warned his West Brom side they are in danger of losing some of their fervent home support because of their ruinous home record.

The Baggies have lost eight games at The Hawthorns this season and have managed to score just nine goals this year in front of their own fans.

They were beaten on Saturday at home by Swansea and Hodgson is concerned their wretched run of results could drive away their vociferous supporters.

Hodgson acknowledges the pivotal role their fans played last term in their quest to remain in the league, with excellent home form eventually propelling them to safety.

Defeats

"With this sort of home run, you lose the crowd as well," he said.

"Last year in our survival season, the crowd played a big part. Unfortunately, with so many home defeats we are losing them.

"They come with high expectations after we had that great run last season which pushed us up to 11th.

"Every week we send them home disappointed after losing and we beginning to lose them and that is a major factor."

Disappointment

He added: "Teams having to fight relegation do need the crowd behind them. Because of last season, the fans were dreaming of a very high finish and they can't get over the disappointment.

"Unless we get back to some winning ways, get the crowd back on our side, it is going to be very difficult.

"We are six points clear of the bottom three but points get eaten up."