Roy Hodgson has been appointed manager of Premier League club Crystal Palace until the end of this season, with boss Steve Parish admitting his experience is needed to save the club from relegation.
Roy Hodgson, the new manager of Crystal Palace
The 75-year-old former England international replaces the sacked Patrick Vieira on Friday, returning to Selhurst Park almost two years after leaving the club, writes the Daily Mail.
From September 2017 to May 2021, Hodgson spent almost four years at Crystal Palace, the club where he started his career.
Under his leadership, the Eagles finished 11th, 12th, 14th and 14th before he was replaced by Vieira after his contract expired.
The former Arsenal midfielder finished 12th and reached the FA Cup semi-finals at the end of last season before being sacked on Friday after a 12-match winless run.
Roy Hodgson has been appointed Crystal Palace manager until the end of the season.
Paddy McCarthy will be his assistant and Ray Lewington will return as first team coach.
Dean Kiely remains as goalkeeping coach.
Welcome back Roy.#CPFC
— Crystal Palace FC (@CPFC) March 21, 2023
Source: Hot News
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