Roy Hodgson

Roy Hodgson has been reappointed as Crystal Palace manager until the end of the season, two years after leaving the club.

[Spurs could sack Conte this week, Man Utd scout Mitoma – Paper Round](https://www.eurosport.com/football/premier-league/2022-2023/tottenham-could-sack-antonio-conte-man-utd-scout-kaoru-mitoma-and-frances-new-captain-is-kylian-mbap_sto9520739/story.shtml) [Euro 2024 qualifying – How can teams qualify? “It is a privilege to be asked to return to the club, which has always meant so much to me, and to be given the important task of turning the team’s fortunes around,” said Hodgson. Palace are yet to win a match in 2023 and are 12th in the Premier League, but sit just three points above the relegation zone.

Hodgson returns to manage his boyhood club for a second stint after Palace took the decision to sack Patrick Vieira last week following a run of 12 games ...

"He's proven himself a very good coach down the years, but it has been about solidity and keeping clean sheets, which is something Vieira didn't struggle with either. "We all thought he'd finished and maybe he did as well. "So, a lot of results were close. "They say the table doesn't lie but it does in a way this season in terms of teams that are around 12th, they don't have time to take risks. He spoke so highly about Wilfried Zaha and the players that are there now. "I said, 'Bielsa, for the last 10 games?' That's not how he works.

Premier League clubs who panic have a habit of making ultra-conservative choices, but this one beggars belief.

I don't think I shall be putting my name forward anymore for further sorties in the world of Premier League football. Three out of the following five games were lost, however, Palace played both Liverpool and Manchester City in that difficult run. It showed as well that we need to improve and there are still a lot of things to improve to turn those performances into a win.” I was quite happy with the performances of the last couple of games we played. That is the frustration. “The Premier League, when you look at the table, has been challenging and tough.

Roy Hodgson has been coaxed out of retirement by Crystal Palace, with the ex-England boss returning for a second spell at Selhurst Park.

[part company with Patrick Vieira](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/make-a-copy-not-for-publication-goal-official-news-story-template/blt5aa0395b0a460caa) after seeing the Frenchman oversee an alarming run of form that has kept the south London club locked in a Premier League relegation battle. Our sole objective now is to start winning matches, and to get the points necessary to ensure our Premier League status. We are obviously in a very challenging period but we believe that Roy’s and Ray’s experience, knowledge of the club and players, alongside Paddy can help fulfil the immediate requirement of keeping us in the league.”

Hodgson, 75, and his assistant Ray Lewington started by holding a key strategy meeting as they began plotting Palace's route to Premier League survival.

[Leicester City](/sport/teampages/leicester.html) a week on Saturday, have not won in 13 games and are three points clear of the relegation zone. Crystal Palace remain committed to appointing a new long-term manager in the summer despite rehiring Roy Hodgson (right) on Tuesday to replace the sacked Patrick Vieira (left) [Hodgson has signed on an interim deal](/sport/football/article-11885051/Roy-Hodgson-long-term-lieutenant-Ray-Lewington-hold-key-strategy-meeting-TODAY.html)until the end of the season [Crystal Palace](/sport/teampages/crystal-palace.html) remain committed to appointing a new long-term manager in the summer despite rehiring [Roy Hodgson](/sport/roy-hodgson/index.html) on Tuesday.

Hodgson is back in the game despite retiring last year following an unsuccessful stint with Watford, with the coach tasked with saving the team from ...

They have also crossed paths at FIFA technical study groups. [Crystal Palace](/sport/teampages/crystal-palace.html). This is not the first time Blatter has sent an endorsement to Hodgson - having given an approval of his appointment as England manager in 2012. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter surprised fans by sending Roy Hodgson a bizarre congratulatory message on social media after sealing his return to - Sepp Blatter sent a surprise message to Roy Hodgson after his Palace return 'Welcome back old chap!': Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter sends BIZARRE message to Roy Hodgson after his return to Crystal Palace as he wishes the veteran boss good luck at his 'first love in football'

Roy Hodgson is back at Crystal Palace for a second spell as manager, with his first game back in the Selhurst Park dugout set to be against Leicester City ...

[Crystal Palace legend makes Steve Parish point after Roy Hodgson managerial decision](https://www.football.london/crystal-palace-fc/news/crystal-palace-parish-roy-hodgson-26520469) [Arsenal loanee Albert Sambi Lokonga fires Mikel Arteta dig with sincere Patrick Vieira message](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-lokonga-arteta-patrick-vieira-26505293) [Paddy McCarthy highlights what Crystal Palace players need amid 'positives' in Arsenal defeat](https://www.football.london/crystal-palace-fc/news/paddy-mccarthy-crystal-palace-arsenal-26509174) [Crystal Palace confirm Patrick Vieira sacking as Eagles face relegation battle](https://www.football.london/crystal-palace-fc/news/breaking-crystal-palace-vieira-sacking-26493144) [Gareth Southgate makes Marc Guehi decision with England squad reveal for Euro 2024 qualifiers](https://www.football.london/crystal-palace-fc/news/gareth-southgate-marc-guehi-england-26488069) [Hodgson said](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/roy-hodgson-appointed-manager-crystal-palace/) after his return to Palace was confirmed. [John Salako has described it](https://www.football.london/crystal-palace-fc/news/crystal-palace-parish-roy-hodgson-26520469) as Eagles chairman Steve Parish's "hardest decision" to part company with Vieira and bring back Hodgson. ['More than enough' - Joel Ward issues confident Crystal Palace message after Arsenal defeat](https://www.football.london/crystal-palace-fc/news/joel-ward-crystal-palace-arsenal-26512286) [Palace ](https://www.football.london/crystal-palace-fc/)currently sit 12th in the Premier League with 27 points from 28 games, with the Eagles three points above the relegation zone and four above bottom club Southampton. Roy Hodgson has described it as a "privilege" after returning to Crystal Palace to manage the club for a second time.