Look who's back! It's grandad Roy, he's only 75
Reading Time: 2min | Tue. 21.03.23. | 14:24
Crystal Palace appoint Roy Hodgson as the interim manager until the end of the season as the Eagles flirt with the relegation
Former England manager Roy Hodgson has been reappointed as Crystal Palace's boss until the end of the season.
Patrick Vieira, who replaced Hodgson at Selhurst Park in July 2021, was sacked on Friday after a 12-match winless run in all competitions.
Hodgson, 75, managed Watford from January to May 2022, leaving after they were relegated to the EFL Championship.
"It is a privilege to be asked to return to the club, which has always meant so much to me," said Hodgson.
"Our sole objective now is to start winning matches and to get the points necessary to ensure our Premier League status."
Roy's back at Palace 🦅🔴🔵
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Perfect time to throw it back to this legendary post-match interview: "Let's not take the p*** here!"pic.twitter.com/e41lyiAqDD
Hodgson had said he did not expect to take another managerial job in the Premier League after his departure from Watford.
Palace are 12th in the top flight but only three points above the relegation zone following their defeat at Emirates Stadium.
Hodgson's first game in charge during his second spell will be at home to Leicester on 1 April.
Throwback to Roy Hodgson meeting his doppelgänger…pic.twitter.com/0B4tmFmsSr
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His managerial career has spanned more than 45 years and includes stints at Inter Milan, Blackburn, Fulham, Liverpool, West Brom and Palace, while he has also led the national sides of Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and Finland.
Hodgson has managed six clubs in the Premier League, taking charge of 382 games and already holds the record for being the competition's oldest manager.
