Roy Hodgson

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.

Hodgson, 75, replaces Patrick Vieira who left Palace on Friday following a run of 12 games without a win that left the club three points above the relegation ...

"I would like to welcome Roy and Ray back to the club," Palace chairman Steve Parish said. "Our sole objective now is to start winning matches, and to get the points necessary to ensure our Their last league victory came on Dec.

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.

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'

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.

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.”

In the summer of 2010, Hodgson had a fantastic reputation. He had coached in eight different counties, managed three separate national teams, enjoyed success ...