English Premier League 2022-23: Roy Hodgson Named As Crystal Palace Manager Until End Of Season

Roy Hodgson has been named manager of Crystal Palace until the end of the English Premier League season.

Updated on: 21 March 2023 9:29 am

Roy Hodgson was in charge of the Eagles between 2017 and 2021.

Roy Hodgson has been named manager of Crystal Palace until the end of the Premier League season.

The team said on Tuesday the 75-year-old former England manager will return to Selhurst Park as a replacement for Patrick Vieira, who was fired on Friday.

Hodgson, who was in charge of the Eagles between 2017 and 2021, will be assisted by Paddy McCarthy, with Ray Lewington returning as first-team coach.

Roy Hodgson has been appointed Crystal Palace manager until the end of the season.

Paddy McCarthy will take the role as his assistant manager, and Ray Lewington returns as first-team coach.

Dean Kiely remains in his position as goalkeeping coach.

Welcome back, Roy.#CPFC
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) March 21, 2023

Hodgson takes over his boyhood club with Palace in 12th place in the Premier League, three points above the relegation zone, after a 12-match winless run.

“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,” Hodgson, the former Liverpool and Fulham manager, said on the Palace website.

“Our sole objective now is to start winning matches, and to get the points necessary to ensure our Premier League status.”