Roy Hodgson: Crystal Palace manager resigns as club languishes in 16th place in the Premier League

Roy Hodgson has also managed Blackburn, Fulham, Liverpool, West Brom and Watford in the Premier League

Roy Hodgson has resigned as Crystal Palace boss so the club can “move forward with its plans to appoint a new manager”.

Hodgson, 76, “fell ill” during training on Thursday after reports he was scheduled to be released.

The Eagles have lost 10 of their last 16 Premier League games and sit 16th in the table, five points above the relegation zone.

“This club is very special and means so much to me,” said Hodgson.

Palace visit Everton, 18th in the Premier League, on Monday evening. Hodgson's assistants Paddy McCarthy and Ray Lewington lead the team.

Former Eintracht Frankfurt coach Oliver Glasner, 49, is considered a strong favorite to replace Hodgson permanently.

Oliver Glasner is expected to take charge of Crystal Palace's game at Spurs on March 2nd

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here over the six seasons as it has given me the chance to work with top quality players and staff every day and do what I love,” added Hodgson.

“However, I understand that, given recent circumstances, it may be advisable at this time for the club to plan ahead and that is why I have taken the decision to step down to allow the club to move forward with its plans for a new manager as intended.” Summer.

“I am confident that the season will end well and wish the team every success in the coming weeks, months and seasons.”

The club said Hodgson has now been released from hospital and is “doing well”.

“Roy holds a special place in the history of Crystal Palace and that will never be forgotten,” said chairman Steve Parish.

“After four years of leading the club season after season to retain Premier League status, he rejoined us almost a year ago to steady the ship and has worked wonders. Quite simply, we owe our continued status in the Premier League to Roy.”

“I would like to thank Roy very much for his service and wish him all the best for the future. It’s fair to say Roy has the keys to Selhurst Park and will always be welcome back.”

Crystal Palace fans have held up banners during recent games at Arsenal and Brighton to protest against the way the club is run

Hodgson was in his second spell as manager at Palace, having returned for the final ten games of last season, when he signed a short-term contract to succeed Patrick Vieira.

He led the club to 11th place in the table before agreeing to continue managing the team for the 2023-24 season, which Parish said “speaks volumes about his commitment to our club”.

His decision to take off midfielder Eberechi Eze in Palace's second half FA Cup replay defeat to Evertonand his handling of injured winger Michael Olise against Brighton both drew heavy criticism.

Olise limped off just 11 minutes after coming on as a half-time substitute at the Amex Stadium earlier this month.

Fans have also put up banners during recent games against Arsenal and Brighton to protest against the way the club is being run.

After the 4-1 defeat to Roberto de Zerbi's side, Hodgson said he had “Strength and Resilience” to turn around the team's poor form.

Glasner, 49, won the Europa League with Frankfurt in his first season as coach in 2022 when they beat Scottish side Rangers on penalties in the final.

After leading Frankfurt to the knockout stages of the Champions League last year, the Austrian left the club at the end of the season with one year left on his contract following a ten-match winless run in the Bundesliga.

From Halmstad to England – Hodgson's managerial career

Hodgson's managerial career began in 1976 with Swedish club Halmstad. In his 48-year career, he has managed 18 club teams and four international teams.

He has won 15 major awards, including two Swedish championships with Malmö, where he was in charge between 1985 and 1989.

He also finished second in the UEFA Cup and Europa League with Inter Milan in 1997 and Fulham in 2010.

Hodgson's first international job was in Switzerland in 1992 before playing in the United Arab Emirates and Finland.

He became England manager in May 2012 and won 33 of his 56 games as manager.

He led the Three Lions in three major tournaments but failed to end their wait for their first trophy since 1966.

They were knocked unconscious Quarterfinals of the European Championship 2012 and that Group stage of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, one ago Embarrassing round of 16 exit against Iceland at Euro 2016.

Highlights: England 1-2 Iceland

When Hodgson left Palace in 2021, he refused to announce his retirement and eventually moved to Watford in January 2022, but failed to keep the Hornets in the Premier League.

He said he did it I don't expect to take another job in the Premier League as he left Vicarage Road.

In May, Hodgson said He wouldn't use the word “retire” when talking about his next steps in football.