Roy Hodgson is an English professional football manager and former player who is the current manager of Premier League club Crystal Palace. He is known for his pragmatic style of play and his ability to get the best out of his players.
Early life and youth career
Hodgson was born in Croydon, England, on August 9, 1947. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Crystal Palace at the age of 13. He progressed through the ranks of the academy and made his senior debut for the club in 1967.
Senior career
Hodgson spent most of his senior career in England, playing for Crystal Palace, Bristol City, and Blackburn Rovers. He also played for Halmstads BK in Sweden.
Managerial career
Hodgson began his managerial career in 1976, when he was appointed manager of Halmstads BK. He led Halmstads BK to the Swedish Cup in 1978.
In 1983, Hodgson was appointed manager of Bristol City. He led Bristol City to promotion to the First Division in 1984.
In 1990, Hodgson was appointed manager of Blackburn Rovers. He led Blackburn Rovers to the Premier League title in 1995.
In 1997, Hodgson was appointed manager of Inter Milan. He was sacked by Inter Milan in 1999.
In 2000, Hodgson was appointed manager of Fulham. He led Fulham to the UEFA Cup final in 2010.
In 2012, Hodgson was appointed manager of the England national team. He led England to the UEFA Euro 2012 quarterfinals.
In 2017, Hodgson was appointed manager of Crystal Palace. He has been with Crystal Palace ever since.
Managerial Profile
Hodgson is a pragmatic manager who likes his teams to play a possession-based style of football. He is also known for his ability to get the best out of his players, especially young players.
is a highly respected manager who has been praised for his work at Halmstads BK, Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, and Crystal Palace. He is considered to be one of the most experienced managers in the world.
"Roy is a very experienced manager. He has a lot of knowledge of the game and he is able to get the best out of his players." - Gareth Southgate, England national team manager
