Summary
Roy Hodgson, aged 78, has returned to manage Bristol City, a team he managed over 40 years ago. He replaces Gerhard Struber for the final seven games of the season, marking his return to football management after leaving Crystal Palace earlier in 2024. Hodgson is part of a trend where older managers return to football roles long after their expected retirement.
Key Facts
- Roy Hodgson is 78 years old and has been managing football teams for 50 years.
- He last managed Crystal Palace and left this position in February 2024.
- Hodgson takes over Bristol City from Gerhard Struber for the last seven games of the season.
- He previously managed Bristol City in the early 1980s.
- Hodgson, alongside other older managers like Martin O'Neill and Neil Warnock, shows a trend of returning to management roles.
- Hodgson's career includes managing England and Liverpool, with mixed success.
- He is respected for stabilizing clubs like Fulham, West Bromwich Albion, and Crystal Palace.
