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The 73-year-old, who has not decided whether to retire, has managed 16 clubs and. [75] The appointment came against the backdrop of an unexpected candidacy bid from former Liverpool striker and manager and then-club ambassador Kenny Dalglish. The pair are credited with transforming football in Sweden[19] and bringing in zonal marking for the first time to Swedish football. In Europe, he led Xamax to a 20 win on aggregate over Floriana and then a 52 aggregate win over Celtic. Hodgson kept Palace in the. [88] Liverpool lost the game 21,[89] leaving them third from bottom after seven games and Hodgson admitted that his side were potentially facing a relegation battle. His heroes are Bjorn Borg and Roger Federer. In the 198889 UEFA Cup, Malm beat Torpedo Moscow in the first round after extra time and lost to the club Hodgson would manage seven years later, Inter Milan, in the second round. Along with Bobby Houghton another former classmate at John Ruskin grammar Hodgson established himself as one of Swedens most successful managers, winning the league with unfashionable Halmstad in his first season in 1976 before managing Malm to five successive titles during the 1980s. In the Premier League, Hodgson led Fulham to unprecedented success, guiding his side to seventh place in the Premier League, the club's highest ever finish and ensuring qualification for the new UEFA Europa League. On 29 August, Hodgson achieved his first league win, defeating West Bromwich Albion 10 at Anfield. But I had them drilled and pressuring opponents almost like an English team. [106] West Brom's form in the final third of the season saw them win six, draw three and lose five from a difficult run-in involving games against seven of the top eight teams. Asked whether this really was the end, Hodgson couldnt resist leaving the door slightly ajar. It wasn't the Inter we see today of household names. [63], Ahead of the 200809 season, Hodgson made several important signings. The series' title was spurred by Bolger's Broadway stage hit Where's Charley? It's hard work; they're basically lazy. It is a nice spot, on the site of the old Richmond ice rink. From 2006 to 2007, he managed the Finland national team, guiding them to their highest-ever FIFA ranking of 33rd place and coming close to qualifying for a major tournament for the first time in their history. In the Premier League, the Europa League commitments showed as their League form became inconsistent. Switzerland had not qualified for a major international tournament since the 1966 World Cup. He was dismissed in January 2004 after a fifth-placed finish in the round-robin tournament. In the group stage, Viking finished fourth, missing out on progressing to the knockout stage by just two points. Hodgson could not save the club from relegation as they finished 11th, one point off safety. Hodgson held court for almost 50 minutes at Beckenham on Thursday lunchtime at his first media conference since returning, during which he outlined his survival plans, discussed what needs to. [51] Hodgson's first matches in charge were against Saudi Arabia and South Korea in a friendly tournament at the end of January. The Eagles are the only team in England's top four leagues yet to win a game in 2023 and have . The 73-year-old Hodgson enjoyed success throughout Europe in a coaching career that began with Park Hill United under-11s in the late 1960s, It was a totally different world of football to what we know today and you cant really make comparisons, Roy Hodgson said last week. Hodgson made half a dozen signings in the January transfer window, the most important proving to be centre half Brede Hangeland, who would go on to become a key player for the club and who Hodgson had managed at Viking. "[14], In 1982, Hodgson moved back to Sweden to take over second-tier side IK Oddevold part-way through the 1982 season. Had he not pursued a career in football, Hodgson, 64, says he would have been a PE teacher. They now live in a penthouse in Richmond, South West London. Copenhagen, where he proved an instant success, taking a team that had finished seventh and eighth in the two previous seasons to the Superliga championship in the 200001 season the club's first championship since 1993. I dont own photograph albums the pictures that are important to me are etched in my mind.. All six of his wins came in official qualifying matches, allowing Finland to come fourth in their group with a respectable 24 points,[55] finishing below third-placed Serbia on goal difference and missing out on qualification by just three points. Hodgson showed a great deal of . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Apparently certainties for relegation to the Championship, Fulham picked up just nine points from Hodgson's first thirteen league games. He managed the England national team from May 2012 to June 2016. Within three years Fulham had made it to the Uefa Cup final, where they were beaten by Atltico Madrid, having seen off Juventus in a thrilling comeback under the lights at Craven Cottage. [41] Newspapers quoted him saying: "Obviously I'm very happy to be back at this level of football, but I could have chosen a better club to come back to. The AFL has been criticised over a memo sent to clubs calling on them to determine a position on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, which Steve Price has labelled as 'disgraceful'. The man who grew up around the corner in the same house as Steve Kember - another future Palace manager - and went on to take charge of teams in Sweden, Switzerland and at San Siro among many. His team also won the 2001 Danish Supercup. Hodgson's Classics Live is a collection of recordings taken from solo, band, and orchestra shows from his 2010 world tour. At 28 he moved to Sweden and guided Halmstad, who had been tipped for relegation to the title an achievement he still regards as the greatest of his 36-year career. Registered in England No. Three straight defeats were then followed by three unbeaten before their final four games garnered one win and three defeats, meaning the club finished twelfth, just four points off ninth place. [121], In Hodgson's first game, a friendly on 26 May in Oslo, England beat Norway 10, the first win by an England side against Norway for 32 years. Shortly after, Austria were beaten 90 by Spain in a Euro 2000 qualifier and manager Herbert Prohaska resigned. In the third round, Xamax were drawn against Real Madrid and they won their home tie 10 but were eliminated after a 40 defeat at the Bernabu.[14]. He saved us at the right time. 894646. [28], The 199697 season saw Hodgson leave Inter after guiding them to a third-place finish. [67] There were calls for Hodgson to be given the Premier League Manager of the Year award[68] and he received much praise for the signings of Mark Schwarzer, Andy Johnson and Brede Hangeland and for the improvement in Bobby Zamora's performances. "[12], Hodgson managed to get his Inter team, containing Javier Zanetti, Youri Djorkaeff and Ince, through to the 1997 UEFA Cup Final, where they played Schalke 04. Hodgson served several times as a member of UEFA's technical study group at the European Championships[2] and was also a member of the FIFA technical study group at the 2006 World Cup. Roy Hodgson is not exactly your typical Mike Bassett-style of football boss. Perhaps relieved to no longer have to dodge persistent questions about his future, Hodgson seemed much more relaxed during the press conference held to confirm his intentions on Tuesday. The highlight of their campaign was a 10 victory over Monaco. However, the team's form collapsed dramatically in the second half of the season and it was only on the last day of the season that they secured a UEFA place. [5][7] The two played in the school football team, a side which also included Lennie Lawrence. [186], Hodgson was made a Knight, First Class, of the Order of the Lion of Finland in September 2012. The man who grew up around the corner in the same house as Steve Kember another future Palace manager and went on to take charge of teams in Sweden, Switzerland and at San Siro among many others before landing the England job will wave goodbye to his home town club. [7] Bob Houghton, who would go on to play a prominent part in Hodgson's career, joined the school in the sixth form. The club's campaign, which started in July 2009 in the third qualifying round, featured impressive performances in the group stage, including defeating Basel at the hostile St. Jakob-Park in the final group game to qualify for the knockout stage at the expense of the Swiss club. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Hodgson took the Schweizer Nati to the 1994 World Cup, losing only one game during qualification, from a group that included Italy, Portugal and Scotland. Crystal Palace turned to the former England coach to keep the team in the lucrative top division, announcing his return . [13] In his first season, rebro finished third. He reflected that "I think when you are recognised by your country for services to the sport that you've loved and served, I think you've got to regard that as the ultimate accolade". Roy Hodgson has been offered a one-year contract extension at Crystal Palace Credit: PA:Press Association. When the German underdogs won the final in Milan on penalties, Inter fans pelted Hodgson with coins and lighters. He stayed with Liverpool until January 2011 when he was replaced by then caretaker manager Kenny Dalglish. However, a goal from Bobby Zamora, a brace from Zoltn Gera and a late winner from Clint Dempsey meant that Fulham won the tie 54 on aggregate. There were suggestions of insufficient experience with 'big clubs' despite his tenure at Inter and that he might struggle to manage high-profile players. [29] The final was his last match in charge and he subsequently left to become the manager of Blackburn Rovers. from 2010 to 2011. [86], After that, Liverpool had a series of poor results, one of which saw the club eliminated from the League Cup on 23 September by League Two strugglers Northampton Town at Anfield, losing on penalties. Experience and height was added to the backline in the form of Northern Ireland international Gareth McAuley on a free transfer and recently relegated Preston North End's player of the season Billy Jones also arrived to add cover at fullback. He left the club at the end of the 2020/21 season claiming he was going to step back from full-time management in the Premier League . [178] Watford were eventually relegated at the end of that season, finishing 19th on 23 points. Wins against Belgium and Kazakhstan renewed their hopes of qualification but they drew their next three games 00. [190], On 20 October 2013, Hodgson and Rio Ferdinand were appointed to The Football Association's commission to improve the state of the national game. Kember whose father was the conductor on the bus driven by Hodgsons Newcastle-supporting father, Bill, and lived in the downstairs flat of a London transport property on Sydenham Road remembers asking his old friend to coach Park Hill Uniteds under-11s in the late 1960s. Roy Hodgson-since 1st July 2010. Where's Raymond? [53] Their qualification campaign began well, winning three and drawing two of their opening five matches, leaving them briefly top of the table. It is a nice spot, on the site of the old Richmond ice rink. Narrowly losing 10 at home, they secured a 11 draw at the San Siro. The 75-year-old has accepted a similar short-term, fire-fighting role at the club he left in July 2021. Italian job: Roy at Inter Milan in mid 1990s, Switzerland: He was Swiss team boss in early 1990s. [173] In March 2020, he signed a contract extension, keeping him at the club until the end of the 202021 season. Combined with Sweden's shock 20 victory over France, the result meant England qualified as group winners with France finishing second. [87] Prior to the home game against newly promoted Blackpool on 3 October, Hodgson responded to his critics, describing himself as "one of the most respected coaches in Europe" and said it was "insulting" to suggest he could not handle Liverpool's big-name players. He hasnt really looked back since, he said when Hodgson became England manager in 2012. Baloney. The goals came from seven different scorers and included a brace for Jermain Defoe and a first England goal for Daniel Sturridge. Hodgson was infuriated when asked about this, describing the statistic as "fucking bollocks". [183], Although Hodgson played for Berea Park in South Africa's white-only National Football League during the 1970s, he has stated his admiration for Nelson Mandela[184] and coached a World XI team in a charity football event in Mandela's honour in August 1999. His wife Sheila is an Everton supporter and the couple have two sons, Christopher and Michael. Roy hodgson. In May 2010, Hodgson was voted the 2010 LMA Manager of the Year by a record margin. [49] The club had finished fifth in the season before Hodgson took over and finished ninth under Hodgson in their first season in their new stadium, Viking Stadion. Hodgson moved to Denmark in July 2000 and became manager of F.C. Former Australia goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, who played under Hodgson at Fulham, told 5 Live: "When you look at his time, especially at Inter Milan, the Italians were renowned for having that . The following season, in the UEFA Cup, Viking progressed through two qualifying rounds, beating Rhyl and Austria Wien. Yes its nice to have a Ferrari but it doesnt help if you are missing goal chances.. [143], In July 2013, the FA announced that Hodgson would take charge of the England under-21 side for one game, against the Scotland under-21s in a friendly on 13 August. He managed Steven Gerrard on Liverpool F.C. Swedish taxes were so high that even if you were being paid reasonable money, after losing 65% in tax there wasn't a lot left. Most coaches who go there are just fannying around, but it's not my nature. [57] Hodgson would go on to succeed Sanchez as manager of Fulham seven months later. 24-25 mins. After uncertainty about whether the 73-year-old would continue following four years characterised by stability, Tuesdays confirmation of his departure means Palace supporters have an opportunity to pay a fitting tribute to a Croydon legend. With the club in ninth place and in the quarter finals of the 200102 Coppa Italia, Hodgson was fired in December 2001 after less than six months in charge after allegedly stating that he regretted taking up the post. [16] Due to his successful time at Malm, Hodgson is still highly appreciated by the club's fans who have unofficially named a section of the Stadion "Roy's Hrna" (Roy's Corner). Although England did not enjoy the higher percentage of possession, the signs were they would be a tough defensive unit to beat. On 29 April 2010, Hodgson guided Fulham to their first major European final in their 130-year history, winning the home leg 21 after a 00 away draw to gain a 21 aggregate victory over Hamburg in the Europa League semi-final. Roy Hodgson (born 9 August 1947) is an English football manager who managed Liverpool from 2010 to 2011. In February 2012, he led West Brom to three consecutive wins, beating local rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers 51 at Molineux[104] and recording successive wins at The Hawthorns for the first time all season, beating Sunderland 40[105] and Chelsea 10. [175] Asked about retirement, he said: "I really am stepping away from football for a while, but who knows what the future will be? He speaks Norwegian, Italian and Swedish as well as good Finnish, German, Danish and French languages he picked up managing 16 clubs in eight countries. Hodgson helped West Brom to five wins and five draws from their twelve remaining games, including an important 21 win at The Hawthorns against Liverpool, a result that some in the media dubbed "Roy's Revenge". [189] He was made a Commander of the Order of British Empire (CBE) in 2022, receiving his medal from Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, the president of the Football Association. [33], Hodgson's second season with Blackburn did not match the relative success of the first, due to numerous injuries,[34] dressing room unrest, and the failure to find an adequate replacement for departed central defender Colin Hendry. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. In 1983, he moved to fellow Division 2 side rebro SK. Before the Asian Cup took place, Hodgson led the team during the 16th Arabian Gulf Cup. "[12] Hodgson moved to Swiss side Neuchtel Xamax in July 1990. Since taking over at Fulham in 2007, the 75-year-old has been a regular . [165][166][167], In the Euro 2016 tournament in France, England progressed from the group stage as runners-up to Wales, after drawing 00 with Slovakia. Roger Hodgson 'older, wiser' and lovin' life in a rock band PREVIEW What: Roger Hodgson Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St. Roy Hodgson's age is 75. I still think its the desire to succeed that is the major motivation, he has said.