{"id":4495,"date":"2026-03-27T11:31:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldpumpnews.com\/?p=4495"},"modified":"2026-03-27T11:31:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:31:50","slug":"roy-hodgson-makes-return-to-management-with-role-at-major-efl-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldpumpnews.com\/?p=4495","title":{"rendered":"Roy Hodgson makes return to management with role at major EFL club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div><!--$--><\/p>\n<p><h2>Roy Hodgson returns to management aged 78 <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose drop-cap \">\n<p>Roy Hodgson is set to make a shock return to first team management, taking a role at one of the biggest clubs in the EFL, as reported by the Telegraph&#8217;s John  Percy. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>The former Liverpool head coach has been out of work since February 2024, when he departed Crystal Palace. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>While Hodgson is certainly in the twilight years of his career, none still working in English football could claim to call back on more experience than the former Three Lions manager, who has worked in many of Europe&#8217;s biggest leagues. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p><strong>Best UK betting offers right now &#8211; 18+, BeGambleAware<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><oc-connect-widget slot-id=\"97dDCX3NiPvxFMRHGvaDS\"\/><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>As indicated by the Telegraph, Hodgson will take over at former club Bristol City, following the dismissal of Gerhard Struber. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>The role marks a return to the place where Hodgson began his managerial career in England, managing Bristol back in 1982. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>The 78-year-old will be tasked with ensuring Bristol&#8217;s Championship survival, as he takes over a side currently 16th in the table. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>Speaking on the appointment, Bristol City chief executive Charlie Boss said: &#8220;Over the remainder of the season, he will help us set the standards and values at the club that we will need to be successful going forwards. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>&#8220;Roy is a vastly experienced coach who has achieved and won at the highest level. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>&#8220;He will support me, our players and our football staff as we build towards achieving our potential.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><\/div>\n<p>#Roy #Hodgson #return #management #role #major #EFL #club<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roy Hodgson returns to management aged 78 Roy Hodgson is set to make a shock return to first team management, taking a role at one of the biggest clubs in the EFL, as reported by the Telegraph&#8217;s John Percy. 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