He was ‘on the edge’ some time ago, due to bad results, but his health scare only fast-forwarded Crystal Palace’s decision to (again) let go Roy Hodgson. England’s oldest manager (76) was receiving medical attention since Thursday and today Chairman Steve Parish decided that it was time find a new coach. Hodgson leaves the club in 16th position and just five points above the relegation zone. Originally, it was planned that the former England manager stays until June, but a series of bad results (just three wins in 19 matches in all competitions), mixed with fans discontent and Hodgson poor health condition fastened the process.A striker who doesn’t score, a manager who doesn’t manage and a stadium headed for demolitionThe club confirmed that Hodgson is now out of hospital and doing well. Paddy McCarthy and Ray Lewington will lead the team tonight for the match versus Everton at Goodison Park.“This club is very special and means so much to me and has played a big part in my footballing life. I have fully enjoyed my time here across six seasons, as it has given me the chance to work with top class players and staff doing what I love every day. However, I understand, given recent circumstances, it may be prudent at this time for the club to plan ahead, and therefore I have taken the decision to step aside so that the club can bring forward their plans for a new manager, as intended for this summer. I am confident that the season will finish well and I wish the team every success in the weeks, months and seasons to come” reads the statement by Hodgson.Roy Hodgson, he’s one of our own ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/jQrTrcFjOK— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) February 19, 2024 Just under one hour after ending collaboration with Hodgson, the club officially appointed Oliver Glasner as the new boss. The former Wolfsburg boss made his name last season with Eintracht Frankfurt, with whom he won the Europa League in 2022, eliminating Barcelona in the process. “I am very happy to join Crystal Palace F.C. as manager. I am looking forward to working with the talented squad, meeting the club’s supporters and experiencing the Selhurst Park atmosphere I have heard so much about. It has been a pleasure to meet with Steve and Dougie, and I am looking forward to working with them to achieve our goals” said Glazner in a statement. The highly-rated Austrian signed a deal until the end of the 2025/2026 season.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUESaturdayBrentford – Liverpool 1-4 (0-2)/Toney 75 – Nunez 35, Mac Allister 55, Salah 68, Gakpo 86/Burnley – Arsenal 0-5 (0-2)/Odegaard 4, Saka 39 pen, 47, Trossard 66, Havertz 78/Fulham – Aston Villa 1-2 (0-1)/Muniz 64 – Watkins 23, 56/Nott.Forest – West Ham 2-0 (1-0)/Awoniyi 45+5, Hudson-Odoi 90+5/Newcastle – Bournemouth 2-2 (0-0)/Ritchie 90+2, Gordon 57 pen – Solanke 51, Semenyo 69/Tottenham – Wolverhampton 1-2 (0-1)/Kulusevski 46 – Gomes 43, 64/Man.City – Chelsea 1-1 (0-1)/Rodri 83 – Sterling 42/SundaySheffield Utd – Brighton 0-5 (0-2)/Buonanotte 10, Welbeck 24, Robinson 75(og), Adingra 78, 85/Luton – Man.Utd. 1-2 (1-2)/Morris 14 – Hojlund 1, 7/Monday23.00: (1.80) Everton (3.60) Crystal Palace (5.10)***odds are subject to change
