February 19, (THEWILL) – Roy Hodgson has left Crystal Palace via mutual consent just hours before their English Premier League clash with Everton, the club confirmed on Monday afternoon.
The 76-year-old led the London club in 200 games across six seasons and two spells, but has seen form dip in recent months amid growing speculation at the club. He suffered a health scare during a training session last week, which led to his hospitalisation.
However, he has since been released from the hospital and is reported to be doing well. Following this incident, Hodgson and the club decided to part ways, allowing Palace to plan ahead for a new manager. The departure comes as a mutual agreement between Hodgson and the club.
During his time at Crystal Palace, Hodgson managed the team in 200 games, spanning six seasons and two spells. He guided the club to safety and secured their English Premier League status on multiple occasions. However, recent months have seen a dip in form, leading to speculation about his future at the club.
With Hodgson’s departure, Crystal Palace will now focus on finding a new manager to lead the team. The club has already been considering potential replacements, and it is expected that they will make an announcement soon. The new manager will have the task of rejuvenating the team and guiding them to better results starting with retaining their EPL status.
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