Palace reappoint Roy Hodgson as manager to replace Vieira

Roy Hodgson has been appointed manager of Crystal Palace until the end of the season, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

The 75-year-old succeeds Frenchman Patrick Vieira, who was sacked last week following a run of 12 games without victory that left the team three points above the relegation zone.

Hodgson returns to manage his boyhood club for a second stint after keeping Palace in the top flight for four seasons in a row between 2017-2021.

Paddy McCarthy takes the role as his assistant manager and Ray Lewington returns as first-team coach. Dean Kiely will remain in his position as goalkeeping coach.

Hodgson said: "It is a privilege to be asked to return to the club, which has always meant so much to me, and to be given the important task of turning the team’s fortunes around. 

"Our sole objective now is to start winning matches, and to get the points necessary to ensure our Premier League status.

"Crystal Palace is known for its fighting spirit, and I have no doubt that all our supporters will fight with us, beginning with the visit of Leicester City a week Saturday."

Roy Hodgson has been appointed Crystal Palace manager until the end of the season.

Paddy McCarthy will take the role as his assistant manager, and Ray Lewington returns as first-team coach.

Dean Kiely remains in his position as goalkeeping coach.

Welcome back, Roy.#CPFC

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) March 21, 2023