Roy Hodgson Departs Crystal Palace, Oliver Glasner Appointed as New Manager
Roy Hodgson, the oldest manager in the English Premier League at 76, has stepped down from his position at Crystal Palace after a brief illness during a training session. The decision was made to allow the club to move forward with its plans to appoint a new manager. Austrian coach Oliver Glasner has been brought in as Hodgson’s replacement until the end of the 2025-26 season.
Hodgson, who had previously managed Palace from 2017 to 2021, returned to the club last March and successfully guided them to safety in the league after a poor run of form under Patrick Vieira. He expressed his gratitude for his time at Palace, emphasizing the club’s special place in his footballing life.
The former England coach, who has had a long and illustrious career, has managed several high-profile clubs, including Inter Milan and Liverpool. He also led the England national team from 2012 to 2016. Hodgson’s departure marks the end of an era at Palace, as he was a respected and experienced figure in the Premier League.
Oliver Glasner, the new Palace manager, has a reputation for success. He led Eintracht Frankfurt to the Europa League title in 2022 and has a proven track record of developing young talent. Palace chairman Steve Parish expressed his confidence in Glasner’s ability to get the most out of the club’s talented squad.
Hodgson’s exit from Palace raises questions about his future in football management. He had previously stated that he would retire after his first spell at Palace, only to return to the sport eight months later. It remains to be seen whether he will continue his coaching career or step away from the game altogether.