Roy Hodgson has come out of retirement to take charge of Bristol City on an interim basis until the end of the season, the Championship club confirmed on Friday.
The 78-year-old replaces Gerhard Struber, who was dismissed following a six-match winless run in all competitions that also included an FA Cup defeat to League One side Port Vale. Bristol sit 12 points above the relegation zone with seven games remaining, giving them a reasonable cushion but little room for further slippage.
Hodgson’s connection with Bristol City stretches back over four decades. The former England and Liverpool manager took charge of the club in 1982, making it his first coaching role at an English club. Since then he has built an extensive managerial career that has taken him across Europe and beyond, with highlights including leading Inter Milan to the UEFA Cup final in 1997 and guiding Fulham to the Europa League final in 2010. His most recent role was at Crystal Palace.
Bristol City CEO Charlie Boss made clear the appointment was about more than just results in the final weeks of the season. “Roy’s appointment is about more than the results of the next seven games. 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,” Boss said.
Hodgson’s first match in charge will be against Charlton Athletic on April 3rd.
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