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All six of his wins came in official qualifying matches, allowing Finland to come fourth in their group with a respectable 24 points,[55] finishing below third-placed Serbia on goal difference and missing out on qualification by just three points. [4], Hodgson was born in Croydon, Surrey. The person Roy Hodgson's always wanted to meet is a 90-year-old Irish-American author whose most famous book was originally banned for obscenity in both countries. From 2006 to 2007, he managed the Finland national team, guiding them to their highest-ever FIFA ranking of 33rd place and coming close to qualifying for a major tournament for the first time in their history. In an interview with FourFourTwo in a May 2005 issue, Roberto Carlos stated that he had difficulties with Hodgson throughout the 199596 season, and that his decision to leave Inter at the end of the season was largely due to Hodgson's refusal to field him in his preferred position, as a left-back, rather than in a more advanced position on the wing. The first two ended in defeat and the subsequent four were draws. [5] His mother was a baker in the town, and his father, Bill, a Newcastle United fan,[6] worked as a bus driver south of the River Thames. They drew 11 with the Americans in their opening game in the Pontiac Silverdome; the first indoor World Cup game was played in extreme heat, and he admitted to not preparing for the conditions. He went on to sign schoolboy forms with his beloved Crystal Palace but never broke into the first team. A win against Azerbaijan kept the chance of qualification possible and it was only when their final match against Portugal ended in a 00 draw that Finland were eliminated.[54]. [131] Winning the group meant that England played the runners-up of Group C, Italy, thus avoiding reigning World and European champions Spain. [69] Hodgson's spell at Fulham greatly revived his reputation in England after his time in charge of Blackburn over a decade earlier, with renewed speculation linking him to the England job should Fabio Capello have left.[70]. Had he not pursued a career in football, Hodgson, 64, says he would have been a PE teacher. The goals came from seven different scorers and included a brace for Jermain Defoe and a first England goal for Daniel Sturridge. [6] Hodgson's family lived in the same building as Steve Kember, one of Hodgson's schoolmates at John Ruskin Grammar School. Roy Hodgson was in a relaxed mood on Monday as England arrived at their Euro 2016 base in Chantilly +11 View gallery Hodgson and his England squad will be hoping to win their first ever. [26], The Swiss qualified for Euro 1996, again losing only one game during qualification to finish top of Group 3. [38] His final game was a home defeat by Southampton. They started the campaign on 7 September 2012 with a convincing 50 away win over Moldova,[141] and in their second qualifier on 11 September the team drew 11 to Ukraine. [59] He was also considered an outside candidate to replace Steve McClaren as England manager,[60] having been linked previously to the job after the departures of Glenn Hoddle and Kevin Keegan[45] and given his international management record and nationality. [125][126][127][128] Hodgson's first competitive game as England manager ended in a 11 draw with France in England's first Euro 2012 group stage match. The highlight of their campaign was a 10 victory over Monaco. A spell as Switzerland manager when the team reached third in the Fifa rankings led Internazionale to appoint him in 1995 and he left two years later having guided them to the Uefa Cup final. [163] England concluded its qualification having won all ten of its matches becoming only the fifth national side to qualify for a European Championship with a 100% record, and the sixth instance of all time. "[12], Hodgson managed to get his Inter team, containing Javier Zanetti, Youri Djorkaeff and Ince, through to the 1997 UEFA Cup Final, where they played Schalke 04. Houghton moved to Sweden with Malm in 1974 and two years later installed Hodgson at Halmstad. So they would probably be surprised to discover they are two of the favourite authors of the man expected to be named Englands next manager. Kember whose father was the conductor on the bus driven by Hodgsons Newcastle-supporting father, Bill, and lived in the downstairs flat of a London transport property on Sydenham Road remembers asking his old friend to coach Park Hill Uniteds under-11s in the late 1960s. [162] On 5 September , England beat San Marino 60 away to qualify for Euro 2016. In the second round, Malm lost to Mechelen. "[155] [85] Hodgson made further signings in goalkeeper Brad Jones, defenders Danny Wilson and Paul Konchesky, midfielders Christian Poulsen and Raul Meireles, as well as re-signing full-back Fbio Aurlio, who had been released by the club earlier in the summer. [181], Hodgson is married to Sheila, and together they have a son, Christopher. He was also accused of failing to give the side sufficient preparation or an identity to their game. [115] Ferdinand's manager Sir Alex Ferguson agreed with Hodgson, saying that at the Euros, "you play something like a game every four days. [5] After leaving Crystal Palace he played non-league football for several years with Tonbridge and Gravesend & Northfleet. [62] The club were 18th, two points from safety and had only won two Premier League games all season. Hodgson moved to Denmark in July 2000 and became manager of F.C. [182] He is multilingual: In addition to his native English, he speaks fluent Swedish, German, Italian, and French. I remember playing there once when Roy Hodgson walked past with his wife, Sheila, a little after his dismissal as England manag In the 198687 European Cup Winners' Cup, they beat Apollon Limassol in the first round and Tirana in the second round, losing to Ajax in the quarter finals. But all these experiences enrich you and it was good to know I could get my message to players who many say are uncoachable. His wife Sheila is an Everton supporter and the couple have two sons, Christopher and Michael. [98] Hodgson replaced Roberto Di Matteo, who had been dismissed after a poor run of form which saw West Brom lose thirteen of their previous eighteen matches and slip to seventeenth in the table, only out of the relegation zone on goal difference. He had in fact been doing both jobs from October of that year. It's an extremely strange club." He later guided the Switzerland national team to the last 16 of the 1994 World Cup and qualification for Euro 1996; Switzerland had not qualified for a major tournament since the 1960s. [173] In March 2020, he signed a contract extension, keeping him at the club until the end of the 202021 season. Liverpool supporters are still haunted by the signing of Christian Poulsen and a League Cup defeat by League Two strugglers Northampton during Hodgsons brief stay, and his England tenure was defined by the defeat by Iceland in the last 16 of Euro 2016 after he and his erstwhile assistant Ray Lewington took a boat trip down the River Seine rather than scouting their next opponents. [183], Although Hodgson played for Berea Park in South Africa's white-only National Football League during the 1970s, he has stated his admiration for Nelson Mandela[184] and coached a World XI team in a charity football event in Mandela's honour in August 1999. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. [74] The announcement came after weeks of speculation following the departure of Rafael Bentez. But I had them drilled and pressuring opponents almost like an English team. [159] Former England player, Alan Shearer stated that he found the match dull, adding that "those who did go probably wish they hadn't. MOST football fans would hazard a guess that Milan Kundera and Stefan Zweig are the latest foreign superstars being lined up for a move to the Premier League. 0. Roy Hodgson is not exactly your typical Mike Bassett-style of football boss. "[176], On 25 January 2022, Hodgson returned to the Premier League when he was appointed as manager of Watford. [142], In a friendly at Wembley Stadium on 6 February 2013, England beat Brazil 21, their first win against the South American side for twenty-three years. In an interview in 2009, Hodgson recalled his time at Inter: "We lacked stars, apart from Paul Ince. [165][166][167], In the Euro 2016 tournament in France, England progressed from the group stage as runners-up to Wales, after drawing 00 with Slovakia. Hodgson would defend his decision to leave out Ferdinand as due to "footballing reasons", citing Ferdinand's lack of appearances for the national team, his last cap having come in June 2011 and also concerns over his fitness. With Hodgson repeatedly stating his ambition for the season was to ensure a third season of Premier League football for West Brom for the first time in almost thirty years, he once again raided Ipswich and Birmingham City for midfielder Keith Andrews and full back Liam Ridgewell respectively in the January transfer window. I've seen so many people retire with all the fanfare blazing, only to surface again somewhere in a fairly short period of time. Hodgson showed a great deal of . By Jonathan Gorrie Jack Rosser. Roy Hodgson's second reign as Crystal Palace manager gets underway this weekend against Leicester. During his career as a manager, Roy has coached 16 different club teams, including Halmstad, Malmo Inter Milan, Fulham, Liverpool and West Bromwich Albian; and four national teams, including Switzerland, Finland, UAE and England. Dead man walking, one radio pundit said. [107], On 29 April 2012, it was reported that Hodgson was approached by the FA for the vacant England manager job. When the German underdogs won the final in Milan on penalties, Inter fans pelted Hodgson with coins and lighters. Where's Raymond? [17] Along with Bobby Houghton another former classmate at John Ruskin grammar Hodgson established himself as one of Swedens most successful managers, winning the league with unfashionable Halmstad in his first season in 1976 before managing Malm to five successive titles during the 1980s. From there he played for several non-league teams in the South East before trying his hand at management. [100][101] West Brom finished 11th in the final table their highest league finish for three decades.[102]. Rio Ferdinand couldn't do that". Hodgson's first league game with Liverpool was against Arsenal, being denied a debut win only after a last minute own goal by Pepe Reina resulted in a draw. [13] In his first season, rebro finished third. [168][169], On 12 September 2017, Hodgson was appointed manager of his boyhood club Crystal Palace, replacing Frank De Boer after signing a two-year contract with the South-London club. Within three years Fulham had made it to the Uefa Cup final, where they were beaten by Atltico Madrid, having seen off Juventus in a thrilling comeback under the lights at Craven Cottage. [7], Hodgson started his managerial career in 1976 at Allsvenskan side Halmstads BK, having been recommended by then-Malm FF manager Bob Houghton. Hodgson denied making the comments[42][43] but later claimed that he wanted to leave so was happy to be dismissed. Roy Hodgson and Crystal Palace have won their last three games to give themselves a nine-point gap to the Premier League relegation zone with seven games remaining Crystal Palace By Kadeem Simmonds 07:00, 20 APR 2023 Roy Hodgson talks to Joel Ward. 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[130] In England's final group match, starting in second place behind France and needing only to avoid defeat to qualify, Wayne Rooney, returning from suspension, scored the only goal as England beat co-hosts Ukraine 10. Hodgson returned to San Siro as a caretaker manager after departing Blackburn, where he had an initially successful stint and finished sixth in the Premier League in his first season, and Inters offer to become director of football in 2007 held real attraction for a man whose reputation in his own country was not as established as it was in Europe at that stage. [3] Hodgson speaks five languages[note 1] and has worked as a television pundit in several of the countries in which he has coached. Surprisingly he does not believe todays Premier League stars are driven by money. He left an endowment to this club that's important in our history. He has managed a total of 16 different teams in eight countries. [25] The campaign, in which the Swiss came one point behind Italy, resulted in them rising to third in the FIFA World Rankings. Hodgson's Classics Live is a collection of recordings taken from solo, band, and orchestra shows from his 2010 world tour. [146] Hodgson said after the match that reaching the tournament was his proudest moment in football. He managed Steven Gerrard on Liverpool F.C. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Hodgson's contract expired at the end of November 2007 and although the Finnish FA expressed their willingness to extend it, he decided to move on. Although England did not enjoy the higher percentage of possession, the signs were they would be a tough defensive unit to beat. As Eriksson had backed out of an agreement to move to the club, Hodgson signed a contract including a six-figure penalty if he did not join when freed by Inter. [111] However, the FA chairman, David Bernstein, stated that, despite there being a shortlist of candidates, Hodgson was the only one approached for the position. Roy Hodgson will 'steady ship' Michael Owen, "Debate: is Roy Hodgson the right manager for Liverpool? After uncertainty about whether the 73-year-old would continue following four years characterised by stability, Tuesdays confirmation of his departure means Palace supporters have an opportunity to pay a fitting tribute to a Croydon legend. In the following season, Xamax finished fifth in the league and then finished second in the championship play-off league, missing out on the title to Sion by just two points. With their place at Euro 1996 assured, Hodgson left immediately after qualification, on 15 November 1995, to join Italian club Inter Milan. In the 198788 European Cup, Malm were eliminated in the first round by Anderlecht. Roy Hodgson has had a long managerial career, spanning more than 40 years, in countries like Italy, Switzerland and Sweden. Roy Hodgson said returning to Crystal Palace was not a 'difficult decision to make', two years after leaving. [121], In Hodgson's first game, a friendly on 26 May in Oslo, England beat Norway 10, the first win by an England side against Norway for 32 years. With the club in ninth place and in the quarter finals of the 200102 Coppa Italia, Hodgson was fired in December 2001 after less than six months in charge after allegedly stating that he regretted taking up the post. Hodgson is known to be a fan of the authors Sebastian Faulks, John Updike, Philip Roth and Saul Bellow. He was dismissed in January 2004 after a fifth-placed finish in the round-robin tournament. The man who grew up around the corner in the same house as Steve Kember - another future Palace manager - and went on to take charge of teams in Sweden, Switzerland and at San Siro among many. Yes its nice to have a Ferrari but it doesnt help if you are missing goal chances.. [177] In May 2022, Hodgson said that he would not be at the club after the end of the season and that he would not be seeking another managerial job in the Premier League. [144] England beat their rivals 60 at Bramall Lane. His heroes are Bjorn Borg and Roger Federer. The Eagles are the only team in England's top four leagues yet to win a game in 2023 and have . . . Hodgson, 71, took over from Frank De Boer in September with the club winless and rooted . He then took the time to chat briefly with my hitting partner. [19] Swedish teams at the time were influenced by German football[20] and used a sweeper with three or five in defence, favouring man-marking. [51] Hodgson's first matches in charge were against Saudi Arabia and South Korea in a friendly tournament at the end of January. Hodgson made half a dozen signings in the January transfer window, the most important proving to be centre half Brede Hangeland, who would go on to become a key player for the club and who Hodgson had managed at Viking. On 29 August, Hodgson achieved his first league win, defeating West Bromwich Albion 10 at Anfield. Hodgson could not save the club from relegation as they finished 11th, one point off safety. With significant investment, he presided over a rebuilding phase. "[160], Under Hodgson, England dropped to 20th in the FIFA World Rankings, their worst position since May 1996. However, a run of twelve points from the last five games of the season, including a 32 win over Manchester City after being 20 down with twenty minutes remaining, secured the Cottagers' survival, which was confirmed on the final day of the season with a 10 win over Portsmouth. England resumed World Cup qualifiers on 22 March when they thumped San Marino 80 at the Stadio Olimpico. By then Hodgson, who had trials at Selhurst Park before moving into non-league football and taking up coaching at the age of 21, had made a name for himself on the global stage. In May 2010, Hodgson was voted the 2010 LMA Manager of the Year by a record margin. Roy Hodgson's age is 75. The series aired from October 1953 to April 22, 1955. Italian job: Roy at Inter Milan in mid 1990s, Switzerland: He was Swiss team boss in early 1990s. Hodgson was to begin work with Finland in June 2006[50] but after resigning as manager of Viking in December 2005, he began the role early, in January 2006. [145], On 15 October 2013, England beat Poland 20 at Wembley, with goals from Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard, to qualify unbeaten for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. I had to be convinced, if I was going to take Rio in my 23, he'd be one of the first names on the team sheet. My job when I eventually took over, as caretaker manager, was quite simply to carry on in the aftermath of all the players leaving the club and just fulfilling the fixtures. In his second season, the club finished first but the missed out on promotion to Allsvenskan after losing in the play-off to Mjllby AIF. [152], England lost to Italy 21 in their opening match of the World Cup on 14 June,[153] and in their second match were beaten by Uruguay 21. At 28 he moved to Sweden and guided Halmstad, who had been tipped for relegation to the title an achievement he still regards as the greatest of his 36-year career. Hodgson received the award after a poll of coaches, including managers from the top four leagues in England. [27], Part of Hodgson's success with the Swiss was to negotiate with the Swiss Super League for international players to train with him on Mondays and Tuesdays after playing for their clubs at the weekend, thus creating a club atmosphere in the national team. [26][12], In the finals in the United States, the Swiss finished as runners-up in Group A alongside Romania, Colombia and the host team. Retired soccer defender who managed England's national team from 2012-2016. [20][23], Malm offered Hodgson a lifetime contract, but he declined, saying later that "moving to another place seemed exciting. It is a dangerous thing to do when you still feel good about yourself to start making bold statements about retirement. I get lots of letters from people who, like myself, have been watching the club for 50, 60, 70 years and thats the type of background we have. [7], Hodgson was a moderately successful youth player with Crystal Palace, but was never able to break into the first team. [12] The year before, Halmstad struggled against relegation, surviving on just goal difference and before the 1976 campaign began they were almost universally tipped for relegation. Roy Hodgson reportedly in talks to become next Eagles boss . In the 2005 Premier League, following a spell at the top of the table, Viking finished fifth, five points off top spot. Having signed Milan Jovanovi and Joe Cole, Hodgson's first game as manager was a friendly against one of his former clubs, Grasshoppers, on 21 July, which ended as a goalless draw. By Marc Mayo. Not every move has been so successful. Defeats to Azerbaijan and Serbia saw them fall from top spot. Hodgson was shortlisted to become the next manager, but the role went instead to Otto Bari. [4] In January 2002, Hodgson was linked to the vacant managerial role at Shakhtar Donetsk. [95], Hodgson left the club by mutual consent on the morning of 8 January 2011, with Kenny Dalglish announced as his replacement. It means a long period of my coaching life has taken place here in London, where I suppose you could argue I belong because its where it all started.. [54][58] Prior to taking up an ambassadorial role at Inter, Hodgson was linked with the vacant Republic of Ireland manager's job. [11] In 1974 Hodgson returned to England for his final playing spell, joining Carshalton Athletic. In West Brom's final win of the season they beat Liverpool again, this time at Anfield, their first win there since 1967. Liverpool FC fans' letters: Roy Hodgson is the safe option, but is he the right man? The AFL has been criticised over a memo sent to clubs calling on them to determine a position on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, which Steve Price has labelled as 'disgraceful'. One never knows, he said. [33], Hodgson later explained that Blackburn's owner gave him the chance to resign honourably, but he refused to do so, leaving the club with no option but to dismiss him. [90], By late October, speculation was rife that Hodgson would be dismissed. Ive seen so many people retire with all the fanfare blazing, only to surface again somewhere in a fairly short period of time. In Europe, he led Xamax to a 20 win on aggregate over Floriana and then a 52 aggregate win over Celtic. [63], Ahead of the 200809 season, Hodgson made several important signings. [77] Instead, Hodgson was chosen as the candidate that could use his extensive experience in management 'to steady the ship'. [8] At the age of 23, he completed training to gain his full coaching badge. Hodgson's greatest continental achievement at Malm came the following year in the 198990 European Cup, knocking Inter out in the first round, winning 10 at home and drawing 11 at the San Siro. He left the club at the end of the 2020/21 season claiming he was going to step back from full-time management in the Premier League . Fulham lost four of their first six games before losing only one of their following twelve. The former Liverpool, Fulham and England boss, to name a few, had retired following Watford's relegation from the Premier League last season. Hodgson resigned in December 2005 to become manager of the Finland national football team. After the loss to Uruguay, Hodgson stated, "I don't have any intention to resign. [96][97], Hodgson was appointed head coach of West Bromwich Albion on 11 February 2011, signing a contract until June 2012.
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