Crystal Palace have confirmed that Roy Hodgson has decided to step down from his role as manager ahead of tonight’s match against Everton.
Hodgson fell ill during training on Thursday and was later described as “stable” by the Premier League club after undergoing further medical examinations.
As a consequence, Palace called off Hodgson’s scheduled pre-match press conference ahead of the upcoming match at Everton.
The news of Hodgson’s latest health scare came alongside reports Crystal Palace were set to replace him, with former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner a strong favourite to take over.
But now the Premier League club have confirmed the news about Hodgson and revealed that the Englishman is ‘now out of hospital and doing well’.
Reacting to the news Hodgson said 0n Crystal Palace’s official website: “This club is very special and means so much to me and has played a big part in my footballing life. I have fully enjoyed my time here across six seasons, as it has given me the chance to work with top class players and staff doing what I love every day.
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“However, I understand, given recent circumstances, it may be prudent at this time for the club to plan ahead, and therefore I have taken the decision to step aside so that the club can bring forward their plans for a new manager, as intended for this summer.
“I would like to thank Steve Parish and his American partners for their support, along with my coaching staff and backroom team who have helped me so much along the way. In particular, a huge thank you to my long-term friend and assistant, Ray Lewington; coaches Dean Kiely and Paddy McCarthy; plus the excellent sports
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