Roy Hodgson quits as Crystal Palace manager after medical incident as Oliver Glasner appointed as replacement
Roy Hodgson has stepped down as Crystal Palace manager, with Oliver Glasner appointed as his replacement.
The 76-year-old is now out of hospital after a medical incident at the Eagles training ground on Thursday.
Palace were planning to sack Hodgson amid a dreadful run of form in the Premier League and recently agreed a deal with ex-Wolfsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt boss Glasner.
The Austrian's appointment has now been confirmed in a deal that runs until the end of the 2025/26 season, however, Hodgson's assistants Ray Lewington and Paddy McCarthy will lead the Eagles team for their Premier League clash at Everton on Monday night, live on talkSPORT.
Hodgson said: “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.
“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 science, video analysis and medical departments.
“My thanks and respect also to the current squad of players who have been a pleasure to work with — they are a credit to the club and themselves. I am certain that our fans will continue to give
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