The highs and lows of Roy Hodgson’s managerial career as Palace exit confirmed
Roy Hodgson has experienced many ups and downs during his career (PA)
Roy Hodgson has confirmed his resignation as Crystal Palace manager following a health scare, with Oliver Glasner announced as his successor.
It could be the final act in the 76-year-old’s long and storied coaching career, which dates back almost five decades.
Here, the PA news agency looks at the successes and failures of his time in the dugout.
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HIGH – It all started in Scandinavia for the Croydon native, who spent the best part of 15 years as a manager in Sweden. After guiding Halmstad to two unexpected Allsvenskan titles, he led Malmo to five in a golden run.
HIGH – After entering the international arena, Hodgson helped Switzerland qualify for the 1994 World Cup. He also guided the Swiss to their maiden European Championship in 1996 before taking his leave.
LOW – The Londoner was handed a dream job with Inter Milan in 1995, but his time in Italy ended on a sour note when they lost the UEFA Cup final on home turf to Schalke in 1997. While he maintained a strong relationship with club president Massimo Moratti for his rebuilding job at San Siro, he suffered scathing criticism from Brazilian star Roberto Carlos.
Roy Hodgson’s first taste of life in the Premier League came at Blackburn (Dave Kendall/PA)
LOW – A first taste of Premier League football proved short-lived when Hodgson was sacked by Blackburn after 17 months at Ewood Park, a bright start blighted as he left Rovers rock bottom of the table.
HIGH – After spells in Denmark, Italy, UAE, Norway
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