The bookies’ favourite to replace Roy Hodgson as Crystal Palace manager has been revealed.
On Monday afternoon, it was announced that Hodgson has stepped down as Palace manager.
A statement read: “Crystal Palace Football Club can confirm that Roy Hodgson has stepped down from his post as first-team manager.
“Roy 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.
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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.”
On the back of this news, the latest odds for the next Palace manager have been revealed by Gambling.com:
Oliver Glasner - 1/10
Kieran McKenna - 5/1
Steve Cooper - 6/1
Graham Potter - 12/1
Scott Parker- 16/1
Julen Lopetegui - 25/1
Frank Lampard - 25/1
Jose Mourinho - 25/1
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - 33/1
Ruud van Nistelrooy - 33/1
Palace chairman Steve Parish said: “Roy has a special place in Crystal Palace history and this will never be forgotten. After four years in which he led the club to maintaining Premier League status season after season, he once again joined us nearly a year ago to steady the ship, and worked wonders. That he then agreed to continue in the summer speaks volumes about his commitment to our club. Quite simply, we owe our continued Premier League status to Roy.
“I would like to thank Roy enormously for his service and wish him the very best for the future; it’s fair to say Roy has the keys to Selhurst Park and will always be welcomed back.
“On a personal note I would also like to thank Roy for his support, his professionalism and his friendship. He’s been the manager for half of the time we’ve been in the Premier League, I’ve enjoyed working with him and learning from him immensely.”
The club also confirmed that Hodgson has now left hospital after he was taken ill during training last week.
Topics: Crystal Palace, Premier League, Roy Hodgson, Football
Marcus Chan