Roy Hodgson resigns from 'special' Crystal Palace after leaving hospital | crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have confirmed that Roy Hodgson has left his position as first team manager. The 76-year-old coach fell ill during training last week. He has already been discharged from hospital, but has agreed to leave the club that he has managed on two occasions.

Roy Hodgson said: “This club is very special, it means a lot to me and has played a big part in my football life. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here for six seasons as it has given me the opportunity to work with top-level players and staff doing what I love every day.

“However, I understand that, given recent circumstances, it may be prudent at this time for the club to plan ahead and I have therefore made the decision to step aside so that the club can bring forward its plans for a new coach, as planned. For this summer.

Palace is ranked 16th in the first division and have suffered a drop in form lately. Oliver Glasner is the favorite to succeed the former England manager. Hodgson added: “I would like to thank Steve Parish and his American partners for their support, along with my coaching staff and coaching team who have helped me a lot along the way. In particular, a huge thank you to my old friend and assistant, Ray Lewington; coaches Dean Kiely and Paddy McCarthy; in addition to the excellent sports science, video analysis and medical departments.

“My thanks and respect also to the current team of players with whom it has been a pleasure to work; They are a credit to the club and to themselves. I am sure that our fans will continue to give their full support to the team for the rest of this season and beyond.

“I am confident that the season will end well and I wish the team every success in the coming weeks, months and seasons.”

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