Former England boss Roy Hodgson makes shock football comeback aged 78 | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJamie BraidwoodFriday 27 March 2026 10:59 GMTRoy Hodgson steps down as Crystal Palace managerVeteran manager Roy Hodgson, aged 78, is set to return to football management.He has been appointed by Championship club Bristol City to oversee their final seven matches of the current season.Hodgson replaces Gerhard Struber, who was sacked following a six-game winless streak that left the Robins 16th in the league table.His previous role was with Crystal Palace, from which he resigned in February 2024.Bristol City's CEO, Charlie Boss, indicated that Hodgson's appointment also aims to establish club standards while a new permanent head coach is sought.In fullRoy Hodgson, 78, takes charge of Championship club as return to management confirmedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in