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'I don’t need a crutch': Roy Hodgson relishes Bristol City return at age of 78

Veteran returns to club 44 years after being sacked

'I don’t need a crutch': Roy Hodgson relishes Bristol City return at age of 78

TL;DR

  • Roy Hodgson, 78, has returned to football management as interim manager for Bristol City.
  • He will oversee the team for the final seven games of the season.
  • Hodgson believes he is healthier now than when he left Crystal Palace two years ago after falling ill.
  • He was persuaded to return by Richard Scudamore, former Premier League chief executive.
  • This return comes 44 years after Hodgson was sacked by Bristol City in 1982.
  • He emphasized that he does not need a 'crutch' and aims to support the club's players and staff.
  • Hodgson acknowledged the health risks in management, referencing other coaches' collapses.
  • He plans to look after himself and enjoy this 'very interesting opportunity'.