75 Year Old Roy Hodgson To Remain As Crystal Palace Manager

Roy Hodgson said he was targeting a “top-half finish” with Crystal Palace after the club confirmed he will be their manager for the 2023-24 season.

The 75-year-old returned to Palace in March when he replaced Patrick Vieira on a deal until the end of last season.

He helped steer the Selhurst Park club away from the relegation zone, taking 18 points from his 10 games in charge to finish 11th in the Premier League.

Hodgson said he was “immensely pleased and proud” to be staying at Palace.

“I know what a fantastic squad we have here,” he added. “It’s a great blend of youth and potential, alongside experienced players with Premier League and international pedigree.

“I have spoken with the chairman [Steve Parish] at length and we agreed that we must be ambitious in getting the most out of such talent.

“As such, we have set ourselves the target of a top-half finish, which we believe is eminently achievable with such a fabulous group of players and the most magnificent supporters who get behind the team, week in, week out.”