Roy Hodgson Takes Interim Role at Bristol City Through Season's End

Roy Hodgson Takes Interim Role at Bristol City Through Season’s End

Roy Hodgson joined Bristol City as interim coach on Friday following the Championship club’s decision to part ways with Gerhard Struber. The move comes after the team endured a six-match winless run across all competitions.

The 78-year-old brings substantial experience to the role. Hodgson previously managed Liverpool and led Crystal Palace most recently. His résumé includes steering Inter Milan to the UEFA Cup final in 1996-97 and taking Fulham to the Europa League final in 2009-10. Hodgson managed Bristol City before, in 1982, marking his first coaching assignment at an English club.

Bristol City currently sit 12 points above the relegation zone with seven matches remaining in the Championship season. Their recent struggles saw them eliminated from the FA Cup by Port Vale, a League One side.

Hodgson addressed his appointment: “I have had great conversations with the Board and I am really excited by the opportunity to help until the end of the season. We will get straight to work and look for a positive performance on Good Friday.”

Bristol City CEO Charlie Boss emphasized the broader scope of the appointment: “Roy’s appointment is about more than the results of the next seven games. Over the remainder of the season, he will help us set the standards and values at the club that we will need to be successful going forwards.”

The interim manager’s first test arrives on April 3rd when Bristol City face Charlton Athletic. Follow TipsGG for complete coverage of their remaining fixtures.