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Crystal Palace name Roy Hodgson as manager until end of season

Published: 21 Mar 2023 - 11:42 am | Last Updated: 21 Mar 2023 - 11:45 am
Pic: Chelsea FC Website

Pic: Chelsea FC Website

AFP

London: Crystal Palace have reappointed former England boss Roy Hodgson as their manager until the end of the season, with a mission to save the Premier League club from relegation.

The 75-year-old, who replaces the sacked Patrick Vieira, said the "sole objective" was to ensure survival in the English top flight.

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