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Crystal Palace have parted ways with Roy Hodgson with former Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner the new boss at Selhurst Park.
Hodgson, who was admitted to hospital on Thursday after collapsing in training, has left his role following a run of three wins in 17 Premier League games. The club have confirmed that he is now out of hospital.
Although the Eagles are five points above the relegation zone in 15th place, chairman Steve Parish has made the move because he is concerned they could get dragged into the scrap.
The 76-year-old returned for his second spell as Palace boss in March 2023 on a short-term deal to replace Patrick Vieira. He was kept on for the 2023/24 season after steering them to 11th place, but has endured a difficult campaign, with just six wins coming from 24 matches.
Hodgson fell ill during training on Thursday and was later described as “stable” by the Premier League club after undergoing further medical examinations in hospital. As a consequence, Palace called off Hodgson’s scheduled pre-match press conference ahead of the upcoming match at Everton on Monday night.
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Hodgson said: “This club is very special and means so much to me and has played a big part in my footballing life. I have fully enjoyed my time here across six seasons, as it has given me the chance to work with top class players and staff doing what I love every day.
“However, I understand, given recent circumstances, it may be prudent at this time for the club to plan ahead, and therefore I have taken the decision to step aside so that the club can bring forward their plans for a new manager, as intended for this summer.
“I would like to thank Steve Parish and his American partners for their support, along with my coaching staff and backroom team who have helped me so much along the way. In particular, a huge thank you to my long-term friend and assistant, Ray Lewington; coaches Dean Kiely and Paddy McCarthy; plus the excellent sports science, video analysis and medical departments.
“My thanks and respect also to the current squad of players who have been a pleasure to work with - they are a credit to the club and themselves. I am certain that our fans will continue to give their full support to the team for the remainder of this season and beyond.
“I am confident that the season will finish well and I wish the team every success in the weeks, months and seasons to come.”
Roy Hodgson has stepped down as manager of Crystal Palace (Getty Images)Chairman Steve Parish said: “Roy has a special place in Crystal Palace history and this will never be forgotten. After four years in which he led the club to maintaining Premier League status season after season, he once again joined us nearly a year ago to steady the ship, and worked wonders. That he then agreed to continue in the summer speaks volumes about his commitment to our club. Quite simply, we owe our continued Premier League status to Roy.
“I would like to thank Roy enormously for his service and wish him the very best for the future; it’s fair to say Roy has the keys to Selhurst Park and will always be welcomed back.
“On a personal note I would also like to thank Roy for his support, his professionalism and his friendship. He’s been the manager for half of the time we’ve been in the Premier League, I’ve enjoyed working with him and learning from him immensely.”
Before last week's incident, Hodgson’s job has been under threat for some time. Parish has now decided to act, with Europa League winner Glasner appointed ahead of crucial games.
Oliver Glasner won the Europa League with Frankfurt in 2022 (Marcio Machado/Getty Images)Glasner won't be in the dugout for the clash with the Toffees on Monday night but will take charge against Burnley this weekend.
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Glasner has been without a job since leaving Frankfurt at the end of the 2022/23 season. The 49-year-old Austrian won 38 of his 97 games in charge of the German club and led them to Europa League glory in 2022, beating West Ham in the semis and Rangers in the final.
Parish said: “I’m delighted to welcome Oliver to the club. He has an outstanding record, and we believe he is the right manager to take the club forward at this pivotal stage.
“Wherever Oliver has gone so far in his managerial journey, success has been quick to follow, and we believe his ambition, as well as his exciting and attacking approach is the perfect fit for getting the most from our talented young squad in the remainder of this Premier League season and beyond.”
Glasner said: “I am very happy to join Crystal Palace F.C. as manager. I am looking forward to working with the talented squad, meeting the club’s supporters and experiencing the Selhurst Park atmosphere I have heard so much about.
"It has been a pleasure to meet with Steve and Dougie [Freedman, sporting director], and I am looking forward to working with them to achieve our goals.”
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