Roy Hodgson to continue as Crystal Palace manager for 2023-24 Premier League season

Roy Hodgson will continue as Crystal Palace manager for the 2023-24 season.

Hodgson, who previously managed Palace between 2017 and 2021, returned to Selhurst Park in March and guided the club to Premier League safety and an 11th-placed finish.

The club have now confirmed that the 75-year-old will lead the team going into the next season.

“I am immensely pleased and proud to be extending my time at Crystal Palace,” Hodgson said in an official statement.

“I would like to thank the chairman and sporting director for their continued faith in me.

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

“I have spoken with the chairman 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.”

Chairman Steve Parish said: “Roy’s record as manager speaks for itself. His return earlier this year along with Ray Lewington and assisted ably by Paddy McCarthy produced a fantastic return both in results and producing some stylish performances, helping us climb the table and get international recognition for our players.

“Appointing Roy for another season will enable him and the squad to hit the ground running for a full pre-season and continue the magnificent momentum that has built up since his return.”

Hodgson will turn 76 before Palace’s 2023-24 opener against Sheffield United on August 12. Palace will then play Arsenal, Brentford, Wolves and Aston Villa.