Roy Hodgson CBE is an English football manager and former player, renowned for his extensive managerial career spanning over four decades. Born on 9 August 1947, Hodgson has managed 22 different teams in eight countries, including notable stints with the England national team, Inter Milan, and Crystal Palace. Here is a timeline of his significant events and milestones.
Main Milestones
Birth
9 August 1947
Roy Hodgson was born on 9 August 1947, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to football.
Halmstad Manager
1 January 1976 - 30 September 1980
Hodgson began his managerial career at Halmstad in Sweden, where he won two Allsvenskan titles in 1976 and 1979, setting the stage for his future success.
Switzerland National Team Manager
26 January 1992 - 15 November 1995
Hodgson guided the Switzerland national team to the last 16 of the 1994 World Cup and qualification for Euro 1996, a significant achievement for Swiss football.
England National Team Manager
14 May 2012 - 27 June 2016
Hodgson managed the England national team, leading them through several major tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2012 and 2016, and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Crystal Palace Manager (First Spell)
12 September 2017 - 23 May 2021
Hodgson took over at Crystal Palace, his boyhood club, and led them to safety in the Premier League despite a poor start to the season. He also achieved the club's best-ever Premier League season in 2018-2019.
Watford Manager
25 January 2022 - 22 May 2022
Hodgson had a brief stint at Watford, but the club was eventually relegated at the end of the 2021-2022 season.
Crystal Palace Manager (Second Spell)
21 March 2023 - 19 February 2024
Hodgson returned to Crystal Palace and ensured the club's Premier League status for another season. However, he stepped down as manager in February 2024 due to health issues and was replaced by Oliver Glasner.
Stepping Down as Crystal Palace Manager
19 February 2024
Hodgson stepped down as Crystal Palace manager due to health issues, marking the end of his managerial career at the club.
