Roy about to be sacked sadly

[Slaphead in Qatar]

To be replaced by ex Eintracht Frankfurt manager who won the Europa League.

Roy had to contend with a lot of injuries to his best players this season

[FFC1987]

Take the payoff, go retire and enjoy it mate. He deserves it.

[Grassy Noel]

Take the payoff, go retire and enjoy it mate. He deserves it.

Some club seeking salvation from relegation will look him up in March and offer him a short-term job. Big Sam is not acceptable to some clubs.

[FFC1987]

Take the payoff, go retire and enjoy it mate. He deserves it.

Some club seeking salvation from relegation will look him up in March and offer him a short-term job. Big Sam is not acceptable to some clubs.

Probably, I just hate seeing him so frail and stressed. He just needs to retire and enjoy it man. He's had such an amazing career and I can't imagine its money bringing him back.

[Southcoastffc]

Crystal Palace say manager Roy Hodgson was "taken ill" during training on Thursday morning.

I hope it's a tactical illness and nothing serious.

[Grassy Noel]

To be replaced by ex Eintracht Frankfurt manager who won the Europa League.

So Squadron Leader Parker (4 stripes) is till waiting for a new commission?

[Holders]

It's a great shame if his proud and illustrious career should end in that way. He deserves to choose his own time to hang up his metaphorical boots.

[H4usuallysitting]

Hope Roy's alright - he wasn't very well earlier

[Twig]

I regard Roy as one of the great British managers of the modern era, his achievements over his career are remarkable. Given all he has done for Palace I think they owe him the right to leave on his own terms but sadly there is little such loyalty or integrity in the game these days.

Get well Roy and enjoy retirement. If you want to stay in the game do a bit of punditry or freelance consultancy. Anything to reduce the stress levels!

[bog]

I just read that Roy was taken ill at training this morning.  Whatever has happened, good luck Roy.

[mrmicawbers]

Such a shame it is going to finish like that.Will have to pay up his contract. Not sure what his contract was but sure he would have liked to finish it in style.Hope he's OK but can't imagine him taking up bowls.
Best wishes Sir Roy.

[HV71]

I regard Roy as one of the great British managers of the modern era, his achievements over his career are remarkable. Given all he has done for Palace I think they owe him the right to leave on his own terms but sadly there is little such loyalty or integrity in the game these days.

Get well Roy and enjoy retirement. If you want to stay in the game do a bit of punditry or freelance consultancy. Anything to reduce the stress levels!

Completely agree with this. The man loves the game so much the least he deserves is to be asked to move upstairs and act as a consultant to the Club he has served so admirably and supports

Best of luck Roy

[ron]

Take the payoff, go retire and enjoy it mate. He deserves it.

Absolutely. We've just heard that he's been taken ill at a training session. He doesn't need stress at 76..just a quiet and well earned retirement, knowing he has the eternal gratitude of many of us.

[deadcowboys]

If Roy goes then I guess so will Ray. Both deserve better.

[Slaphead in Qatar]

For those saying Roy should retire - I agree.

But its not that easy - he comes back because he clearly still enjoys it

[Lighthouse]

Well Roy doesn't financially need to work. He does it because he loves the job and the game. There may be a time very soon that he will say enough is enough. But there may be a place somewhere where he can still be involved in football without the wear and strain of management.

He is possibly the last of the old school of manager. Gentleman and scholar and wise and knowledgeable. Hope he is well soon and hope he is able to do whatever he wants to do. Football is changing for the worse and we can ill afford to lose managers like Roy from the game unless it is his decision.

[Somerset Fulham]

Following news that Roy Hodgson was taken ill during today’s training session, we can confirm that he is now stable and is currently undergoing tests in hospital.

Everybody at the club sends their best wishes to Roy for a speedy recovery.

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) February 15, 2024

[perry geyton]

I regard Roy as one of the great British managers of the modern era, his achievements over his career are remarkable. Given all he has done for Palace I think they owe him the right to leave on his own terms but sadly there is little such loyalty or integrity in the game these days.

Get well Roy and enjoy retirement. If you want to stay in the game do a bit of punditry or freelance consultancy. Anything to reduce the stress levels!

Hope he's OK

Wasn't good at managing big teams unfortunately but he definitely got the most out of lesser teams, palace & Fulham

His time at Liverpool & England were massive failures, the Scousers didn't give him a chance but with England he was terrible ...

[sarnian]

Well Roy doesn't financially need to work. He does it because he loves the job and the game. There may be a time very soon that he will say enough is enough. But there may be a place somewhere where he can still be involved in football without the wear and strain of management.

He is possibly the last of the old school of manager. Gentleman and scholar and wise and knowledgeable. Hope he is well soon and hope he is able to do whatever he wants to do. Football is changing for the worse and we can ill afford to lose managers like Roy from the game unless it is his decision.

I know where Roy is coming from by continuing working. I am 78 and still work, nothing manual but the job can still be stressful.  With nothing to do and keep my mind occupied I would be bored stiff. I used to play golf but unfortunately leg problems have put an end to that. Luckily I can still fly in for home games and manage the walk through Bishops Park.

[AJW48361]

Palace what a Shithouse of a Club deserve Relegation on their Handling of Roy Roy the were unworthy of him.