Wishing Roy #Hodgson a speedy recovery after he fell ill at training today. Poor results and performances doubtless mean he and #CPFC part company. I just hope Hodgson’s influence on football is properly appreciated. Civilised presence in the mad sporting jungle, brought much-needed perspective to a self-absorbed world. Wise, honest, fun, even his cranky moments are slightly endearing. Famously well-read: in PL Reading Stars campaign, Hodgson told kids his favourite authors were JP Donleavy, John Updike and Philip Roth. Not quite Enid Blyton.
A good person as well as a good coach and manager. Remarkable longevity, 48 years in management, Mamma Mia was at No 1 and Harold Wilson at No 10 when Hodgson started in management. 1,269 games, CBE for services to football, trophies abroad, coached Fulham to a European final, took Switzerland to No 3 in world rankings, revered in Sweden, respected at Inter Milan.
Disappointed with Liverpool and England but rescued West Brom, and Palace in 17/18 and last season. Always helps younger managers, has often made sane suggestions on how the game could be improved (workload, calendar etc), never hid from media and passionate about working when most managers retired. If he is to bow out, wishing Roy a long and fulfilling retirement.
@HLTCO I think he had every right to bring him on if told he was fit, I'm more annoyed he didn't bring him AND Franca on, and keep Schlupp on. I think in a derby to get us back on board he should have gone for it. Why wouldn't you bring your best player on if told he's fit?
Worse percentage-wise than Thatcher in 1990.
Worse percentage-wise than May in 2018.
Worse percentage-wise than Major in 1995.
Boris Johnson is a dead man walking. He’s got to go.