Roy Hodgson told key figures at Crystal Palace “a good while ago” he would leave at the end of the season despite confirmation only days before the campaign is set to conclude. Plans are already under way to find Hodgson’s successor with Frank Lampard, Eddie Howe and Sean Dyche among those linked with the role in SE25. “For me it is 100 per cent what Steve Parish and his partners in America want to do. Doug Freedman will be charged with a lot of responsibility and I can only wish them luck in that job. “Roy is a good friend,” the Toffees manager added.

Source: Express May 18, 2021 21:22 UTC