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Roy Hodgson looking to end his latest stint as Crystal Palace boss on a high
Roy Hodgson looking to end his latest stint as Crystal Palace boss on a high
Roy Hodgson has asked his Crystal Palace players to ensure he goes out on a high if Sunday’s Premier League finale against Nottingham Forest proves to be his last game in charge. The 75-year-old has said he is assuming Sunday’s match will be his last, having signed a contract to the end of the season when he returned to his boyhood club following the sacking of Patrick Vieira in March. His impressive record – 17 points from nine games – has led to speculation that Steve Parish may ask Hodgson to stay on and the former England boss said he would keep his options open – but for now he is treating this weekend as his last in charge. “We have got satisfaction as a coaching staff from the way the team has played,” Hodgson said. “We have got satisfaction from the way the team has worked both on and off the training field and in matches, and as a result it leaves a very warm glow going into the last game. “When I think back to the time we had, it also makes me a little bit nervous. It is the final game of the season in front of the home crowd, playing against a team below us in the table. “I would like the boys to do well on Sunday and finish off in the best way possible and not finish on a bit of a damp squib.” Hodgson has steered Palace comfortably clear of the relegation battle as they go into the final round of fixtures in 11th place. And Hodgson said that was down to the commitment of the players and his backroom staff during the last two months. “I will look back on this time working here with this group of players with a lot of satisfaction in the end, and what it has done is it has given us a lot of good moments in games when we have played well and got reward for playing well,” he said. “That’s the thing you are always concerned about as a coach. Can you get the team playing well and doing the right things, defending as you want to defend and attacking as you want the team to attack, but then to get any rewards from it you have to win? “The good attacking movement has to finish with a goal, not a shot which hits the crossbar or is saved by the goalkeeper or goes behind, because they get forgotten. “The move will only be discussed or analysed or dissected by the pundits at the end of the game if the ball has gone in the back of the net.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Fashion Sakala bags brace as Rangers sign off with victory at St Mirren Alex Hartley: Taking indefinite break from cricket was ‘hardest decision’ ever Aston Villa’s final step in European bid will be hardest – Unai Emery
2023-05-27 21:33
'Our prayers are with you': Danny Bonaduce's sister shares actor's health update, fans send in love and support
'Our prayers are with you': Danny Bonaduce's sister shares actor's health update, fans send in love and support
Since April 2022, Danny Bonaduce has been grappling with an unknown ailment which has impacted his ability to walk and maintain balance
2023-06-03 13:51
House in limbo as Jordan continues speaker bid despite stiff GOP resistance
House in limbo as Jordan continues speaker bid despite stiff GOP resistance
The House remains paralyzed with no end in sight to the Republican leadership crisis as GOP Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio continues his bid for speaker despite facing stiff resistance.
2023-10-19 17:00
Lions lean on Jahmyr Gibbs' legs, Jared Goff's arm in 26-14 win over offensively challenged Raiders
Lions lean on Jahmyr Gibbs' legs, Jared Goff's arm in 26-14 win over offensively challenged Raiders
Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs ran for a season-high 152 yards and a touchdown, Jared Goff threw for 272 yards with a score, and the Detroit Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14
2023-10-31 11:32
Asian stocks slump to 11-mth lows as higher-for-longer rate fears persist
Asian stocks slump to 11-mth lows as higher-for-longer rate fears persist
By Xie Yu HONG KONG Asian stocks slid to 11-month lows on Wednesday, U.S. futures dropped and the
2023-10-26 11:10
Marc Bolan could be 'catty and snipey' with rival and friend David Bowie, according to Tony Visconti
Marc Bolan could be 'catty and snipey' with rival and friend David Bowie, according to Tony Visconti
Marc Bolan and David Bowie were friends and glam rock rivals in the 70s.
2023-08-19 15:00
Israel set to approve thousands of building permits in West Bank
Israel set to approve thousands of building permits in West Bank
JERUSALEM Israel's nationalist-religious government on Sunday tabled plans to approve thousands of building permits in the occupied West
2023-06-18 19:28
Apple Set to Issue Multiple Health Warnings for Upcoming AR Headset
Apple Set to Issue Multiple Health Warnings for Upcoming AR Headset
Have anxiety or ADHD? It might not be a good idea to use Apple’s upcoming
2023-06-03 22:48
Jalon Moore scores 18 to help Oklahoma beat Iowa 79-67 at Raby Children's Invitational
Jalon Moore scores 18 to help Oklahoma beat Iowa 79-67 at Raby Children's Invitational
Jalon Moore made 6 of 7 from the field, 5 of 5 from the free-throw line and finished with 18 points to help Oklahoma beat Iowa 79-67 at the Rady Children’s Invitational
2023-11-24 06:24
Umpire Roberto Ortiz Made One of the Worst Ball-Strike Calls We've Ever Seen
Umpire Roberto Ortiz Made One of the Worst Ball-Strike Calls We've Ever Seen
Somehow, Roberto Ortiz called this Jorge Lopez pitch a ball.
2023-05-23 02:40
Pioneer's mega-sale to Exxon will trigger $71 million in exec windfalls
Pioneer's mega-sale to Exxon will trigger $71 million in exec windfalls
By David French NEW YORK Senior management at Pioneer Natural Resources will likely be out of a job
2023-10-12 06:05
After one week without a House speaker, Republicans appear no closer to choosing a new leader
After one week without a House speaker, Republicans appear no closer to choosing a new leader
The House Republican majority is stuck and unable to coalesce around a new speaker
2023-10-11 01:31