Former England manager Roy Hodgson has been appointed as the new interim head coach of Sky Bet Championship club Bristol City.
The 78-year-old, whose last job in management ended when he left Crystal Palace in February 2024, takes over from Austrian boss Gerhard Struber until the end of the season.
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Hodgson told the club’s website: “I have had great conversations with the board and I am really excited by the opportunity to help until the end of the season.”
The Robins are 16th in the Championship and travel to Charlton next Friday.
“We will get straight to work and look for a positive performance on Good Friday,” added Hodgson.
City are without a win in their last six matches, including an FA Cup defeat at League One side Port Vale.
A club statement said: “Recent performances have not met expectations and therefore Struber and assistant head coach Bernd Eibler will leave with immediate effect.”
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Chief executive officer Charlie Boss added: “I would like to thank Gerhard and Bernd for their hard work over the past nine months and we wish them all the best.
Gerhard Struber has departed Ashton Gate (Steven Paston/PA)
(Steven Paston)
“Roy’s appointment is about more than the results of the next seven games. Over the remainder of the season, he will help us set the standards and values at the club that we will need to be successful going forwards.
“Roy is a vastly experienced coach who has achieved and won at the highest level. He will support me, our players and our football staff as we build towards achieving our potential.
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“We are in the process of appointing a sporting director who will have a direct input into the recruitment of a new permanent head coach.”
