Hodgson was taken ill during Crystal Palace training on Thursday and club said he was stable after having tests in hospital; the 76-year-old was sent messages of support including from Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, West Ham's David Moyes and Spurs' Ange Postecoglou
Saturday 17 February 2024 10:00, UK
Premier League bosses have rallied around Roy Hodgson after the Crystal Palace manager was taken ill during training on Thursday.
Palace said on Thursday that Hodgson, 76, was in a stable condition after having tests in hospital.
At his news conference ahead of Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest, West Ham manager David Moyes praised Hodgson's commitment and dedication to football.
"Roy Hodgson's a good friend, and he has been for many, many years," Moyes said. "He's been a great colleague for a long time, as well.
"I've always said I'm not sure if I'll still want to be working when I get to Roy's age! He's got great love for the game, and his longevity has been incredible. I wish him all the best."
Everton boss Sean Dyche, whose team are playing Palace on Monday, said: "I wish him well and sent a message out.
"I briefly spoke to Ray Lewington, so I believe things are OK at the minute. Great guy. Someone I respect greatly. So we are hoping that he recovers. Bigger than the game is certainly his health.
"I hope he comes through it with no problems."
Ahead of his side's visit to Burnley, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta sent his well wishes, as did Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou.
"It is a weird sort of occupation we have," Postecoglou said.
"There are not many where people pretty much dictate or try to create a narrative where you are pretty much finished and also putting up your replacement. Roy is still in the position, but that is the way of the world nowadays. I guess we sign up for it, so everyone kind of expects it.
"But I don't think it diminishes Roy's standing in the game in any way and above all hopefully he bounces back quickly."
A club update on Thursday read: "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."
According to Sky in Germany, Palace are set to sack Hodgson with ex-Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner lined up as his replacement.
Palace sit 15th in the top flight, five points above the relegation zone, ahead of the upcoming clash with third-from-bottom Everton, live on Sky Sports.
Hodgson took charge of his 200th match as Eagles manager on Monday when his side were beaten 3-1 at Selhurst Park by Chelsea.
The former England boss is in his second spell in charge of the south London club, having returned for the final 10 games of last season when he signed a short-term deal to take over from the sacked Patrick Vieira.
He guided the club to an 11th-placed finish before agreeing to continue as manager for the 2023-24 campaign.
Palace have won just six of 24 league fixtures this term, with only three of those victories coming since a 1-0 success at Manchester United in September.
Disgruntled fans have displayed banners in recent weeks calling for Hodgson to be sacked and vented frustration with how the club is being run.
Hodgson could be replaced by Austrian Glasner, who guided Frankfurt to Europa League glory in 2022 following a penalty shootout victory over Rangers in Seville.
The 49-year-old, who has also managed Wolfsburg, has been out of work since leaving the Bundesliga side last summer.
Sky Sports News reporter James Savundra:
"Roy Hodgson arrived at the training ground on Thursday morning to take training. We were set to speak to him at 1.30pm, that's despite intense speculation around his position at the club with many outlets reporting that he was set to be sacked.
"Then just a few minutes before 1pm yesterday afternoon we received a statement from Crystal Palace confirming that Hodgson was taken ill during the morning training session and would not be taking that press conference at 1.30pm.
"Then at 5pm, we got news that Hodgson was stable and undergoing tests in hospital. We are now awaiting more updates when it comes to Hodgson's health, but also to his position at the football club.
"It does appear that the leading candidate to come in if Crystal Palace are to make a managerial change is Oliver Glasner.
"Sky in Germany have reported he has agreed to join Crystal Palace, but if he is to step in now then he will need to hit the ground running because Crystal Palace have got three really difficult and important games in the relegation fight."
