LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Roy Hodgson confirms he will stay as Crystal Palace’s manager for another year as he shares his plans for the upcoming season.
After Patrick Vieira left the club in March of this year, the seasoned manager took over and helped the squad finish 11th in the Premier League standings.
Paddy McCarthy will serve as Hodgson’s assistant manager, Ray Lewington will serve as the club’s coach, and Dean Kiely will serve as the team’s goalie coach.
According to the club’s official website, the 75-year-old coach has stated his goals and plans for the upcoming campaign.
“I am immensely pleased and proud to be extending my time at Crystal Palace, and I would like to thank the Chairman and Sporting Director for their continued faith in me.
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“I know what a fantastic squad we have here. It’s a great blend of youth and potential, alongside experienced players with Premier League and international pedigree,” he said.
“I have spoken with the Chairman at length and we agreed that we must be ambitious in getting the most out of such talent.
“As such, we have set ourselves the target of a top-half finish, which we believe is eminently achievable with such a fabulous group of players and the most magnificent supporters who get behind the team, week in, week out.”
Crystal Palace plans to add additional players, particularly up front. The club’s contract with Wilfried Zaha has expired, and the Eagles are rumored to be interested in signing Arsenal attacker Folarin Balogun.
