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Danny Rose has shared his despair over the continuing scourge of racism in football

Football authorities 'failing players' over racism

Danny Rose's admission that he cannot wait for his football career to be over is a "shocking indictment" of how racism is being handled, according to the Professional Footballers' Association.

Soccer • 05 Apr 19

Wayne Hennessey hit the headlines because of a photograph on a team night out

Hodgson accepts Hennessey 'Nazi salute' explanation

Wayne Hennessey has the full backing of Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson who insists the Wales goalkeeper did not make a Nazi salute during a night out.

Soccer • 11 Jan 19

Wilfried Zaha is the star of the show for Palace

Hodgson unhappy with 'one-man team' suggestions

Roy Hodgson has hit back at suggestions that Crystal Palace and Chelsea are one-man teams.

Soccer • 29 Dec 18

Roy Hodgson looks like seeing out his career at Crystal Palace

Roy Hodgson signs new Crystal Palace deal

Roy Hodgson has signed a contract extension which ties him to Crystal Palace until 2020.

Soccer • 10 Aug 18

John Motson has commentated on his final game

End of an era as John Motson hangs up his mic

John Motson's final commentary behind a Match of the Day microphone was acknowledged with a special presentation by Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park.

Soccer • 13 May 18

United are the visitors to Selhurst Park

Hodgson targets strong run-in as United arrive

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is targeting the same strong end to the season with which he led both Fulham and West Brom to Premier League survival.

Soccer • 05 Mar 18

Allardyce and Hodgson on the sideline in 2010

Roy says it's too late for Big Sam to say 'sorry'

Roy Hodgson revealed Sam Allardyce has never apologised to him for mocking the way he speaks - and says it is too late now.

Soccer • 09 Feb 18

'As it turns out, we not only managed to stop them scoring more goals, we got one of our own and reduced the deficit to a minus three rather than a minus seven or eight.'

'I thought we were staring down the barrel of a gun'

Roy Hodgson feared Crystal Palace would concede seven or eight after Arsenal's blistering start left the Eagles "staring down the barrel of a gun".

Soccer • 20 Jan 18

Glenn Murray's goal initially looked like handball

Hodgson congratulates video ref on 'correct' call

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson admitted Brighton striker Glenn Murray's winning goal was not a handball as there was a hint of controversy on the debut of Video Assistant Referee technology in English football.

Soccer • 08 Jan 18

'We've been getting closer and closer and today it all fell for us,' says Hodgson.

Palace manager Hodgson not surprised at first away win

Palace manager Roy Hodgson felt Palace had been building towards this result after improving displays on the road in recent weeks.

Soccer • 16 Dec 17

Christian Benteke scores Crystal Palace's opener

Benteke ends goal famine as Palace earn first away win

Christian Benteke put his recent penalty misery behind him to inspire resurgent Crystal Palace to their first away win of the season against 10-man Leicester.

Soccer • 16 Dec 17

No goals so far this term for Christian Benteke

Hodgson frets over goal-shy Benteke

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says the relegation-threatened side are in no position to carry misfiring striker Christian Benteke as they fight for Premier League survival.

Soccer • 15 Dec 17

Christian Benteke reacts after his missed penalty on Saturday

Benteke latest pretender to get in a spot of bother

Christian Benteke attempted to score his first goal of the season by insisting on taking a last-minute penalty. It did not work out too well for the Belgian striker. Ed Leahy explains why he should have learned the lessons of history.

Soccer • 10 Dec 17

Roy Hodgson back in the dugout as Crystal Palace boss

Crystal Palace have announced the appointment of Roy Hodgson as manager on a two-year deal, replacing the sacked Frank de Boer.

Soccer • 12 Sep 17

Roy Hodgson is the latest manager to be linked with Leicester

Leicester stay silent on Hodgson reports

Leicester have refused to respond to reports that former England manager Roy Hodgson has been approached about their managerial vacancy.

Soccer • 28 Feb 17

Roy Hodgson's England tenure ended after Euro 2016

'Scarred' Roy Hodgson open to managerial return

Roy Hodgson has been left "scarred" by how his England reign ended but insists he will not let it haunt him as he seeks a return to football management.

Soccer • 11 Dec 16

New England boss knows that he'll be feeling nervy before kick-off

Big Sam admits to England nerves

Sam Allardyce admits that nerves will hit him as he prepares to lead England into battle for the first time, but is relying on his players to settle him in Slovakia.

Soccer • 03 Sep 16

Alan Shearer backs Steve Bruce for England job

Former England striker Alan Shearer has thrown Steve Bruce's name into the hat for the England's manager's job after declaring Roy Hodgson's successor should be an Englishman.

Soccer • 11 Jul 16

FA step up search for Roy Hodgson successor

The Football Association is this week stepping up its search for Roy Hodgson's successor and will choose England's next manager with a long-term vision in mind.

Soccer • 10 Jul 16

Jurgen Klinsmann has coached the United States since 2011

Bierhoff: Klinsmann 'in discussions with England'

Jurgen Klinsmann is in discussions with England to become their new manager, Germany general manager and close friend Oliver Bierhoff has claimed.

Soccer • 08 Jul 16

Gareth Southgate guided England Under-21s to victory at the Toulon Tournament in May

Gareth Southgate not interested in England job

England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate is not seeking to succeed Roy Hodgson, according to reports.

Soccer • 30 Jun 16

Wayne Rooney was taken off with four minutes to play against Iceland

Rooney denies England team lost faith in Hodgson

England captain Wayne Rooney insists Roy Hodgson commanded "absolute faith" from the dressing room, denying reports that senior players were unhappy with his decisions at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 29 Jun 16

Hodgson said he didn't see the defeat coming

‘Raw’ Roy Hodgson confused by media appearance

Former England manager Roy Hodgson admitted he didn’t feel he should face the media today and said he was still emotionally “raw” from the shock defeat to Iceland.

Euro 2016 • 28 Jun 16

Roy Hodgson cut a frustrated figure in his technical area as England failed to break Iceland down

VIDEO: Roy Hodgson resigns from England post

Roy Hodgson has stepped down as England manager after the shock Euro 2016 exit to Iceland.

Euro 2016 • 28 Jun 16

England failed to score against Slovakia

Roy Hodgson confident goals will come for England

England manager Roy Hodgson insisted "we're not doomed yet" after his much-changed side drew with Slovakia to give themselves a mountain to climb at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 21 Jun 16