Watford FC: Hodgson returns to retirement – end of Premier League

With Watford facing relegation

Roy Hodgson will return to what he considers to be a well-deserved retirement at the end of his probably unsuccessful rescue mission at Watford FC. The veteran manager, who celebrates his 75th birthday on August 9, announced his retirement over the summer at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Another engagement in the Premier League is no longer an option for him.

Hodgson (quoted via “The Guardians”), who was awarded for his services to football, ruled out an extension with the “Hornets”. The club is facing relegation to the second-tier championship given a 12-point deficit on the saving bank. “I made it clear that it has to be a short-term contract until the end of the season. I took on this task and came out of retirement to take on exactly this task,” said the veteran.

“Unfortunately, this task is now over. I have enjoyed the time I have been doing this job. I don’t think I’ll be lending my name to anything else in the world of Premier League football,” Hodgson said. “It’s a very demanding world and I think I’ve earned the right to step back and enjoy some free time and spend time with my wife and son.”

Roy Hodgson meets his former club Crystal Palace with Watford

The Englishman ended his career in the summer of 2021 after four seasons at Crystal Palace – Watford’s upcoming opponent on Saturday (4 p.m.) – but has not ruled out the possibility of a comeback. Previously, he was in charge of Liverpool FC, Fulham FC, Inter Milan and the national teams of Switzerland and Finland.

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