Roy Hodgson ‘verbally agrees to stay on as Crystal Palace manager next season

Roy Hodgson kept Crystal Palace in the Premier League after returning to Selhurst Park in March to replace Patrick Vieira until the end of the season; the 75-year-old oversaw five wins and three draws in his 10 matches back in charge, guiding Palace to an 11th-place finish

Roy Hodgson has a “verbal agreement in place” to continue as manager of Crystal Palace next season, Sky Sports News understands.

However, as yet, a deal has still to be signed off to confirm the 75-year-old will remain at Selhurst Park next season.

Palace’s bosses have taken their time to assess various options and have considered long-term options as part of that due diligence.

But ultimately, Hodgson’s popularity with many of the key players in the Palace squad helped sway the decision.

Hodgson took over from Patrick Vieira in March on a short-term contract, with Palace picking up 18 points from his 10 games in charge as they comfortably stayed in the Premier League, eventually finishing 11th in the table.