Crystal Palace Manager Roy Hodgson, 2023. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Roy Hodgson has stepped down as Crystal Palace boss so the English Premier League football club can "bring forward their plans to appoint a new manager".
Hodgson, 76, was "taken ill" during training last week amid reports he was to be sacked.
The Eagles have lost 10 of their past 16 Premier League games and are 16th in the table, five points above the relegation zone.
"This club is very special and means so much to me," said Hodgson.
Palace visit Everton, who are 18th in the Premier League, Tuesday (NZ time), with Hodgson's assistants Paddy McCarthy and Ray Lewington in charge of the team.
Former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner has been named as new manager.
The 49-year-old has signed a deal to become the Eagles' boss until the end of the 2025/2026 season.
Glasner managed Eintracht Frankfurt for two seasons, leading the Bundesliga club to win the Europa League in 2022, and his side reached the German Cup final in 2023.
"I have fully enjoyed my time here across six seasons, as it has given me the chance to work with top-class players and staff doing what I love every day," added Hodgson.
"However, I understand, given recent circumstances, it may be prudent at this time for the club to plan ahead, and therefore I have taken the decision to step aside so that the club can bring forward their plans for a new manager, as intended for this summer.
"I am confident that the season will finish well and I wish the team every success in the weeks, months and seasons to come."
The club said Hodgson was now out of hospital and "doing well".
"Roy has a special place in Crystal Palace history and this will never be forgotten," said chairman Steve Parish.
"After four years in which he led the club to maintaining Premier League status season after season, he once again joined us nearly a year ago to steady the ship, and worked wonders. Quite simply, we owe our continued Premier League status to Roy.
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson speaks to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
"I would like to thank Roy enormously for his service and wish him the very best for the future; it's fair to say Roy has the keys to Selhurst Park and will always be welcomed back."
Crystal Palace fans have held up banners protesting against the way the club is being run during recent games at Arsenal and Brighton
Hodgson was in his second stint in charge of Palace, having returned for the final 10 games of last season when he signed a short-term deal to take over from Patrick Vieira.
He led the club to 11th in the table before agreeing to continue to manage the side for the 2023-24 campaign, which Parish said "speaks volumes about his commitment to our club".
His decision to take off midfielder Eberechi Eze in the second half of Palace's FA Cup replay defeat by Everton, plus his handling of injured winger Michael Olise against Brighton, both drew strong criticism.
Olise limped off just 11 minutes after coming on as a half-time substitute at the Amex Stadium earlier this month.
Supporters have also displayed banners protesting at how the club is being run during recent games against Arsenal and Brighton.
Following the 4-1 loss to Roberto de Zerbi's side, Hodgson said he had the "strength and resilience" to turn the team's poor form around.
This story first appeared on the BBC
