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Roy Hodgson, 78, comes out of retirement to take charge of English side he managed over 43 YEARS ago in shock move

Roy Hodgson comes out of retirement at 78 to take charge of English club he managed over

Former England boss Roy Hodgson, 78, has come out of retirement to join Bristol City as their interim head coach until the end of the season. Hodgson's appointment follows the sacking of Bristol boss Gerhard Struber for the final seven games of the season, with the Robins sitting in 16th. Hodgson has been out of management since February 2024, after a second spell in charge of Crystal Palace.

Is this the most depressing set of fixtures ever? Play-off losers to meet in friendlies next week after seeing World Cup dreams dashed

Next week could see arguably the most depressing set of fixtures in football, with losers of play-offs set to meet after seeing their World Cup dreams dashed. Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Wales were among eight European nations to see their hopes of featuring in their summer's tournament come to an end on Thursday in play-off semi-finals. Wales suffered penalty heartbreak against Bosnia and Herzegovina, losing 4-2 in front of their home fans following a 1-1 draw on the night.

Former £25m Man United star faces huge ban for using his PHONE during a game under little-known rule

The former Manchester United forward was filmed by television cameras using a phone during their 1-1 draw against Flamengo on Sunday before being approached by a Corinthians coach.

EXCLUSIVE'It's nowhere near where this club should be': Diogo Dalot opens up on his pain at Man United's shortest season - and why it's driving their fight to return to the Champions League

Diogo Dalot admits that Manchester United being out of Europe for only the second time in 35 years has made this season more painful than any other since he arrived.

John Toshack's family in row over his diagnosis: Liverpool and Wales legend and wife say he HASN'T got dementia - but his son is adamant he is fighting 'terrible disease'

The family of Liverpool and Wales legend John Toshack are embroiled in an escalating row over his dementia diagnosis.

Czech Republic 2-2 Republic of Ireland (PENS 4-3): Visitors' 24-YEAR wait for a place at the World Cup continues after gut-wrenching play-off defeat in Prague

KIERAN GILL: It was a night of domination then devastation for the Irish, who will not get to face Denmark in Dublin this Tuesday with qualification for this summer's FIFA jamboree.

Viral England fan reveals he's selling his £350,000 house to fund a seven-week trip to the World Cup

An England superfan has put his £350,000 house up for sale to fund a seven-week trip to the World Cup this summer in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Andy Milne, 62, has become a recognisable face at England men's and women's football matches after a picture of him wearing a Three Lions shirt and holding a replica World Cup trophy at Qatar 2022 went viral. Milne, a retired teacher now living in Thailand, is planning his tenth World Cup following England. His first was Spain 1982, at the age of 19, where he had all of his belongings stolen.

Thomas Tuchel responds to Trent Alexander-Arnold's defiant four-word message after being snubbed by England boss for vital pre-World Cup camp

Alexander-Arnold was perhaps the most surprising omission from the extended England group for the current international break, with the former Liverpool man missing out on a spot.

Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Sandro Tonali proves he is a man for the big moments as Man United target helps hosts keep World Cup dream alive with play-off victory

CHRIS WHEELER: Whatever the future holds for Sandro Tonali this summer, he is still in contention for a place at the World Cup.

Dodgy Fire Stick users' names and addresses to be handed over following High Court order which targets illegal Premier League streamers

It is a move that opens up those watching Premier League football illegally through 'dodgy boxes' and 'dodgy Fire Sticks' to being identified and prosecuted.

Pep Guardiola WILL quit Man City this summer, says former colleague - after spotting 'something is wrong when I look at his face'

Daily Mail Sport revealed this month that Guardiola is expected to decide what is best for him and Man City during the break between the Carabao Cup final and the resumption of the season.

EXCLUSIVEInside Bolton Wanderers' quiet revival: Why wobbly form isn't shaking Steven Schumacher's promotion plans, how club learned their lesson after years of financial woe and the reasons fans should feel positive about League One run-in

Standing third in the table all season - an accomplishment for most clubs - feels like a disappointment for Wanderers, though captain Eoin Toal tells Daily Mail Sport that no one in the squad views that interpretation as harsh. 'You expect it. Something is riding on every game because this is such a big club. It comes with playing for Bolton, you know? You know you've got to produce.'

EXCLUSIVENewcastle Confidential: Shock Sandro Tonali transfer development - and Bruno Fernandes' surprising role - update on Ecuador wonderkid, Lewis Miley contract truth and David Hopkinson's Newcastle United Code revealed!

This is not the news readers of this column will want to hear, much like Alexander Isak and Liverpool last year, but a possible Sandro Tonali transfer has gained momentum in recent days.

Inside Ashley Cole's Serie B gig: Italian sceptics say it's akin to a 'UFO landing', but here's why sources insist he'll succeed, the unusual way he honed his coaching skills, why players bond with him and the simple passing trick he taught Levi Colwill

Ashley Cole has had to be patient. While many others from England's 'golden generation' quickly found themselves in top jobs, Cole has continued his extensive coaching education. Until now.

INSIDE STORYThe two decades of failure that turned Italy from world champions to laughing stock: Left behind by cricket, rugby and baseball, a cultural phenomenon holding back Azzurri's talent factory and the heroes of 2006's grand plan to bring back glory days

The most surprising aspect of Italy's decline is that anybody is still surprised by it. Gianluigi Buffon called it hours after they were knocked out of the 2010 World Cup group stage.

SPECIAL REPORTThe EFL is broken - and we've uncovered the scarcely believable proof. This is how close to oblivion YOUR club is, why owners are terrified - and the solutions they are crying out for, reveals MIKE KEEGAN

SPECIAL REPORT BY MIKE KEEGAN: Shock figures highlight the desperate state of play outside the promised land of the Premier League, with the staggering sums lost each year laid bare.

BIG IN JAPAN: The incredible story of how Stirling Albion became the first British side to play in the land of the rising sun... with thanks to Sheffield Wednesday, lucky omens and stops along the way in Athens and Tehran!

There are a series of unlikely stories in the history of Scottish football. Raith Rovers being shipwrecked and then playing a friendly in Gran Canaria, Motherwell winning the Copa Del Rey and Ferenc Puskas playing his last European Cup tie at Rugby Park are jewels in this veritable crown. But Stirling Albion being the first British side to play in Japan is an unlikely gem....read

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