‘I’m not prepared to talk about that at all’ – Roy Hodgson shuts down Crystal Palace future question

BY ANDREW MCSTEEN

Roy Hodgson has ruled out any talk about continuing as Crystal Palace manager for next season.

The Croydon-born coach was brought back in by Eagles chairman Steve Parish in April with one goal – to keep the club in the Premier League.

Hodgson all-but secured that on Saturday with a 4-3 win over West Ham which took the South London outfit to 40 points – generally seen as the safety mark – but was quick to shut down any discussion about continuing in the role next year.

“I’m not prepared to talk about that at all,” said the 74-year-old. “What happens after the season will happen. At the moment I shall enjoy this last month and I will make no comments whatsoever.

“I prefer to say nothing otherwise I will come once again to James Tomkins’ amusing comment which I’ve already told you: ‘What, you’re looking for another gold watch?’, which I’m not, I’ve got a few.”