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Legendary coach at Bristol City as former Englishman takes over with age

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Seventy-year-old veteran trainer Roy Hodgson has taken the reins to lead a new era for his team in England's Championship league, marking an unexpected return after forty-five seasons spent on other fields like football and management roles at clubs such as Manchester City or Arsenal FC where he served under managers including Pep Guardiola.

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    Roy Hodgson will make a shock comeback at age 78 as manager.
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    He is set to take charge over Bristol City's remaining six games in this Championship campaign.
Mar 27, 13:06 "Roy Hodgson Trainer von Bristol City"

Roy Hodgson returns as a veteran manager at age 78, set to take charge over his former team's remaining games in an unexpected comeback.

— [Mar 27, 10:59] Former England boss Roy Hodgson makes shock football comeback aged 78 (Independent.co.uk)

'Neuer job für Hodgson': Comeback als Trainer mit 78 Jahren

— [Mar 27, 12:58] Neuer Job für Hodgson: Comeback als Trainer mit 78 Jahren (Faz)