Yankees dandy for ‘retired’ Hodgson
ROY Hodgson says he would jump at the chance to manage in America.
The 73- year- old has just called time on his career in the Premier League.
But he is open to offers and likes the look of the MLS.
The former Crystal Palace gaffer said: “The football seems to be coming on in leaps and bounds in the USA at the moment there’s no doubt that the work that has been done in MLS is paying dividends.
“I see the number of teams growing every year I see the attendance figures becoming enormous, matching teams in the Premier League.
“The football over there is going from strength to strength.
“Who knows, I certainly wouldn’t write anything off at the moment.
“I’ve had quite a lot of dealings with America since the time in ’ 94 in the World Cup in Switzerland, and of course our son studying for a long time and then living in America.
Gaffer
“I have a great affection for the country, so who knows if someone one day wanted to make an offer I’d be more than happy to listen to that.”
Palace’s hunt for their next gaffer is not going exactly to plan as Everton are showing interest in their first choice Nuno Espirito Santo.
Despite the lack of a gaffer, Eagles defender Joel Ward says the club has a bright future.
That’s despite his own contract being up in the air with Watford interested in him.
Ward added: “We are in a transitional stage and in a different position now going into the summer with changes on the horizon.
“As players we just have to focus on what we can control and that is our own performances and the way we conduct ourselves.
“Everything else is down to the hierarchy, the chairman and people involved in that process. I think the club has a great platform and a great foundation to build on.”