Jurgen Klopp's classy message to Roy Hodgson as ex-Liverpool boss left stunned
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SportFootballLiverpool FCFormer Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp sent a classy message to Roy Hodgson after the 78-year-old was appointed as Bristol City interim managerFormer Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has delivered a gracious message to Roy Hodgson following the 78-year-old's appointment as interim manager at Championship outfit Bristol City.Hodgson has put pen to paper at Ashton Gate on a deal running until the end of the campaign after the Robins dismissed Gerhard Struber amid a woeful run of results that has seen them win just once in their previous nine fixtures.Following a promising start to the season, the Robins were targeting a potential second consecutive play-off berth, but having faltered in recent months, they find themselves 16th and 12 points above the drop zone with seven games remaining.While the Robins are virtually safe and a colossal 350/1 to be relegated via bet365, the Somerset outfit have chosen to make a switch with Struber axed and Hodgson arriving for his first managerial position in over two years.Following his appointment, Klopp - who faced Hodgson on numerous occasions during his tenure at Liverpool - delivered a warm message to him and wished him success in the South West.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageA stunned Klopp told BBC Sport: "Is it true that Roy Hodgson is the new manager of Bristol City?
Good luck."The former Anfield manager had evidently done his homework, adding: "But they are 12 points ahead of the relegation zone, right? For some it's forever, let me say it like that."Former Liverpool and England manager Hodgson last took charge during his second stint at Crystal Palace before departing in February 2024.
He had made his return to Selhurst Park in March 2023 to steer Palace clear of relegation after Patrick Vieira had left them in a precarious position.Hodgson secured Palace's top-flight survival and oversaw a steady beginning to the following campaign before the Eagles opted for change, appointing Oliver Glasner as his replacement. Now, Hodgson is back in the dugout for his 24th managerial role at Bristol City, and he is relishing the challenge ahead."I have had great conversations with the board and I am really excited by the opportunity to help until the end of the season," he said.