Roy Hodgson’s Liverpool spell did not go to plan, but he’s still one of the most highly regarded names in management.

Speaking back in 2024, another ex-Reds coach, Jurgen Klopp, described Hodgson as ‘one of the greatest I ever met, definitely, for that long time in the business [he is a] human full of experience. [He] trend-set in the beginning; he kept his idea.’

Now, the Englishman has returned to management with former club Bristol City, who he is set to take charge of for a second time, last doing so a record 43 years ago.

Roy Hodgson to make history with Bristol City

As revealed by Opta, when Hodgson takes charge of Bristol City for the first time on April 3, it will be his first game as manager of the Robins in 43 years and 344 days, which is the longest ever gap between stints with the same club in Football League history.

Bristol City will travel to Charlton Athletic for a 3pm kick-off on Friday...