Roy Hodgson has returned to football management at age 78, accepting the role of interim head coach at Bristol City until the end of the current season. The former England manager comes out of retirement to take charge of the Championship club, marking his return to a team he previously managed more than 43 years ago.

The appointment represents Hodgson's continuation of a managerial career spanning five decades. Rather than stepping back from the sport, the veteran coach has chosen to mark his 50 years in management by returning to the dugout with Bristol City.

Hodgson's extensive career includes managing the England national team as well as numerous club sides across Europe. His decision to accept the interim position at Bristol City demonstrates his ongoing commitment to football management despite his advanced age.

The appointment comes as Bristol City seeks stability for the remainder of the current campaign. Hodgson's experience and familiarity with the club, dating back to his previous tenure in the early 1980s, likely factored into the decision to bring him back to Ashton Gate.

The interim arrangement will see Hodgson guide Bristol City through the final months of the season as the Championship club aims to secure their objectives before the summer break.