EFL Championship

Why Hodgson novelty masks deeper concerns at Bristol City

Why Hodgson novelty masks deeper concerns at Bristol City

A tactical analysis in the EFL Championship. Original analysis published by Sky Sports.

Son - the EFL Championship
Son – the EFL Championship

The analysis

Let us examine a development in the EFL Championship that deserves thorough analysis. Roy Hodgson's return from retirement to take the reins at second-tier Bristol City for just seven games – 44 years after he left the team in 1982 – momentarily seemed like an April fool come six days early when it was announced last Friday.

The data and context reveal far more than the headline suggests.

Son - the EFL Championship
Son – the EFL Championship

Players mentioned

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Original source: Full reporting on this story is available at Sky Sports. This article summarises key facts from that report and adds context about the EFL Championship.

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Sofia Bianchi is Football Insider's Serie A specialist. A lifelong fan of Italian football, Sofia brings expert analysis on tactics, transfers, and the unique culture of calcio. She also covers the Italian national team.

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