The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur News and Links for Tuesday, March 31
PRESTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Alfie Devine of Preston North End reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Oxford United at Deepdale Stadium on March 06, 2026 in Preston, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) | Getty Images Good morning everyone and welcome to your monthly EFL Championship Roundup, where hoddle headquarters takes a look at all things in the second tier of the English football pyramid. This has been a regular feature of the hoddle for years and one I hope I do not have to change to the “Premier League” roundup next year.
—— Tottenham Hotspur aren’t the only club out there frantically searching for a new manager. Bristol City have announced that Roy Hodgson – yes, ROY HODGSON – is taking over the club for the remainder of the season. The Robins’ season started well enough but have collapsed in 2026.
They have a 4-3-8 record since the turn of the year, and are winless in their last five games (honestly, I’d take that at this point). They now sit 16th in the Championship, although are comfortably well above the drop zone (12 points clear). Stil, you never quite know in the Championship.
And I guess that’s why they brought ol’ Roy out of retirement. For him, this is nothing more than a short-term stint to see the club through the remainder of the season. 🎤 "Is there any potential for long-term" 🗣️ "No, I'm too old…" Roy Hodgson on the challenge ahead after being appointed Bristol City manager until the end of the season!
pic. twitter. com/GVanH5mxrL — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) March 30, 2026 You’ve got to give a lot of credit to Bristol City for making a solid short-term hire who can steady the ship before looking for a permanent manager in the summer.