An honour to see Hodgson on the bench - Stephan
Queens Park Rangers head coach Julien Stephan heaps praise on Bristol City boss Roy Hodgson prior to their game at Loftus Road on Saturday (12:30 BST).
[Getty Images] Queens Park Rangers head coach Julien Stephan has heaped praise on Bristol City boss Roy Hodgson prior to their game at Loftus Road on Saturday (12:30 BST). Hodgson returned to the Robins 44 years after his original spell to help the side regroup at the end of the season following the sacking of Gerhard Struber. "I know his name, his background, I know everything that he did during his career," Stephen told BBC Radio London.
"He's a big, big person and a big coach and a big manager. A lot of respect, it will be an honour to see him on the bench, but be sure that the only objective for me and for the club is to beat Bristol City. " Though Stephan's admiration is not only for Hodgson's past achievements - it is also for his longevity in the game.
"I think I will have the same patience, but I don't think I will have the strength to be on the bench until 78 years old," Stephen added. "That why I have only one word - it's respect. Respect for the person, respect as well for the desire and the willingness to continue, to fight and to compete on the bench.
"He's achieved a lot of things during his career and it's fantastic to see that. " Listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds Listen to more Queens Park Rangers content on BBC Sounds [BBC] Latest QPR news, analysis and fan views Listen to QPR content on BBC Sounds