Roy Hodgson wins first game as Bristol City manager and his reaction speaks volumes

Roy Hodgson wins first game as Bristol City manager and his reaction speaks volumesAged 78, Roy Hodgson has taken charge of Championship side Bristol City until the end of this season, and the former England boss won his first game back in the dugoutCommentsSportNathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter19:40, 03 Apr 2026Updated 19:40, 03 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRoy Hodgson got off to a winning start(Image: Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)Humble Roy Hodgson didn't want showering with praise after leading Bristol City to victory in his first game at the helm. Hodgson, 78, was appointed by the Robins last week, more than four decades after his first spell at the club.‌In charge until the end of this season, the former England manager's first task was a trip to The Valley to face Charlton Athletic. City got off to a dream start after only 11 minutes, with Scott Twine giving them an early lead.‌Lyndon Dykes equalised for Charlton on the half-hour mark, but a goal from Noah Eile, thanks to a dreadful error by goalkeeper Will Mannion, restored the visitors' lead. Hodgson's resolute side were able to hold onto all three points and have moved up to 13th in the Championship table, ending a run of six games without a win under former boss Gerhard Struber.‌Post-match, Hodgson heaped praise on his players. "I was pleased for the team. I was pleased with the way that they went about trying to win the game," he said via the Bristol Post.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageREAD MORE: Joachim Low sets record straight on Ghana job claims ahead of England World Cup clashREAD MORE: Harry Kane ruled out as Bayern Munich sweat on injury ahead of Real Madrid clash"I thought in the first half, and in the second half, before the onslaught started, we were looking really good value for a victory. Also, I must take my hat off to that backline, the goalkeeper and the midfield players for surv...