Following a detailed selection process, the Club identified Roy as the ideal candidate to fulfill the Club's future aspirations.
With over 32 years experience in England and on the continent, the Club is certain that he is the best possible choice to both steer the Club away from its precarious position in the relegation zone and also to build a successful team for the future.
Hodgson achieved success on the international stage with Switzerland, who he led to the finals of the 1994 World Cup and 1996 European Championships.
He recently took charge of Finland for their Euro 2008 qualification campaign and almost did the unprecedented in guiding his side to the first major tournament of their 100 year history.