Fulham boss Roy Hodgson reveals: I turned down Sweden and Norway jobs

21 October 2009 16:30
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson revealed today he has turned down offers to becomethe coach of Sweden and Norway. Hodgson, who has worked extensively in Scandinavia earlier in his managerial career, confirmed approaches from both the Swedish and Norwegian federations. Lars Lagerback has departed his role as Sweden coach while Norway are also onthe look-out for a full-time coach. Hodgson said today: 'It's very nice to be mentioned. I've made it clear to the people who have contacted me that I have a contract so it's a non-starter and there is no point in them considering me.' Hodgson began his managerial career with Halmstad in 1976. The 62-year-old alsohad a five-year spell at Malmo and a two-year stint at Orebro and managed the Finland national side.

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