Hodgson to WBA

Wow... Di Matteo, we hardly knew ye.

Hodgson stays in the EPL for now with the signing of a new 1 1/2 year contract to lead WBA in the race to avoid relegation. Di Matteo, goes on indefinite "gardening leave" until such time as a team needs someone to dig them a new hole, or at least until someone wants to make the final push to make the EPL.

Hodgson, despite leading Liverpool to mediocrity, has experience with the middle of the table. In the 2007-8 season, he helped Fulham escape relegation and move mid table and safety.