Soccer-Hodgson apologises for calling Palace fans 'spoiled' over post-loss booing

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Crystal Palace v AFC Bournemouth - Selhurst Park, London, Britain - December 6, 2023 Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson looks dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

(Reuters) - Manager Roy Hodgson has apologised for calling Crystal Palace fans "spoiled" after they booed the team following Wednesday's 2-0 Premier League loss to Bournemouth.

Palace are winless since a Nov. 4 victory at Burnley, losing their last three home games and slipping to 14th in the league after a bright start to the season with wins over Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.