We need a manager who has the profile, credibility, and stature in the game to stand up to Parish (and the board), whether we go down or not. Parish surrounds himself with "yes" men, either inexperienced or compliant managers who have, over the past ten years, let him get away with murder without so much as a whisper, enabling him to wreck the club while feeding his own massive ego in the process.

The few serious managers he's hired when really desperate and who've stood up to him; namely Big Fat Sam and Pulis, have walked away rapidly rather than continue to work for someone they knew to be incompetent.

In many ways I love Roy but Parish wants him back simply because he's another one he can manipulate without a serious response in return. Roy, for this reason alone, is not the answer.

If we can't get Parish out of the club in the next 48 hours, we at least need to bring someone in who won't be steamrollered by him; someone who will put football first when it comes to decision-making and make serious waves if that is not at the forefront of all thinking going forward. I'd take Rafa simply because I think that has the best chance of stopping Parish's mismanagement of the club in its tracks, whether we went down or not. And that would be progress right now; at least the start of a possibility of something better.

Sydenham by birth. Selhurst by the Grace of God.

My feeling as well. Roy will be brought back in as SP sees him as a safe pair of hands and he may also be one of the few prepared to take on the assignment without wanting assurances about his future and it can be done quickly

Whether that's the right reason to do it, has of course been extensively debated already.

I am alarmed how he failed so spectacularly at Watford and am not so sure whether the players are up for the fight or the type that will take to his tactics. I too think he could be an even bigger gamble than others that are available.

When people say we should be like Brighton or Brentford. Just think if they were in our league position now, would they be firing their manager and appointing Roy, or someone of a similar ilk?

Personally I think Steve Parish is the best thing that's happened to Palace in decades. This guy rescued us and has kept us in the Premier League for nearly 10 years. He's managed to persuade big investors and in general there's always been a great atmosphere around the club. We have one of the best training facilities in the UK and we've purchased multimillion pound top quality players. I always feel he makes the right decision and is always a great ambassador for our club. I feel safe with him in charge and would hate to seem him leave.

I don’t understand why many are giving Roy the nod. He didn’t keep Watford up and showed no real passion for them. He’s a nice bloke but that’s about all he has to offer in his twilight years.

It’s as if his supporters have just given up on ideas and passion and are running back to Dad to save them. He won’t though.

The beatings will stop when morale improves.

Adolf hasn't managed in the PL, Roy has to great effect. Lampard has had two PL experiences in the PL . OK he was sacked but very few managers aren't.

I've almost always found your posts interesting and well argued, but I think you've lost the plot with this vindictive and incontinent attack on the Chairman.