So with these points in mind, imo the worst that could happen if Roy used some youngsters or god forbid tries different systems and ways of playing, would be that we are where we are. His actual point would be proven about youngsters and a lack of depth and us lot would have to suck it up and make him correct. He’s not chosen that option though , as though it’s a brain game where you say things so many times and eventually hope people believe you. In politics that appears to work; a 90 odd minute game x about 7 would show you are either right or wrong. The last line of the guardian article. He seems more put out having to explain himself than if he was sacked.
WTF if that is true.

I wonder what this message board will look like after 10pm on Tuesday.
Will it be 'stop your panic bedwetters - there was never any worry with Roy?'
Or will it be, 'Roy should have gone a few games ago and we're now right in the struggle?'
I can hardly remember a game where so much is at stake on a game for a manager.
Of course the way football works it could be a bore draw and then the pressure is heaped on the next game - Brighton!
Can't be good for him at his age.
I remember Malcolm Allison saying football is about one of the only professions where you can spend a whole week doing what you believe to be good work only for it to crumble before your eyes in 90 minutes (plus 10 for VAR).

I’m in my 30’s Pat and worry about what it’s doing to me…

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

This is how I see Roy. Never been a fan of his tactics but understand how he has enabled a modicum of success through use of a system. That system is no longer working and even the defensive side that was once so solid, looks fragile. Basically I think his time at the top level is up.

An analogy of how Roy must look at old vs young players can be described with classic vs modern cars. The old cars look great on paper and there is a lot of nostalgia about their previous performance back in the day, how easy they are to carry out day to day maintenance on and knowing how they will likely perform, but the simple fact is that compared to modern cars the overall performance is poor. He likes to play three Triumphs, a couple of Morris and an MGB, when we have a BMW, Porsche, Lexus and several other up and coming brands on the bench. Sometimes you just need to accept that modern is better in many ways and needs to be given a chance to prove its reliability. The old cars only run on super unleaded and additives and break down frequently. The analogy can go on and on.

Right, I must take the Triumph for a spin this morning.

I think you’re being a bit kind there’s a few Ladas in that squad

Simple - for whatever reason Harris seems reluctant to invest in Palace in the same way..!!

Why..?? There’s hundreds of posts on here asking the same question - conclusion you would only really know if you were in the Palace boardroom..!!

There’s clearly a problem - what that problem is - is open to conjecture - but all very frustrating..!!

COYP