They have won 3 games since the start of December. I think the reality of Fulham is a lot different than the perception of Fulham.

Parker has made Fulham defensively sound, they play attractive football, but like Brighton they have struggled to turn draws into wins. I've seen most of their games recently and the fine margins have not gone their way. He's got a big future ahead of him I reckon as he is learning fast and has made changes that have brought results. I didn't mean Spurs should sign him tomorrow, but as a former player with an attachment to the club I'd be watching him if I was Levy.

I think with a young manager it should be about signs they are learning, not just the results they have achieved.

Scott Parker always looks like he is about to suffer a breakdown!!!! Howe always looks controlled

Most managers have a period where the pressure gets to them. Even the very top managers have shown that at times. To write off two managers in their early 40s seems a bit premature. I'm not saying I especially want either here as I'm not sure how they'd fit in, or that they're ready for a top job, but they both seem intelligent and to have a good understanding of the game.

The PL is a ruthless league though, so if Howe gets another chance he will need to have some success or it may be some time before he gets another chance. I think Parker will stay on at Fulham even if they go down as he seems popular there and he is still learning his trade.

Couldn’t agree more. The analysis of Howes period at Burnley on this thread has been a bit harsh too. You could argue that he laid the foundation for Dyche to build upon.
Also think the fact that he didn’t stay on at Bournemouth after they got relegated and try to get them up, could also be argued that after being loyal to them for many a year and giving his all to the club, the relegation under those particular circumstances (1 point on the last day) seriously impacted on him.
He was a broken man and that was clear for all to see - he needed time away from the game to get his head right. I think that shows how deeply he cares - which I want from any Palace manager, fully invested and committed in our cause.

As for Rafa - a manager who moves around so much chasing the money is not conducive to a longer term strategy. Also played dour stuff at Newcastle - no doubting the toon fans loved him, but that’s because of his stance on Ashley - not for playing exciting football.

By and large his style of play there was nearly as bad as the defensive dross we’ve endured this season.

At Burnley he signed Mee,Trippier,Ings,Austin Vokes and they proved to be good signings.
He left the club following the death of his mother,it was a very trying time for his family so he had personal issues to deal with.

When he went back to Bournemouth they were 20th in 'League 1' after 12 games and he got them promoted to the 'Championship' that season.
He then took Bournemouth into the PL and they stayed there under him for 6 seasons.
A fantastic achievement and he left Bournemouth with his head held high.

I certainly don't view Howe as a failure or a quitter.
Far from it.

Edited by Willo (23 Mar 2021 11.50pm)

With respect, I don't accept the arguments you have advanced.I stand 'Gummed' to my position on this matter.

You and I are going to have to agree to disagree on this matter.

But the Burning question is ,Who then ? I don't have the answer either ,but as I mentioned before they will all come with certain risks whoever we decide on .

I would still like to risk Lampard. He did well in his first season when managing a small squad and successfully brought through a number of younger players. He struggled to manage a large squad of expensive imports, not a situation he is likely to face at Palace.
I imagine he has a good relationship with Cahill, who knows our squad well and useful contacts at Chelsea and their younger fringe players. Overall a risk worth taking.

. . . Roy?

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.