Probably right. If SP’s only goal is staying up then Roy could well get offered another year. I suspect he doesn’t like watching us getting hammered in some games against the top clubs, with our run in that is the only thing that could go against Roy.

Correct.

Many of my friends considered Palace their second team as they were entertaining, fast on the break and exciting to watch.

Whenever the pundits have commented in recent weeks (quite rightly so) comments such as “difficult to watch”, “not much to talk about”, “dour”, “at least there was a goal”, “outright robbery” and “at least we don’t have see games like that with other matches” is extremely frustrating and actually embarrassing.

The millions watching on BBC on other television stations in the last couple of months would no doubt sigh and groan at the prospect of us playing.

Roy has been great for us and will be remembered fondly, rightly so too. Nevertheless, his continuing positive comments in interviews after matches which have been akin to conference league performances while sticking a fork in ones leg makes the pain worse.

Come on. The way play is not the palace way. Things really have to change. Where, for goodness sake was the third substitute to get on the pitch?

"Chez Eddie" is in Lower Parkstone near Poole Harbour.

His No 2 at Bournemouth Jason Tindall will be assisting caretaker Sheff Utd manager Paul Heckingbottom.

Edited by Willo (14 Mar 2021 9.34am)

I know the comings and goings of the games have been unhelpful for our players resting periods which are vital for everyone let alone older squads but our squad even before this pandemic had problems with the simple task of pass and move, one thing we all know now is that our squad cannot have another season of this pattern continuing, we can all see the effortless ease in which Eze flows beautifully across the pitch, he is a joy to watch ..he is our future and he is the one to build around, so we have hope at least.

Sadly it's a little beyond them and out of their grasp, we have too many weak links in too many very important places to be able to complete moves with any purpose and consistency, I've considered this and looked through all of our previous games, performances and results over the past four years, we have been going this way for quite some considerable time culminating in the situation we have now ..which admittedly has been highlighted by this virus, this season we've really scrapped the bottom of the barrow in regards to luck with achieving points at this stage and all thanks to the leadership and calmness from our manager who deserves a medal for keeping us away from danger, not all this horrible criticism.

In Mr Hodgson's post-match interview he mentioned "We", "We" with regard to the remainder of this season but in reference to next season he said "Crystal Palace".