In view of the fact that Steve Parish contributes articles in The Times I’d reckon that there’s a fair chance that this is true.

Edited by Rachid Rachid Rachid (16 May 2021 10.03pm)

Mmm, don't like the sound of "and I'm feeling Guardiola".

"Better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt."
Mark Twain.

And now there are reports saying Howe has had an interview for the Palace job but he 'tanked' it: [Link]

Unless Howe has leaked it.

To use a loss you generally have to make a loss (there is a clue in there)

It's like claiming things against tax - still costs you a minimum 2/3rds of the total amount.

Anyone who buys a business to run it for the losses is generally not going to have a business for too long.

He was home sick when he went to Burnley, might explain why he didn’t fancy Glasgow. So travelling up to us from Bournemouth would suit him better.
Something needs to happen soon, the new gaffer needs a lot more time than DeBoer got before the season starts that’s for sure

Agreed. Taking the longer term view and seeing it through requires some backbone- if a transition in style is the goal.

Plus the new guy will have to bring in some trusted players who he knows can play his way and help the others adapt to a more forward thinking approach.

FdB seemed to lose the respect of the players almost immediately with Zaha even openly mocking him on social media before he was booted. Parish has said FdB got the job on the basis of a very good interview but that very quickly they realised the decision was a mistake. It was not about results I don't think. He has said that FdB was a lovely guy while at the club though.

Personally I would have guessed Howe would be Parish's number one choice as he ticks so many boxes - young, PL experience, out of contract, worked with a club of our size, arguably plays more attractive football. Personally I find him hard to like, but I wouldn't be upset if he got the job. Plus maybe he could help us get Brooks from Bournemouth.

My absolute last choice is Eddie Howe, seems like a guy who will let his personal problems affect his job.. would rather anyone we are linked with than him.

Lots of people wondering why there’s been no movement on the management front.

1st June is a key date in the footballing calendar as this is the point whereby contracts expire, including Hodgson’s. It’s also been the bank holiday weekend, play offs and any managers currently out of work who may be looking for a job will have no doubt taken a break.

I’d be surprised if there wasn’t an announcement next week once that date has passed.

It’s all ifs and buts until then and I’m loving all the guessing and theories but that’s all it is. No one has any idea what route Parish is going to take us on! For me, Lampard, with a carefully selected coaching team might win the race.