I have been disappointed with aspects of Hodgson’s management this season e.g the negativity for certain home games, the lack of tactical changes and the delay in reacting to what is happening during games.
However, I do have some sympathy with him having just watched today’s press conference.
Although he didn’t complain about it, he doesn’t seem to have much of a clue of what is happening in this transfer window.
Now he could be a good actor, but he seemed genuinely in the dark as if this is an area that’s outside his remit.
I’m bemused why he’s not more involved and why resources are not being made available.
Some will say it’s a negotiating tactic and that Hodgson doesn’t want the club to show its hand but I feel that he’s not being backed ( same as last January and to an extent in the summer).

I don't disagree with you that relegation is a possibility. We are, once again, in a relegation battle.

And yes, it's still possible that teams beneath us could pick up suddenly - I haven't written anyone off yet, it's too soon.

But we are not in a Pardew like downward spiral. In my view it would be a mistake to replace Hodgson at this time.

As for your suggestions as a replacement, I think it's your turn to have a dose of reality !

Old, Ungifted and White

Unless you have been doing a ' Bielsa ' I don't think you are qualified to comment on training practises.

You make it all sound so easy. It isn't. I played at a reasonable standard and coached teams for years after I stopped playing. So yes, you address the areas of weakness ( i.e. finishing in our case ) alongside the tactical stuff. And I've seen players score goals in training that they can only dream of replicating on a match day. Have a look at Palace TV and watch some of the goals scored in practise sessions. These are the same players that are missing chances come actual games..

Our conversion rate is a definite concern, but I would be more worried if we weren't creating chances at all.

Hodgson has not had the benefit of an out and out goalscorer worthy of the name at his disposal. And it looks increasingly like we are relying on Benteke to resolve that issue.

Old, Ungifted and White

Love this, "you're not qualified to comment, here's why my opinion is more valid"...
And you're less qualified than I am!

I don't understand this analogy.

If you practice hard and are prepared, you pass your driving test.

If you train hard, specifically on shooting, you will score goals.

The competence of the instructor is relevant to success in both instances.

Edited by ChrisGC (18 Jan 2019 6.02pm)

So you'd be happy to finish in the bottom 3 as long as we created enough chances..

As has been stated many times on various threads, the only stats that matter are the number of points..

And love him or hate him, his stats show that from these home fixtures: Southampton, Newcastle, Wolves, Cardiff, Watford we've picked up only 2 points!