Always over a good conspiracy theory so going to put an 'out there' theory forwards. And before I get shot down I know it contray to previous posts and positions I have taken lol.

SP has always liked Dyche and possibly regrets missing the opportunity to get him when he was swayed bt FDB's presentation at interview of a new sexy way of Palace playing with what we had and when that proved to be a fools errand Dyche was then unavailable and we got Roy.

Dyche is now more available than he was due to his falling out of love with the Burnley board over investment. But, problem is SP can't attract Dyche if there is no real war chest. So SP uses the 7 (soon to be defeats in a row to have showdown talks with Roy. Get the signing of a younger player over the line quickly (the first time we have done do in a very very long time) to give the impression the club wants to sign new and exciting young talent and leak to press the club is frustrated the manager is only wanting older experienced players. That then changes the perception of the narrative to the outside world and may con other managers (Dyche) that the club has more going for it than it really does.

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You would hope the club would already have a managerial plan in place for the new season.
It’s only around 6 weeks away after all.
Perhaps Hodgson was offered a 1 year deal as an ‘insurance policy’ in case we couldn’t get a preferred candidate this summer.
Even though Sorloth, Meyer and Riedewald have not set the world alight when featuring it may be that some at the club question why this is the case.
They could also have a concern that a similar pattern may emerge with young new signings under Hodgson and are questioning whether it’s a risk they want to take.

The signings of the like of McCarthy and Kouyate, would, after a season of ineffective performances, make one think twice about getting the chequebook out for this particular manager and save it for the next one.

Edited by southnorwoodhill (24 Jul 2020 1.49pm)

Just had a look at another Palace fans forum that is running a poll on whether Hodgson should stay or go.
It’s currently running at an even split with 41 saying stay and 41 saying leave.
In a strange way something of a tribute to Hodgson as after 7 straight defeats you would expect the average football fan to normally be calling for the manager’s head.

Think people are missing the realities of football financing. We were able to sign players in the past because we could buy now but pay based on future incomes. We did that to secure premiership status but it is not sustainable. Eventually you run out of future incomes to use as securities. With no extra investment (US owners) coming in we have very little to spend. When we came up the glass for our capacity to do this was empty. Over the years we have filled up that capacity to the point where the glass is full.

What’s Is Roy history in the transfer markets?