Personally, and as shown in this thread, it is easy to make a compelling case for both sides. From Parish and the board's perspective that makes it an incredibly tough decision to make. Nevertheless, with no noise coming out about a contract extension for Roy it is starting to feel like this next few months will be a long goodbye from the gaffer. The fact Parish tried to hire Howe before, and the fact he has always wanted us to play more progressive football, suggests we are possibly heading towards a summer handover with Roy getting his handshake and watch.

I wouldn't like to see Roy sacked as he has given us the longest period of stability since I can't remember when and he deserves our thanks; however, I think we should make a change in the summer and show some bravery.

Or just be a tad more adventurous...

Just not to set up against Burnley in the same way we do against Man City.
Chase the game when we are losing.
Play players in their correct positions.
Make some subs.
Ensure post match comments are a genuine reflection of events rather than pre-scripted PR cliches.
A shot on target in the cup.
Generally show a little bit more heart and desire. Wilf, Ayew and McArthur seem to always wear their heat on their sleeve. Can't say too much about the rest of the team or management.

Just something to give everyone a little bit of hope now and then.

Anyone saying they want fast attacking beautiful football needs their head examined.

Parish was indeed clear on this topic before appointing FDB. He said that us playing negatively all the time couldn't continue forever, and noted that our home record in the premier league up to that point would have seen us relegated. He felt that unless we developed our use of the ball we would always be asking for trouble.

Obviously FDB was a debacle, but SP has spoken in more general terms since then of having changed his mind about what a Palace manager should look like, and the importance of prioritising defensive solidity.

Personally, and even though he spent a lot more money than Roy only to get Bournemouth relegated, I'd have no objection to Howe if he wants the job. I also saw the sense in approaching Dyche to carry on as we are in terms of style (though he may stay put now).

My point has always been that whilst a good few potential managers out there could improve on Roy's playing style, and whilst a smaller group of prospective managers may well be able to match (or maybe beat) Roy's results, I see no reason at all to think there is anyone out there who could do both at the same time.

That's the reality.

I agree with a lot of your list, but for me whoever we have ever had as manager, or could ever have, there will be a list like this. It will look different depending on who the manager is, and at different times of their tenure, but the list will exist nonetheless.

Swap Hodgson for Pulis or Allardyce and the list will look fundamentally similar. Swap Hodgson for Howe or Potter and the list will look very different indeed, but be just as long.

Fulsome praise to Thomas Frank for what he has and is achieving with his exciting Brentford team.Jolly well done to him.

He does of course benefit from an excellent support mechanism at Brentford with 2 Directors of Football, a Head of Recruitment and using analytics as part of a 'Moneyball' approach to recruitment.And my word have they recruited well!

Whilst we have upgraded our Academy they have scrapped their academy and keep recruiting players for a relative pittance, players who have progressed to be valued far,far more than their purchase price.
Their recruitment has been excellent but praise too for Thomas Frank for the work he does with them.

I don’t agree with this at all, we don’t seem to find an excellent option do we? We sort of stumble into things and end up with a clueless Dutchman. Roy has done a sterling job and stabilised the ship, but he is getting on now and this job is killing him.

My thought was Dyche as the replacement, and I stand by this ....