DISLODGE HODGE Crystal Palace need to move on from Roy Hodgson or face being stuck in a rut, says Eagles legend Andy Gray

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Stuck in the rut of Premier League status.

Move on to what exactly? Anyone that says Roy out needs to provide an obtainable alternative that is a step up, baring in mind our budget is 15th highest in this division.

12 players out of contract. Manager out of contract. This is a pivotal time

There's 300 pages of names but I've hardly seen any viable alternatives. The candidates mentioned would either never accept the job or would not be a certain upgrade. Are we at the point that some supporters would rather just hire the boy that stocks the shelves at Sainsbury's to take over as manager so a change could be made for change's sake?

One of the reasons that I would like to see a new manager next season is for a fresh pair of eyes to look at the squad including the younger players such as Banks and Dreher.
It is evident for example that Lampard at Chelsea had virtually written off Rudiger, Christensen, Alonso , Hudson Adoi and Jorginho.
All have been reintroduced into the squad by the new manager and are contributing to their current good form.
Hodgson has been with Palace for a while and it’s quite evident the type of player he favours; this is reasonable if the players perform to his instructions and meet his requirements.
However, it can make it difficult for others to get a genuine opportunity.
I acknowledge that Sorloth and Meyer didn’t pull up any trees when selected.
However, they never seemed to have the trust of the manager.
Would another manager have given them more opportunities as Tuchel is giving to the Chelsea outcasts?

I suspect on Saturday that Eze may not be selected if Schlupp and Zaha come back in.
If one of the injured midfielders return, Jairo may well be left out.
It could be argued that Jairo deserves to be left out as his form has been poor.
But as I see it he’s trying to play like Mcarthur or Mcarthy and this busy, hustling style is not his game so he’s been set up to fail.
Jairo has just been given a new long term contract and Eze signed a long contract upon joining the club.
If he can’t fit them into his system I’m not convinced Roy will play them which makes no financial sense for the club if they are on long term contracts.
These players, along with other young players already on our books or to be signed in the summer, are our future.
With this in mind I can see the benefit of a new manager next season.

One of the reasons that I would like to see a new manager next season is for a fresh pair of eyes to look at the squad including the younger players such as Banks and Dreher.
It is evident for example that Lampard at Chelsea had virtually written off Rudiger, Christensen, Alonso , Hudson Adoi and Jorginho.
All have been reintroduced into the squad by the new manager and are contributing to their current good form.
Hodgson has been with Palace for a while and it’s quite evident the type of player he favours; this is reasonable if the players perform to his instructions and meet his requirements.
However, it can make it difficult for others to get a genuine opportunity.
I acknowledge that Sorloth and Meyer didn’t pull up any trees when selected.
However, they never seemed to have the trust of the manager.
Would another manager have given them more opportunities as Tuchel is giving to the Chelsea outcasts?

I suspect on Saturday that Eze may not be selected if Schlupp and Zaha come back in.
If one of the injured midfielders return, Jairo may well be left out.
It could be argued that Jairo deserves to be left out as his form has been poor.
But as I see it he’s trying to play like Mcarthur or Mcarthy and this busy, hustling style is not his game so he’s been set up to fail.
Jairo has just been given a new long term contract and Eze signed a long contract upon joining the club.
If he can’t fit them into his system I’m not convinced Roy will play them which makes no financial sense for the club if they are on long term contracts.
These players, along with other young players already on our books or to be signed in the summer, are our future.
With this in mind I can see the benefit of a new manager next season.