Bottom line is that Hodgson knows how to keep teams in the PL, and that is a priceless asset. Palace are capable of excellent counterattacking performances, and with players like Eze, Batshuayi and hopefully Ferguson soon, we should be getting better offensively whilst keeping our excellent defence. But I have to admit watching so much defensive turgid football is pretty dire

That is of course, if he returns anywhere near the player we once had.

I'd love to know how far away Clyney is from first team action. Ward has been excellent for us but having a fully fit Clyne, who is quicker, better passer of the ball and the type of full back who can get up the pitch too would massively help us.

That is of course, if he returns anywhere near the player we once had.

An improving Fulham will give us a game but unless we make another error at the back, can't see them scoring..

So, Fulham 0-1 Palace and Roy is hailed a hero

Roy has to do so much more to restore credibility after his stewardship of seven defeats in a row at the end of last season and should have stood down.