Nobody has a problem letting Roy look like he's made his own choice. We all owe him that. He's done well for us, I just believe that his management of us has run its course.

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In my opinion, keeping Hodgson for another year is the option Parish would prefer. It's the easiest and cheapest option, and from that interview Roy is indicating he would probably carry on given the opportunity.

The issue for them is the fans.

Had we still been in lockdown for the foreseeable future, they could getaway with it. However, with fans returning to stadiums, we simply would not remain silent about this uninspiring, dour, boring and tedious football.

The crowd would be on everyones backs. I think Parish is astute enough to know this which is why there a delay over any decision.

Of course, ann announcement of another lockdown and his problem would be solved.

I'll give it a go, agree or disagree

Benteke - Mateta.
Sakho - Tomkins.
Wickham - Ademola.
Ward - Clyne.
PvA - Mitchell.
Dann - Cahill.
Hennessey - Butland.
Kelly - I'd keep him.

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Tomkins and Cahill will need crutches next season.. if 9 players leave the squad a few replacements will be needed. Who they could be is what intrigues me. They will all have to be cheap.

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I think you’re right regarding SP being hesitant but also worth remembering that he, Harris and Blitzer will be most concerned the value of their investment and that two of the three probably don’t give a sh1t about fan discontent.

I don’t dispute the work ethic requirement which should be a given for professional footballers at an elite level.
It’s Hodgson’s lauding of a forward’s defensive attributes rather than what can he bring to the attacking side that is difficult to understand.
It’s very revealing about his negative mindset and approach to the game.
Perhaps understandable against the better teams, but not against the majority of teams we face.
And all this defensive work from our forwards which Hodgson demands has not exactly contributed to a good defensive record this season.
And it certainly hasn’t made us more threatening in attack.