Three of the four wouldn't waste time being interviewed by Palace as Wenger and Dyche wouldn't want to work for a controlling and interfering chairman and Benitez would hardly move to a smaller club.

That just leaves Jokanovic whom I will admit I don't know much about

Writings on the wall at Bournemouth.no wins in 9 games. End of next season could be the time for Eddie Howe to move. Would dove tail with Roy’s contract.
Surely Roy will complete his contract before moving to director of football with us. His experience expertise and wisdom put him head and shoulders above all of us on here when our chips are down.
Roy and Eddie could be a class act,, but I would involve him in bringing in some young blood to nurture when he is ready.
Steve Parish needs to use Roy as he builds his bigger team around him. Things are looking good. Very good.

I can't say we'd be successful out on the pitch......but at least half time with Lucy and the girls would be interesting.

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

No point speculating because Roy isn't going anywhere for at least another season

Yep, we lucked out.

He produces organised teams.

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Indeed,accordingly exigency doesn't enter the equation.
By the time Hodgson departs the landscape could change in more ways than one.It is premature to engage in a debate apropos his successor at this juncture.