Yeah we use to change the system sometimes. We also had that spell where we played Wilf and Townsend as two wide forwards and had some success that way. It’s almost like tactical surprises can catch the opposition off guard - who knew?

Yet apparently anything less than 3 defensive midfielders and 10 men behind the ball and we’ll lose every game 5-0 because our players are so much worst than everyone else. And if you disagree, you’re not a real fan and should go and support Chelsea.

Sadly, Hodgson needs to go.

Absolutely shocking against Burnley which was a must win against very average opposition.

The recent match against Aston Villa was just about the worst performance in many of late.

Palace made Villa look like Real Madrid. We seem to have no plan, no strategy and the constant delay in any changes during the game is bewildering.

Have the players already packed up for a short holiday now that we are safe?

For the first time ever, since the early 1970s I am nearly on the point of not watching, I feel it is that bad.

If we go on a run of 8 defeats in a row, which on paper appears a likely outcome, Roy should resign. Arguably, our best player, will is playing deeper and deeper and therefore has no real impact and precious few shots, or assists.

In essence, we need a new manager and some new players as the age profile of the squad is becoming a concern.

Mr Parish: please act soon!

So where is the line for you? That’s what I’m asking.

Pardon? what about their defeat to Burnley (0-2) and their draw against the Champions? IN fact what about the other 4 home draws? (current home record is 10-6-2!)

HOL would be exceedingly tedious if we all agreed with one another as part of a gargantuan 'Love-in'!
I respect your right to have an alternative opinion.

Whilst I fully understand your sentiments viz recent performances. You are talking about a Manager who has done wonders in keeping this club up without much support from above in terms of team investment. Please also remember that his win rate with us is circa 42% and with England it was over 58%. So pretty good all round there!

Broadly this same team tried to play expansive attacking football under FdB and look at what happened and as a result Roy was parachuted in and quickly identified the best way to play to the strengths of the team he had and as a result has kept us in the PL and with much the same team selection options for the last three years earning the club significant revenue.

At Villa. he was not slow in making changes and if I remember right he identified some weakness in our play that the first half and immediately made two changes at half time and then within the allowed time frame during the 2nd half.

if you are looking to apportion blame, which as a supporter I perfectly understand, then please look no further than SP/DF because Roy has made it perfectly clear over several transfer windows what strengthening the team required and yet he has not been well supported at all, despite this has stuck to the task when other in the past have walked away.

As Willo has said many times on this thread these are strange times with loads of games in quick succession following a long lay off and therefore there is also match fitness to consider in an aging team playing in the heat of our summer.

Let us all hope that we can get 4/5 smartly sourced players in the transfer window that is about to open and then hopefully we may be able to start scoring again.