Actually, I think the only sensible option was Roy Hodgson. Not only did he work wonders with a very poor squad, he’s demonstrated that with younger players he could get us playing football. He’s also had the Fulham affair and so should’ve been given at least a season to oversee the transition of players. Then, whenever he decided to hang it up, we would be in a great position to bring in a younger manager with more risk associated to him.

I suspect that we could’ve got Roy to stay for another year or 2, too, if we really wanted to. The problem may be that a growing section of very vocal fans were calling for his head and becoming increasingly disgruntled and this had the potential to effectively render his position untenable.

In any case, another season of Roy Hodgson embedding the new players in while we keep tabs on people like Cooper and Ismaël would’ve been ideal. But we are where we are and now we’re here it would seem utterly bizarre to bring Dyche in. Especially when it’s advocated by people who wanted Roy gone on footballing grounds. I really think you’re overlooking the football that Sean Dyche plays. It makes Roy look like Guardiola.

Edited by Mstrobez (01 Jun 2021 10.29am)

We're the Arthur over ere!

He’s gone, move on.

Agreed. He blew it in the playoff on Saturday. No experience at our level. Even how he looks does not inspire confidence.

The right place at the right time

So your fingers are already itching to start a 'Cooper out' thread!
Some people on here complete comedy!!

Even lampard has more experience than cooper who would not be my first choice anyway.

Dyche would be top of my list

Just been speaking to one of our customer who does the signage for Palace. Franks been at the training ground for a few weeks. Guess it will be official any time soon

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