I think things could fall nicely for use with regard to Eddie Howe. Clearly he cares deeply about Bournemouth and will take their relegation hard. I wouldn’t be surprised if he wants some time out of football Which could be perfect timing for Roy’s contract ending and an opportunity to take up another role within the club.
Howe Is a student of the game and would benefit from having Roy’s wisdom to call upon if needed. I think that Palace could create a very good environment for Howe to flourish.

His sides play terrific football and he will have learned a lot in relegation. But Palace need to commit to it. A long term deal will give everyone the chance to buy into a more entertaining brand of football and provide stability for the club and the younger players.
With all the academy and stadium improvements in the pipeline it might really suit all concerned?

Thing that concerns me most about Howe is his defensive record. He had seasons to put it right and didn’t manage it.

The last 2 mangers we had who didn’t give a toss about defending were Holloway and Pardew, and both didn’t end too well.

I'm sure someone like Roger Schmidt would know what to do in order to get the best results.