Personally I don't want Dyche or pretty much any of the others the bookies are touting, but at the end of the day I do trust CPFC2010 to do the right thing and will support their choice.

However, I was reading an article about Dyche allegedly wanting the Palace job and got to thinking about how things might end for him if he doesn't get it. I can't imagine the Burnley fans would be too chuffed to know that their manager wants away. So if he doesn't get the Palace job would Burnley sack him anyway given that he's seemingly no longer loyal to their cause? Just a thought.

Cynic or realist? It's a fine line!

They weren't negative in the Championship. I also think you are right about why they played that way this season.

Edited by NickinOX (02 Jun 2017 12.05pm)

If you come to a fork in the road, take it.

Honestly, any talk on here about us needing to get the 'right' manager for the 'long term' is IMHO just a tad precious. Surely, with Sam leaving, Palace's priority must be to stay another season in the top flight. If that is the goal, then that determines who our next manager should be. I ranted about Hodgson as much as anyone in the Euros, but for the above reason, I think he'd be the best bet. As far as long term managers are concerned, I think we need to baton down the hatches and live to fight another day. Roy's credentials are top draw. He'd bring stability and solidarity for the short term, should be good at securing transfer targets, and he'll manage players and staff well. But this is just my opinion - I am not fully in the know as SP & Co, and I'd trust SP's ultimate decision.

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I think his card was well and truly marked when he did

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)

I think you'll find that the reference was to the perennial difficulty when promoted from popular supervisor to senior manager. In the latter position you inevitably have to make unpopular decisions which can be difficult for some who thought you were their 'mate'.

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)

I doubt it's the whole reason, but it's certainly not something you'd want to hear as a keeper

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)