Hodgson was always a defence orientated manager (a trait unfortunately shared with Gareth Southgate) but as our current defence is basically sound (notwithstanding our dodgy full-backs)
he will need to concentrate on a more productive midfield and inspire our mis-firing strikers.

And, most of all, he MUST get the players FIT as they have wilted in the last 30 minutes. It is a terrible indictment on Vieira that he didn't address this basic weakness.

My worry is that Hodgson will revert to type and favour the older brigade (Luka, Ward, etc) and fail to correct his big weakness of
late substitutions.

I hope McCarthy will keep him up to date on the talents of the new players.

it all gets a bit fuzzy after a while especially with us blimey forgot he bought brentford, wonder where they are now???

Edited by thegreatlardino (21 Mar 2023 6.49pm)

Sometimes I set out for Ludlow
Sometimes I end up in Chepstow

I think you are missing a big factor. Watford were already doomed by the time he got there. They were in rag order. We on the other hand should not be in the position we are in.

He is coming back into a squad where he knows most of the players and the club so
no bedding in period will be required.

If we go down then and only then can you say 'Absolutely dreadful decision'.

He favourite formation is a 4-4-2 . He played that mostly in his last spell with us

Happy with the decision as long as it is on the understanding that Roy's tenure is only 10 games regardless of the outcome. He is not the future, but may just be our best chance of still being a PL team next season. Anyone else may require time we haven't got to get to know the players, and get them to understand the plan. Roy's career has generally been at its best in getting modest teams to get more results than they probably should. He's also got Palace in his heart. But if he keeps us up (or even if he doesn't) we can't afford to waste time making respectful noises after the season ends - the next appointment must be ready.