I didn’t want Roy, but given his long and illustrious career there must have been scores of fans who said no to his tenure at many clubs for whatever reason. I think it’s par for the course.

(I feel compelled to ask why you’d put a pie on a barbie, or are talking about the doll?)

So I manage a Workshop which provides a safe learning environment for blokes struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues. Being a Palace fan isn't listed yet.

IMO, it is not money, trophies or ambition that keep Roy in the game, its his love of football. The buzz that a manager gets kept Sir Alex and Arsene in jobs (some would say well past their sell by date) however they just find it impossible to give up.

I think Roy feels exactly the same and if he goes, it won't be because Parish hasn't signed the right players or he feels that he should be at a different club, it will probably be because he doesn't want to manage any longer.

If he still holds onto the joy of management I can see him staying for maybe a couple of years. Let's hope his and his family's health holds up as I am sure that will have an impact on his decision.

Defo want Roy to stay. Let him have the team he wants and give him a decent budget. I reckon £30/40m plus any sales and I honestly believe we would finish top 8/9.
I don't like the idea of succession though. Once Roy goes we should get another manager in. Assistants are too close to the players to be effective at making the tough decisions.

It worked well enough for Liverpool for a number of years

well done mate.. i must admit also i was one of the biggest doubters of roy , i was even getting ribed by my plastic scouser brother , (who was born in croydon ) but i have been proved wrong and nothing gave me greater pleasure when singing roy hodgsons red and blue army in the lower homelsdale against Brighton.

oh yeah ,fcuk off brighton.