Yes, it is. Which is why people ( like me ) are defending Hodgson.

But getting back to the original topic, I would contend that we are 3 points from the relegation zone and points wise worse off than a year ago because of the Board and their shortcomings in the transfer market. It's a results business so Roy doesn't get off scot free. But ultimately that is where I think the majority of the responsibility is.

I asked the question many pages ago on this thread - those that want Hodgson out, who would you realistically want to bring in as a replacement ? And would you replace him now ??

Old, Ungifted and White

Although on the back foot against the big sides we do now play football don't we, we no longer hoooof ball at every opportunity..even against the big sides.

Performances wise we are and have improved apart from a few games like home Southampton ..although we still in that game had opportunities with our old keeper McCarthy motm to stop us, so I feel to say we are just treading water is unfair to the club.

Everyone went on about the Chelsea game didn't they, I never saw the game but apparently we allowed them to take control and we only tried in the dying minutes, but of course Chelsea on a good day ...

..or do you mean is that all?

Edited by Tickled pink (30 Jan 2019 6.06pm)

No, I meant: only a few?

Parish has gone on record as saying that there isn't a downside which I assume meant that he could get a good fee for him if he didn't work out here

I'm not really against Parish/the board or Hodgson and think we are doing ok and but for a bit of luck would be a place or two higher; however, Hodgson in his diplomatic way has clearly alluded to the fact that the club pick the players that are signed and he increasingly seems to be distancing himself from the transfer side of things. He also seems to be showing signs of frustration that we are shipping people out but not bringing any in.

I am curious as to what the club's long-term plan is? Are we looking to sign players to fit Roy's game plan (Sako fits that bill) or are we clearing the decks with one eye on the summer and a new beginning, possibly under a new manager? At Roy's age he is not going to be building a football dynasty at Palace, so perhaps the club think we have enough to consolidate this season? If no one gets injured we probably have, but it's a risk and I feel for Roy that since coming in he has seen little investment in the squad. Apparently there are issues around broadcasting contracts which is a big reason why clubs have been less active this January, and is possibly another reason why we've been quiet.

Hopefully come 11pm both Roy and I will be surprised and happy with the day's events, but I am not holding much hope.