Roy did have Zaha in the squad, I think you will find it was Southgate when he took over told Zaha he didn’t have a chance ..

"It was a Team effort, I guess it took all players working together to lose this one"

It was indeed, but for some it sounds better if it’s Roy’s fault. Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.

I'm sure Roy has final say on every transfer, some just don't work out.

Meyer is a strange one though as it was clear even on his sub debut v Watford that he wouldn't fit in and lacked the physicality to prosper in the Prem (within our team that has c30% of the ball in many games). He has been given a number of opportunities and has always failed to grasp them. Whilst a decent passer he is quite slow and can't tackle. Doesn't have a great engine either.

I suspect Palace bought him based on reputation and videos which you should never do.

Bats has just been disappointing, although we did know what we were getting so Roy must take some blame.

I think both Bats and Eze were partly bought in case Zaha left - Bats would get more game time if Zaha wasn't playing upfront.

Eze is still young and is a work in progress. He was invisible in both the Liverpool and Villa defeats.
Just before his wonder goal last week he switched off and allowed the right back to get a decent shot away.
I think he has featured in every game this season, when fit.

I have a great deal of respect for Mr Hodgson who cuts a figure of dignified propriety.

This is arguable. It's not a question of `if`he can pass but more to the point where he passes to. He very much tends to play sideways passes. Great for a team who want to ply a possession based brand of football. We certainly do not play that style. If Max played more through balls, attempts and more passes designed to unlock a defence or make a break through then it may be a different story. Either he has been told not to play these types of passes, is not used or able to play these sort of passes or if he just no longer has the confidence to make them. I suspect its the middle option. I do not recall seeing him play such balls before he came to us.