January 21st 2024.
Roy Hodgson has been under immense pressure as the manager of Crystal Palace, with the team only managing to win one out of their last twelve games. According to reports, the club has a shortlist of four potential replacements for Hodgson. This comes after their 5-0 loss against Arsenal, which has left them dangerously close to the relegation zone in the Premier League.
Fans are understandably furious with the team's recent form and have been vocal about their disappointment. Banners at the Emirates Stadium expressed sentiments such as "Wasted potential. On and off the pitch, weak decisions. Taking us backwards," and "No shared vision. No structured plan. Parish out, Yanks out." This has only added to the pressure on Hodgson, who was expected to leave the club at the end of the season.
The Daily Mail reports that Crystal Palace has already identified four potential candidates to take over from the 76-year-old manager. The top contenders are Steve Cooper and Julen Lopetegui, who are both currently without a club after leaving Nottingham Forest and Wolves earlier this season. Other names being considered are Kieran McKenna, whose Ipswich side is performing well in the Championship, and former Mainz boss Bo Svensson.
Another manager who has been linked to the club in the past is Graham Potter, who was spotted in the stands at the Emirates. Potter has been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea last season. Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott believes that Potter would be a good fit for Crystal Palace, saying on BBC Radio 5 Live, "Roy Hodgson has been brilliant for Crystal Palace, but it comes to a point eventually where you think, 'When do I stop?'" He also mentioned that it might be time for a change to bring in a manager who can develop the team and its players.
It remains to be seen whether Hodgson will be sacked before the end of the season, but the pressure is certainly mounting. The team's recent performance and the fans' discontent have added fuel to the fire. With a talented pool of managers available, it will be interesting to see who Crystal Palace ultimately chooses to lead the team.
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