Bilic bang on the edge – “Palace have to beaten”

Slaven Bilic’s future appears to be very much on a two game line.

The national media – like ClaretandHugh last evening – has latched onto David Sullivan’s website statement that the upcoming games against Palace and Middlesbrough are critical to the manager’s future.

And CandH has learned today that there is no question that Palace must be beaten on Saturday and nothing less than one point at Midldlesbrough will be acceptable.

Bilic will be haunted by the figure of Sam Allardyce who leads Palace into the London Stadium which could see the former manager put the final nail in the Croatian’s coffin.

Despite the 10 points from four League game run, the defeat by Manchester City has shattered morale and belief inside the club even among the manager’s most ardent admirers.

We were told:”Palace have to be beaten. No ifs and buts. It has to happen. Defeat is not acceptable. It’s a very simple equation.

“It’s fair to say the game against Palace and that against Middlesbrough are critical but a huge amount is hanging on the next home match.”