Irons may be proved correct if Palace option is agreed

By Hughie Southon

Former Crystal Palace boss 75 year old Roy Hodgson, is reported to be under consideration for the managerial job at the club  following the sacking of Patrick Vieira after a 12-match winless run in all competitions.

Hodgson was in charge at Selhurst Park until 2021 and should the Eagles chairman Steve Parrish plump for him it would perhaps prove that the Hammers are correct when claiming there are no realistic candidates available to take over from David Moyes!

In other reports the name Michael Carrick pops up as being a possible choice for Palace and he too has been linked with the Hammers but will be considered too inexperienced by the board.

It does seem clear even at this stage that managerial options for troubled clubs are a real problem.

But  it would be a remarkable return for former England boss Hodgson who, having spent a brief spell in the Watford dug- out, last season left after the club was relegated.

At the time he said it would be his final spell in management.