Moody moved into his position last November to assist in transfer dealings after being sacked by Cardiff City the previous month.
The pair have known each other for man years and are described as”best friends”.
After looking as if there was likely to be a reunion at Selhurst Park, the club has been plunged into a big problem ahead of the game with us and caretaker boss Keith Millen and first team coach Ben Garner will take charge at the weekend.