An angry Roy Hodgson declared himself "absolutely sick" at the direction of modern football after Crystal Palace's cruel defeat by Liverpool as he insisted that he won't miss the game when he retires.
The under-fire former England boss got a much-improved display from his Eagles side at Selhurst Park on Saturday, with substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta winning and scoring a penalty to give them a surprise lead over their below-par title-chasing opponents.