Patrick Vieira has said he hopes Selhurst Park gives Roy Hodgson a special welcome when he returns to the ground on Saturday with Watford.
The 74-year-old was Crystal Palace ’s manager for four years until he left last summer, with Vieira replacing him and enjoying a positive first season in charge in SE25. The Frenchman built on the foundations Hodgson left behind, guiding his side to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and within touching distance of a top-half league finish with four games left to play.
Hodgson arrives in south London on Saturday - his first return to Selhurst Park since leaving - knowing anything other than a victory will send the Hornets back down to the Championship next season. But despite that fact, Vieira said he was expecting the Palace faithful to show the veteran manager the respect he deserves when he comes out onto the pitch.
