
In this most barmy of seasons, of course 75-year-old Roy Hodgson was going to pause his retirement to bring goals and smiles back to one of the Premier League's lowest scorers. At this point, nothing is surprising any more.
Palace turned on the style on Easter Sunday, recovering from a goal down to thrash Leeds 5-1 at Elland Road. Victory moved Palace back to their favourite position of 12th, and crucially put a six-point margin between themselves and the relegation zone.