Roy Hodgson insists drawing on past experience of relegation battles would be irrelevant – or even dangerous – in his effort to steer Crystal Palace to safety this campaign.
The Eagles boss was coaxed out of what he prefers not to call “retirement” following Patrick Vieira’s sacking for a second spell at Selhurst Park, his side still sitting just three points clear of the drop zone despite their 14th-placed standing and first win of 2023 against Leicester last outing.
