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Who will be the next Crystal Palace manager?

The legendary Roy Hodgson resigned from his role at Crystal Palace after a 45-year career. But who will the Eagles appoint as the next manager at Selhurst Park?

The Palace job is an interesting proposition for many candidates. A fairly stable London-based Premier League club could be very appealing for a young up and coming manager or an old warhorse looking for a new challenge.

Planet Sport runs you through the bookies favourites to reignite a promising Crystal Palace side.

Lucien Favre

The former Borussia Dortmund boss looks to be making a move to London after holding talks with the Chiefs at Crystal Palace.
The Swiss manager has been out of work since his departure from the German side in December 2020 but is the Eagle's preferred choice to take over from Roy Hodgson.
Favre has had a range of success with a range of clubs, winning silverware in Switzerland and Germany, as well as having a shot at the Swiss national coach.
However, Palace are not the only team interested. He has also been identified by Everton and Spurs who also have a vacant manager position. But it is looking likely that the Swiss with make a move to Palace.

Steve Cooper

After securing Swansea's place in the 2021 Championship Play-off Final, Steve Cooper has caught the eye of the bosses at Crystal Palace.

Cooper's Swansea lost the Play-off final 2-0 to Brentford.

With reports of Cooper's agent being spotted at Selhurst Park last week, it is looking increasingly likely that the Englishman could take the managerial jacket at Palace.
Although the Swans could be in the Premier League next year anyway, Cooper is a favourite of the bookies and a potential favourite for the Eagles.

Frank Lampard

We can't ignore the fact that some of the foundations of Chelsea's success this season were laid down by Frank Lampard. His sacking in January 2021 has seen the former England midfielder linked with many jobs, but he is yet to be installed in a new role. Could a move to south London be on the cards?

After promising beginnings at Derby and mixed results at his former club Chelsea, the jury is still out on whether Lampard has proven his quality as a manager.

After spending much of May as the red-hot favourite for the Palace job his odds have drifted in the last few weeks.

Lampard is currently Steve Parish's favourite to take over from Hodgson.

Although Lampard's trust in young players is favoured by Palace chairman Steve Parish, it is looking increasingly unlikely that he is the man for the job.

Nuno Espirito Santo

The former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss is still available, despite being linked with every vacant job across Europe. He didn't have a great season with Wolves, but is still in the running for the Palace job with the bookies.

Nuno with the 2017–18 EFL Championship title

Nuno has been in talks with the club and has been reported to be on the verge of signing, but there's no ink on any contract just yet.

Marco Silva

The former Everton and Watford boss is surprisingly being linked with the Eagles this Summer, with the chance to redeem himself in England.
Since his departure from the Toffees in 2019 he has been out of work. However, a chance with Palace next season could revive his managerial career.
The Portuguese is low on the bookies list to take over from Hodgson, but his name is still in the ring.

Eddie Howe

After years of keeping Bournemouth in the Premier League, Eddie Howe could be the man to transform and develop Crystal Palace.

Howe has been out of work since 2020 and is looking for a new venture after Bournemouth finally dropped out of the top flight at the end of the 2019/20 campaign.

Eddie Howe during his tenure at Bournemouth.

Howe reportedly rejected Celtic, could he be on his way to London.

Chris Wilder

A return to the Premier League for Chris Wilder could be on the cards as he looks for a new role after leaving Sheffield United.

Wilder left the Blades in March after five years in charge, resurrecting the club from the bottom of League One to Premier League football within three years.

chris wilder sheffield united

Wilder left Sheffield United with mutual consent on the 13th March, 2021.

During his first season back in the Premier League, Wilder finished ninth, Sheffield United's best season in the top flight since 1991/92.

Wilder impressed during his tenure in the top flight, but will it be enough to interest the bosses at Crystal Palace?

Chris Coleman

Coleman could be on his way back to Selhurst Park looking to take up their managerial hotseat.

Chris Coleman during his tenure with Sunderland.

The former Palace player has a lot to prove. After failing at Sunderland and a sacking with at Chinese club Hebei China Fortune, the Welshman needs an opportunity to revive his reputation.
The Welshman managed his national side from 2012 to 2017, where he led Wales to Euro 2016, their first major tournament since the 1958 FIFA World Cup, where they made the semi-finals.
If Coleman could recall that same energy from 2016, he could have success at Palace. However, it is looking unlikely that the Welshman will get the job.

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