In the Premier League, Crystal Palace's recent situation has been quite unsmooth, with only 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses since the start of the season, ranking 17th in the standings, and the relegation situation is in jeopardy. Such a poor record has made the team management start to consider firing the current coach Roy Hodgson. And once the old British coach leaves, who will be his successor?
At the moment, the most vocal of potential candidates are former Newcastle boss Steve Cooper and former Manchester United assistant coach Mike McKenna. Both coaches have extensive Premier League coaching experience and a knack for tactical adjustment and player management. Should Palace decide to change managers, they may become the team's firefighters and lead the team out of trouble.
Steve Cooper was one of the biggest names in the Premier League, having managed Newcastle United between 2017 and 2019. Cooper's style of play emphasizes possession and passing, and values the team's overall tactical execution. Under his tutelage, Newcastle once became a dark horse in the Premier League. However, Cooper stepped down as manager in 2019 for family reasons and has been at home ever since. If Palace were to throw an olive branch at him, Cooper might not hesitate to take on the challenge.
Another candidate, Mike McKenna, was an assistant coach at Manchester United, where he played under the baton of decorated manager Sir Alex Ferguson. During his time at Manchester United, McKenna gained a wealth of coaching experience and a deep understanding of the operation of the Premier League. After leaving Manchester United in 2019, he was the manager of Championship side Brentford, but unfortunately resigned due to poor results. If Palace can give him a chance to turn around, McKenna may do his best to prove his coaching ability.