After one of the most unconventional seasons ever for Crystal Palace, behind closed doors in the midst of a global pandemic, supporters are poised to return next season to a club they do not even recognise.
The south London side have reached a defining crossroads period, where it is clear a new era needs to begin. The manager is departing and fifteen first team names are coming to the end of their contract. The burning conundrum, therefore, is how best to go about the looming transition.
On Tuesday morning Palace confirmed 73-year-old Roy Hodgson will be walking away at the end of the season following the expiration of his contract, meaning the reigns will be handed to a new manager to take control.