When the news dropped that Roy Hodgson was to leave Crystal Palace at the end of the Premier League season, those listening closely in south London may have been able to hear the collective sigh of relief.
After four seasons, the former England boss was stepping away from the club. Not sacked, and with no anger, just a mutual agreement that the journey had run its course.
The fans' desire for him to go is no reflection on our opinion of him. We will always have respect, and be eternally grateful for the job he did between 2017 and now.