Crystal Palace have officially appointed Patrick Vieira as their new manager on a three-year deal, as reported by BBC.
Moving into 2021/22, the Eagles finally have some assurance over their managerial situation following nearly two months without clarity after Roy Hodgson declared his intention to leave Selhurst Park [cpfc.co.uk].
Frank Lampard, Steve Cooper and Lucien Favre were all previously front-runners for the position, but 45-year-old Vieira has been chosen as the man to lead the Eagles into the new campaign and possibly beyond [BBC].
Firstly, he will need to negotiate the tricky task of replacing the 22 first team players who departed after their contracts expired at the end of last season [Tribal Football].
Despite the challenges ahead, many Crystal Palace supporters took to Twitter to voice their delight as they embark on a new journey under Vieira’s stewardship.
CPFC fans react:
Replying to the club’s official Twitter channel, here is how some fans summarised their feelings on the Vieira appointment, with one supporter describing it as “great” news:
“European tour coming. My gaffer.”
Credit: @CPFCChris19″Welcome to Crystal Palace. We will back you and good luck”Credit: @briansparrow191″I like”Credit: @brixgod”Patrick Vieira’s red blue army”Credit: @unknownbald”Great, about time too!!”Credit: @CPFC_Dave”Yyyyeeeesssssss! At last. I don’t give a damn about pros and cons, ins and outs, good or bad. I just wanted a manager. So let’s sign some players, and let’s get going! Phew!”Credit: @MaxMcDonnell7In other news, these Crystal Palace fans react to links with a reported transfer target.