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There has been plenty of speculation for months that Steve Cooper could be in line to replace Roy Hodgson as Crystal Palace manager, and he has now been approached. However, despite the club’s intention to hire him now, the 44-year-old is not yet keen on a role at Selhurst Park, with Hodgson under intense pressure from the fans after a dismal run of form has left an injury-stricken Palace side in 14th place. Palace have won just four of their last 17 games, are out of both domestic cups and are playing without a recognised style of play, whilst Hodgson has also been blamed for a long-term inju…

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