Risky business – Simon Jordan has his say on Crystal Palace pushing for Patrick Vieira as their new boss

Former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan believes they are taking a risk if they appoint Patrick Vieira as their new manager.

The Eagles have agreed a deal in principle with Vieira to take over as the new manager of the South London club.

Jordan told talkSPORT: “This is a very brave decision. He’s not experienced in management in English football, and managing Nice and New York City, with the greatest respect, aren’t blueprints because neither of those jobs were outstanding in terms of his attainment level.

“It is a risk, whether it’s an educated risk is for the guys that are employing him. If I was taking a risk and looking down the list of available managers, I would make more of a case for Frank Lampard if I was moving in that territory.

“Crystal Palace are in a state of flux, they have got half of their playing squad out of contract.

“They have had a managerial roster that has been pretty safe and sound with one departure being Frank de Boer, which they rectified very quickly.

“If you look at it, it has been Allardyce, Pulis, Hodgson and Pardew – all established English Premier League managers – that have been able to stabilise Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

“This is a vast departure and a brave one. Is it foolishly brave? Time will tell. I’d be surprised if it happens, and if it is offered to Patrick Vieira, I would think he would pull their arm off at the shoulder.”