Roy Hodgson's second tenure as manager of Crystal Palace came to an end on the 19th February after the 76-year-old stepped down from his role to allow the club to bring forward plans for a new manager.
Speaking on his departure, Hodgson said the following: "This club is very special and means so much to me and has played a big part in my footballing life.
"However, I understand, given recent circumstances, it may be prudent at this time for the club to plan ahead, and therefore I have taken the decision to step aside so that the club can bring forward their plans for a new manager, as intended for this summer."
Although the veteran's departure was expected at one point or another, there weren't many who expected it to happen this late into the season. After winning just two of his last seven games in all competitions, the need for a new lease of life around the Palace camp was much needed.
As a result, Oliver Glasner walked into Selhurst Park and with some aplomb too, winning his first game in charge.
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The Austrian will want to shake things up in the summer.
If Glasner chooses the same approach as Hodgson and decides to leave the former Arsenal man out of the squad for the foreseeable future, the London-based club may be forced into ditching the top-flight stalwart in the upcoming summer transfer window.