Defender Joel Ward made a clearance and, as the ball sailed out of the pitch into the manager's dugout, the Palace boss calmly stopped it dead
ROY HODGSON sent fans into meltdown after he produced a sublime first touch during Crystal Palace's win over Tottenham.
Palace defender Joel Ward made a clearance and, as the ball sailed out of the pitch into the manager's dugout, Hodgson calmly stopped it dead.
Fans reacted on Twitter as they couldn't believe the 71-year-old was capable of producing such skill.
Dion Dublin said: "With a touch like that,I think @CPFC could find a place in their squad for Roy Hodgson #WOW! If you haven’t spotted it, find it."
One said: "Manchester United delighted to announce Roy Hodgson As first touch coach for lukaku."
Another said: "No way did he do a no look touch with his hands in his pockets."
One added: "Roy Hodgson what a touch that is!"
The day got better for Hodgson, as his Palace side caused an upset and knocked Tottenham out of the FA Cup.
Striker Conor Wickham opened the scoring for Palace nine minutes in as he tapped home from close range.
Ex-Tottenham man Andros Townsend doubled their lead from the spot ten minutes from half-time.
Tottenham had the chance to pull one back from the penalty spot just before half-time - though full back Kieran Tripper saw his spot-kick sail wide.
Despite relentless pressure, Tottenham could not find a break through, as Hodgson's men held out for a 2-0 win to progress through to the fifth round.
The defeat marks the second time Tottenham have been dumped out of cup competition this week.
Chelsea beat Spurs in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup on Thursday, after the Blues triumphed on penalties.
