Former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan has questioned their move for Patrick Vieira as new manager.
Jordan believes it would be something of a gamble to hand Vieira the job, given his relative lack of managerial experience.
“This is a very brave decision," former Eagles chairman Jordan told talkSPORT.
“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. If I was taking the 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."
Jordan added: “Crystal Palace are in a state of flux, they have got half 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 (Sam) Allardyce, (Tony) Pulis, Hodgson and (Alan) 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. If it is offered to Patrick Vieira, I'd think he would pull their arm of their shoulder to get a job in the Premier League."
