This article is part of Football FanCast's Off the Bench series, which places in-game managerial decisions and squad selections under FFC's microscope.    

Roy Hodgson is not known amongst the Selhurst Park faithful as a shrewd user of his bench.

The Times even wrote an entire story about Hodgson's lack of subs last year, following a game against Bournemouth where he didn't make a single one - having been present for most of the Eagles' games this season, we can say that the former England manager's use of the bench hasn't been drastically different.

However, Tuesday evening's game - coincidentally against Bournemouth - showcased a new side to Hodgson.

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For a man who clearly likes to stick to his initial game plan, Hodgson presumably would've been going crazy after Mamadou Sakho ruined it completely with his red card in the 19th minute - however, the experienced boss' reaction was impressive.

The south Londoners eventually defied the odds to win 1-0 against the Cherries after Jeffrey Schlupp's well-taken solo goal propelled Palace into fifth, ensuring that they won their 15th Premier League game of 2019 - more than Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham have managed individually.

Half-time swap paid dividends

Something that Hodgson has not done too often as Palace boss, albeit largely forced into it due to the sending off, a half-time substitution was seen against Bournemouth as winger Andros Townsend was withdrawn in place of centre-midfielder James McCarthy - not a like-for-like change in any sense.

However, the Irishman's fresh legs and energy helped provide cover for Martin Kelly, who was given some issues by Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld in the first half.

And by replacing Townsend for a workmanlike option to help out in midfield, more of the attacking focus ended up down the left flank, where the talismanic Wilfried Zaha resided.

The Ivorian was brilliant, completing six dribbles and winning four fouls, the latter statistic being crucial in helping the ten men of Palace avoid constant onslaughts. It was also down the left where Schlupp raced through to score the game's only goal.

Hodgson's rare show of game-management worked excellently, even if it was largely forced upon him.

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