Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira expects the fans to welcome Watford manager Roy Hodgson tomorrow.

Hodgson will return to his former club on Saturday.

Vieira said, "I don't have any doubt about the way our fans will welcome him back. He gave a lot to this football club. He built this kind of stability, the kind you need to be a Premier League team. He managed to keep the team in the league when it was really challenging.

"He did a fantastic job. I came on with those players who have a good experience of the league and it allowed me to bring in young players and find balance to maximise potential.

"When you have a solid foundation it gives any new manager a chance."