This was the night when many Crystal Palace fans rounded on Roy Hodgson.
Supporters made their feelings clear when Bournemouth doubled their lead in injury time to consign Palace to a third defeat in their last four matches.
Not since 2017, when Sunderland won here 4-0, has there been such a toxic atmosphere at the ground.
One fan threw an object at Hodgson as he walked off the pitch - which police are investigating - and home fans chanted “f****** useless” after another drab display from their side.
Palace are nine points above the bottom three and unlikely to be dragged into a relegation battle, but they increasingly look like a team with no direction.
And while Hodgson may not be in immediate risk of losing his job, the patience of chairman Steve Parish could be tested during a daunting run coming up next against Liverpool, Manchester City, Brighton and Chelsea.
Apathy is setting in among Palace fans unhappy about the lack of ambition being shown by their team. Wednesday night's game was crying out for some creativity, but Hodgson left £26million summer signing Matheus Franca on the bench and remains reluctant to use the 19-year-old Brazilian.
"Replacing Hodgson mid-season would be a break from the long-term plan, but pressure on him will only build if Palace continue to tread water"
Hodgson again did not help himself with his comments after the game, when he said Palace supporters have been “spoilt” in recent years.
“It was a very sad evening for us,” said the 76-year-old. “Expectations are high, hence the boos. But the fact is the fans have been spoilt here in recent times, they’re used to seeing us do very well at home and get good results and this year we’ve not been able to do that. I hope they have enough empathy to stick with us when times are tough.”
Hodgson will argue injuries have made his job harder. Michael Olise returned from his long-term hamstring injury only last month, while Eberechi Eze is out with his second injury of the season.
Cheick Doucoure, meanwhile, is unlikely to play again this season after snapping his Achilles tendon, and on Wednesday night Tyrick Mitchell came off with a muscle strain, adding to Hodgson’s woes and leaving him with no left-back.
Even before those injuries, the Palace squad was short on depth and their lack of options are being felt now, with Hodgson turning to Naouirou Ahamada, Will Hughes and Jean-Philippe Mateta off the bench on Wednesday as Palace searched for an equaliser.
The January transfer window could be vital for the Eagles. Parish has said they will try to strengthen, but by prioritising loans over permanent deals.
Hodgson must also accept some blame for the struggles at Selhurst Park. He was kept on this season in a bid to bring stability and continuity while Parish considers his next long-term appointment ahead of next summer.
Replacing Hodgson mid-season would be a break from that long-term plan, but pressure on him will only build if Palace continue to tread water.
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper, who was interviewed at Selhurst Park in the summer, is on the brink of losing his job after his side’s 5-0 defeat at Fulham on Wednesday and could soon become available.
