And that's my point which seems to have eluded one or two on here. Whilst Sam has notified the world of his intention to resign it still isn't official and the club are unlikely to comment before it's official. As for the club posting Sam's statement, they're only sharing what the rest of the world already knows.

Cynic or realist? It's a fine line!

Just out of courtesy to the loyal fans (who have just endured a pretty dispiriting season), I should have thought the club would have issued a statement.

Steve Parish has done a great job, but for a bloke who has made his fortune in marketing, his approach to communications needs polishing up.

Doesn't the club have a PR specialist?

Edited by merganser (25 May 2017 8.21pm)

It strikes me that Steve Parish takes the fans for granted - that's why he hasn't bothered to issue a statement.

Of course, he is well able to take us for granted because we're such a loyal bunch and will always stick by Palace whoever owns or manages the club - or plays for it.

Even so, it's bad manners not to keep us in the loop - even a statement of a couple of lines would be better than complete silence.

Maybe Steve's still trying to get Sam to change his mind.

What more you need to know? He resigned for personal reasons and intends to retire, there was fall out with the club.
Its been reported in every media outlet.

I think you will find that the lack of statement will be because the club have not accepted his resignation yet. Although they will, they cannot officially accept it until the legal boffins have thrashed out the agreement to the termination of his contract. For example the compensation package the club will receive should Sam take a job within the time he would have been contracted at Palace. If they make a statement saying thanks and bye Sam then this will be used against them legally in the discussions.