The great things that steve parish and the board have done for our club has been exceptional but the fact remains we have one fit striker heading into our first game of the season on Saturday. We have not a prem standard goalkeeper according to many. Potentially starting a defensive midfielder at cb because of lack of signings. Not adequate right back cover. This has become a regular occurrence especially under Steve parish stewardship. I understand the window doesn't close until the end of the month. Anyone else feel these frustrations ?

Edited by CPFC/SCCC (09 Aug 2017 10.22am)

Andy Johnson Magic, He wears a Magic Hat
When he Sees the match ball, he says he having that
He scores one with left foot, he scores one with his right
And When his playing Brighton, He scores all f***ING Night!

Sorry but it's happened now for too long. Last season Benteke didn't arrive until after 2 games. Imagine them points had cost us the place in the premier league.

Andy Johnson Magic, He wears a Magic Hat
When he Sees the match ball, he says he having that
He scores one with left foot, he scores one with his right
And When his playing Brighton, He scores all f***ING Night!

So is that it Benteke arrived late last season?
And we are underprepared ?

Palace 13th 2017/18.

If we don't get another striker in by the end of the window I will be slightly concerned, but if luck goes our way and Tekkers stays fit then it won't matter if we don't. If we don't and he gets injured then of course it would be reasonable to question things.

In other words, don't jump the gun. Who knows, maybe Frank will bring some wild years to the Palace and we will see youngens blooded, which is what everyone says they want anyway. Maybe Ladapo will turn out to be the next Wright, or Keshi the next Bright, or Mutch the next Pardew...oh wait...

The fact of the matter is we just don't know how this will all pan out. For all we know Mutch will turn out to be a world class goalkeeper.

COYP

Arsenal last season went into the season underprepared and that game against Liverpool cost them champions league

Andy Johnson Magic, He wears a Magic Hat
When he Sees the match ball, he says he having that
He scores one with left foot, he scores one with his right
And When his playing Brighton, He scores all f***ING Night!

No complete opposite for me - I feel very positive particularly in regard to FdB's appointment. I think Wilf will blossom under Frank and I am very encouraged by his willingness to play youngsters - I would love a player or two from the academy to get a chance this season. How you can be frustrated before the season has even begun is frankly beyond me!