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Crystal_Clear Belfast 01 Nov 23 6.04pm | |
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I think Roy could have worded it slightly better so not to directly implicate the subs. However, at present we can't expect much from them. JRS - should go.out on loan in Jan. The step from Div 1 to PL is too much. Ahamada - I thought he might be a surprise bonus this season but the injury has probably put him back. Franca - he is going to need time to adjust. A different country, language and league. Plus he has only come back from injury. Unfortunately more is expected of them because we wasted money on an injury keeper and dodgy centre back, as well as lack of loans.
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southnorwoodhill 01 Nov 23 6.50pm | |
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Originally posted by Putitout
The one thing Hodgson definitely is, is intelligent , which would indicate he doesn’t get bitten twice without a reaction. He has made it very clear on a number of occasions what he needed, what he wanted, because of that it’s hardly likely he wasn’t given to believe he would get what he wanted, needed. There is a thread elsewhere bemoaning the lack of the very numbers Hodgson said he wanted , once again ,more than once, and totally in line with the obvious. Roy's tenure first time round, finishes of 11th, 12th, 14th , 14th. Diminishing returns for a thin, ageing squad. Signings and finances out Roy's hands, then as now. Roy did what he had to do, and it wasn't pretty.
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glazedallover Allier 01 Nov 23 6.58pm | |
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Originally posted by southnorwoodhill
Roy's tenure first time round, finishes of 11th, 12th, 14th , 14th. Diminishing returns for a thin, ageing squad. Signings and finances out Roy's hands, then as now. Roy did what he had to do, and it wasn't pretty. and Roy replies "So sack me " . Then what ?
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southnorwoodhill 01 Nov 23 7.13pm | |
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Originally posted by glazedallover
and Roy replies "So sack me " . Then what ? Then they've reached that impasse. Parish will ask Hodgson to think about it over the weekend, and offer his resignation in writing if he still feels the same way. Roy is the employee, Parish would be right to ask Roy why the brinkmanship? i have no doubts about Parish sacking Roy if it came to it, he's proved he can be ruthless if need be, and if it were to happen Paddy would become interim manager with Ray departing. Edited by southnorwoodhill (01 Nov 2023 7.15pm)
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Gribbo Bromley 01 Nov 23 7.14pm | |
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Lopetegui takes over, hopefully before Gareth fails to win the Euros due to his appalling negative tactics. Lopetegui recognises that Joel Ward is past his sell by date, and we recruit a half decent full back. We sell Edouard and Mateta and use the money to buy 1 better striker who actually scores goals, presses and puts in a shift. Simples...
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TheGreatGorbo sunbury 01 Nov 23 7.41pm | |
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No Roy you made the subs, three youngsters thrown into the deepend against the league leaders what did you expect, hell Mary I call it, it didn’t work why blame them shame on you,
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Putitout Oxford 01 Nov 23 8.01pm | |
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Originally posted by glazedallover
and Roy replies "So sack me " . Then what ? That’s more like it. And then what indeed? Who is this top man that would want to take on this league with a squad as thin as Hodgson,s?
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Bexley Eagle Bexley Kent 01 Nov 23 8.32pm | |
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I would normally stand up for Roy but those comments were out of order. They are not comments that should have been aired publicly, and the management and development of these younger players has to be a large part of any Palace managers remit. This season is a free hit given the dross that came up from the championship. So if the right candidate can be identified I would make the change. I don’t buy that we are an unattractive proposition for a prospective manager. Our first team when all fit is a match for most teams in the league.
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Putitout Oxford 01 Nov 23 8.34pm | |
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Originally posted by southnorwoodhill
Roy's tenure first time round, finishes of 11th, 12th, 14th , 14th. Diminishing returns for a thin, ageing squad. Signings and finances out Roy's hands, then as now. Roy did what he had to do, and it wasn't pretty. Much more likely is. Roy mate I know you said you have had enough, but look Pats f—-ed up ain’t won a game for weeks, they ain’t a bad bunch ,please.
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southnorwoodhill 02 Nov 23 7.18am | |
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Originally posted by Putitout
Much more likely is. Roy mate I know you said you have had enough, but look Pats f—-ed up ain’t won a game for weeks, they ain’t a bad bunch ,please. Aww boo hoo, poor Croydon Roy, naïve enough not to have thought through the variables that have made this scenario possible, and took on the job anyhow. All that glitters is not gold. Edited by southnorwoodhill (02 Nov 2023 9.05am)
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Eaglecoops CR3 02 Nov 23 7.32am | |
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Originally posted by Painter
The notion that JRS and Franca should start is unrealistic currently. It doesn’t matter what support they have behind them, the problem is the experienced pro in front of them of the opposition. They aren’t ready for the first team yet, Roy knows that and appears to be giving them some game time at the end of games. The big conundrum. They are not good enough as they lack experience and they can’t gain experience because we can’t risk playing them. In my opinion this is why you should only introduce one youngster at a time. Putting all three on was asking for trouble, but as others have mentioned, perhaps that’s Roy saying that these are his only alternatives for fresh legs. For this reason I would have started with either JRS or Franca and if they were struggling, take them off. This becomes moot shortly as hopefully Eze and Olise will be back but it does beg the question then where the youngsters will gain their experience. Personally I think JRS should be on loan as should Ebiowei.
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Putitout Oxford 02 Nov 23 10.09am | |
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Originally posted by southnorwoodhill
Aww boo hoo, poor Croydon Roy, naïve enough not to have thought through the variables that have made this scenario possible, and took on the job anyhow. All that glitters is not gold. Edited by southnorwoodhill (02 Nov 2023 9.05am)
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