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southnorwoodhill 25 Nov 23 8.19pm
Originally posted by Nicholas91 Yep. Roy’s return and extension was only ever reflective of one thing Well yeah. Roy recognises that a desperate chairman and his money are easily parted.
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Originally posted by Nicholas91

Yep.

Roy’s return and extension was only ever reflective of one thing

Well yeah. Roy recognises that a desperate chairman and his money are easily parted.

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glazedallover Allier 25 Nov 23 8.28pm
Charlton here we come.
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Allier 25 Nov 23 8.28pm

Charlton here we come.

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martin2412 Living The Dream 25 Nov 23 8.29pm
Originally posted by Canterbury Palace There's no need for a debate over whether our situation is the fault of the owners or the manager, they are both to blame. The owners had a genuine chance to push us on this summer but the transfer business we conducted was ridiculous. It was the equivalent of my wife asking me to go to Tesco to buy bread and milk and then me coming home with some oven gloves and a set of towels purely because they were marked down. It was buying for the sake of it, rather than necessity. We've ended up replacing Zaha with Schlupp, three right backs who aren't fit for purpose, one left back who has no competition and therefore gets in the team by default, the most expensive reserve keeper in the world and basically we haven't had a good striker since Glenn Murray. Roy said a week or two before the season began that we needed more signings. They didn't come and he then changed his tune to we (the fans) should be delighted with the squad. A younger, hungrier, more ambitious manager would have kicked off about it. Roy toed the line and that's exactly why they wanted him in charge. He is a symptom of the current malaise and frankly why would he care when he's on a one year contract and probably has an eye on retirement? Edited by Canterbury Palace (25 Nov 2023 8.09pm) Yep. Parish got a yes man, and that's what he craves. Pulis and Allardyce weren't that, and when they realised that he was all p!ss and wind they walked.
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Living The Dream 25 Nov 23 8.29pm

Originally posted by Canterbury Palace

There's no need for a debate over whether our situation is the fault of the owners or the manager, they are both to blame.

The owners had a genuine chance to push us on this summer but the transfer business we conducted was ridiculous. It was the equivalent of my wife asking me to go to Tesco to buy bread and milk and then me coming home with some oven gloves and a set of towels purely because they were marked down. It was buying for the sake of it, rather than necessity.

We've ended up replacing Zaha with Schlupp, three right backs who aren't fit for purpose, one left back who has no competition and therefore gets in the team by default, the most expensive reserve keeper in the world and basically we haven't had a good striker since Glenn Murray.

Roy said a week or two before the season began that we needed more signings. They didn't come and he then changed his tune to we (the fans) should be delighted with the squad.

A younger, hungrier, more ambitious manager would have kicked off about it. Roy toed the line and that's exactly why they wanted him in charge. He is a symptom of the current malaise and frankly why would he care when he's on a one year contract and probably has an eye on retirement?

Edited by Canterbury Palace (25 Nov 2023 8.09pm)

Yep. Parish got a yes man, and that's what he craves. Pulis and Allardyce weren't that, and when they realised that he was all p!ss and wind they walked.

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Plaistow Eagle 25 Nov 23 8.30pm
Originally posted by palace chick Sadly I agree with you. The last four performances have been awful, including the win at Burnley. Not sure who is available manager wise but we need to bring a new team in to replace Hodgson and Co. Perhaps Potter is the way forward? Today we needed an improvement on the last few matches and sadly it was awful with even our better players looking under par. Players like Richard’s need to be in the back four, even if it means playing 3 centre backs. Ward is now a liability because of his age and needs replacing. There are others but his position sticks out and has done for a while :-( The way I feel right now if I read tomorrow - Hodgson out and Potter in I would be happy..!!
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Originally posted by palace chick

Sadly I agree with you. The last four performances have been awful, including the win at Burnley. Not sure who is available manager wise but we need to bring a new team in to replace Hodgson and Co. Perhaps Potter is the way forward? Today we needed an improvement on the last few matches and sadly it was awful with even our better players looking under par. Players like Richard’s need to be in the back four, even if it means playing 3 centre backs. Ward is now a liability because of his age and needs replacing. There are others but his position sticks out and has done for a while :-(

The way I feel right now if I read tomorrow - Hodgson out and Potter in I would be happy..!!

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Warlodog Warlingham 25 Nov 23 8.48pm
I've watched Palace since 1968, and find myself with mixed feelings. Parish and the rest of the Board are paupers compared to the money available to the bigger clubs and our transfer spend reflects that. Citeh, Chelski, Sandcastle were rubbish until the money arrived, so get used to making up the numbers, winning nothing and getting relegated at some point in the not too distant future. And before the likes of Brighton get too cocky (and yes they are far better run than us) let's see where they are in 5 years time. As for Roy, great guy, but he should have been let go at the end of last season.
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Warlingham 25 Nov 23 8.48pm

I've watched Palace since 1968, and find myself with mixed feelings. Parish and the rest of the Board are paupers compared to the money available to the bigger clubs and our transfer spend reflects that. Citeh, Chelski, Sandcastle were rubbish until the money arrived, so get used to making up the numbers, winning nothing and getting relegated at some point in the not too distant future. And before the likes of Brighton get too cocky (and yes they are far better run than us) let's see where they are in 5 years time. As for Roy, great guy, but he should have been let go at the end of last season.

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Hannes Vienna 25 Nov 23 9.00pm
Originally posted by Canterbury Palace There's no need for a debate over whether our situation is the fault of the owners or the manager, they are both to blame. The owners had a genuine chance to push us on this summer but the transfer business we conducted was ridiculous. It was the equivalent of my wife asking me to go to Tesco to buy bread and milk and then me coming home with some oven gloves and a set of towels purely because they were marked down. It was buying for the sake of it, rather than necessity. We've ended up replacing Zaha with Schlupp, three right backs who aren't fit for purpose, one left back who has no competition and therefore gets in the team by default, the most expensive reserve keeper in the world and basically we haven't had a good striker since Glenn Murray. Roy said a week or two before the season began that we needed more signings. They didn't come and he then changed his tune to we (the fans) should be delighted with the squad. A younger, hungrier, more ambitious manager would have kicked off about it. Roy toed the line and that's exactly why they wanted him in charge. He is a symptom of the current malaise and frankly why would he care when he's on a one year contract and probably has an eye on retirement? Edited by Canterbury Palace (25 Nov 2023 8.09pm) The owners will respond to your complaints the same way you would respond to your wife's complaints: "Take your own money and go shopping yourself in times like this. You're always nagging anyway, no matter what I do" Apart fron that I share your opinion.
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Vienna 25 Nov 23 9.00pm

Originally posted by Canterbury Palace

There's no need for a debate over whether our situation is the fault of the owners or the manager, they are both to blame.

The owners had a genuine chance to push us on this summer but the transfer business we conducted was ridiculous. It was the equivalent of my wife asking me to go to Tesco to buy bread and milk and then me coming home with some oven gloves and a set of towels purely because they were marked down. It was buying for the sake of it, rather than necessity.

Roy said a week or two before the season began that we needed more signings. They didn't come and he then changed his tune to we (the fans) should be delighted with the squad.

Edited by Canterbury Palace (25 Nov 2023 8.09pm)

The owners will respond to your complaints the same way you would respond to your wife's complaints: "Take your own money and go shopping yourself in times like this. You're always nagging anyway, no matter what I do"

Apart fron that I share your opinion.

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1969eagle manchester 25 Nov 23 9.04pm
On a positive note. Olive’s goal was magical. He is a generational talent. And……..nope……can’t think of a single other thing And we are still 10 pts clear of 3rd bottom place…..so don’t expect any urgency to change anything/raid the January market any time soon.
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manchester 25 Nov 23 9.04pm

On a positive note. Olive’s goal was magical. He is a generational talent.
And……..nope……can’t think of a single other thing
And we are still 10 pts clear of 3rd bottom place…..so don’t expect any urgency to change anything/raid the January market any time soon.

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Phil’s Barber Crowborough 25 Nov 23 9.17pm
Originally posted by Canterbury Palace We've ended up replacing Zaha with Schlupp, three right backs who aren't fit for purpose, one left back who has no competition and therefore gets in the team by default, the most expensive reserve keeper in the world and basically we haven't had a good striker since Glenn Murray. So perfectly summed up.
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Crowborough 25 Nov 23 9.17pm

Originally posted by Canterbury Palace

So perfectly summed up.

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Gribbo Bromley 25 Nov 23 9.23pm
How long was the run of fixtures before the rug was pulled on Viera? Hopefully our board will do the same to Roy. He should have gone at the end of last season. Same team, same tactics, same dull football. We need a manager and 4 or 5 additions by close of the January window. Parish is crossing his fingers that there are 3 teams worse than us. Sheff U and Burnley maybe, but it is a risky strategy.
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Bromley 25 Nov 23 9.23pm

How long was the run of fixtures before the rug was pulled on Viera? Hopefully our board will do the same to Roy. He should have gone at the end of last season. Same team, same tactics, same dull football. We need a manager and 4 or 5 additions by close of the January window.

Parish is crossing his fingers that there are 3 teams worse than us. Sheff U and Burnley maybe, but it is a risky strategy.

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Elpis In a pub 25 Nov 23 9.24pm
We gave that away . Poor performance as a team and some horrors of individual mistakes leading to goals conceded . Playing poorly against Luton should still be enough for a point ,we managed to go one better and get nothing . losing Eze and Doucoure for a god knows how long has made it a very depressing day .
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In a pub 25 Nov 23 9.24pm

We gave that away . Poor performance as a team and some horrors of individual mistakes leading to goals conceded .

Playing poorly against Luton should still be enough for a point ,we managed to go one better and get nothing .
losing Eze and Doucoure for a god knows how long has made it a very depressing day .

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Davepalace707 Northumberland 25 Nov 23 9.26pm
Originally posted by Gribbo How long was the run of fixtures before the rug was pulled on Viera? Hopefully our board will do the same to Roy. He should have gone at the end of last season. Same team, same tactics, same dull football. We need a manager and 4 or 5 additions by close of the January window. Parish is crossing his fingers that there are 3 teams worse than us. Sheff U and Burnley maybe, but it is a risky strategy. Probably right. What happens next season……
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Northumberland 25 Nov 23 9.26pm