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dreamwaverider Flag London 16 Apr 23 12.36pm Send a Private Message to dreamwaverider Add dreamwaverider as a friend

In the past month we have seen sudden changes at the Palace.

PV out Roy in. Zaha breaking down again with another serious soft tissue injury.

Our first team, reformed under Roy, coming up with 100% win record in three games.

My concern with Wilf moving forwards is a bit like Jimmy Mac. Is he starting to pay the penalty from the pressure on his body from the modern game?

Many have said over the past 18 months how he is losing his pace.

Although this season he has played very well, my view is he is starting to feel it. Both physically and mentally.

With the cracking victories under Roy, we are almost certainly safe and Im sure we will be totally safe in the next few games. The team is looking unshackled and playing very well as a team.

Wilf's wages are now totally out of sync with the rest of the squad. He gets paid 50% more than the next best paid player.

He has no sales value left for us as he is virtually out of contract.

In my view, we are suddenly in a no lose situation with Wilf.

We are winning without him at a time when he has no monetary value to us anymore.

If he decides to go that is the end of the matter. If he stays, I would move his salary in line with our other top stars and I would not expect so much from him on a regular basis. Give his body a chance in his thirties.

We all know he loves Palace, but he needs to do what is best for himself moving forwards.

My advise to Wilf would be Saudi as I believe, like with Golf, they are in the process of building a platform to attract more top stars and the financial rewards are mind boggling.

Interesting situation. The team, very well led by Roy, has dispersed our concerns of life without Zaha so we are all becoming more relaxed about his future.

Either way, Wilf has given us all years of fantastic performances never to be forgotten. He is already cemented for life in the top levels of our hall of fame.

Whichever way it goes, I wish him all the best moving forwards.


 

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taylors lovechild Flag 16 Apr 23 12.39pm Send a Private Message to taylors lovechild Add taylors lovechild as a friend

Originally posted by Croydon-Trucker


Its just the Palace way Lovechild Its just the Palace way , If we didnt have anything to b1tch about id be worried .

Ha. You're probably right!

 

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doombear Flag Too far from Selhurst Park 16 Apr 23 4.26pm Send a Private Message to doombear Add doombear as a friend

Originally posted by dreamwaverider

In the past month we have seen sudden changes at the Palace.

PV out Roy in. Zaha breaking down again with another serious soft tissue injury.

Our first team, reformed under Roy, coming up with 100% win record in three games.

My concern with Wilf moving forwards is a bit like Jimmy Mac. Is he starting to pay the penalty from the pressure on his body from the modern game?

Many have said over the past 18 months how he is losing his pace.

Although this season he has played very well, my view is he is starting to feel it. Both physically and mentally.

With the cracking victories under Roy, we are almost certainly safe and Im sure we will be totally safe in the next few games. The team is looking unshackled and playing very well as a team.

Wilf's wages are now totally out of sync with the rest of the squad. He gets paid 50% more than the next best paid player.

He has no sales value left for us as he is virtually out of contract.

In my view, we are suddenly in a no lose situation with Wilf.

We are winning without him at a time when he has no monetary value to us anymore.

If he decides to go that is the end of the matter. If he stays, I would move his salary in line with our other top stars and I would not expect so much from him on a regular basis. Give his body a chance in his thirties.

We all know he loves Palace, but he needs to do what is best for himself moving forwards.

My advise to Wilf would be Saudi as I believe, like with Golf, they are in the process of building a platform to attract more top stars and the financial rewards are mind boggling.

Interesting situation. The team, very well led by Roy, has dispersed our concerns of life without Zaha so we are all becoming more relaxed about his future.

Either way, Wilf has given us all years of fantastic performances never to be forgotten. He is already cemented for life in the top levels of our hall of fame.

Whichever way it goes, I wish him all the best moving forwards.



I don't see him going to Saudi for 2 reasons:
1. He still harbours illusions of playing in the Champions League or Europa League
2. He doesn't need the money.

 

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McPalace Flag Carshalton Village 16 Apr 23 5.19pm Send a Private Message to McPalace Add McPalace as a friend

Was surprised to hear the crowd singing “ he’s just to good for you “ when Eze started tackling Ward Prowse yesterday
Wilf’s song , wonder how he felt when he heard it

 

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dynamicdick Flag Dormansland 16 Apr 23 8.07pm Send a Private Message to dynamicdick Add dynamicdick as a friend

Originally posted by McPalace

Was surprised to hear the crowd singing “ he’s just to good for you “ when Eze started tackling Ward Prowse yesterday
Wilf’s song , wonder how he felt when he heard it

Didn’t realise this was purely a Wilf ‘owned’ song and couldn’t be sung for any other player. Personally I couldn’t care less what he thinks, good or bad. Eze is deserving, the fans yesterday certainly thought it.

 


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Jimenez Flag SELHURSTPARKCHESTER,DA BRONX 16 Apr 23 8.45pm Send a Private Message to Jimenez Add Jimenez as a friend

If Newcastle qualify for the Champions League I would imagine that he would be a target for them
Newcastle Utd alongside others are playing a mini tournament in the USA this summer. I honestly think you could see Zaha wearing the Black & white stripes for the first time then.

 


Pro USA & Israel

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doombear Flag Too far from Selhurst Park 16 Apr 23 9.31pm Send a Private Message to doombear Add doombear as a friend

Originally posted by Jimenez

If Newcastle qualify for the Champions League I would imagine that he would be a target for them
Newcastle Utd alongside others are playing a mini tournament in the USA this summer. I honestly think you could see Zaha wearing the Black & white stripes for the first time then.


It the seems the most likely destination amongst English clubs who will be in Europe next year. I also saw a rumour that Newcastle might not be offering ASM an extension, which if true may be relevant.

How do we know Wilf hasn't already signed a pre-deal with another club?

 

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sydtheeagle Flag England 16 Apr 23 10.04pm Send a Private Message to sydtheeagle Add sydtheeagle as a friend

Originally posted by dreamwaverider

My advise to Wilf would be Saudi as I believe, like with Golf, they are in the process of building a platform to attract more top stars and the financial rewards are mind boggling.

Interesting situation. The team, very well led by Roy, has dispersed our concerns of life without Zaha so we are all becoming more relaxed about his future.

Either way, Wilf has given us all years of fantastic performances never to be forgotten. He is already cemented for life in the top levels of our hall of fame.

Whichever way it goes, I wish him all the best moving forwards.

Soft tissue injuries (of which Wilf has had two this season) are among the first signs of physical decline. I suspect the years will start to catch up with Wilf at a quickening pace from now on, and remember he started playing "men's" football young, so he has a fair few miles on the clock.

I would imagine there will be interest from the top six, but it won't be what it would have been in the past. The likes of Arsenal or Newcastle will see him as a role player; someone who can start some games and change matches off the bench in others. I doubt they'll see him as a plug-and-play starter anymore, and they'll make offers to him accordingly. It may well be that Parish comes up with his most lucrative offer, at least in England and Europe.

My guess is his choice will boil down to silverware (top six club in England, or elsewhere in Europe) or a very big contract from us (which, personally, I wouldn't offer but I suspect Parish will) because though he'll doubtless get offered a wedge, I can't see him going to Saudi. And if we finish the season strongly, I wouldn't be shocked, if Parish puts the money on the table, if he re-ups. Wilf has an ego, and I'm not sure in the final analysis being the kingpin at Selhurst and cementing his legacy won't be more attractive than a lesser role elsewhere.

The truth is Wilf's opportunity to make it the very top came and went two or three summers ago. He has some big decisions to make.

Edited by sydtheeagle (16 Apr 2023 10.06pm)

 


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waddy Flag Highton,Melbourne 17 Apr 23 10.37am

I have watched Tyrick closely in last three games & he plays more confidently & plays to middle not now looking to the left wing 99.9% of the time

Yet when he does look down the flank he doesn’t see a certain person flapping his arms or pulling grimaced face at him -

 


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eaglesdare Flag 17 Apr 23 11.26am Send a Private Message to eaglesdare Add eaglesdare as a friend

wilfs biggest mistake was the same as harry kanes....signing a long term contract with no get out clause.

I really thought that bournemouth game 5-3 would be his last game for us a few years back.

Should have left 3 years ago. I would have loved him to win a trophy.

 

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Jacey Flag 18 Apr 23 1.33pm Send a Private Message to Jacey Add Jacey as a friend

Time for both parties to move on.
Wilf, gets his dream move to play Champions League football,we free up his massive waves and are grateful for the memories of this Palace legend.


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Edited by Jacey (18 Apr 2023 1.33pm)

 

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palace99 Flag New Mills 18 Apr 23 5.22pm

Originally posted by eaglesdare

wilfs biggest mistake was the same as harry kanes....signing a long term contract with no get out clause.

I really thought that bournemouth game 5-3 would be his last game for us a few years back.

Should have left 3 years ago. I would have loved him to win a trophy.

signing a 5 year contract worth £130k a week is hardly a mistake - he has probably been the best paid premiership player outside the top 6 during that period

 

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