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Joseph Paxton Lancing 07 Feb 24 1.27pm | |
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Originally posted by dynamicdick
I agree he is and it’s his stubbornness that’s at the root of it and seemingly no plan B which, can also be said about the owners. We are Disjointed all over rather than Glad all over at present! We did have a Plan B: 'Knock it up the field to Ayew!' But all joshing aside, the message that's leaked out that Roy is on the naughty step with the last grains of sand running through the hourglass... nothing but PR I reckon
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est1905 07 Feb 24 1.31pm | |
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Originally posted by Jacey
So in other words keep on doing what we are doing and get the same results,without any change. You have completely missed his point (or just chosing to ignore because its not want you want to hear). What he is getting at is the main reason for our poor form is a terrible injury list that has gone on all season so far. Had we had Olise and Eze and Doucoure available for the whole of this season we would be 8 to 10 points better off and no one would be talking about relegation whether they hate Roy's style of football or not. That is a fact.
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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 07 Feb 24 1.34pm | |
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Originally posted by Joseph Paxton
We did have a Plan B: 'Knock it up the field to Ayew!' But all joshing aside, the message that's leaked out that Roy is on the naughty step with the last grains of sand running through the hourglass... nothing but PR I reckon Could well be the placation of fans to keep the ship steady as possible whilst they see out the only available plan of Roy staying 'til the end of the season. Who knows? Nobody knows.
Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!! |
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silvertop Portishead 07 Feb 24 1.40pm | |
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Originally posted by viveasheagle
Although probably not what people want to hear i think you are spot on with this post. Edited by viveasheagle (07 Feb 2024 12.28pm) Hrolf usually is (on the football threads)
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PatrickA London 07 Feb 24 1.43pm | |
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I can't see a change being made before Monday. It will be a strange atmosphere, in particular if it's his usual lineup and tactics and we fall behind early again. I suspect both Hodgson and Parish will feel harshly treated by the fans even if there is some justification for the anger. Both Hodgson and Parish must have much thicker skin than me as I'd be hiding in the cupboard with my fingers in my ears.
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SurbsEagle 07 Feb 24 1.47pm | |
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Reading between the lines of what is being rumoured in the Brighton aftermath - Steve Cooper has been offered and will accept the Palace job but would like it to be more convenient timing for him. In other words - get Chelsea (maybe even Everton away) out the way and he's in. Perfect storm for him as his first game would be Burnley and he would also have a better idea of how the table is looking in 1 or 2 games and how much breathing space he actually has to turn around the results
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silvertop Portishead 07 Feb 24 1.56pm | |
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Originally posted by est1905
Why WOULDN't he? Or anyone thats offered it now come to that? All this talk about managers not wanting to come in mid season is rubbish. If you are available but start dithering you'll run the risk of the owners moving on to someone else. Or a better candidate being available in the summer. Also sensible post. You can probably categorize fans by reference to their expectations. Man City expect to win by a margin and generally do. Man Utd have the precise same expectation but generally don't. Arsenal fans arrogantly expect to beat "smaller" clubs and also complain when they don't, but they do so in such a monotone, soporific way that you can neither drive nor handle heavy machinery if you are unlucky enough to be within earshot. Newcastle fans are the epitome of fantastical over-expectation against spectacular underachievement. And poor Millwall fans, being only partially evolved, instinctively punch and kick the nearest person regardless of performance. Our lot are raucous and loyal but, having lived with disappointment for so long, have an expectation of failure ingrained in our DNA. The media largely shares and amplifies that. Thus, don't be surprised by the number of pessimists predicting the drop. It's what we are.
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silvertop Portishead 07 Feb 24 1.58pm | |
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Originally posted by SurbsEagle
Reading between the lines of what is being rumoured in the Brighton aftermath - Steve Cooper has been offered and will accept the Palace job but would like it to be more convenient timing for him. In other words - get Chelsea (maybe even Everton away) out the way and he's in. Perfect storm for him as his first game would be Burnley and he would also have a better idea of how the table is looking in 1 or 2 games and how much breathing space he actually has to turn around the results If true, and Hodgson & Co know, can you think of anything more demotivating?
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Jacey 07 Feb 24 2.01pm | |
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Originally posted by silvertop
If true, and Hodgson & Co know, can you think of anything more demotivating? Whether they know or not,result will be the sameignificant home capitulation!!
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Hrolf The Ganger 07 Feb 24 2.12pm | |
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Originally posted by Jacey
So in other words keep on doing what we are doing and get the same results,without any change. I understand your reasoning, but I just don't think that Roy has been the real problem. Losing Eze, Olise and most significantly, Doucoure has been a much bigger factor. Of course I sometimes disagree with his decisions, but I'm not sure if there has ever been a manager where I didn't.
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Hrolf The Ganger 07 Feb 24 2.16pm | |
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Originally posted by silvertop
Hrolf usually is (on the football threads) You should know by now that I'm always right.
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Brasilian Eagle Londres 07 Feb 24 2.34pm | |
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I think Monday night will be like an episode of the Masked Singer. Prior to the game three characters in costumes will appear on the pitch. They will be a beer barrel, a koala bear and a geriatric old goat. With their voices disguised they will each state their case to be appointed as manager of Palace. As the crowd shout take it off, take it off, take it off the beer barrel removes his head and it is Steve Cooper (barrel - cooper, get it?) He receives mild applause. Next up is the koala bear. Take it off, take it off, take it off. To everybody's surprise it is Tony Popovic who comes to his senses and tells Parish where to keep the job. The only one left is the senile old goat. Nobody shouts take it off this time as by now we all know we are stuck with this character until the end of the season.
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