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Tickled pink Cornwall 11 Jun 23 9.27am
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Cornwall 11 Jun 23 9.27am

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Palacesince64 Edinburgh 11 Jun 23 11.45am
[Link] We spent less last season on transfer fees than all other the PL clubs and still finished 11th. When you add in income from transfers we were 6th best. Not a bad effort! SP and Dougie must be doing something right!(although the Weed finished 6th and had a positive balance of 82 million! )
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We spent less last season on transfer fees than all other the PL clubs and still finished 11th. When you add in income from transfers we were 6th best. Not a bad effort! SP and Dougie must be doing something right!(although the Weed finished 6th and had a positive balance of 82 million! )

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gloryhunter EDINBURGH 11 Jun 23 11.50am
Originally posted by Nicholas91 Are we even bothering discussing? Apparently so. Yes, two new full backs, a covering CB, maybe another CM, a winger or two and a striker, alongside a top class manager would be nice. There is also reality however. Leicester won the PL 7 years ago. Relegated. Everton have spent tons, had the likes of Ancelotti, Benitez, Koeman and Martinez - Nearly relegated last two years. Leeds tried to be revolutionary. Relegated. Southampton too. Relegated. Watford have thrown the kitchen sink at things and are a laughing stock. The list does and will go on. Our improvement might be incremental and therefore slow however even a static existence is almost certainly preferable to any plummet. If I had been at the reigns we’d of seen Palace win the champions league by now I’m sure however I’ve not much complaint with our current and continued state. There’s theory and hypotheses with nothing at stake and there is the actual management of a football club with limitations. This has been done successfully for a period now and the wish for more is natural however does not excuse ridiculous whining. Pretty much covered how I see it. I would love a trophy or a European jaunt and they may well come with the current approach. I do believe we are slowly, slowly progressing and that IMO is the way to go with our resources. A sugar daddy could open up dreams and expectations but I won't hold my breath for that one. To depart the EPL after all this time would be a real heartbreaker. Edited by gloryhunter (11 Jun 2023 11.53am) gloryhunter (eagle in exile)
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EDINBURGH 11 Jun 23 11.50am

Originally posted by Nicholas91

Are we even bothering discussing? Apparently so.

Yes, two new full backs, a covering CB, maybe another CM, a winger or two and a striker, alongside a top class manager would be nice. There is also reality however.

Leicester won the PL 7 years ago. Relegated.
Everton have spent tons, had the likes of Ancelotti, Benitez, Koeman and Martinez - Nearly relegated last two years.
Leeds tried to be revolutionary. Relegated.
Southampton too. Relegated.
Watford have thrown the kitchen sink at things and are a laughing stock.
The list does and will go on.

Our improvement might be incremental and therefore slow however even a static existence is almost certainly preferable to any plummet.

If I had been at the reigns we’d of seen Palace win the champions league by now I’m sure however I’ve not much complaint with our current and continued state. There’s theory and hypotheses with nothing at stake and there is the actual management of a football club with limitations. This has been done successfully for a period now and the wish for more is natural however does not excuse ridiculous whining.

Pretty much covered how I see it. I would love a trophy or a European jaunt and they may well come with the current approach. I do believe we are slowly, slowly progressing and that IMO is the way to go with our resources. A sugar daddy could open up dreams and expectations but I won't hold my breath for that one. To depart the EPL after all this time would be a real heartbreaker.

Edited by gloryhunter (11 Jun 2023 11.53am)

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Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 11 Jun 23 11.52am
Originally posted by Palacesince64 [Link] We spent less last season on transfer fees than all other the PL clubs and still finished 11th. When you add in income from transfers we were 6th best. Not a bad effort! SP and Dougie must be doing something right!(although the Weed finished 6th and had a positive balance of 82 million! ) All the details now in darned Euros instead of Pounds Sterling !! Edited by Willo (11 Jun 2023 11.52am)
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South coast - west of Brighton. 11 Jun 23 11.52am

Originally posted by Palacesince64

All the details now in darned Euros instead of Pounds Sterling !!

Edited by Willo (11 Jun 2023 11.52am)

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Lanzo-Ad Lanzarote 11 Jun 23 1.29pm
Originally posted by Willo All the details now in darned Euros instead of Pounds Sterling !! Edited by Willo (11 Jun 2023 11.52am) And “That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn
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Lanzo-Ad

Lanzarote 11 Jun 23 1.29pm

Originally posted by Willo

All the details now in darned Euros instead of Pounds Sterling !!

Edited by Willo (11 Jun 2023 11.52am)

And

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

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Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 11 Jun 23 1.38pm
Originally posted by Lanzo-Ad And As a 'Right-Wing' Brexiteer, this is anathema to me! Besides, my cerebral matter does not possess the 'Bandwith' to cope with such complexities !! Edited by Willo (11 Jun 2023 1.39pm)
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Willo

South coast - west of Brighton. 11 Jun 23 1.38pm

Originally posted by Lanzo-Ad

And

As a 'Right-Wing' Brexiteer, this is anathema to me!

Besides, my cerebral matter does not possess the 'Bandwith' to cope with such complexities !!

Edited by Willo (11 Jun 2023 1.39pm)

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radsyrendot From Coventry now in Leicester 11 Jun 23 2.32pm
This post has been merged from a topic called 'New Manager ....' by becky Has big nose gone for the cheap option again with going for Hodgson Or Are they looking for someone who can move the club forward as Hodgson isn't the man to do that
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From Coventry now in Leicester 11 Jun 23 2.32pm

This post has been merged from a topic called 'New Manager ....' by becky

Has big nose gone for the cheap option again with going for Hodgson
Or
Are they looking for someone who can move the club forward as Hodgson isn't the man to do that

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Jimenez SELHURSTPARKCHESTER,DA BRONX 11 Jun 23 2.43pm
This post has been merged from a topic called 'New Manager ....' by becky Originally posted by radsyrendot Has big nose gone for the cheap option again with going for Hodgson Or Are they looking for someone who can move the club forward as Hodgson isn't the man to do that [Link] Pro USA & Israel
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SELHURSTPARKCHESTER,DA BRONX 11 Jun 23 2.43pm

This post has been merged from a topic called 'New Manager ....' by becky

Originally posted by radsyrendot

Has big nose gone for the cheap option again with going for Hodgson
Or
Are they looking for someone who can move the club forward as Hodgson isn't the man to do that

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Pro USA & Israel

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radsyrendot From Coventry now in Leicester 11 Jun 23 2.52pm
This post has been merged from a topic called 'New Manager ....' by becky Cheers bud ...was looking
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From Coventry now in Leicester 11 Jun 23 2.52pm

This post has been merged from a topic called 'New Manager ....' by becky

Cheers bud ...was looking

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PJEagle London 11 Jun 23 3.32pm
Originally posted by VinceHilaire I just have the gut feeling that the manager situation is already sorted! There is still a few weeks until preseason, and I’m sure an announcement will be made in due course. I agree with you, but my gut feeling is more associated with indigestion and other such disturbances!
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PJEagle

London 11 Jun 23 3.32pm

Originally posted by VinceHilaire

I just have the gut feeling that the manager situation is already sorted! There is still a few weeks until preseason, and I’m sure an announcement will be made in due course.

I agree with you, but my gut feeling is more associated with indigestion and other such disturbances!

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Bexley Eagle Bexley Kent 11 Jun 23 3.43pm
Originally posted by Zaha127 I think the Man City Palace game was a perfect example 2-0 up and then losing 4-2 how did that happen? We had a perfectly good third goal disallowed. Harland avoided a red card for a head high tackle and then proceeded to score a hat trick. Simple really.
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Bexley Kent 11 Jun 23 3.43pm

Originally posted by Zaha127
I think the Man City Palace game was a perfect example 2-0 up and then losing 4-2 how did that happen?

We had a perfectly good third goal disallowed. Harland avoided a red card for a head high tackle and then proceeded to score a hat trick. Simple really.

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Plaistow Eagle 11 Jun 23 4.13pm
Originally posted by EagleAlan78 Seems very much like unfortunately it’s gonna be another year if Hodgson. Are we actually even searching for a replacement or is parish just making it drag on so he can make out his tried to find someone else? No links other than potter and that has gone silent. Seems like we have no ambition at all. Also very convenient that it has gone quiet and Hodgson is on holiday? Edited by EagleAlan78 (10 Jun 2023 12.38pm) And the problem with that is what exactly..?? Look as my previous posts on here - last time round I was very much in the Hodgson out camp and was delighted when we appointed Vieria - but after a really good start he simply run out of ideas and arguably the football became even worse than the darkest times of “Roy Ball”..!! Hodgson was reappointed - I even set up a thread “Parish got to get this right” - and hats off to him he did - you cannot deny our end of season form and style of play was miles better than anything under Vieria…!! Eze not.always picked/trusted by Vieria - became the player we all knew/hoped he could be - Olise became far better - forming a great partnership/understanding with Eze - we went from wondering where our next point was coming from to anticipating - having genuine hope of getting something out of every game - on that Leeds away will live long in my memory - best Palace performance I have seen for years. How has all that happened..?? Well you don’t have a CV like Roy and Ray’s (don’t under estimate Ray Lew’s influence/impact) - if you are a poor management team.!! It just shows what a good. and highly experienced Manager and Coach can do with a squad with some real quality..!! So coming back to my question “your problem with this is what” - we could do/be in a lot worse position than having people at the top that.are Palace through and through like us - my only reservation on that is Parish - whilst no doubt well intended - just out of his financial depth - in the crazy world of todays Premier League…!! But in summary be careful what you wish for..!! COYP
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Originally posted by EagleAlan78

Seems very much like unfortunately it’s gonna be another year if Hodgson. Are we actually even searching for a replacement or is parish just making it drag on so he can make out his tried to find someone else? No links other than potter and that has gone silent. Seems like we have no ambition at all. Also very convenient that it has gone quiet and Hodgson is on holiday?

Edited by EagleAlan78 (10 Jun 2023 12.38pm)

And the problem with that is what exactly..??

Look as my previous posts on here - last time round I was very much in the Hodgson out camp and was delighted when we appointed Vieria - but after a really good start he simply run out of ideas and arguably the football became even worse than the darkest times of “Roy Ball”..!!

Hodgson was reappointed - I even set up a thread “Parish got to get this right” - and hats off to him he did - you cannot deny our end of season form and style of play was miles better than anything under Vieria…!!

Eze not.always picked/trusted by Vieria - became the player we all knew/hoped he could be - Olise became far better - forming a great partnership/understanding with Eze - we went from wondering where our next point was coming from to anticipating - having genuine hope of getting something out of every game - on that Leeds away will live long in my memory - best Palace performance I have seen for years.

How has all that happened..??

Well you don’t have a CV like Roy and Ray’s (don’t under estimate Ray Lew’s influence/impact) - if you are a poor management team.!! It just shows what a good. and highly experienced Manager and Coach can do with a squad with some real quality..!!

So coming back to my question “your problem with this is what” - we could do/be in a lot worse position than having people at the top that.are Palace through and through like us - my only reservation on that is Parish - whilst no doubt well intended - just out of his financial depth - in the crazy world of todays Premier League…!!

But in summary be careful what you wish for..!!

COYP

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