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Teddy Eagle Flag 01 Jan 24 2.26am Send a Private Message to Teddy Eagle Add Teddy Eagle as a friend

Originally posted by Pete53

I rather liked the way Thomas Frank singled him out at the end of the match yesterday to say a few words to him, even though Michael was largely instrumental in Brentfords's defeat.

That was a bit of class.

 
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Slimey Toad Flag Karsiyaka, North Cyprus 01 Jan 24 8.38am Send a Private Message to Slimey Toad Add Slimey Toad as a friend

Imagine if he had a lethal right foot as well. He probably scored that Di Canio-like volley to avoid using it.

 
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Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 01 Jan 24 8.50am Send a Private Message to Willo Add Willo as a friend

Originally posted by Pete53

I rather liked the way Thomas Frank singled him out at the end of the match yesterday to say a few words to him, even though Michael was largely instrumental in Brentfords's defeat.

"Thanks a bunch for ruining my weekend" !

 
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viveasheagle Flag perth 01 Jan 24 9.32am Send a Private Message to viveasheagle Add viveasheagle as a friend

When we were posting on the possible transfer of Olise i was gutted at the time he might be leaving. When he started at Palace his first touch was possibly the best i've seen and his left foot was and is like a wand. His work rate though was lacking and he was extremely one footed. However, he has improved rapidly since. He now, at least to my eyes, is covering the most ground amongst any of our players and he can also now got past players on both sides and cross with both feet. Given how long he was out for it would not have been unexpected if he took a long time to get back up to speed but this has not been the case.
From these observations it is not unreasonable to include Olise as well as been talented is a fast learner has a good engine and a determined individual.
You never know when a player will be at their peak but it is probable Olise is not there yet.

 
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kevlee Flag born Wandsworth emigrated to Lanc... 01 Jan 24 9.51am Send a Private Message to kevlee Add kevlee as a friend

The question is whether we will have him next season. The odds must be less than even.
There has to be a good chance he would move to the continent. He is prone to injury and the premier league is a very physical league , just look at Kevin De Bryune, the guy gets targeted and kicked and looks like he won’t be walking after he’s 40.
I just hope we get good money for him, I would estimate around the £70-80m range.
He is still pretty raw, has never played in the Champions league, has already been injured quite a bit, so it will be a gamble for the buying club that he stays fit.

 

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EddieMac Flag 01 Jan 24 9.55am Send a Private Message to EddieMac Add EddieMac as a friend

An unbelievable football player. In my book he is already light years ahead of Wilf in the amount of talent he has. I would give my right arm to see him at Palace for a few years but the next offer that comes in for him will be so huge that the club will have to say yes.

 
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Painter Flag Croydon 01 Jan 24 10.21am Send a Private Message to Painter Add Painter as a friend

Why is everyone so keen on selling him? He signed a new 5 year contract 6 months ago.
I enjoy watching him play for Palace, but others seem to want him to go for big money, thats no benefit to me.

 
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Badger11 Flag Beckenham 01 Jan 24 10.27am Send a Private Message to Badger11 Add Badger11 as a friend

Originally posted by Painter

Why is everyone so keen on selling him? He signed a new 5 year contract 6 months ago.
I enjoy watching him play for Palace, but others seem to want him to go for big money, thats no benefit to me.

Exactly my thoughts it's not like the board would use the money to bring in oven ready replacements.

Southampton used that model and for a while it worked until they went too many times to the well.

We should do all we can to keep out best players by trying to improve the squad.

 

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kevlee Flag born Wandsworth emigrated to Lanc... 01 Jan 24 10.38am Send a Private Message to kevlee Add kevlee as a friend

Of course we all want him to stay. It’s just reality and to be fair to him, why would he want to stay with us rather than play in a bigger team in bigger competitions?

 

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Croydon-Trucker Flag 01 Jan 24 10.54am Send a Private Message to Croydon-Trucker Add Croydon-Trucker as a friend

Originally posted by kevlee

Of course we all want him to stay. It’s just reality and to be fair to him, why would he want to stay with us rather than play in a bigger team in bigger competitions?

Sadly that is the reality of the situation.

 
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doombear Flag Too far from Selhurst Park 01 Jan 24 11.25am Send a Private Message to doombear Add doombear as a friend

Originally posted by Painter

Why is everyone so keen on selling him? He signed a new 5 year contract 6 months ago.
I enjoy watching him play for Palace, but others seem to want him to go for big money, thats no benefit to me.


Which of the posters on this thread is "keen on selling him...for big money"?

I believe every poster, so far, recognizes that Michael is a rare and special talent. I am also confident that every one of us would want him to stay.

HOWEVER, Michael has shown that he will control his own development through the football pyramid as evidenced by:

1. His release clause in his Reading contract
2. His release clause in his first Palace contract
3. The apparent fact that the clause in his Palace contract included his right to say 'no' to a move even if the release clause was triggered, which has been reported to have been what happened.
4. It is possible (even likely IMO) that his current contract includes similar clausing albeit with a higher release figure

IMO Michael will leave us when he believes it to be in his best interests which I suspect will be when a big club offering him regular football meets his and his contracts criteria. I suspect that may be as soon as this coming Summer, sadly.

In the meantime, let's all sit back and enjoy his wonderful skills.

Edited by doombear (01 Jan 2024 11.26am)

 
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Croydon-Trucker Flag 01 Jan 24 12.14pm Send a Private Message to Croydon-Trucker Add Croydon-Trucker as a friend

just saw a peice on Newsnow about Olise release clause , [Link]

 
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