I wasn't in favour of his appointment, but I will admit I've become increasingly impressed over the month.

We didn't get the new manager 'bounce' we'd have liked or expected, but it should be remembered that SA took over at the worst possible period over Christmas, games coming thick and fast without any time to work with the players on the training ground. It also took a couple of weeks to bring in his own backroom team that to help support and deliver his ideas and messages.

Having assessed the squad in the first couple of weeks he quickly identified the areas that needed improving, and the transfer dealings will put square pegs in to square holes, giving the team balance its missed for ages.

He also quickly identified that as a team we've lost our identity in terms of the way we play. Against Everton and Bournemouth the performances have been much more based on the style that has worked for us in the PL, compact, hard to breakdown, and great on the counter. In the post-match interview after Bournemouth, Wilf referred to the fact it was much more of a Palace like performance.

Finally, I enjoy watching his interviews and press conferences. He's honest in his appraisal of things, and answers questions rather than try and divert or give a politicians response.

As I said, I wasnt' in favour when he was appointed, but I think he's putting the foundations in place to begin to have a strong influence on performances and positive results. The next few games are key, but if the improvements from Everton and Bournemouth continue, then I think he will win the majority of us round.

I am happy to be shot down and know doubt will be. I was always a pardew fan and wanted him to succeed. However he flew buy the seat of his pants. He blew his chance and should have gone in the summer.Allardyce brings organisation and experience and I think he will keep us up.The players know(new ones will know quickly) what to do and when. Bournemouth lacked confidence, leicester and Middlesbrough ( who I think have had their best run) will be drawn in to the relegation battle.We have the best squad in my time as a fan. Wilf, Betenke,Remy,Dann,Van Aarnholt,Cabaye etc should provide us with enough quality.
Would keep Allardyce if we go down but I don't think it will come to that

God, it makes me so angry....I am gonna find a little bloke... I'm gonna have a fight!

Why eye.
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Babs and Clean Willie were in love they said....

This is an excellent post. What I like about what's happening now is that the team is beginning to seem more solid, confident and aware of what its doing. Solid, substantial changes are beginng. To happen in terms of team attitude and team performance and this yeilds a sense of confidence (in me at least!) that results will steadily improve: from clean sheets to narrow victories... And of course we now have 4 excellent new players to plug the gaps where the team were performing badly

Pointless response. None of the other teams had worse form than us for a whole calender year. that's along time for rot to set in. 12 months+ of s*** tactics being drummed into the players ain't gonna change in the space of a month, but yet Sam has managed to make us look organized finally. Benteke getting in the box, tough tackling.

Yannick Bolasie - Glenn Murray - Wilfried Zaha

Most exciting attacking trio at Selhurst Park in years.

Actually 6 of our last 12 games are against the top 6. That starts in 4 matches time. But hey one in every 3 games are against top 6 so slightly bigger percentage. Its called being in the premier.

With our new signings and SA on board my hopes are rising.