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 TheBigToePunt  24 Jan 21 10.52pm |
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At that price the risk is mitigated (presuming his wages are sensible) and so probably worth a go, but there is very much a risk there. I don't entirely agree with the argument that he isn't good enough for Leicester but would be good enough for us. That very much remains to be seen. There are of course a few players who can't get in their side but could get in ours, but that doesn't mean all their reserves would improve us. There's a big difference between the likes of Choudhury and Perez who have proven, when picked, that they are good enough for the Premier league even if they're not good enough for Leicester, and the likes of Gray who hasn't.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 24 Jan 21 11.01pm |
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Originally posted by TheBigToePunt
At that price the risk is mitigated (presuming his wages are sensible) and so probably worth a go, but there is very much a risk there. I don't entirely agree with the argument that he isn't good enough for Leicester but would be good enough for us. That very much remains to be seen. There are of course a few players who can't get in their side but could get in ours, but that doesn't mean all their reserves would improve us. There's a big difference between the likes of Choudhury and Perez who have proven, when picked, that they are good enough for the Premier league even if they're not good enough for Leicester, and the likes of Gray who hasn't. Hamza Choudhury is tenacious,makes challenges and displays a lot of energy getting around the pitch.Has based his game on that of N'Golo Kante.
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| Jaha 25 Jan 21 12.08am |
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Originally posted by Willo
Hamza Choudhury is tenacious,makes challenges and displays a lot of energy getting around the pitch.Has based his game on that of N'Golo Kante. Don’t rate him very much myself but it’s a game of opinions.
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taylors lovechild  25 Jan 21 10.09am |
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He's a player that a few years ago we would have been excited to sign. There have been question marks around his focus and effort, but whether that is because he hasn't felt loved, who knows. Possibly if we signed him and showed that we want him to succeed and replace Townsend then that could be the incentive to get him back to his best. Looking at his record the last two years he's been very much a bit part player, this season only appearing against us as a sub for 18 minutes and last season only amassing 600 minutes. The one potential issue with this is that if there is genuine competition we may end up having to offer a higher contract to someone who has not really earned one. A 3-year deal on sensible wages and a low transfer fee and it would seem a risk worth taking in my view. We are certainly a club who like to sign wingers with flair over end product!
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| Sportyteacher London 25 Jan 21 10.12am |
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Originally posted by palace chick
I’m beginning to hope it’s Zaha that goes - I see Townsend as a good squad player. I am still to think that we can play Zaha and Eze together as they both are liable to give the ball away and prem football these days punish you for that as we have found out. Let Zaha leave and bring in Demaria which hopefully means he is on the bench whilst Eze becomes our new Zaha? I can see the possibility of Zaha playing out his days at Palace and then working his way through becoming a top Manager for us eventually.
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| beak croydon 25 Jan 21 10.48am |
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Originally posted by Sportyteacher
I can see the possibility of Zaha playing out his days at Palace and then working his way through becoming a top Manager for us eventually. Instilling discipline in young players.
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Croydon-Trucker  25 Jan 21 12.24pm |
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Originally posted by beak
Instilling discipline in young players. Ahh , I see what you did there .
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| ex hibitionist Hastings 25 Jan 21 2.07pm |
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Originally posted by Sportyteacher
I can see the possibility of Zaha playing out his days at Palace and then working his way through becoming a top Manager for us eventually. you're talking balls, crystal ones I mean.
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| Ali_Campbell New Addington 25 Jan 21 8.29pm |
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Originally posted by TheBigToePunt
At that price the risk is mitigated (presuming his wages are sensible) and so probably worth a go, but there is very much a risk there. I don't entirely agree with the argument that he isn't good enough for Leicester but would be good enough for us. That very much remains to be seen. There are of course a few players who can't get in their side but could get in ours, but that doesn't mean all their reserves would improve us. There's a big difference between the likes of Choudhury and Perez who have proven, when picked, that they are good enough for the Premier league even if they're not good enough for Leicester, and the likes of Gray who hasn't. Schmichael - probably get in over Vic but on a par Leaves Wilf really Grey is no where near this side and neither is 95% of our team. My argument that he isn't good enough for Leicester but would be good enough for us is perfectly reasonable given their superiority. I think what also makes it attractive is just the fee. 1.8m is great value for 24 year old, British creative attacking player. It’s what we need, another option. Unless you have any other suggestions?
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| Ginger Pubic Wig Wickham de L'Ouest 25 Jan 21 10.26pm |
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Gray on a total package (transfer fee, wages, signing on fee) of 16 million for 5 seasons would be a song. An absolute song. And I would be happier about this than any transfer we've done since Wilf. This stuff about his character is wretched. Get him in. Play him every week. Stay up a few more years. Easy. Please make it happen Palace.
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| aashman12 26 Jan 21 7.55am |
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Originally posted by Sportyteacher
I can see the possibility of Zaha playing out his days at Palace and then working his way through becoming a top Manager for us eventually. Wilf won't go into management.
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| cROYdonrogers Leamington Spa 26 Jan 21 7.57am |
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It's a bit of a punt but if the figure quoted is correct, one worth taking. I think he could work out.
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