To be fair I were sitting a few seats away from Parish yesterday, when we scored our second goal he was Giving it the big one waving back to all the united fans leaving early which lead to a load of stewards stopping fans jumping over the banisters to the directors seats. Was a joy to watch as it p*ssed a lot of United fans off, true fan at heart in my eyes. Let’s just enjoy this moment.

I’m surprised at him for doing this, but I guess beating United in their own backyard brought the emotions out in him.

Interview with Martin Samuel for those who doubt he knows what he is doing.
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But probably explains why AWB money didn’t get spent.

It is the model of plausibility that he wasn't gambling and that he was in a position whereby the money simply couldn't be spent on replacements for the players mentioned.

Parish has had and made a huge amount of luck and good decisions since he took over Palace. One bad decision not helped by subsequent bad luck has been the purchase of our two main strikers, Benteke and Wickham. Obviously failure in such a key position becomes frustrating for the fans.
Overall he has steered Palace into a very good place which has required a significant amount of skill. Inevitably to move us upwards from our current status will require way more money than he currently has. Parish’s first attempt to secure this has now failed. For all our sakes I hope he can find a new investor who is happy to back him to take us onwards and upwards. I also hope his hunger remains to lead us forwards, maintaining and continuing to build on the balance and identity of our club on the journey.

Edited by dreamwaverider (31 Aug 2019 10.35am)