Did they all tell you personally, or is your information as normal second hand.

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He knows the way to Moan U its near to Bolton.

As an ex striker he should know exactly what we need and have done since Murray scored 30 in the championship...see u later Freedman

Edited by HesHereHesThere (09 Mar 2024 10.17am)

On the one hand he wont be having conversations with the chairman about whether they can afford a player. On the other he will actually have less power at Moan United than he does at Palace.

On balance though I think he will go for it. Dougie has a reputation of courting a player e.g. Olise and Franca and sweet talking them into coming to Palace.

If he goes I wonder how many of the current targets he is sweet talking will then go to United instead of us.

One more point

Freeman would be a bigger loss to Palace, than either Eze or Olise.

Dont underestimate DF achievements. They are obviously the reason other clubs come looking.

It is my opinion having spoken to people that are (have been) closer to the club than me and know far more about the subject than I do that Freedman's 'achievements' are largely overestimated. He has had some successes yes but many of the players Palace have bought in during his time as DoF were not on his radar but recommendations from others. Thats not a problem as far as I am concerned. It doesn't matter who finds them as long as they are found. The belief that everything we do in the transfer market is down to Dougie Freedman is (and I believe he would agree with this if asked) a myth.
If a severely desperate Manchester United decide to listen to rumour, gossip, the media, his friends and decide Freedman is the man for them I say good luck to him. Pay rise, bigger budget, bigger office, moving costs covered, etc. Who'd not be interested? If Newcastle want to do the same, again I have zero hard feelings towards Freedman. He was disloyal when he walked out to join Bolton but thats long since forgotten. He has done some good things for Palace and as a player he gives us all some great memories.
But do I think the roof will fall in, the lights will go off or the world will come to an end if he leaves? Not at all.