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An interesting article highlighting how Textor's ownership of clubs in Rio and Belgium could reap rewards for Palace and the potentially very relevant route to market he is taking with his ownership of multiple clubs.

I believe Watford's Pozzo has been at it for a while loaning players from Granada and Udinese (?). West Ham used to be Spurs feeder club for a while and I am sure other clubs may do it, but what are your thoughts.

So I manage a Workshop which provides a safe learning environment for blokes struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues. Being a Palace fan isn't listed yet.

I hope he is not like Charlton's Belgium owner. They were all excited at first thinking they would have players coming from his other clubs. Eventually they realised that he was using Charlton to prop up the other parts of his football empire.

I am not saying that is Textor but I am not keen on owners having multiple clubs. Suppose his Brazilian club unearths the next Messi will he sell him to Palace or to the highest bidder? I don't know is the simple answer.

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