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Uphill Bedford 22 Feb 23 12.09pm | |
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Originally posted by Davepalace707
As someone else posted, we’re doing really well without him atm. Until we can replace his goals we’re in trouble. And I have no faith in that happening. Pardon ? 'We're doing really without him' If that's your opinion on how we are doing when we are not creating much going forward and with defensive weaknesses then your glass is definitely half-full!
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ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 22 Feb 23 12.15pm | |
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Originally posted by Uphill
Pardon ? 'We're doing really without him' If that's your opinion on how we are doing when we are not creating much going forward and with defensive weaknesses then your glass is definitely half-full! It was sarcasm
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Nicholas91 The Democratic Republic of Kent 22 Feb 23 12.16pm | |
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Originally posted by Uphill
Pardon ? 'We're doing really without him' If that's your opinion on how we are doing when we are not creating much going forward and with defensive weaknesses then your glass is definitely half-full! I think it was an ironic statement Uphill in case you've missed that.
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Davepalace707 Northumberland 22 Feb 23 12.54pm | |
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It was meant to be sarcastic. My glass is certainly not half full. It’s in bits on the floor.
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Ginger Pubic Wig Wickham de L'Ouest 22 Feb 23 1.39pm | |
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Adapting to life without Wilf will take a while but I actually think we might find a way to and be stronger without him. He is the prism through which our light refracts. It's not going to be totally easy to just move away from that.
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Midlands Eagle 22 Feb 23 1.57pm | |
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Originally posted by Ginger Pubic Wig
He is the prism through which our light refracts. Have you just pinched that from a Valentine card
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Eaglecoops CR3 22 Feb 23 2.24pm | |
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Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
Have you just pinched that from a Valentine card Nah, thumbing through the Willopedia.
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YT Oxford 22 Feb 23 2.26pm | |
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Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
We will have to try a different approach such as offering to name the new stand as The Wilfried Zaha Stand I know that Parish wanted it named after himself but he can have the ground instead although Parish Park doesn't have much of a ring to it Nice idea, Midlands, but I can't see Wilf hanging around until 2050 TBH.
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southnorwoodhill 22 Feb 23 2.48pm | |
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Originally posted by MrRobbo
Feels a bit harsh. A player who is often touted as the best outside the top 6, on a wage that is on par with the non-superstars at at the top 6. Also from a team contribution perspective, Luka and Jairo have the same combined wage as Wilf. I know who I'd rather have Not at all. He had the potential, he went, didn't do so well and returned. He's done well since at a club that is just below top 10 standard. He certainly did well for himself on the wage front, I suspect he figured out that he was more vital to Palace than Benteke, who was on a crazy wage. Talisman? Yes, he's managed to create an aura about himself. Inconsistent? Yes. Wanted by other clubs on his current wage? Open to conjecture. What I do know is that when he was at the height of his powers and requested a transfer, there was mild interest but nothing serious; that says a lot. Edited by southnorwoodhill (22 Feb 2023 2.51pm)
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ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 22 Feb 23 2.50pm | |
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Originally posted by YT
Nice idea, Midlands, but I can't see Wilf hanging around until 2050 TBH. He could be sitting next to Parish in the stand
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eaglesdare 22 Feb 23 3.04pm | |
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I have lost count the times I have said "goodbye" to zaha at games thinking thats the last time I will see him play in a palace shirt!
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MrRobbo Chaldon 22 Feb 23 5.11pm | |
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Originally posted by southnorwoodhill
Not at all. He had the potential, he went, didn't do so well and returned. He's done well since at a club that is just below top 10 standard. He certainly did well for himself on the wage front, I suspect he figured out that he was more vital to Palace than Benteke, who was on a crazy wage. Talisman? Yes, he's managed to create an aura about himself. Inconsistent? Yes. Wanted by other clubs on his current wage? Open to conjecture. What I do know is that when he was at the height of his powers and requested a transfer, there was mild interest but nothing serious; that says a lot. Edited by southnorwoodhill (22 Feb 2023 2.51pm) He renegotiated at a good time, when in a powerful position and Palace were brining in so called super stars. But as the talisman in a prem team, he's on a similar wage to say James WP. And also simular money to a bunch of players that add so little in comparison, Iwobi, Ox, RLC, Van De Beek etc. So whilst he might not always 'ern' it, its not really that out of kilter with where the league is at. I suspect the fear of him leaving vs a Brentford/Brighton is: He's been a mainstay of hte team for a bloody age
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