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The Voice of Reason In An Otherwise Mediocre World

As long as the people we buy are better than those already in place, we are moving in the right direction and for that, I'm afraid, we have to bow to the people in the club who know far more than we do about who's available and how much they would cost.

For the first time in years, I actually trust those at the helm to do what's in the best interests of the club, and be a bit more shrewd about transfer deals. When the player is 'worth it' they are happy to splash the cash on transfers and wages (Cabaye), but when more run-of-the-mill players come to the market with a ridiculous price tag or wage demands, the interest seems to disappear pretty quickly.

If we are actually struggling to attract players, a lot of that could be down to us not historically being a 'big' club, and having a limited number of big names already here (I'm sure Cabaye is a pull, and that effect will get greater as and when more big names come in).

I'm not worried yet.

Sash has already kinda said it.

For what Austin is reportedly on, for instance, I understand why we'd give him the swerve. Likewise any one else we are looking at, there has to be an element of value, and weighing up the pros and cons, the rewards and risks.

Let's be honest, apart from the odd Marange, we've done bloody well in the last five years. As always, I'll defer to Mr. Parish's judgement when it comes to what's best for the club.

RED AND BLUE ARMY!

Blimey - must be worth £60 million now ... but would he score for Palace given the shocking lack of service our so called midfield doesn't provide?
Perhaps the young Margate guy we've signed might become the new Vardy? One can only hope ....