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Originally posted by PatrickA
I don’t agree it’s always been about the money. I don't either. But it wasn't the fans that I was referring to. It's the club owners and the players that have always prioritised the money.
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Originally posted by NEILLO
Yep, with you all the way on that. Yep, my sentiments also
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Originally posted by PZ Eagle
Seeing as you knee-jerkers seem to know all about managing a PL club better than the professionals you should not need to ask the question. Before the Liverpool game we had won four on the trot to go from 30 points to safety at 42 with no goals conceded. Don't suppose in your eyes Roy had anything to do with that. 4 unconvincing wins against 10 men newcastle and the 3 teams with the worst form in the league. Prior to that we'd had 1 win in 12. A list minute winner in a dour came against West Ham. Congratulations Roy! It's a miracle!
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Originally posted by NEILLO
Forget '' modern '' football. It's always been about the money, there's just a lot more of it about at the top level of the game these days. I am not so sure it has always been about money. Most club owners were philanthropic in the way they ran clubs in the 60's, 70's and 80's. Often the money to buy a player came out of the chairman's pocket. They were in football because they had a personal fortune and loved the game. I agree it is now different, the players obscene salaries have Jimmy Hill to thank for that side of things and the owners are now corporates with financial objectives or they are foreign billionaires. Our most recent buyout before the septics, when we were in financial trouble, was all local guys with a passion for the club. They did ok out of it financially eventually however they didn't bail the club out because it was a money spinner, they did it because they were first and foremost Palace fans. If things had gone tits up, which it could have done, then they would have lost their investments in the club.
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Originally posted by jeeagles
4 unconvincing wins against 10 men newcastle and the 3 teams with the worst form in the league. Prior to that we'd had 1 win in 12. A list minute winner in a dour came against West Ham. Congratulations Roy! It's a miracle! In short, I think there are only 3 teams worse than us in the PL, Villa, Bournemouth, Norwich and then about 4 or 5 who are a similar standard, West Ham, Brighton, Newcastle, Southampton, Watford. Our current league position is not a reflection of how we have played, but the way results are going at the moment our finishing position could well be an accurate reflection because it will probably be 15th or 16th. Yes I do think that Everton, Burnley, Wolves and Sheffield Utd are better than us.
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Originally posted by Eaglecoops
I am not so sure it has always been about money. Most club owners were philanthropic in the way they ran clubs in the 60's, 70's and 80's. Often the money to buy a player came out of the chairman's pocket. They were in football because they had a personal fortune and loved the game. I agree it is now different, the players obscene salaries have Jimmy Hill to thank for that side of things and the owners are now corporates with financial objectives or they are foreign billionaires. Our most recent buyout before the septics, when we were in financial trouble, was all local guys with a passion for the club. They did ok out of it financially eventually however they didn't bail the club out because it was a money spinner, they did it because they were first and foremost Palace fans. If things had gone tits up, which it could have done, then they would have lost their investments in the club. I was told a story of how back in the 70's and Palace were fighting against relegation from the old First Division. We re-signed Bobby Kellard, made him captain and offered him a pay structure that heavily rewarded him on points gained from individual games. Rationale being that he was a scary character around the dressing room and that would motivate the players to perform. So on a much lower scale than todays huge amounts at stake, but my point being that money was always a factor in football and it's naive to think otherwise. By the way, the story was told to me by Bobby himself, and it didn't have a happy ending - we got relegated !
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Originally posted by Eaglecoops
In short, I think there are only 3 teams worse than us in the PL, Villa, Bournemouth, Norwich and then about 4 or 5 who are a similar standard, West Ham, Brighton, Newcastle, Southampton, Watford. Our current league position is not a reflection of how we have played, but the way results are going at the moment our finishing position could well be an accurate reflection because it will probably be 15th or 16th. Yes I do think that Everton, Burnley, Wolves and Sheffield Utd are better than us. Looking at our upcoming fixtures, it’s pretty clear that our current league position flatters is, many of the people defending Roy have tunnel vision and fail to see the bigger picture. Our performances against some of the teams listed were dreadful. Against Everton at home we stuck everyone behind he ball even though they had 10 men. Both performances vs Sheffield United and Southampton were terrible. Brighton at home was embarrassing. Against Watford away we played 3 holding midfielders whilst they were rock bottom. All down to the tactics and lack of subs by the manager in my opinion.
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Originally posted by Uphill
Tactically we are the proverbial 'busted flush' So predicable we are now easy to beat. Opponents just concentrate on taking Zaha and Ayew out early and put two on both (after Grealish the two most fouled players in the league) We are so fixed defensively with the midfield solely used as first line of defence. But for Cahill (and in the past Tomkins) we would not have got to 42 points. Creativity is virtually nil and any capable passers (Reidewald, Meyer and before them, Bannon) are not trusted. So it is quick passes to a marked forward, we lose the ball. Playing out of defence is a minefield we frequently try to attempt with occasional disastrous consequences. The keepers have both lost confidence and when we concede a goal what does the manager do? Simple, take off a forward and bolster the overworked defence. For all his faults the most glaring and baffling is his (mis) use of subs. He has only one 'plan' if you can call it that, tactical changes are not in his repertoire. Naturally he blames this on lack of resources and bad luck. If he were manager of any normal business he would be sacked yet our trusting and reverential boss rewards him with another year's contract. Our only hope of avoiding relegation next season is if he falls on his sword, does the decent thing and goes. I am sad to say it but we now need a new manager as well as players, the sooner the better. Why would he do that ? While you are talking about '' normal business '', how would you feel if you had delivered against your objectives only to get sacked ? And why on earth would he resign ?? - would you in that position ??
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Originally posted by jeeagles
4 unconvincing wins against 10 men newcastle and the 3 teams with the worst form in the league. Prior to that we'd had 1 win in 12. A list minute winner in a dour came against West Ham. Congratulations Roy! It's a miracle! Sorry JE your facts are wrong, prior to those games we had more than one win out of 12 and also draws against Arsenal and Man City.
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Originally posted by PZ Eagle
Sorry JE your facts are wrong, prior to those games we had more than one win out of 12 and also draws against Arsenal and Man City. It was actually one win in 11. Still not great!
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Originally posted by PZ Eagle
Sorry JE your facts are wrong, prior to those games we had more than one win out of 12 and also draws against Arsenal and Man City. 1 Watford (D), 2 Brighton (D), 3 Newcastle (L), 4 West Ham (W), 5 Southampton (D), 6 Norwich (D), 7 Derby (L), 8 Arsenal (D), 9 Man City (D), 10 Southampton (L), 11 Sheffield United (L), 12 Everton (L). You're right, one win in 12 not 13, still extremely poor. But it still makes abysmal reading, especially when you look at who we played. Not sure any other manager would have survived that run of form.
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Originally posted by jeeagles
1 Watford (D), 2 Brighton (D), 3 Newcastle (L), 4 West Ham (W), 5 Southampton (D), 6 Norwich (D), 7 Derby (L), 8 Arsenal (D), 9 Man City (D), 10 Southampton (L), 11 Sheffield United (L), 12 Everton (L). You're right, one win in 12 not 13, still extremely poor. But it still makes abysmal reading, especially when you look at who we played. Not sure any other manager would have survived that run of form. Have a look at our starting 11 during most of that run of games and have a look at our bench. Is it any wonder we picked up little to no points? Il keep saying it, we may look like we have a decent squad but we don’t. A lot of you constantly crying about subs but who in the name of Christ can we bring on? We have no options
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Can anyone tell me that that is a first 11 and bench fit for the best league in the world?
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Originally posted by EddieMac
Yesterday’s bench is a little stronger but who would you bring on to change that game?? 6Dann It is not as easy as it looks is it ? Meyer and Townsend are our strongest attacking players and they are well off the boil. The rest are defensive players or unproven young lads and what Iv seen of Pierrick he won’t be getting a start anytime soon. Roy can’t wave a magic wand and make Ronaldo appear on his bench. We have a piss poor squad and that is a fact. Edited by EddieMac (05 Jul 2020 2.18pm)
We will go down next year unless some serious signings are made AND we have more than a Plan A option. We can only have a Plan B and C etc. if we have the right resources to allow that to happen. The best we can do with our current squad is to let Wilf and Jordan have free roles and let Meyer, MacArthur or even Riederwald play as attacking midfielders.
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Originally posted by jeeagles
1 Watford (D), 2 Brighton (D), 3 Newcastle (L), 4 West Ham (W), 5 Southampton (D), 6 Norwich (D), 7 Derby (L), 8 Arsenal (D), 9 Man City (D), 10 Southampton (L), 11 Sheffield United (L), 12 Everton (L). You're right, one win in 12 not 13, still extremely poor. But it still makes abysmal reading, especially when you look at who we played. Not sure any other manager would have survived that run of form. In the 12 PL Games before the run of 4 straight wins
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Originally posted by PZ Eagle
In the 12 PL Games before the run of 4 straight wins Add the 3 defeats and its w6 d6 l7 - after Tuesday you can add another to the 'L' total.
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