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Originally posted by Arthur Waite
Like some others today, I don’t believe Eddie Howe is the answer. Not sure who is, but it needs an new injection of ideas, strategy, tactics, and a platform to allow some skilful, creative footballers to flourish. Again, I would agree that Hodgson staying on in some capacity would be a wrong move too. I hope Mr Parish reads this forum so he knows what fans actually think!
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Originally posted by PZ Eagle
How bad do we have to get before you’d accept a change is needed? Are results the only consideration, or should performances also be looked at? How many Palace games have you enjoyed watching in the last 24 months?
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Originally posted by Willo
I wholeheartedly concur. At home we have played 3 PL games, scored 3 goals, 1 from the penalty spot.Our possession stats in these games : I believe that supporters have had enough, there is only so much we can take. and the best of those teams was Everton who we played well against and had the best possession stats (for us). We had a go against them. I accept that against Soton we were happy to let them play suicide defending.
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Originally posted by jeeagles
Why would you reward a failing manager with a cushy job? I see your intention is to try and be respectful, and perhaps two years ago we could have asked Roy to help with a managed transition but we are currently on a run of 2 wins in 13. No manager worth his salt would accept a role in a job where the old manger is still lingering around. Not sure if Howe is the right man for the job, but we have an established, experienced, and professional group of players. Even if he doesn't succeed, it's very unlikely we'd get relegated with the squad we have. Worth a punt. That is very bold and optimistic statement, hope it does not come back to haunt you!
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Originally posted by Arthur Waite
Doom bear made a good point, which may have been forgotten. Fans pay good money to be entertained. The Brighton match was NOT a one off. When Hodgson speaks it is always about trying to avoid relegation. I know every team wants to get to 38-40 points and I get that, but we never have any ambitious chat or aspirations to get well into the top half. Aspirations and expectations are far too low and this negative 'drip feed' affects players and fans. Hodgson was right yesterday when he said that this is the best squad in his time. Now is the time for leadership and ambition. The fans are a powerful body. It seems to me that there is a great deal of discontent. I believe our Home supporters would like to feel more comfortable instead of biting our nails until the final whistle.
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Originally posted by PZ Eagle
I've read some stupid posts lately, but this one beats them all
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Originally posted by spartakev2
I've read some stupid posts lately, but this one beats them all that's because you are too fecking stupid to think it wouldn't happen to us if roy was sacked now. is that what you want.
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Originally posted by Elphers40
The old be careful what you wish for brigade have a point. We could drop out of the prem playing exciting football that sees us getting beat - but only just every week like Bournemouth. I think there is a balance to be struck between solid defence and showing some attacking intent. I just know that Roy will not suddenly become a different manager because we drew with Brighton. He won’t change - he can’t chance. I think Dyche Is a good fit for us and when you consider the very limited resources at his disposal when Burnley qualified for Europe I think he could do a very decent job at the Palace with the quality on offer. Burnley have done a very impressive job over recent years to getting themselves in the premiership twice, sticking with a good manager when they were relegated and consistently outperming. Turf Moor is around 15% smaller than Selhurst and would suspect over all they have an income around 25% smaller than ours yet still turn a small profit based on the low player turnover and low wages. Their board like ours have recently invested in training facilities and are looking to expand the Cricket Field stand. Yet they are being slated by fans for not spending money they probably don't have. All sounds pretty familiar. IF we could prize Dyche away I think improve the club in a sustainable way. It would greatly increase the chances of Burnley being relegated. As an outside bet, David Wagner is available. Didn't do a great job at Schalke though. Don't know enough about German football to confirm the reason for it.
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Originally posted by jeeagles
Burnley have done a very impressive job over recent years to getting themselves in the premiership twice, sticking with a good manager when they were relegated and consistently outperming. Turf Moor is around 15% smaller than Selhurst and would suspect over all they have an income around 25% smaller than ours yet still turn a small profit based on the low player turnover and low wages. Their board like ours have recently invested in training facilities and are looking to expand the Cricket Field stand. Yet they are being slated by fans for not spending money they probably don't have. All sounds pretty familiar. IF we could prize Dyche away I think improve the club in a sustainable way. It would greatly increase the chances of Burnley being relegated. I'm afraid there is no vacancy at present and unlikely to be in the foreseeable future. In the meantime, we will all be reduced to slack-jawed somnolence watching the players admiring the opponents having the lion's share of the possession.
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Originally posted by Willo
I'm afraid there is no vacancy at present and unlikely to be in the foreseeable future. In the meantime, we will all be reduced to slack-jawed somnolence watching the players admiring the opponents having the lion's share of the possession. We don't have fans in the stadium to express their rage, or respected senior players like Delaney who can ask the chairman what the f*** is going on. Roy's reaction in the post match interview seems to show he has no real idea of just how angry fans would have been if they were in Selhurst to see sundays performance.
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Originally posted by jeeagles
We don't have fans in the stadium to express their rage, or respected senior players like Delaney who can ask the chairman what the f*** is going on. Roy's reaction in the post match interview seems to show he has no real idea of just how angry fans would have been if they were in Selhurst to see sundays performance. He was upbeat, smiling and appeared 'Tickled pink' by our defensive organisation. Our style of football has killed my enjoyment of watching the team I have supported through thick and thin since the 60s.
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Lose against Fulham and Roy should definitely go Bring in the ginger one or the unfinished business one
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Originally posted by Arthur Waite
I am glad I am not alone in my views! I agree that Sean Dyche could be a good fit in taking the club forward. At the end of the day, it is about Mr. Parish!
Just watched Burnley v West Brom a turgid boring game, why people are calling for Dyche is a mystery, he plays exactly the same style as Roy. What Chairman is going to sack a mid table manager, who ensured stability for 3 years?
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