You see this is what happens with t'internet at the disposal of folk that either have a vested interest (agents) or those looking to make a few quid (journos).

As far as I can tell these are the facts in this case:

1. Nobody at Palace has confirmed we are talking to Dyche.

2. Dyche is not actually quoted anywhere as actually stating he wants the job.

3. Burnley have not confirmed they have given permission for both parties to speak to each other.

Basically, it's all rumour, supposition & lazy journalism.

Knowing how secretive SP can be it's as likely that we're the reason Tuchel ruled himself out of the Saints job. But probably not.

Will this be five? It's gonna be five! It IS five!

Anything looking good at this stage. I understand the due diligence need to be taken but surely. We must have a preferred candidate at this stage of the process.

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Amateurish seems to be the word that springs to mind. I can feel a rant coming on, so had better sign off!

It is very well drawing conclusions without knowing all the facts.Sometimes one has to go from 'Plan A' to 'Plan B' and even 'Plan C' as various factors come into the equation.A protracted selection process can be frustrating for supporters of course but also for those responsible for getting the deal "Over the line".I suspect we won't need to wait too much longer !

Edited by Willo (20 Jun 2017 8.15am)

I know , the length of this managerial decision concerns me about potential transfer going forward.

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Conversely Dyche could put an immediate end to the speculation by issuing a statement to that effect, if he really has no interest in the Palace job.

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)

Indeed but I have tried to explain why these matters can often take time.

At the end of the day, whilst we are a PL club in London we are perhaps a "Hard sell" to potential managers of a certain status.

How do you know we haven't?

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There are realistically only two reasons for this continuing delay and you've covered them both. Either we are genuinely interested in de Boer and/or Pellegrino, but one or both want to try their chances with Southampton first. Or, or maybe because of the previous point, we have latterly decided we'd like to give Dyche a run out (although why we didn't start the process earlier heaven alone knows).

There is a risk here that we could end up with no one if our tactic of trying to play both ends against the middle fails. I much prefer the Watford-style of recruitment; select target, make it happen, end of. It's not like we have a better record than them as far as revolving door management is concerned, despite all of our supposed careful work in making an appointment.

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)