There is no point writing good honest common sense on here, they just keep on coming back with utter trash.
It is quite obvious our squad is good enough this season, the only issues we will have is when our manager leaves and the funds that will be available for the new man.

We all accept that, including the board hence the movement for Eze and Ferguson and the significant development of the Academy. If the right young players are available in January and the summer, I'm sure we will bring them in and ease out some of our geriatrics.

Meanwhile let's get behind Roy and the team.

Sadly I am of the opinion that we are about to reach the head of the snake with little prospect of climbing up the ladder.
Our 'Dad's Army' squad are going to be found wanting as the season progresses.

Of course we need to replace a few older players with a few younger ones, but that's a long term, gradual process.

Eze and (hopefully) ferguson were a very good start, as was the promotion of mitchell. I don't want any more than three unproven players introduced in one year if possible, and all the while we can eek another season out of the older ones we should do so. It's evolution not revolution.

If we can get a promising 20 year old centre back then that's great, but even better to have him learn from Cahill over a year or two as one is phased out by the other, rather than replaced. I'd certainly hope Ferguson is already picking the brains of Clyne and Ward, whilst also setting himself the target of overtaking them both.

Roy is another matter. If he's fit and able then he can stay until he's 80 for all I care. He's a good coach and a good man. The players like him too, and they wouldn't suffer a fool.

With the important January transfer window coming up ,Will SP give Roy the funds to do business? Or wil he get a fresh manager in for the obvious rehaul that is needed to an ageing squad ? I think the latter .

January is not the window for an overhaul of the squad.
Maybe one in, one out but little more than that.

Given our current points total there is absolutely no reason to replace the manager at this stage either.

Old, Ungifted and White

Unlikely imo. I expect there to be some money for a young CB if the one we have been chasing is available at the right price. Perhaps one other youngster in if the price is right etc.

If the youngsters were under 21 as at 1 Jan this year then they can be included in our first team squad without having to exclude existing members. However, I do wonder as has been said on another thread today whether Batshuayi will be looking for another loan move so as to try and get more game time.

As for Roy, make of this reply to a question what you will:

"I still get as much pleasure from watching the games of football and in particular from training and preparing the games as I've always had.

So all the time that that lasts, there's no reason for me to consider leaving it behind because I know that when the day comes, when I do make a decision to leave the game behind and to not give myself the benefits of training every day, having matches every weekend, I'm going to miss it."

I interpret it as saying "As long as I can still hack it as a manager on the training ground etc., I intend to carry on managing a football club".

So, basically, if he wants to carry on next year and the board are happy with him, Roy will still be our manager. The only thing in my book that might change that scenario is relegation and I do not expect that this season.

I agree. Overhauling squads is expensive, unpredictable, and can lead to unrest.

Ferguson would only make one or two changes each window. The most important thing is to spend the right amount on the right players.

Allardyce signed 4 players. Two of them left backs because we had none in the squad. Souare not have had an accident it would have potentially only taken Sakho and Luka to achieve a significant improvement in performance.

Even Sheffield United could start turning round their run of narrow defeats with only 3 successful signings.

Plus there's no room in the squad.

Is this a Palace supporters web site? Most contributors seem to hate the club and everything that is being achieved. They seem to have the same expectations as big rich clubs so go away you lot and support them.

I thought w#nker Potter more as a scout master! ( he is tying himself in knots)