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nead1 Flag 07 May 24 10.38am

I agree with you; however, I sense that DF will be incredibly hard to replace as his influence stems to every corner of CPFC - recruitment, contracts, managerial appointments etc. He also seems to have a very good and trusted relationship with the owners who respect his judgement and track record.
Will be a real shame if he goes and very big boots to fill.

 

PJEagle Flag London 07 May 24 11.11am

Originally posted by nead1

I agree with you; however, I sense that DF will be incredibly hard to replace as his influence stems to every corner of CPFC - recruitment, contracts, managerial appointments etc. He also seems to have a very good and trusted relationship with the owners who respect his judgement and track record.
Will be a real shame if he goes and very big boots to fill.

I would guess he wants to stay to see the team and taken the has helped to build come to fruition

 

PJEagle Flag London 07 May 24 11.12am

Originally posted by PJEagle


 

highbury eagle Flag Islington 07 May 24 12.07pm

Manchester to Newcastle remains a distance of nearly 150 miles, so in the grand scheme of things, a move to Newcastle will not fully resolve this issue.

Originally posted by The Dolphin

He was at the game last night and seemed very happy and comfortable.
My only worry is that his family apparently lives in Manchester which might be a reason he is thinking about a move?
His work doesn't involve being at CPFC every day of course.
We can but hope - he is Palace through and through - let's hope that fact wins through.

Edited by highbury eagle (07 May 2024 12.08pm)

 


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Canterbury Palace Flag Whitstable 08 May 24 4.27pm

Telegraph reporting that he is the 'marginal frontrunner' for the Newcastle job and 'interviewed well'. Makes me wonder exactly how we're putting together a plan for the summer transfer window if our sporting director is trying to get a different job.

[Link]

 


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DANGERCLOSE Flag London 08 May 24 4.32pm

who was crystal palaces sporting director before freedman?

 

pssguy Flag 08 May 24 4.32pm

Anyone know what length of contract he is on? Presumably we could do a Newcastle and put him on gardening leave like they have with Ashworth. Of course, the latter might be getting cold feet about joining United now and decide he would rather join Palace

 

ex hibitionist Flag Hastings 08 May 24 4.39pm

Doogie should know full well more than most that the grass is not always greener on the other side, he can't have forgotten Bolton, though Man U or toon wud have money unlike Bolton.

 

mileend Flag East London 08 May 24 4.58pm

Originally posted by ex hibitionist

Doogie should know full well more than most that the grass is not always greener on the other side, he can't have forgotten Bolton, though Man U or toon wud have money unlike Bolton.

incredibly Man U may not have much money for transfers, their losses are £100m so only £5m more in losses allowed under FFP

Here is the bbc article - [Link]

Shows the industrial scale of bad transfer fees and wages they have paid considering their absolutely vast income

So maybe that is why they think they need some more astute cheaper signings by someone like Freedman?

The problem with that is that the Championship talent who step up do tend to need some time to find their way in a less pressurised environment. So it can be the second year where they really kick on. Wharton has done extremely well as it only took to his second game to start looking the part.

Carrying the burden of delivering on Man U fans perception of their divine right to win everything always is a tough one.

 

Ginger Pubic Wig Flag Wickham de L'Ouest 08 May 24 5.43pm

Man has job. May want another one. Nothing to see and no loyalty due from him beyond his contractual obligations to us. Especially to all those fans who thought he was a donkey.

All that matters is that we have someone better lined up.

 


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Badger11 Flag Beckenham 08 May 24 6.07pm

Originally posted by mileend

incredibly Man U may not have much money for transfers, their losses are £100m so only £5m more in losses allowed under FFP

Here is the bbc article - [Link]

Shows the industrial scale of bad transfer fees and wages they have paid considering their absolutely vast income

So maybe that is why they think they need some more astute cheaper signings by someone like Freedman?

The problem with that is that the Championship talent who step up do tend to need some time to find their way in a less pressurised environment. So it can be the second year where they really kick on. Wharton has done extremely well as it only took to his second game to start looking the part.

Carrying the burden of delivering on Man U fans perception of their divine right to win everything always is a tough one.

24 years ago United withdraw from the FA cup because it wasn't a big enough competition for the club.

In a couple of weeks time their supporters will be praying to win the same competition.

 


One more point

DANGERCLOSE Flag London 08 May 24 6.17pm

 

Jacey Flag 10 May 24 12.40pm

Freeman likely to stay after all:


[Link]

 

eagleman13 Flag On The Road To Hell & Alicante 10 May 24 12.46pm

Originally posted by Jacey

Freeman likely to stay after all:


[Link]

Lets hope so.

Then you get this [Link] saying Glasner should do the job as well. Who are these people, never heard of them till this season. They do seem to be a template across all prem clubs tho.

 


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Frickin Saweet Flag South Cronx 10 May 24 1.53pm

Originally posted by silvertop

Front runner according to another article.

This could be very bad. Unless...

...he has left in place a successor and established network who will simply carry on where he left off.

In addition to bringing in a hefty compo package. Money no object apparently.

He will now be fishing from a different pond so unlikely to run up against us as competition.

would be handy if someone could photocopy his little black book or emerging talent before he goes

 

MrRobbo Flag Chaldon 10 May 24 3.29pm

Originally posted by Frickin Saweet

would be handy if someone could photocopy his little black book or emerging talent before he goes

Without sounding like I don't rate him, you could just watch the weekly championship highlights

 

monkey Flag Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 10 May 24 3.38pm

Originally posted by MrRobbo

Without sounding like I don't rate him, you could just watch the weekly championship highlights

Yes Munoz was great at Blackburn

 

silvertop Flag Portishead 10 May 24 3.49pm

Originally posted by Frickin Saweet

would be handy if someone could photocopy his little black book or emerging talent before he goes

That info is owned by the club.

 

eagleman13 Flag On The Road To Hell & Alicante 10 May 24 4.13pm

Originally posted by silvertop

That info is owned by the club.

I bet it's not . . .

 


This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

palaceexile Flag hastings 10 May 24 4.43pm

Originally posted by Jacey

Freeman likely to stay after all:


Reading between the lines, the implication seems to be that Freedman isn't going to Newcastle ... but is lined up for Man Utd?

[Link]

 

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