To be fair people slated us signing Hangeland due to injuries and his age. He came in and did a job when needed. Samba was decent for Blackburn and if he comes in as cover then no reason why he can't fill a gap we currently have.

"They got his own song 'He's just too good for you', it's quite unbelievable but when you see it and he's facing up someone - I actually feel sorry for them, 'Cos he actually is" - Ian Holloway

Is it possible that just like United's signing of Park Ji Sung was touted as an attempt to curry favour with supporters in the Far East and thus improve the financials, we are signing Samba in a bid to try and attract the audience of Scrapheap Challenge?

So I manage a Workshop which provides a safe learning environment for blokes struggling with PTSD and other mental health issues. Being a Palace fan isn't listed yet.