Some interesting debates in there. But wasn't it generally agreed that the players mentioned (Campbell, Delaney, Ward, Kelly etc) needed an upgrade? So would seem hypocritical to criticise his divisiveness.

Any points regarding disagreements with the board and uneasy relationships with players are very difficult to prove, however much circumstantial evidence. But for me, De Boer's biggest mistake is expecting such a dramatic shift to take place in a few weeks, with players clearly programmed to play a certain way. The 'evolution not revolution' remark will haunt. If this was a long term vision, then year one to consolidate and year two to adapt, with a full pre season and a year's recruitment behind him.

I had unease with his appointment, but an inability to suggest a better candidate. If Parish has a plan B, I think he needs to utilise it. If he hasn't, then this appointment is just going to have to be given the support to work. But De Boer is going to need to adapt his outlook to the strengths of his players. A couple of months and £8m in transfer fees is not a foundation for change. Mourinho, Klopp and Guardiola have all proven this.

We didn't 'go for silva'. Parish offered to fly him out to Spain. Not really the same when negotiations were about to happen with Watford in about 3-4 days time. A bit poor really. Instead of pausing the ego massaging of Wilf in Spain and postponing one of parish's 7 summer holidays, we let him slip away.

Frank was my last choice. Actually he wasn't my choice at all, but I was negative and doom and gloom so I must've been wrong.

2 games for me. Maybe 3. Better be some good signs or out.

COYP

Nail on the head with this article. If FDB really thought that our line up against HTFC and the players he played out of position was a winner then he should of walked.

Then again to play 3-4-3 against a very average Swansea team was completele farce yet again. Either FDB sorts his crap out and actually starts being a class football manager he believes he is get rid asap.

He has done nothing but alienate the clubs season pros, who yes maybe not be worldbeaters but it's these guys that have dug deep year on year to keep us in the PL and hopefully will be at Selhurst longer than this charlatan.

I do agree but SA did it all the time and it was lauded as refreshing straight talking.

If you want to live in a world full of kindness, respect and love, try to show these qualities.

Sam is a proven premiership manger with a track record that carries respect so you can believe he knows what he is talking about.
He said the players are not doing what he asked , I don't recall him implying they have no bottle.

He actually said that the players '' lacked balls ''.....if I was one of those players I'm not sure I would appreciate my boss saying that about me publicly.....

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