I thought it was found contentious enough for some. My mum was born in the Holmesdale Rd in the 30s for context. It was seen as basically American, the razzmatazz and all that. It was basically a marketing ploy, the NFL was seen as a holy grail of marketing - which it is in some ways.
However, since we don't play at Crystal Palace, but somewhere pretty much disconnected, then how much could we grumble? May as well be famous, rather than obscure - neither of which we seem to be able to fully achieve.
The thing that always made me laugh about it is that you would think Eagles was for The Nest wouldn't you? Eagles at Selhurst is pretty meaningless but I guess we're all so used to it.
Before I get into trouble, I too miss the sh1t games in Division 2 where all we would chant is Eagles! Over and over again, whilst the rain fell on our heads and we lost to Oxford. Our songs are too complicated. We should follow the clever Leeds model.

Red and Blue Army!

it was West Ham not us who won the World Cup

I can't remember there being much negative stuff. It was more like a new exciting era for me, however, although there followed a slide down the leagues, it ended up being a great ride back!

Once a Glazier, now an Eagle, Palace Forever.

Well said. I hated it then and still do.

You don't hold grudges for long.

Red and Blue Army!

At the time it was all razzmatazz and 'plans' to be a big club, big manager, Barcelona colours, catchy nickname... Some of jus believed it, of course all went t*ts up.

That's one good reason why many lifers are grounded when talk turns to entitlement, expansive play, Europe. It's been a long hard road so far and cutting corners just hasn't worked.