I really hope that Cenk Tosun does well in Crystal Palace. However, I'd like to say that sitting mostly on the bench at Everton for so long didn't help him out either.

Guys, I don't want to burst your bubble; but, generally, CTosun does not have speed so playing as a lone striker is not his strongest suit. I have watched him in the most recent Euro games with Turkey, he's even become slower.

On the other hand, Cenk Tosun does better when paired with another striker. He is good aerially so crosses will help him. He's physically strong, he can press. He's good technique for a striker so he can hold the ball on his feet. He can pass and shoot well from the distance. He is a good finisher; definitely, better than DCL. But the pace of game in the EPL makes him look worse than what he is capable of.

Btw, he didn't speak negatively about Crystal Palace. At the time, Besiktas FC was the champions in the Turkish Super League; and also, the club competed in the European Champions League. He wanted to be part of that success. Besiktas barely missed the knock-out stage while the team played well and did not lose any of the matches in group phase. They went on to compete Europa League, and they barely missed the semifinal. Besiktas played the best football in Turkey and he was the top scorer in the Turkish Super League. For the first time, he was getting regular playing time and he was a starter at Besiktas. His performance in Europe and Turkish Super League for a year and a half were his best years throughout his career. It was all hard work.

Yes, he received calls from the Turkey national team many times before and he also played many times for them but he's been generally a backup striker. Prior to Besiktas, CTosun was ignored when he played for a mediocre team where he was the star and scored the most number of goals for his team but he was never a prolific striker except during those eighteen months. He is industrious, and works hard. He doesn't give up easily. Not many players continue to have a successful career after moving from a mediocre team to one of the big-three (Istanbul) clubs in Turkey. Money, fame, city life destroy their career but CTosun has a good upbringing with strong values. He's German discipline.

You'll see him running a lot on the pitch, pressing, creating space, getting the center backs off of their positions. That's what he also does; in Turkish national team; and then, if he scores through a cross with a header or tap-in, or shoot from the edge of the box occasionally, it's even better. good luck to Cenk Tosun in his new destination.

Exactly

The HF have some links with a club in Athens so may be linked to that, in any case, stupid thing to do

I take it they’ll be holding up anti EU banners as well then? Thought not.

It isn't a deal that floats my boat but he is now a Palace player so I will support him and I hope he does wonders for us.
I can't be there tomorrow sadly but it would be good to hear he scored a hat trick on his debut!