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pax3908 22 Feb 21 11.12am | |
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I have been a supporter of Palaces since l worked on the gates as a kid,over 50 years ago,and seen many great days and some awfull ones,but l cannot remember a time when there is so much negativity with the club,it is strange really,we are in the Prem but no one seems to be enjoying it,l can understand that,we are playing rather poor football at the moment with the odd reprise now and again,but my perspective on things is that we are in trouble this year,somewhere along the line it. Has all gone wrong,relying on one man I.e.Zaha, not addressing the obvious centre forward situation,and playing hang on football,which we have for the past few seasons,has created a ground swell of unhappiness,sometimes it seems to me that the football was more fun maybe 20 years ago or more,not quite as glamorous,but people laughed and enjoyed it more,l think striving for success can be good but it doesn't bring the enjoyment it used to?
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davehuggins 22 Feb 21 11.21am | |
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Yes, you feel as I do. Think we as fans should not expect so much. Personally, I am dreading tonight's game which should not be the case as after all we are supposed to enjoy it!! The club is probably in the strongest position it has ever been both staff and financial wise but still, we want more. What is required and I have been saying this for 5 years we need investors who want success not a return so much on their investment. Need help like Leicester or Abramovitc from Chelsea. Fingers crossed for tonight eh!! COYP
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AERO 22 Feb 21 11.27am | |
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Agree with this .And feel that the amount of our time in the premiership and heartaches etc to get there was it all worthwhile ? Apart from an academy we don't seem to have progressed as much that I would have imagined when we beat Watford on that so called 100mil game at Wembley. Same stadium, and 5he although so called better players on mega wages the football especially of late has been dire .
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Stirlingsays 22 Feb 21 11.28am | |
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Sport is great but a percent of people over invest in it for various reasons. I say don't care too much about something that doesn't care back. That way you can enjoy your sport for what it is....a pastime for your benefit.
'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen) |
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Badger11 Beckenham 22 Feb 21 11.32am | |
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Not being able to go to a game is not helping. When you are there you shout and cheer at your team to "help the players" you feel like you are part of the team. TV is the 4th wall it just isn't the same that plus we are playing crap.
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ASCPFC Pro-Cathedral/caravan park 22 Feb 21 11.34am | |
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It's all very philosophical mate. We could talk about it forever. I've certainly felt happier as a fan, I think a lot of it is that nothing has really got better in the Premier League. We haven't seen the academy yet, and we all thought a new stand would be done by now. But, typical us, we've actually done nothing. Hopefully we will.
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AERO 22 Feb 21 11.39am | |
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Agree and no leaders on the pitch which is the crucial bit .Let's see what effort and character is shown tonight after a week of negativity which must have filtered through management and players alike.
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Pete53 Hassocks 22 Feb 21 11.45am | |
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I do think social media exacerbates our sense of disappointment and unhappiness. 15 years ago, and before, you only had your mates to drown your sorrows with. Now we have thousands of fellow supporters with whom we can, together, whip up an ever escalating sense of disenchantment and annoyance on a daily basis.
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Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 22 Feb 21 11.56am | |
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Hard to disagree with you pax. There's a lot of unwarranted negativity on here. But, it's not just on this site, the trend is universal in the social media world. I don't get to live matches now, but I well remember the fun of banter on the terraces, when the opportunity for an exchange of views took place. Face to face stuff, criticism included, tends to be more good natured than through the ether. Anyway, us old'ns are more pragmatic. Been there, done that as they say. However, Premiership football is tough and demanding, but on balance I'd sooner get my fun from seeing our team compete with the top teams in the country, even if we might win more games in the Championship. Keep smiling!
Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled. |
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Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 22 Feb 21 11.58am | |
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Originally posted by Pete53
I do think social media exacerbates our sense of disappointment and unhappiness. 15 years ago, and before, you only had your mates to drown your sorrows with. Now we have thousands of fellow supporters with whom we can, together, whip up an ever escalating sense of disenchantment and annoyance on a daily basis.
Yes, quite. I was typing my response above while you posed yours!
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doombear Too far from Selhurst Park 22 Feb 21 12.16pm | |
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Originally posted by ASCPFC
Anyway, I won't rant more. Where's our characters now? Boring frankly. I suppose that is the Premier League for you, a manufactured fake glory product only open to the highest bidder. We sell our cup dreams for a slice of the cake at the top table. In fact, we've all sold our souls. When we're back in the Championship we will probably look back fondly at this time. But at the moment it all seems flat and empty.
Today, the money seems to be everything. We aren't on a level playing field; we can't realistically compete with the big boys and even if we produce a string of great players from our new Academy, the lure of megadosh and European football on offer from the big clubs will lure many of them away. What's left? Only the dream of a cup run (like 2015/16) and the desire for a pleasant football style, neither of which seem likely at present. And yet, once fans are allowed back, I'll make the 7 hour return trip to Selhurst in (misguided) hope that things will improve. Go on say it: "You must be mad, Doombear!"
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Putitout Oxford 22 Feb 21 12.38pm | |
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