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seaford

Active member
Feb 8, 2007
339
It was abundantly obvious that this would happen when Parish made a Zaha a virtual hostage at Selhurst Park by hanging a £75m price tag around his neck in the summer. Not only do they have a player who obviously doesn't want to be there, they have a player who resents being denied a decent career move and who's value appears to be plummeting with every sulky, petulant and ineffectual performance.

It would appear Parish is as inept at employee engagement as he is with supporter engagement. What did he think would happen by forcing a fragile character like Zaha to stay? Parish really is useless and long may he contine to be so.

No one forced him to sign a 5 year contract, which pays him (allegedly) £100K a week.
 




Triggaaar

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Oct 24, 2005
49,983
Goldstone
True, but probably the wrong club at the wrong time for him. He's a few years older now and I reckon he would most likely have benefitted professionally, personally and emotionally from a move this summer to a bigger club.
I don't think we wanted him. Failed the 'no dickheads' test.
 


dazzer6666

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Mar 27, 2013
52,005
Burgess Hill
It was abundantly obvious that this would happen when Parish made a Zaha a virtual hostage at Selhurst Park by hanging a £75m price tag around his neck in the summer. Not only do they have a player who obviously doesn't want to be there, they have a player who resents being denied a decent career move and who's value appears to be plummeting with every sulky, petulant and ineffectual performance.

It would appear Parish is as inept at employee engagement as he is with supporter engagement. What did he think would happen by forcing a fragile character like Zaha to stay? Parish really is useless and long may he contine to be so.

Isn’t it.......fantastic? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
 






Acker79

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Nov 15, 2008
31,762
Brighton
I think the rumour was Spurs were interested, but he's not better than Eriksen, Alli, Son, Lucas or Lamela, nor are they short of home grown players, so his price tag and wages put an end to that interest if I recall correctly.

That's clearly nonsense. He's the third best player in the world, and the only reason they didn't buy him is because Levy had to pay more money for the stadium, otherwise he would have gladly parted with the £70+m, because that is a bargain for someone as talented as Zaha, and he is famous for paying asking prices.
 


Stat Brother

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Jul 11, 2003
73,363
West west west Sussex
Loving them turning on Dwayne.
I assume the whole division/country know they are a one man team except themselves.

'How do you stop palace?'
'Play Zaha out of the game'
 


dazzer6666

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Mar 27, 2013
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Burgess Hill
Loving them turning on Dwayne.
I assume the whole division/country know they are a one man team except themselves.

'How do you stop palace?'
'Play Zaha out of the game'

...like we did. Turned him into a petulant knobber. Don’t think March has had enough credit for ruining him.

Ah wait. He already was.
 




Stat Brother

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Jul 11, 2003
73,363
West west west Sussex
...like we did. Turned him into a petulant knobber. Don’t think March has had enough credit for ruining him.

Ah wait. He already was.

I'm sure 'cry in a minute' helped. :lol:
 




Seaber

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Oct 20, 2010
1,130
Wales
That's clearly nonsense. He's the third best player in the world, and the only reason they didn't buy him is because Levy had to pay more money for the stadium, otherwise he would have gladly parted with the £70+m, because that is a bargain for someone as talented as Zaha, and he is famous for paying asking prices.

And Joniesta is the fourth best right?
 






clapham_gull

Legacy Fan
Aug 20, 2003
25,175
As a "local" you have to oddly admire them in a sense. Able to sustain being the Premier League with a ground that isn't just a throw back to 70s but something that even the Victorians would condemn.

However seriously, rather than punching above their weight this is a London club who deserve to be in top league based on their "success" but have been completely sucked into the money in money out problem in football.

The lack of investment in their infrastructure is frightening.
If they get relegated this time I believe they are well and truly f#####.
 


Mackenzie

Old Brightonian
Nov 7, 2003
33,507
East Wales
As a "local" you have to oddly admire them in a sense. Able to sustain being the Premier League with a ground that isn't just a throw back to 70s but something that even the Victorians would condemn.

However seriously, rather than punching above their weight this is a London club who deserve to be in top league based on their "success" but have been completely sucked into the money in money out problem in football.

The lack of investment in their infrastructure is frightening.
If they get relegated this time I believe they are well and truly f#####.
Admin, rinse, repeat....the palace way.
 




Dick Head

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Jan 3, 2010
13,612
Quaxxann
True, but probably the wrong club at the wrong time for him. He's a few years older now and I reckon he would most likely have benefitted professionally, personally and emotionally from a move this summer to a bigger club. No surprise he's effectively 'on strike' at the moment. Can't believe Parish didn't see that comng down the line when made it impossible for him to move on in the summer.

They should have bought him a car.

I don't think we wanted him. Failed the 'no dickheads' test.

Yes, we've got enough of those already.
 


Munkfish

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May 1, 2006
11,861
That's clearly nonsense. He's the third best player in the world, and the only reason they didn't buy him is because Levy had to pay more money for the stadium, otherwise he would have gladly parted with the £70+m, because that is a bargain for someone as talented as Zaha, and he is famous for paying asking prices.

Behind who? Modric and Ronaldo?
 


Not Andy Naylor

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Dec 12, 2007
8,787
Seven Dials
At the risk of boring everyone with the Dwayne situation, isn't it true that Manchester United have a sell-on clause? So even if our chums in Croydon get market value from the South London Pele, they'll only be able to afford Messi and Modric but not Neymar as well.
 


Mackenzie

Old Brightonian
Nov 7, 2003
33,507
East Wales
At the risk of boring everyone with the Dwayne situation, isn't it true that Manchester United have a sell-on clause? So even if our chums in Croydon get market value from the South London Pele, they'll only be able to afford Messi and Modric but not Neymar as well.
Correct.

A substantial sell on by all accounts, they'll probably do a simple swap deal for Messi and Suarez instead.
 




Papa Lazarou

Living in a De Zerbi wonderland
Jul 7, 2003
18,834
Worthing
At the risk of boring everyone with the Dwayne situation, isn't it true that Manchester United have a sell-on clause? So even if our chums in Croydon get market value from the South London Pele, they'll only be able to afford Messi and Modric but not Neymar as well.

I thought it was just a rumour. We need some actual journalists to join NSC, as they know more.

:)
 





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