[Albion] Palace Fans Biggest Fear
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"5YP" anyone? Any other famous Palace statements that never became reality?
Danny Wilson Said
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I'm feeling quite optimistic about this. Wolves got rid of Nuno because he'd completely lost his way at Molineux, but now he's off to Selhurst to try to create a team out of nothing, changing an ultra-pragmatic outfit into an all-out attacking side overnight. Oh, and keeping Mr Tumble happy after another failed attempt to join Arsenal.
I'll give it three months tops, more likely eight games, in the de Boer mould, with big Sam or Pards back there firefighting by October.
I'll give it three months tops, more likely eight games, in the de Boer mould, with big Sam or Pards back there firefighting by October.
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Burgess Hill 84
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Nuno deal is off, according to the daily mail.
TWOCHOICEStom
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NuNOPE.
Change at Barnham
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9667531/Crystal-Palace-END-talks-Nuno-Espirito-Santo-new-manager.html
Back to the drawing board.
If you don't want to open the Daily Fail link, they reckon it's because of Nuno's string of demands (perhaps the hygiene history at the training ground?).
They reckon Cooper or Dyche are now targets.
Change at Barnham
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In fairness I was wondering why he would choose Palace if Everton were also interested in recruiting him.
Although if I were an Everton fan I would prefer the rather more exciting and attack minded Lille manager.
Although if I were an Everton fan I would prefer the rather more exciting and attack minded Lille manager.
Fourth choice for the palace job - how's that going to taste?
Far be it for me to fuel our deranged wing of Potter acolytes.
But can you imagine the difficulty the Albion would have in replacing GPott?
"All we can offer you is:-
An average squad age of 25.
Most contracted for at least 2 more seasons.
Internationals throughout the first team and bench.
Internationally recognised under 18 and under 23's playing in their top division.
A solid management structure above, who wants you.
The stadium.
The training complex.
Is there anything else we can tempt you with?"
Probably realised they'd need to funnel hundreds of millions to Jorge Mendez every transfer window and thought better of it.
Or maybe to appease the fans before going for a Cooper or Dyche. Really can't see Dyche going unless they offer him the job before properly talking to him
Or maybe to appease the fans before going for a Cooper or Dyche. Really can't see Dyche going unless they offer him the job before properly talking to him
Be fair in the glossy promo video it clearly states "Late 2018"
Meaning they've only had two and a half years to build it.
Not the three and a half years that could be misconstrued as.
Look it says so right here in the video they posted 17th December 2017, four and a half years ago:-
Change at Barnham
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Wolves recent success was certainly achieved mostly by buying very good players for large sums rather than developing young talent. Mostly through Mendez who I'm sure will be very happy to churn his Portuguese clients for another 15%.
I reckon Palace may have swerved a costly episode in employing Nuno. They clearly weren't prepared to overspend.
Someone with a proven record of developing youngsters from within their own academy plus recruiting some low cost overseas stars has to be their way forward.
The breaking point comes when Parish succumbs to fan pressure if they are in the relegation zone come November.
I reckon they will end up with someone who hasn't even been mentioned yet.
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Nailed it, good post.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
He's probably simply used Palace as leverage to get the Everton job. Both parties made it well known they were close to a deal, then all of a sudden it stalls because he's "increased his demands". Everton come in at the last minute to gazump it.
Nuno to Palace NEVER looked like a good fit, his stock is still far too high for the likes of them.
Mancgull
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The Holmesdale site really is a treat at present. They thought it was nailed on Nuno would go, and now they feel that they’ve been played. Nuno to Everton, lampard to Palace��
Its such a shame... some of their fans saying not only have they got Nuno but they have ensured Potter will go to Everton.... They really are a special breed up there.