Deluded Palace!

[Tricky Dicky]

I haven't seen that thread TD, but that is unbelievable, Joe Cole would be amazing. It seems that there are a lot of people on here, that don't know as much about football as they'd like to think.

No shit !!

 

[Monkey Man]

Why do so many people think were going down. Over the last 4 or 5 years, the likes of Burnley, Hull, Blackpool, Wolves etc have always looked set for the drop having been promoted. We have a team who are in many ways ready for the Prem but with the need for a few additions. So far we've signed JRod, Steven Davis and are close to signing Buttner and Zaha (apparently). Clearly our ownership mean business, especially if you look at our training facilities, proposed ground upgrade (pending decent crowds in the Prem) and clear attempt to make us a global brand.

You were going so well until the "global brand" bit. I know we're all a bit delusional about the clubs we support, but Southampton a global brand? Apart from being a rather improbable ambition ... do you think that clubs with followers in Far East countries, Scandinavia, America etc are somehow better than those who just want to represent their own towns/cities/counties?

I know it's all about money but for me the obsession with "marketing ourselves in overseas territories" is one of the most unattractive elements of the modern game and nothing to do with what supporting your local club is supposed to be about.

Southampton has a solid local fanbase. That's good enough.

 

[upthealbion1970]

How can Southampton afford the £67.8bn asking price?

Isn't that per limb?

 

[Albion Dan]

It's a bit rich calling Palace deluded when some on here don't think Joe Cole isn't good enough for us !!

I cant see one post saying he isnt good enough for us, more that we have much bigger priorities over the position in which Joe Cole plays and very talented youngsters who he would displace. If Joe Cole comes then imo we will be no better than Pompey when they bought the league on money which was appearing from nowhere.

 

[JBizzleBeard]

You were going so well until the "global brand" bit.

Really? He started off by saying 'I don't know why everyone thinks we are going to go down' when no one on here has bloody said that. Your team are good and will no doubt fair pretty well in the Prem but some of the shit you come out with is laughable.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Southampton will comfortably fill the sort of space occupied by Norwich etc (similar sort of fan base, fat lad up front) and don't strike me as in much danger of going down.

The global brand thing though: redneb, you've embarrassed yourself there

 

[leigull]

Why do so many people think were going down. Over the last 4 or 5 years, the likes of Burnley, Hull, Blackpool, Wolves etc have always looked set for the drop having been promoted. We have a team who are in many ways ready for the Prem but with the need for a few additions. So far we've signed JRod, Steven Davis and are close to signing Buttner and Zaha (apparently). Clearly our ownership mean business, especially if you look at our training facilities, proposed ground upgrade (pending decent crowds in the Prem) and clear attempt to make us a global brand.

I don't think any serious Brighton fans think you're relegation candidates. Most Palace fans don't think anyone but Real Madrid, Man Utd/City or Barcelona are good enough for their little stars.

 

[saafend_seagull]

About as deluded as our fans thinking we can bring in Forlan.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Oh my word.

There's a Saints fan on the BBS commenting on this, suggesting that if- and he does say "if"- Saints were to sign Zaha, they'd mostly likely offer a player in part exchange (player plus £870 million one assumes).

One of the likely players he put forward was...Dan Harding.

Harding having a complete shocker and being humiliatingly substituted before half time at the Amex was one of the absolute HIGHLIGHTS of last season. He never, ever plays well against us. Can you IMAGINE the abuse he'd get- and the depths to which his performance might consequently plummet- if he turned up at the Amex wearing a Palace shirt?

Please, please, please, please, please PLEASE let this happen

 

[HawkTheSeagull]

They wont go down this season, but spending £1 Billion on Zaha would surely stick them in Administration !!!!

 

[Titanic]

...Can you IMAGINE the abuse he'd get- and the depths to which his performance might consequently plummet- if he turned up at the Amex wearing a Palace shirt?

Yes. Yes, I can.

 

[WhingForPresident]

and clear attempt to make us a global brand.

 

[Aquilaugh]

From the sun. In response to the Sun's piece on Zaha being Scumhampton's next target.

'Why bother? Southampton will be back in the Championship next year. Wilf needs to look at ex-Palace players like Tom Soares - just let go by Stoke - life at Palace is better'.

Really, I mean really? Personally I think Southampton will stay up. Now, let's see...will we see Palarse drop like a stone in water without this man's abilities?

Joke of a team now!

That is all.

A Brighton fan calling Palace deluded, brilliant.

 

[making plans for nigel]

It's a bit rich calling Palace deluded when some on here don't think Joe Cole isn't good enough for us !!

I agree ......













No way is Joe Cole good enough for Gus's Dream Team.

 

[Martinf]

A Brighton fan calling Palace deluded, brilliant.

Oh come on! We're all football supporters - we're ALL deluded to some degree, no?

 

[Monkey Man]

Oh come on! We're all football supporters - we're ALL deluded to some degree, no?

Yep. That's the fun of it.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Oh my word.

There's a Saints fan on the BBS commenting on this, suggesting that if- and he does say "if"- Saints were to sign Zaha, they'd mostly likely offer a player in part exchange (player plus £870 million one assumes).

One of the likely players he put forward was...Dan Harding.

Harding having a complete shocker and being humiliatingly substituted before half time at the Amex was one of the absolute HIGHLIGHTS of last season. He never, ever plays well against us. Can you IMAGINE the abuse he'd get- and the depths to which his performance might consequently plummet- if he turned up at the Amex wearing a Palace shirt?

Please, please, please, please, please PLEASE let this happen

Would Palace be able to afford Harding's wage demands ? plus the fact Parr would end up on the bench

 

[TheMajor]

Oh my word.

There's a Saints fan on the BBS commenting on this, suggesting that if- and he does say "if"- Saints were to sign Zaha, they'd mostly likely offer a player in part exchange (player plus £870 million one assumes).

One of the likely players he put forward was...Dan Harding.

Harding having a complete shocker and being humiliatingly substituted before half time at the Amex was one of the absolute HIGHLIGHTS of last season. He never, ever plays well against us. Can you IMAGINE the abuse he'd get- and the depths to which his performance might consequently plummet- if he turned up at the Amex wearing a Palace shirt?

Please, please, please, please, please PLEASE let this happen

Yeah but you do realise that if he went to Palace he will instantly become the best left back in the Championship ?

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Harding was embarrassed by Buckley?last season. Absolutely embarrassed, he got no where near him got yellow carded and was subbed before half time.