I'm pretty sure this is the problem with most of their 'big name' signings.
I felt so sorry for poor Adebayor. Such a distinguished career and then he is wrongly advised by his agent to sign for Palace; no wonder he put no effort in. What a come down.
Then there is Cabeye, you can't help but feel total anguish for the fellow as he thought he was signing for a Premier League team but ends up in a decrepit stadium that would struggle to grace a Sunday league. Then, to add insult to injury, he sees the ball sailing over him time and time again as Pardew plays dull, old fashioned, percentage hoof ball in search of set pieces and goals on the break. How they survived last season is still a huge shock.
Certainly not good enough for Brighton's first team, but I feel he would be good enough for Palace.
I do worry about his state of mind though if he does come, what a horrible time he will have playing in our slum. I mean apart from the premier league football and tens of thousands of pounds wages a week I'm not sure what we have to offer.
I'm sure he would much rather play in a nice stadium. One that is peaceful and tranquil, especially on match days. Not to mention the lure of championship football, seaon after season. Not sure how you would afford his wages though, but that's to be expected when you lose 1.5 million every month. Maybe Barber could charge for memembersp of dicks bar next, that could raise a few quid.