Bolton chasing Freedman

[Hillian1]

Official offer from Bolton.

He won't go, as much as it pains me to say it Freedman has turned palace around now, playing good football and lots of talent coming through.

If he leaves all that he is a cretin.

 

[Red'n'Blue]

Crystal Palace give Bolton permission to talk to manager Dougie Freedman says SSN. Wow.

 

[pornomagboy]

I can't see him going

 

[Acker79]

I would imagine there's an element of brinksmanship about this. People have said Dougie can use this to negotiate his new deal, but so can CPFC - accepting a bid from Bolton is like saying "we don't care if bolton are offering you more, if they want you, they will have to pay us, so we get a chunk of money for letting you go, so if you want to choose them, go ahead, uprootyour family, start a club rebuild from the beginning, or you can accept the offer we've given you, which is an improvement on your current deal, and you're already settled and making moves here with a squad development that's well under way".

I don't see them giving bolton permission as a foregone conclusion.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Two weeks ago plenty of palace fans wanted him out.

Corrected for you...

 

[8ace]

I would imagine there's an element of brinksmanship about this. People have said Dougie can use this to negotiate his new deal, but so can CPFC - accepting a bid from Bolton is like saying "we don't care if bolton are offering you more, if they want you, they will have to pay us, so we get a chunk of money for letting you go, so if you want to choose them, go ahead, uprootyour family, start a club rebuild from the beginning, or you can accept the offer we've given you, which is an improvement on your current deal, and you're already settled and making moves here with a squad development that's well under way".

I don't see them giving bolton permission as a foregone conclusion.

They won't have to pay that much compensation if he's only got a few months left on his contract will they?

 

[Albion Dan]

Interesting that Palace have let him talk, they clearly would rather the cash than Dougie. I dont think he will leave because I dont think the man really has any ambition or belief in his own ability. Palace is a safe option for him. Bolton whilst in a pickle right now are a much better long term bet than Palace but I think he'll bottle it.

 

[Hillian1]

I would imagine there's an element of brinksmanship about this. People have said Dougie can use this to negotiate his new deal, but so can CPFC - accepting a bid from Bolton is like saying "we don't care if bolton are offering you more, if they want you, they will have to pay us, so we get a chunk of money for letting you go, so if you want to choose them, go ahead, uprootyour family, start a club rebuild from the beginning, or you can accept the offer we've given you, which is an improvement on your current deal, and you're already settled and making moves here with a squad development that's well under way".

I don't see them giving bolton permission as a foregone conclusion.

He's only got 7 months left on his contract at palace, any compo will be minimal.

 

[Sam Ovett]

He's on to a good thing at Palace. Doing well, loved (in the most part) by the fans.

Bolton fans are going to be on his back straight away for not being a big name, and are also going to expect too much, too soon.

He should stay at Palace; feel it a mistake for palace to accept a bid...can they afford to stop freedmans plan whilst they are doing so well? Players, especially youngsters, may be demoralised etc.

Good luck to all parties

 

[Surrey_Albion]

To all the Palarse fans on here, out of curousity how would you feel if he does go (I dont think he will) but would it be from Hero to complete c### or would it be a "thank you for all you have done good luck! ??

 

[Don Quixote]

He should stay, he is doing well at the moment.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Zaha to follow IF Dougie goes? Murray loves the north so maybe him too?

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Dont forget Bolton are currently getting parachute payments and I believe they do have bit of a WAR CHEST at the moment.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Zaha to follow IF Dougie goes? Murray loves the north so maybe him too?

The first is a given seeing as Bolton have been wanting Zaha for a while but Murray has settled in Brighton now with his new missus.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

He's on to a good thing at Palace. Doing well, loved (in the most part) by the fans.

Even if he stays the relationship will surely be tainted now.

 

[Sam Ovett]

Even if he stays the relationship will surely be tainted now.

Between the fans and the chairmen maybe

 

[Pogue Mahone]

SSN now say that Bolton have been refused permission to talk to him by Palace.

 

[pornomagboy]

SSN now say that Bolton have been refused permission to talk to him by Palace.

If he wants to go and palace trying to stop him from talking, I would see him quitting.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

SSN now say that Bolton have been refused permission to talk to him by Palace.

Palace have put out an official statement saying that permission has been refused by them.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Palace have put out an official statement saying that permission has been refused by them.

Oh dear. Palace are going to have to offer Dougie a good contract in the next day or so, or I reckon a resignation is on the cards.