[Albion] Palace Fans Biggest Fear

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Just looking at transfer news and I see, apart from us buying up most of South Africa's finest footballers (according to SA fans), that Pilarse have 14 players out of contract at the end of this year, and some of the bigger names amongst that. I wonder, with Eze coming to the fore, and Zahahaha looking to move on, whether they are entering that very dangerous "re-build" period, and, if so, is this the time for Woy to step away also?

 

[Change at Barnham]

Just looking at transfer news and I see, apart from us buying up most of South Africa's finest footballers (according to SA fans), that Pilarse have 14 players out of contract at the end of this year, and some of the bigger names amongst that. I wonder, with Eze coming to the fore, and Zahahaha looking to move on, whether they are entering that very dangerous "re-build" period, and, if so, is this the time for Roy to step away also?

I think Palace's situation is an excellent opportunity to get some very highly paid players off their payroll and replaced with exciting youngsters like Eze.
If I was a Palace fan I'd be looking at it as a positive rather than a negative to ditch the likes of Sakho, Meyer, Benteke and Townsend who will be taking a large percentage of the wage bill.

The massive 'IF' is will they recruit successfully?

 

[loz]

I think Palace's situation is an excellent opportunity to get some very highly paid players off their payroll and replaced with exciting youngsters like Eze.
If I was a Palace fan I'd be looking at it as a positive rather than a negative to ditch the likes of Sakho, Meyer, Benteke and Townsend who will be taking a large percentage of the wage bill.

The massive 'IF' is will they recruit successfully?

Yes I have you correct although I would keep Townsend and even Benteke if they signed a reduced contract, as Townsend always puts a shift in and with Benteke / or A other big center forward, I think we look better as it allows Zaha ( if he stays) and Eze to play free roles up front. But the summer will be a big re-building job which I am looking forward to...as you lot might be finding out the premier league gets a bit boring after a while. It might not work or it just might who knows.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Benteke could star at another club, strikers sometimes do after a move, that's NOT me saying we'd want him here!

 

[bhanutz]

Benteke could star at another club, strikers sometimes do after a move, that's NOT me saying we'd want him here!

I would take him.... On much reduced wages tho... 130k a week, only our friends up the road would pay that for him

 

[blue-shifted]

I would take him.... On much reduced wages tho... 130k a week, only our friends up the road would pay that for him

Oh come on, we're nowhere near that desper .......

Hmm, might be worth a thought actually

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Wouldn't have him washing boots!

 

[Marshy]

Eddie Howe will be in at Palace at end of season

 

[elwheelio]

Eze looks like a really good player. Zaha is an odd one though. He's looked good this season but his wages and his worth to Palace means he'll be there until the end of his contract at this rate.

 

[Rogero]

Eddie Howe will be in at Palace at end of season

That is a good shout as he is a southern man.
The rebuilding of that club is a huge job . The ground is a dump and they have most players well into their 30s. The American owners will want out .They have done well to stay in the prem but I see trouble ahead.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

That is a good shout as he is a southern man.
The rebuilding of that club is a huge job . The ground is a dump and they have most players well into their 30s. The American owners will want out .They have done well to stay in the prem but I see trouble ahead.

I agree, it's a good shout, but would Mr Smugness want the job and risk of the squad rebuild in his first season? They've got something like 16 players out of contract, issues around Mr Tumble, a lack of cash, a stadium that makes Crawley's ground look good and still to address their ownership issues, other than that no problems!

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

That is a good shout as he is a southern man.
The rebuilding of that club is a huge job . The ground is a dump and they have most players well into their 30s. The American owners will want out .They have done well to stay in the prem but I see trouble ahead.

Sorry, was responding to [MENTION=206]Marshy[/MENTION] and said about the same as you on your bleedin' link!

 

[Marshy]

I agree, it's a good shout, but would Mr Smugness want the job and risk of the squad rebuild in his first season? They've got something like 16 players out of contract, issues around Mr Tumble, a lack of cash, a stadium that makes Crawley's ground look good and still to address their ownership issues, other than that no problems!

Its a Prem job, down south and they still pay a fortune in wages to players so of course he will want it.

I think its a done deal already.

 

[Mellotron]

Pretty much every game this season I see him getting involved in aggro - he seems very unhappy to me.

 

[Sheebo]

Pretty much every game this season I see him getting involved in aggro - he seems very unhappy to me.

Think that’s just him - a pure oddball whiney ****

 

[lawros left foot]

You’re all forgetting the new ‘Super Stand’

Shirley, it must be finished now. It’ll make Spurs ground look like Crawleys ground.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

I agree, it's a good shout, but would Mr Smugness want the job and risk of the squad rebuild in his first season? They've got something like 16 players out of contract, issues around Mr Tumble, a lack of cash, a stadium that makes Crawley's ground look good and still to address their ownership issues, other than that no problems!

18 players out of contract. 14 players over 30 or over with another 3 joining that list before the start of next season. They need a huge squad rebuild, but it's a PL job so Howe would be interested. Hopefully the smug **** goes there just so I can hate him a little bit more.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Its a Prem job, down south and they still pay a fortune in wages to players so of course he will want it.

I think its a done deal already.

Or before if Woy is slipping?

 

[Marshy]

Or before if Woy is slipping?

yep, would be surprised if he came in before end of season if Palace are safe too, to give him time to look at things before the window etc

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

yep, would be surprised if he came in before end of season if Palace are safe too, to give him time to look at things before the window etc

I think we'll see a Palace decline more in terms of squad and looking forward, Board will panic, switch new main stand for a marquee to cover new burger stall, Howe in, fold company, relaunch as CPFC(2021)Ltd * It has a ring to it!