[Albion] Palace Fans Biggest Fear

[Deportivo Seagull]

Ground - its our ground, we own it, and yes it needs a bit of modernisation, but I'd rather that than some soulless bowl on the edge of town
Squad - 2-3 players that would make your best 15 is subjective, as I would say maybe only 2-3 would make our best 15
Owner - Parish is the owner as far as I am concerned. We have 3 others, but SP has the final say, which is why textor wants out. I'd say he is at least as good an owner as Bloom
Strategy - consistently in the top 10, remind me where you finished last season? I dont think you sell when you are ready, you sell when the player has a striop and demands to leave
As I said, different answers depending on who you support, so definitely subjective

That is genuinely funny and sad in equal measures.
‘Parish is the owner as far as I’m concerned’ isn’t how it works in the real world ….

 

[nwgull]

The Amex is, of course, a FAR better stadium than Selhurst Park.

However, THIS isn't great, for sure:-

Actually that’s LOLs. The bloke who runs the Albion Roar Twitter/X is a pompous bellend.

 

[FatSuperman]

Strategy - consistently in the top 10, remind me where you finished last season?

Not being rude mate, but Palace have finished 'top 10' in the Premier League twice in the entire history of humanity. Both times 10th, which is the lowest you can be and still be in the top 10. Last season was your best ever in the Premier League in terms of finish, points and goals scored - this is your absolute peak. And it's still a long way off our best season.

All that said, I actually think Palace and Parish have done a pretty good job, given the resources they have - I think you do really well identifying a gem or two every season and surely that isn't just spawny luck. All in all, fair play Palace. And I hope you have an absolutely horrendous season, finishing just outside the relegation zone despite having the fewest goals scored all season. x

 

[upthealbion1970]

Ground - its our ground, we own it, and yes it needs a bit of modernisation, but I'd rather that than some soulless bowl on the edge of town
Squad - 2-3 players that would make your best 15 is subjective, as I would say maybe only 2-3 would make our best 15
Owner - Parish is the owner as far as I am concerned. We have 3 others, but SP has the final say, which is why textor wants out. I'd say he is at least as good an owner as Bloom
Strategy - consistently in the top 10, remind me where you finished last season? I dont think you sell when you are ready, you sell when the player has a striop and demands to leave
As I said, different answers depending on who you support, so definitely subjective

Thank you

You’ve cheered me up massively tonight. I’ve had some really shit news about a close friend and you’ve genuinely made me chuckle with your combination of drivel, nonsense and utter delusion

 

[Seagull58]

I have thought this for a while. there must be a way of putting a sensor in the ball to know the exact moment the ball was kicked and then use the GPS tracker as the reference point for offside. All GPS tracker must be located in the same place on each player.

Each and every player could wear one of these, according to personal preference, with a GPS sensor embedded.

 

[AZ Gull]

Actually that’s LOLs. The bloke who runs the Albion Roar Twitter/X is a pompous bellend.

Be that as it may, it isn't great from the club.

 

[papajaff]

Strategy - consistently in the top 10, remind me where you finished last season?

Yeah we only had a european campaign to deal with. Something you twats always ignore.

A shame you have become Dougie mk2

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Yeah we only had a european campaign to deal with. Something you twats always ignore.

A shame you have become Dougie mk2

Do they ignore the fact that we had a European campaign, or do they ignore European campaigns?

Or is it both?

 

[eaglesdan]

It appears that I was wooshed over the consistently finishing above you comment, as even though we finished 1 place higher due to goal difference I should have realised it was bait
Congratulations on the European tour, and the unbeaten start to this season.

I accept that last season was probably a fluke, but I still stand by my rose tinted views that we are not that far behind, and that things could change in the next year or two, but then again, perhaps you are all right, and you will sail away into the distance

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

Higher attendances agreed
Better ground Subjective, I would say no
Better squad Subjective, how do you define it?
Better owners Subjective, what makes you think Bloom is better than Parish
Better Strategy Subjective please explain what your strategy is
Unbeaten this season agreed

There was a lot of gloating about Europe last season, and it started well, but came unstuck in Rome. So not quite world beaters but not far off it.

Palace beaters, well the record says you have won more than us over all time, but its only 4 games for now.

Not sure any Palace fan would consider us in your shadow now. At what point do you need to look for new rivals if we are not up to scratch?

I (occasionally) quite enjoy your contributions on here (shame we can't post on your board - I guess the mods there couldn't face any critisism) but your post above is so full of that I have to respond.

(1) We agree

(2) Last season is the last time I'm going to Selhurst (been going since the 70s)
It's just an awful experience. Cramped seats, restricted views, concourses that are so squashed it's dangerous, and the toilets should be condemmed.
Add in the 'holding-back and being kettled to the station and it's just 100% rubbish (I know that being held back possibly only applies to us)
The fact that your new stand is almost 100% the same as our West Stand (well it will be when it actually gets built) it appears your club are trying to copy our ground (which you say isn't better than yours.....)
When it's finished, the AW will still be there - decrepid and dangerous.

(3) Market value of ours compared to yours.

(4) How much does Parish take out? How much has he put in?
Incomparable when compared to Bloom.
Add in, we don't have 'partial' American owners (who want out anyway)
Our owner doesn't move longstanding STH (without consultation with said STHs) to make way for the AUs

(5) Everyone knows how well our club is run and what Bloom's long term stratergy is with regards to talent spotting, and from where that information and data comes from. Parish doesn't have that data.

(6) We agree

Regarding Europe - we're entitled to gloat - we've gone from Mansfield to Marseille.
From Rochdale to Rome.
Four quite unbelievable away trips.
One day it might happen to Palace - only then will you realise how great European aways are.

Not looking for any other rivals thanks. Your lot will do just fine.

 

[loz]

I am not saying Selhurst is a better stadium although I personally love it, the thought of moving away from the place it is now fills me with terror, it’s in the heart of the community easily assessable for busses and 3 mainline railway stations, it’s my history and the clubs.

Now I am fully aware that the Goldstone was sold under your feet and there was not much you could do about it, but how many of you would still love to play there in a re- vamped stadium??

For many younger fans of not only palace but other teams who don’t know the history, for many the AMEX is an out of town hard to get to ground.

And just a quick reminder back before the premier league there was a competition called the football league , palace have finished the 22 team league in 3rd and 10th ( 10th being top half)

 

[Eeyore]

I am not saying Selhurst is a better stadium although I personally love it, the thought of moving away from the place it is now fills me with terror, it’s in the heart of the community easily assessable for busses and 3 mainline railway stations, it’s my history and the clubs.

Now I am fully aware that the Goldstone was sold under your feet and there was not much you could do about it, but how many of you would still love to play there in a re- vamped stadium??

For many younger fans of not only palace but other teams who don’t know the history, for many the AMEX is an out of town hard to get to ground.

And just a quick reminder back before the premier league there was a competition called the football league , palace have finished the 22 team league in 3rd and 10th ( 10th being top half)

Interesting thought. I found my mind wandering on the that. They would probably have had to buy the road behind the South Stand and somehow create a West Stand/North Stand curve. But let's say all that was possible, I'm sure folk would have liked that as a central location over Falmer.

But to quote our previous pitch side overlord 'It is what it is'. And we're happy. I agree that Palace should re-develop Selhurst where it is. If it doesn't need moving then don't move it.

 

[jimhigham]

I am not saying Selhurst is a better stadium although I personally love it, the thought of moving away from the place it is now fills me with terror, it’s in the heart of the community easily assessable for busses and 3 mainline railway stations, it’s my history and the clubs.

Now I am fully aware that the Goldstone was sold under your feet and there was not much you could do about it, but how many of you would still love to play there in a re- vamped stadium??

For many younger fans of not only palace but other teams who don’t know the history, for many the AMEX is an out of town hard to get to ground.

And just a quick reminder back before the premier league there was a competition called the football league , palace have finished the 22 team league in 3rd and 10th ( 10th being top half)

Yeah. That 3rd place finish has always bugged me. Can’t see us beating that anytime soon.

 

[Easy 10]

Yeah. That 3rd place finish has always bugged me. Can’t see us beating that anytime soon.

Even Norwich finished 3rd once. Freak seasons happen.

 

[loz]

Even Norwich finished 3rd once. Freak seasons happen.

Yes football seemed fair back then, Palace, Norwich, Ipswich and QPR and such like had a chance those days sadly gone.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Yes football seemed fair back then, Palace, Norwich, Ipswich and QPR and such like had a chance those days sadly gone.

Southampton finished SECOND!

 

[AZ Gull]

Southampton finished SECOND!

As did Watford!

 

[Deadly Danson]

Interesting thought. I found my mind wandering on the that. They would probably have had to buy the road behind the South Stand and somehow create a West Stand/North Stand curve. But let's say all that was possible, I'm sure folk would have liked that as a central location over Falmer.

But to quote our previous pitch side overlord 'It is what it is'. And we're happy. I agree that Palace should re-develop Selhurst where it is. If it doesn't need moving then don't move it.

Yep, let's be honest, if we could somehow have built the Amex at the Goldstone (in the same way White Hart Lane was rebuilt) with the same facilities it would have been amazing - just imagine those 12 coach trains and we might have redeveloped Hove Station whilst we were at it. Walkable for many, more parking (although I expect residents parking restrictions would have come in) and plenty of bus options. Obviously it was never a viable option either at the time or when we were looking for a stadium so it's a void argument.

 

[Eeyore]

Yep, let's be honest, if we could somehow have built the Amex at the Goldstone (in the same way White Hart Lane was rebuilt) with the same facilities it would have been amazing - just imagine those 12 coach trains and we might have redeveloped Hove Station whilst we were at it. Walkable for many, more parking (although I expect residents parking restrictions would have come in) and plenty of bus options. Obviously it was never a viable option either at the time or when we were looking for a stadium so it's a void argument.

Well, yes. The Goldstone had 30,000 crowds in the 70s so would have coped without huge change. I wasn't a fan of having a ground at Falmer, but it was the only viable option and now its home. And it's a nice home. I don't miss the Goldstone, but I wouldn't mind being dropped back in the late 70s to take a walk down the Old Shoreham Road for the smell of smoke, the stench of the loos, the stale crisps and the weak Bovril, and the over cozy East Terrace. A cold and wet Tuesday evening, soaked to the skin. Maybe Walsall at home in 1976. Wardy and Spider running riot in the mud.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]