TRon Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Zaha has just got their player of the season and plays the same position as Townsend. He wouldn't be guaranteed a game if he went there so I'm hoping that may sway his decision I'm hoping what sways his decision is wanting to play for a big club in front of 50,000 fans every fortnight under one of the great managers in the game. Still, if he'd rather be in London playing for a little club with a shite manager, then that's where he should probably be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Although I think he'd potentially be our best player and would take the Championship apart gone are the days I get worked up about players coming and going. It's all part of the game and I don't expect Townsend to show us any loyalty or think he owes us in any way to try and get us back up. Let's face it, players like Alan Shearer for example don't exist any more and if Palace wave £100k a week in his face we won't see him for dust. That's the way it is these days so there's no point worrying about whether he stays or goes. It's another reason we're so lucky to have Benitez here and I'm not just talking about his managerial ability. In truth he shouldn't really have stayed. He's so much better than managing in the 2nd tier of English football and had he walked away far more prestigious jobs would have been offered to him. But he's a very loyal, dedicated and principled man. We knew that anyway but now we've seen it first hand. If any current player doesn't want to play here, for him, then they don't get a 2nd thought from me once they're gone. Alan Pardews Crystal Palace is a massive step down from Rafael Benitez Newcastle United, regardless of league position but if that's where Townsend sees his future then that's his problem. We know only too well how Pardew handles flair players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Toon Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Teams like Crystal Palace cant afford to pay £100k a week regardless of this massive influx of cash. Not only will it affect their wage structure, it could also cause financial ruin if they got relegated and Townsend was on a 5-year deal. That would work out at an outlay of around £40 million for the player over his full term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 They can absolutely afford 100k. And they could comfortably put clauses in to reduce his wage if they were relegated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Toon Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 They can absolutely afford 100k. And they could comfortably put clauses in to reduce his wage if they were relegated. It wouldnt just be an extra 100 grand a week out of their budget though, it could potentially increase by 5 times that much with other players wanting big rises on the back of it. Even if 3 or 4 players got an average 20k a week more then that would be up to 180k a week extra. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 They can absolutely afford 100k. And they could comfortably put clauses in to reduce his wage if they were relegated. It wouldnt just be an extra 100 grand a week out of their budget though, it could potentially increase by 5 times that much with other players wanting big rises on the back of it. Even if 3 or 4 players got an average 20k a week more then that would be up to 180k a week extra. Then you just tell them to fuck off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Teams like Crystal Palace cant afford to pay £100k a week regardless of this massive influx of cash. Not only will it affect their wage structure, it could also cause financial ruin if they got relegated and Townsend was on a 5-year deal. That would work out at an outlay of around £40 million for the player over his full term. They've just offered Michy Batshuayi £110,000 a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/06/30/crystal-palace-win-race-to-sign-andros-townsend/ Crystal Palace have won the race to land Andros Townsend with the club hoping to confirm the winger’s signature inside the next 48 hours. Townsend has agreed to move to Selhurst Park after Palace triggered a £13 million clause in his Newcastle United contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 R Man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Ok, goodbye! We'll move on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Yeah ... Ritchie is such a similar player it was always likely he was the replacement. Ties in with the Ritchie timeline being Friday, once Townsend has been confirmed with Palace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Very disappointed. But expected no loyalty. Shame it was indicated he was in for the long haul after the spurs game. Hope it works out for him but looks a short sighted move at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Feck. Big mistake Andros. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Sour grapes but I would love to pass him going down next may Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 That grass om the other side wont be green. His decision then so be it. I would have understood if it was a team like Everton or Southampton or whatever but Pardew and Palace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Ah well see ya Andros. You could have had a great career here, instead you'll fester and your career will go into decline under Pardew. Enjoy your impending relegation battle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Bit disappointed in him, he seemed a decent bloke but he's made a poor career decision. Yes it's PL and London, but there's a good chance we'll swap divisions with Palace in a year. Plus he has competition from Zaha, Bolasie, Puncheon & Sako..... just reckon he should've either stayed here or waited for a better option. What a shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Oh well I trust Rafa to know how to respond to him leaving. To be honest since Rafa was confirmed I've trusted him to have a plan for all eventualities like when he replaced his coach within 24 hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Be interesting to see how he does, I always felt he was only performing for us because he wanted to be in the England squad. Think we kind of overrated him as well because of the rubbish and lack of effort before him. Would have been great in the championship, but still think he is an average premier league player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 No respect for him to make the move, not ambitious, just wants to move home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 To the Kings Palace. This should be interesting. Funny thing is that i never even saw him play for us :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 He better get another relegation clause in that Palace contract.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Inevitable really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 No respect for him to make the move, not ambitious, just wants to move home. Ay, shit move for him. Padews record with wingers and all. Good luck i guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR15 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Pardew tactically destroys players with any flair. By Christmas Palace will be 18th in the league. All the best, Andros. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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