The College Dropout Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 12 minutes ago, KaKa said: Part of the problem for me is how pragmatic they are for the quality of players they have. They don't even really setup to counter teams properly. Even someone like O'Neill would have been a good pickup after Bournemouth let him go. Agree with this fully. 8 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: I skim read some piece the other day about when Abramovich first came in. Those transfers adjusted for inflation and today’s market are eye watering. They’ve been spending this kind of dough pretty much every summer since he took over. Now it’s even worse and it’s seemingly at random. Chelsea didn’t have competition in spending either in PL terms except Man U. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Was maupay running on a mattress there, fucking hell it's no wonder he can't score Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 hour ago, NUFCDoog said: Southampton 2 Birmingham 0 - looking like an inspired decision to sack off Eustace Yes its a real shame that move isn't working out. Nearly as much of a shame as it is a surprise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 28 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: That’s a bit of a contradiction. The identity of the club is based on the catchment area (that is fairly unique in comparison to the whole of England) and their youth products. Their identity is so strong that players that aren’t even from the youth ranks or the catchment area like Eze or Olise are considered typical Palace players. And they field more players from the wider area than any PL club. Not to mention a lot of the football management people of the club are supporters, played for the club or from the area. Their limiting factor is that they are probably too London-centric and insular. Southgate will be their next manager. It will be boring to watch. They will have their usual mix of exciting young talent from London and experienced PL players. It will be more boring than it should be. But to say Crystal Palace lack identity or are highly mismanaged - is just not true. You couldn’t name 20 better run clubs in England. Great points and you’ve changed my opinion on Palace. They pull in those players due to the appeal of living in the greater London area as a young, wealthy athlete. Good for them, keeps the club operating efficiently, but where is the growth? Suppose it’s better to be efficient and profitable than in a predicament like Everton find themselves in. Think we have different interpretations of identity or maybe the on/off field identity’s. For me, culture drives identity and they're seemingly more bothered by our ownership than being anything other than a mid table PL club. That’s my personal bias towards them and similar clubs. We get branded “deluded Geordies” because we have heightened expectations of the club due to previous successes. I know that bothers some of our fanbase, but I would rather we have that label than be seen as accepting of mediocrity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Barca V Real Madrid 3.15pm. Should be canny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Good to see Chelsea aint going to be of any bother this year either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 If Bournemouth lose to Burnley I think that new manager might end up getting the sack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Just now, KaKa said: If Bournemouth lose to Burnley I think that new manager might end up getting the sack. You reckon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, The Bonk said: We get branded “deluded Geordies” because we have heightened expectations of the club due to previous successes. I know that bothers some of our fanbase, but I would rather we have that label than be seen as accepting of mediocrity. Only thing that bothers me about that is its just parrotted without any context. Its almost never explained and there's a lack of self-awareness, humility to accept the reality that we were right and it was they who were deluded - when changes of ownership do show what we could/should have been. (post McKeag/Ashley) Edited October 28, 2023 by Jonas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Arsenal v Sheffield Utd in kit clash shocker ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Bournemouth 0 Burnley 1 Charlie Taylor with a raker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Bournemouth definitely sacking their manager in time to play us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 34 minutes ago, Mattoon said: Bayern just had a player sent off in the 4th minute, what do you have to do to get sent off in 4 minutes?? Edit: Also, Chelsea Ref has now sent off two Darmstadt players and its still in the first half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, Jonas said: Only thing that bothers me about that is its just parrotted without any context. Its almost never explained and there's a lack of self-awareness, humility to accept the reality that we were right and it was they who were deluded - when changes of ownership do show what we could/should have been. (post McKeag/Ashley) Agreed, it was lazy from those parroting it and used to wind us up, which works for clicks to those hunting for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Burnley only 9 points behind us if it finishes like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Bournemouth definitely sacking their manager in time to play us Allardyce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFCDoog Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Simon Thomas is absolutely dreadful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, joeyt said: You reckon Yeah, absolutely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Prophet Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 17 minutes ago, KaKa said: If Bournemouth lose to Burnley I think that new manager might end up getting the sack. Could do with him hanging around for a fortnight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Just now, KaKa said: Yeah, absolutely. Sorry was just laughing at how on the fence the opinion seemed. It's been rumoured all week he was going to get the sack, losing to Burnley will be the final nail in the coffin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Bournemouth 1 Burnley 1 (missed the scorer) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 minute ago, joeyt said: Sorry was just laughing at how on the fence the opinion seemed. It's been rumoured all week he was going to get the sack, losing to Burnley will be the final nail in the coffin Ah, I see. Hadn't seen any of that. Was surprised it didn't happen after that loss to the previous manager O'Neill last week, having taken the lead in the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Barca lead in The Classic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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