Palace team vs SC Freiburg

[doombear]

Often the way. A friend of mine played with Jerry Murphy somewhere round Whitechapel way and said he was just so much better than everyone else it was ridiculous.

I played at school with Mick Channon. Different class off the scale.

 

[doombear]

I am relieved that Sage recognises we are not ready. An honest, realistic assessment

After yesterday's performance, I was interested to hear Pierre say not only that the team wasn't ready but that he would readjust the system back to last season's one (Glasnerball in effect) whilst the coaching staff gradually get the players accustomed to his own system.

 

[samprior]

After yesterday's performance, I was interested to hear Pierre say not only that the team wasn't ready but that he would readjust the system back to last season's one( Glasnerball in effect) whilst the coaching staff gradually get the players accustomed to his own system.

It would definitely be the sensible thing to do because if we play like we have today in the Premier League then we'll get killed!

CB for the middle of the back 3 desperately needed who can lead... especially if Hendo is out for any amount of time as I don't think any of the current back 3 are big talkers/organisers.

Then another CM with box to box athleticism is desperately needed. If these two come in then we should have a decent season albeit I think with a pretty slow and nervy start.

 

[MrRobbo]

After yesterday's performance, I was interested to hear Pierre say not only that the team wasn't ready but that he would readjust the system back to last season's one( Glasnerball in effect) whilst the coaching staff gradually get the players accustomed to his own system.

Yep very interesting and tactically refreshing.

It took them a while to adapt to Glasners way, so Sage was never going to crack it in a post WC preseason.

 

[Hootie121082]

Yup I know Paphos. I think I said I was at Atlantica golden beach.
Geez 6 days and counting. If I was to move abroad I think it wouldn’t be hard to live there. Are house’s expensive Steve

Depends what you're looking. Compared to the UK you get a better bang for your buck. Plus in my opinion Paphos would be the worst place on the island to live. I've lived in Cyprus for 19 years and trust me it is the best decision I ever made. But I could never live in Paphos. I live in a place called Lefkara and it is absolutely perfect. If you make the decision, make sure you check out other places in the island before deciding on Paphos.

 

[Hootie121082]

Bit of a joke as ripley said he was worried about Friday. Clearly he meant footy not my holly bobs 😂

I think thought he wanted to have chatty chat about holibobs. My bad 🤣

 

[OneStevePerrin]

After yesterday's performance, I was interested to hear Pierre say not only that the team wasn't ready but that he would readjust the system back to last season's one (Glasnerball in effect) whilst the coaching staff gradually get the players accustomed to his own system.

So, we have a week to readjust. Well, that should work, shouldn’t it? I don’t think I’ve been so concerned for a start of a season as I am now. We have looked so out of place in every friendly so far :-( Just look at other prem teams friendly results compared to us this weekend

 

[mileend]

Yep very interesting and tactically refreshing.

It took them a while to adapt to Glasners way, so Sage was never going to crack it in a post WC preseason.

He's only got a few weeks to get them able to understand and play his new system to Premier League standard as once the Europa League games start there is only time for game preparation, the games, recovery from the games and preparation for the next one

But he is taking a pragmatic approach and is adaptable so that is in his favour

 

[Badger11]

So, we have a week to readjust. Well, that should work, shouldn’t it? I don’t think I’ve been so concerned for a start of a season as I am now. We have looked so out of place in every friendly so far :-( Just look at other prem teams friendly results compared to us this weekend

Everton are one of those teams I dislike and we never seem to get fair treatment from the ref at their place. Maybe that's sour grapes anyway I will be very surprised if we get anything from this game.

 

[BromleyMonkey]

I mean Saturday, mixed up with the City game the following Friday.

Just checking, didn’t want you turning up Friday and no one was there 🤣

 

[BromleyMonkey]

So, we have a week to readjust. Well, that should work, shouldn’t it? I don’t think I’ve been so concerned for a start of a season as I am now. We have looked so out of place in every friendly so far :-( Just look at other prem teams friendly results compared to us this weekend

We beat Fulham last week, how bad must they be? 🤣

 

[Winter_Raven]

We beat Fulham last week, how bad must they be? 🤣

Fulham obviously deserve to be relegated to league 1 instantly now 🤣

 

[Palace Old Geezer]

I am relieved that Sage recognises we are not ready. An honest, realistic assessment

He sounds fed up and frustrated to me. Not a motivational speaker and unfortunately he does not speak English as well as Glasner.

I just hope he can generate more lively encouragement in the players than he does in me. Not impressed by him yet.

 

[BromleyMonkey]

Fulham obviously deserve to be relegated to league 1 instantly now 🤣

We’ll be battling with them for the wooden spoon 🤣

 

[BromleyMonkey]

He sounds fed up and frustrated to me. Not a motivational speaker and unfortunately he does not speak English as well as Glasner.

I just hope he can generate more lively encouragement in the players than he does in me. Not impressed by him yet.

From the first interview I heard of his I thought he doesn’t exactly fill you full of confidence. He doesn’t come across as the sort of personality that the players are going to give their all for when they’re out on the pitch.
I know 100% commitment should be a minimum, but that extra bit of fire in their bellies and that willingness to die for the shirt coming from the sheer force of nature and personality of your manager might be a tad lacking with this fella

 

[Putitout]

On reflection Palace looked like a team not grasping the tactics they were supposed to be playing to. Sage, confirms. We all wish Palace well, but this has to be worrying.

 

[BromleyMonkey]

On reflection Palace looked like a team not grasping the tactics they were supposed to be playing to. Sage, confirms. We all wish Palace well, but this has to be worrying.

Sacked after four games, Parish on the phone to Uncle Roy 🤣

 

[Pete53]

Sacked after four games, Parish on the phone to Uncle Roy 🤣

Surely great grandfather Roy?

 

[Willo]

Surely great grandfather Roy?

Mr Hodgson to me !
The gentleman of a certain vintage (Late 70s) who messaged me recently opining that the club should have appointed Dyche probably believes that his preferred one will replace Sage if our current manager's tenure is ephemeral. He would be doing cartwheels if he wasn't so doddery !

 

[Faz]

TBH - I get selling Munoz - he’s 29 with 2 years left on his contract - if we can get decent money for him then fair enough - now is the time to cash in.

Don’t see him going to Everton - why - they’re the same level as us.

Think you’ll find he’ll go somewhere in Europe.

Suggest that’s what the Khalaïli signing is all about - and he’s much younger and looks decent. If that’s the case good business.

But now Steve you’ll have money from Lacroix and Munoz - start doing the do and get in
2 quality CB’s - Le Guen and Matsima..?? Personally I’d go Bisseck and Le Guen.

Then a CDM Kees Smit (Keith Smith)..!!

We’ll have the money just do it Steve..!!

COYP

After watching the last game in Germany there needs an attacking spark in the team not CBs

We had 7 corners , keeper got 6 easy ones & Canvot got 1

Didn’t see much running at the opposition more triangle passes.

Sarr,SL & McNeill very under par - match fitness will be key 5 games in.

But come Jan if we have only scored 10 then money needs to be placed for creative running players

Tally ho , jobs a goodun , Europa here we come