Sage SACKED, according to reports

[doombear]

Palace tried to sign several centre backs this summer but failed medicals and players not wanting to come meant they had to fall back on loans to plug the holes. We cant force players to sign. Palace arent Real Madrid.

Some posters have hardwired their thinking so that Parish is always guilty of trying to do things on the cheap irrespective of the club's financial position or what the club has tried to do. One minute he's accused of being a cheapskate and in the same breath he's pummelled for shelling out silly money for players such as JSL, Nketiah and Johnson. He simply can't win in some people's eyes, especially those of people who have little idea of what's involved in running a football club.

 

[Davepalace707]

Some posters have hardwired their thinking so that Parish is always guilty of trying to do things on the cheap irrespective of the club's financial position or what the club has tried to do. One minute he's accused of being a cheapskate and in the same breath he's pummelled for shelling out silly money for players such as JSL, Nketiah and Johnson. He simply can't win in some people's eyes, especially those of people who have little idea of what's involved in running a football club.

For me it’s not the money necessarily. Two things I have a problem with.

1. Hobbs. Still here.
2. The time it’s taking to get anywhere with the stand

 

[mtp1958]

And as they enter the final furlong Carrick and Sage are neck and neck its a tight race the whips are out getting a dam good thrashing 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤣

 

[doombear]

For me it’s not the money necessarily. Two things I have a problem with.

1. Hobbs. Still here.
2. The time it’s taking to get anywhere with the stand

I can sympathize with you re both of those situations.In vfact I'm still trying to work out why Parish brought Hobbs in in the first place.

 

[Fleximan]

I can sympathize with you re both of those situations.In vfact I'm still trying to work out why Parish brought Hobbs in in the first place.

Cheap

 

[ASCPFC]

I can sympathize with you re both of those situations.In vfact I'm still trying to work out why Parish brought Hobbs in in the first place.

He wanted to take the transfer negotiations away from himself. But I'd take a guess that he's fully involved now again anyway. Couldn't have been happy with January.

 

[martinelliff]

We already know who's leaving. Sarr and Mateta, maybe Mitchell won't renew. Disasi and the Chelsea loanee aren't ours, nor is Osorio and Guessand. So that is droves, seven, I guess but not a surprise. Mitchell could renew - of them all he's the only one I'd actually care about, frankly.

Osario is a loan but with mandatory purchase next year to even out FFP. So he is in effect a long term player already.

 

[Canterbury Palace]

Looking forward to watching the light gradually die in Frank's eyes as he comes to the realisation that when Parish promised that he has serious ambition for the club, he meant that we might start work on our new stand by 2030.

 

[NEILLO]

Some posters have hardwired their thinking so that Parish is always guilty of trying to do things on the cheap irrespective of the club's financial position or what the club has tried to do. One minute he's accused of being a cheapskate and in the same breath he's pummelled for shelling out silly money for players such as JSL, Nketiah and Johnson. He simply can't win in some people's eyes, especially those of people who have little idea of what's involved in running a football club.

Who'd be a football Chairman ?!

Steve Parish is a very bright guy. I'm confident there's a rationale behind all the decisions he makes - that aren't obvious to us.

But I do think he's had a run of questionable / bad decisions this year.

How much input he has into transfers is anyone's guess - I suspect it's more than just signing off on the fees but doesn't extend to player selection itself.

And that's where Hobbs must have accountability. It seems both people on here and in the media are questioning his judgement.

 

[Painter]

I’d back him with top class defensive re-inforcements in January and stick with him.

It makes no difference, who he gets in defence, if Sage isn't interested in defending and sets the team up to leave them exposed.
Glasner played the 3 at the back, but only wingback went high up the pitch, the other covered in the back line. Sage has both wingbacks high up the pitch, when we lose the ball, its 4/5 against 3 defenders, top class or not, if your outnumbered it doesn't matter.

 

[PatrickA]

Who will take training when the players return to training later in the week after a few days break?
I suspect the club will make an announcement before then - but like a lot of things in the club this can't be 100%.

Anybody know if Frank has been studying videos of our matches this season?

 

[Fleximan]

Who will take training when the players return to training later in the week after a few days break?
I suspect the club will make an announcement before then - but like a lot of things in the club this can't be 100%.

Anybody know if Frank has been studying videos of our matches this season?

Possible waiting for Carrick to go tonight and reveal Thomas Frank tomorrow

 

[EagleEddie]

He wanted to take the transfer negotiations away from himself. But I'd take a guess that he's fully involved now again anyway. Couldn't have been happy with January.

Parish always has Iain Moody in tow. Although he’s an independent consultant since leaving his role at the club, he has been consistently around. I’m speculating but I imagine he acts as an advisor to Parish on transfers. Maybe too many cooks with Hobbs et al - it’s just not working.

 

[mtp1958]

Football Insider!

Yeah he reads the holmesdale posts nothing else. He knows Jack s***

 

[PatrickA]

Parish always has Iain Moody in tow. Although he’s an independent consultant since leaving his role at the club, he has been consistently around. I’m speculating but I imagine he acts as an advisor to Parish on transfers. Maybe too many cooks with Hobbs et al - it’s just not working.

Moody is supposed to have contacts in France and speaks the language.
I read that Hobbs has contacts in South America.

 

[JHB]

Who will take training when the players return to training later in the week after a few days break?
I suspect the club will make an announcement before then - but like a lot of things in the club this can't be 100%.

Anybody know if Frank has been studying videos of our matches this season?

Willie Mullins will be drafted in as an emergency measure but he will insist on checking the squads teeth and ensuring they have glossy coats before letting them out for a run on the training pitch.

 

[mtp1958]

Willie Mullins will be drafted in as an emergency measure but he will insist on checking the squads teeth and ensuring they have glossy coats before letting them out for a run on the training pitch.

AP McCoy will be giving them a good workout he will ride them hard

 

[JHB]

AP McCoy will be giving them a good workout he will ride them hard

We will see how long the players put up with his methods. My bet is not furlong

 

[Vaibow]

Is it better to have a Chairman who's a fan of the club or someone who's probably more subjective?

the latter... we need a businessman with a plan..

 

[est1905]

I can sympathize with you re both of those situations.In vfact I'm still trying to work out why Parish brought Hobbs in in the first place.

Hobbs was responsible for Wolves recruitment of many players that were sold on at huge profit and now play at higher level clubs. Cunha being one.
I'm not saying he has done a good job at Palace. He hasn't but Some on here go way over the top when trying to blame Hobbs for everything from lack of signings to too expensive ones. Parish has the final say