Freedman

[Squidgeedee]

Munoz £25m release clause

Dougie leaving

Not really the forward momentum we need this summer

 

[sprites]

Yep. Gone. Overseas opportunity...wonder what it was.
Really disappointing - he's worked absolutely wonders for us over this last few years.

 

[kingdowieonthewall]

25M for Munoz is way too cheap.

 

[Davepalace707]

25M for Munoz is way too cheap.

Presumably Munoz only goes if he wants to accept the move to the new club?

 

[Daddyorc]

Confirmed.

Too bad about Dougie. The overseas opportunity must be one that comes with a major financial package.

Fingers crossed the scouting department continues a good streak without him.

Statement: Dougie Freedman - News - Crystal Palace F.C.

www.cpfc.co.uk

 

[Palacesince64]

Yep. Gone. Overseas opportunity...wonder what it was.
Really disappointing - he's worked absolutely wonders for us over this last few years.

He will be missed. Given he told Man Utd to do one it must be a decent job. My guess is Germany possibly with Klopp at RB Leipzig. I’ll be pissed off if Bayern have robbed us again!

 

[dg1937]

You would have to hope that he leaves behind a scouting department better than the one he inherited. Relying on any individual is always a high risk strategy so fingers crossed Parish has a plan.

 

[Talvlad]

If he's off to Saudi we've got a player, right sort of age profile (late 20s so still a few seasons left) with a very strong global fan base... he could snap him up, for, let's say £100m

 

[Canterbury Palace]

Well, follows a pattern of him deserting us when we're in a good moment, doesn't it? Seem to remember when he quit as manager we were about 3rd or 4th.

He's done brilliantly and I'm really sorry to see him go. We could genuinely be in trouble over the next couple of seasons now unless we get someone excellent in.

 

[VinceHilaire]

Still absorbing this! It was certainly kept secret from the press.

I would imagine there is a financial incentive too good to turn down.

Anyway, good luck to him

 

[Squidgeedee]

He will be missed. Given he told Man Utd to do one it must be a decent job. My guess is Germany possibly with Klopp at RB Leipzig. I’ll be pissed off if Bayern have robbed us again!

Apparently he’s Saudi bound.

Also reports Saying Iain moody is to be given the role again.

Personally I would hope we were asking OG to recommend or talk to a DOF who he had previously worked with.

 

[dreamwaverider]

If he's off to Saudi we've got a player, right sort of age profile (late 20s so still a few seasons left) with a very strong global fan base... he could snap him up, for, let's say £100m

Edouard?

 

[dreamwaverider]

Dougie has such a great eye for emerging talent. Maybe he has got a good understudy who has a similar eye, but truth is it helps if you are an ex player with Dougie's kind of track record as a player.
He has worked wonders for us. He will be sorely missed. Really hope he flies high in Saudi.

 

[Jimenez]

They're saying he's off to a 2nd Division side called Al Diriyah, just done a quick Google & it looks as if they pretty much have that division sewn up

 

[Jimenez]

Al-Diriyah Club - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Crystal_Clear]

Dan Ashworth still available ?

 

[eaglesdare]

These things happen. people move on. Sometimes people just need a change in work or want to try something new.

He came back and did a really good job for us and I am greatful.

 

[Jimmy]

They're saying he's off to a 2nd Division side called Al Diriyah, just done a quick Google & it looks as if they pretty much have that division sewn up

Yes, but it’s 2 leagues below the Pro league

 

[Hrolf The Ganger]

Freedman has previous with leaving for more money, so we shouldn't be surprised.

Our signings haven't always been great. It's easier to remember the good ones.

We will find someone else.

 

[Dadofgremlins]

Moody has been working in the background for ages anyway.
I guess kept quiet due to the situation with Cardiff but he has been helping dougie for a while so obviously he deserves some recognition.