Palacesince64
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I think there are a number of factors contributing to our rapid decline in recent months. The failure to replace Dougie earlier meant that SP was filling in that role over the summer and as a consequence we didn’t bring in players early and got caught out when Eze left.i guess that’s on SP.
Glasner’s job was to use the squad he was given to the best of his abilities. We all knew his over reliance on a small group of trusted players in our busiest season would come home to roost and it has. That’s on Glasner.
We lost key players to injury just as AFCON took away our most clinical finish er. That’s no one’s fault but could have been predicted. Given we didn’t sign sufficient cover and didn’t properly use what we had, they’re both guilty.
Our main striker has gone from being a half decent goal scorer to being sub standard for the PL. That happens but the answer is to get your head down and work hard not sulk and look for a transfer you’re not worth. That’s JP’s fault.
So you could make a case for ditching Parish as Chairman, Glasner as Coach, and JP as centre forward. In mitigation Parish has kept this club in the PL and made us more successful than ever, so for me he gets 7/10 and stays. Glasner has built a team good enough to win 2 trophies and may yet win a third, although that seems increasingly unlikely. I would have been inclined to give him a 7/10 but for the outburst after the summer window and during this one which has clearly undone the strong bond within the squad which was a key factor in our success. I have previously opined that this may be a consequence of his serious head injury as a player but that doesn’t change the reality. He’s a 5/10 and his coat is on a very shaky peg. JP is a busted flush because he’s been awful and has the cheek to believe he’s Eze or Guehi and too good for us. I don’t buy the excuse we won’t pay him enough. He’s paid a fortune and currently not earning it. 3/10 and has to go.
So all that said, what should we do? SP and our anonymous DoF need to stop p*ssing around and buy 2 strikers. Strand-Larson for experience and quality and one of the 2 younger strikers we keep being linked with. Sell JP now and see which of the new strikers plus Nketiah the new guy wants to go with in the summer.
As for Glasner, I don’t believe he isn’t trying because he’s already left in his head. He’s too driven for that and if nothing else has shown he hates failure. For me he has at best 3 games to get at least one win and preferably 2. If he does we can all relax, albeit somewhat depressed at how our season has ended and prepare for next season. If he doesn’t he has shown he doesn’t have the flexibility and managerial skills to handle a PL season despite his obvious ability as a coach so we have no choice but to sack him.
Over to you Steve.
Glasner’s job was to use the squad he was given to the best of his abilities. We all knew his over reliance on a small group of trusted players in our busiest season would come home to roost and it has. That’s on Glasner.
We lost key players to injury just as AFCON took away our most clinical finish er. That’s no one’s fault but could have been predicted. Given we didn’t sign sufficient cover and didn’t properly use what we had, they’re both guilty.
Our main striker has gone from being a half decent goal scorer to being sub standard for the PL. That happens but the answer is to get your head down and work hard not sulk and look for a transfer you’re not worth. That’s JP’s fault.
So you could make a case for ditching Parish as Chairman, Glasner as Coach, and JP as centre forward. In mitigation Parish has kept this club in the PL and made us more successful than ever, so for me he gets 7/10 and stays. Glasner has built a team good enough to win 2 trophies and may yet win a third, although that seems increasingly unlikely. I would have been inclined to give him a 7/10 but for the outburst after the summer window and during this one which has clearly undone the strong bond within the squad which was a key factor in our success. I have previously opined that this may be a consequence of his serious head injury as a player but that doesn’t change the reality. He’s a 5/10 and his coat is on a very shaky peg. JP is a busted flush because he’s been awful and has the cheek to believe he’s Eze or Guehi and too good for us. I don’t buy the excuse we won’t pay him enough. He’s paid a fortune and currently not earning it. 3/10 and has to go.
So all that said, what should we do? SP and our anonymous DoF need to stop p*ssing around and buy 2 strikers. Strand-Larson for experience and quality and one of the 2 younger strikers we keep being linked with. Sell JP now and see which of the new strikers plus Nketiah the new guy wants to go with in the summer.
As for Glasner, I don’t believe he isn’t trying because he’s already left in his head. He’s too driven for that and if nothing else has shown he hates failure. For me he has at best 3 games to get at least one win and preferably 2. If he does we can all relax, albeit somewhat depressed at how our season has ended and prepare for next season. If he doesn’t he has shown he doesn’t have the flexibility and managerial skills to handle a PL season despite his obvious ability as a coach so we have no choice but to sack him.
Over to you Steve.
