Is Glasner the problem?

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Agree, however, Kamada was signed reasonably early in the window and had a full pre season with us to help 'adjust' to the pace of the game here and the physicality. It appears 6 months on he has not adjusted at all.

The window wasn't ideal but clearly getting the wrong players in doesn't help too e.g. Eddie N has never played in any position other than No 9 so to play him elsewhere and see him struggle was not a great surprise to most people.

Just to point out a few things. You give Eddie a pass because he's out of position but don't proffer the same courtesy to Kamada who only recently has been subbing for Ebs in his natural position, and has been playing better there when subbed in.
I'd also argue that a few weeks extra time with the team early in the season does not equate to an adequate 'seating in' on a move from a lower non-EPL league. I don't think you can compare the two situations.
There's a lot of unwarranted hate out there for Kamada and Nketiah. Both are deserving of and need our support. I don't think either is a bad player. Position played and circumstance are a large part of the root cause of their struggles, imo, and I hope they will continue to play and get better in the next half of the season.
Otherwise, Happy New Year all. Hope for a happy and prosperous 2025 for all and Up the Palace.

 

[Willo]

I don't think anyone is referring to you my learned friend. Happy New Year to you and your better half Willo .

This is most kind of you, however I do not consider myself 'Learned', more an intellectual vacuum and a limited clunker.
I wish you and your family a very Happy New Year.

 

[Palacesince64]

Just to point out a few things. You give Eddie a pass because he's out of position but don't proffer the same courtesy to Kamada who only recently has been subbing for Ebs in his natural position, and has been playing better there when subbed in.
I'd also argue that a few weeks extra time with the team early in the season does not equate to an adequate 'seating in' on a move from a lower non-EPL league. I don't think you can compare the two situations.
There's a lot of unwarranted hate out there for Kamada and Nketiah. Both are deserving of and need our support. I don't think either is a bad player. Position played and circumstance are a large part of the root cause of their struggles, imo, and I hope they will continue to play and get better in the next half of the season.
Otherwise, Happy New Year all. Hope for a happy and prosperous 2025 for all and Up the Palace.

Hear! Hear!