New Director of Football.

[Jacey]

Since Freedman left,and what an incredible act to follow with his fantastic signings over the years, unaware of who is in the frame to replace him,unless I have missed something.

Any updates,please.

 

[Lawrie]

Was only thinking that this morning.
Seems to have gone very quiet on that front.
Need to get something sorted soon as the transfer silly season is nearly upon us.

 

[Lanzo-Ad]

Dont really see the need really, Glasner says i want him, Parish says 👍or 👎, not short of staff, are we.

 

[zoose]

Maybe a job for Freedman's erstwhile striking partner, Neil Shipperley.

 

[PatrickA]

I wouldn't underestimate Freedman's role.
He has a whole network of contacts and agents after a lifetime in football.
He also has a deep understanding of Palace and how the club operates.

I'm not suggesting that it can't be replicated, but it's not a case of pulling in anybody to perform the role.

 

[RubinsCube]

Dont really see the need really, Glasner says i want him, Parish says 👍or 👎, not short of staff, are we.

How extensive is Glasner's (and his team's/contacts') knowledge in different leagues in England?

You might 100% be right in the data rich world we live in these days. But several of our recent permanent signings have been exciting Championship prospects (Olise, Eze, Wharton, Esse, Sarr arguably). I'm not sure Glasner will know too much about these teams and players.

 

[Paaalaaace]

Maybe a job for Freedman's erstwhile striking partner, Neil Shipperley.

Think his conviction for public masturbation and intentionally exposing himself might rule him out.

 

[TheGreatGorbo]

matteo wasn’t he the master finder of talent , sign him up

 

[braunstoneagle]

Maybe a job for Freedman's erstwhile striking partner, Neil Shipperley.

think he has his hands full at traffic lights

 

[braunstoneagle]

also it will be interesting who parish appoints to this role…i would personally like there to be no nepotism involved in the selection process.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Think his conviction for public masturbation and intentionally exposing himself might rule him out.

Blimey. We all enjoyed the cup win but this is a bit much.

 

[Glazier#1]

This factor is, I feel, a massive consideration for the transfer window coming up. There's no doubt that Dougie's track record for unearthing talent is exceptional and finding someone who has an equal ability will be very difficult indeed.

I do worry, bearing in mind there will be, in all likelihood, players leaving this summer. Replacing and augmenting on such a large scale is a daunting prospect; will his successor have Dougie's uncanny eye for footballing talent and a bargain?

A tall order in my opinion.

 

[ASCPFC]

The scouting team have been getting worried as the release date of this year's Football Manager keeps on getting pushed back.

 

[pssguy]

also it will be interesting who parish appoints to this role…i would personally like there to be no nepotism involved in the selection process.

Onanism might be more of a concern

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Onanism might be more of a concern

Eyesight problems?

 

[pssguy]

Eyesight problems?

Well most fans have blind faith in Glasner

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Well most fans have blind faith in Glasner

Rightly so.

 

[Palacesince64]

If any of clickbaits ramblings are to be believed we’re already in discussions for a bunch of players. Dougie leaving when he did has always felt strange. I wonder if they’ve decided to give Ollie more say in who we sign for the time being after the slow summer last year. By all accounts we have a scouting network identifying potential targets. We’ve suddenly become more attractive to decent players. Ollie and Steve get their heads together after a couple of weeks well earned rest. Decide how to spend the budget and Bob’s your auntie.