Rating the window so far
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What are you talking about him saying he will revert? He never said anything like that. They both play the same shape and a pretty similar system.
A few of 'em had us to go down in the FA Cup season. Of course they were proven to be completely clueless that year.
There is always at least one pundit tipping us for the drop, and we've proven 'em wrong in thirteen consecutive seasons so far.
LincolnEagle99
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For me it’s another summer transfer window where the starting 11 hasn’t been improved from the previous year can’t remember the last summer window where we improved the first 11 but at least we have a better squad
I'm overjoyed with our transfer window so far, and really excited for the season ahead. I really can't remember a window in the Premier League era where we have been so proactive as a club and early on too.
The closest second to it would be the first Vieira window, but that was a full rebuild necessitated by huge outgoings, so not the same.
I'm sad and disappointed to lose Lacroix, but it's not a huge surprise and it is something we have to deal with.
With Tomiyasu and possibly Disasi coming in we have hopefully filled that gap... and I expect Riad and Jaydee to continue to step up their levels as they have been doing steadily post-Guéhi.
Really looking forward to see how Mingueza, Tomiyasu, and McNeil get on in particular, I was impressed with Tomi's trial cameo and as long as he can keep fit I expect him to be a great addition. Guessand back in on loan again is fantastic news and we know his quality well already.
9.5/10 from me at this stage. A centre-mid reinforcement would complete the 10/10.
Can't wait for tomorrow!
The closest second to it would be the first Vieira window, but that was a full rebuild necessitated by huge outgoings, so not the same.
I'm sad and disappointed to lose Lacroix, but it's not a huge surprise and it is something we have to deal with.
With Tomiyasu and possibly Disasi coming in we have hopefully filled that gap... and I expect Riad and Jaydee to continue to step up their levels as they have been doing steadily post-Guéhi.
Really looking forward to see how Mingueza, Tomiyasu, and McNeil get on in particular, I was impressed with Tomi's trial cameo and as long as he can keep fit I expect him to be a great addition. Guessand back in on loan again is fantastic news and we know his quality well already.
9.5/10 from me at this stage. A centre-mid reinforcement would complete the 10/10.
Can't wait for tomorrow!
CrazyBadger
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I Think the squad is better, and we're building depth. Our policy is buying youth, so those saying that out first 11 is not better may not be taking into account that we're looking for players like Canvot, Pino even JSL and Franca to show more than they did last year.
IMO we've bought well, and those who have come in have the potential to come in and challenge for places. Khalali and McNeil allow us to play with more width in higher areas, and with the retention of Guessand (and Gozo, though this is a sink or swim signing imho) have options from the bench. Tomiyasu, Mingueza and Disasi give more cover and flexibility in defence, and Hopefully we get this kid Danois which will mean actually we're in pretty good shape. We can't obviously expect All of these to be rip roaring successes, but it's a good balance of talented potential and PL Experience.
Still worried a little about our goal scoring ability, especially if Sarr is poached. Mateta may well still leave, (I struggle to accept that we'll let both Sarr and Mateta go, mind). so that's an area we could still do some work on.. but every club says that.
over all, very positive based on where we were in May. 8/10.
IMO we've bought well, and those who have come in have the potential to come in and challenge for places. Khalali and McNeil allow us to play with more width in higher areas, and with the retention of Guessand (and Gozo, though this is a sink or swim signing imho) have options from the bench. Tomiyasu, Mingueza and Disasi give more cover and flexibility in defence, and Hopefully we get this kid Danois which will mean actually we're in pretty good shape. We can't obviously expect All of these to be rip roaring successes, but it's a good balance of talented potential and PL Experience.
Still worried a little about our goal scoring ability, especially if Sarr is poached. Mateta may well still leave, (I struggle to accept that we'll let both Sarr and Mateta go, mind). so that's an area we could still do some work on.. but every club says that.
over all, very positive based on where we were in May. 8/10.
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I think we have improved the squad depth massively and actually have decent competition in most positions with at least decent back up.
The young CM from Auxerre (Kevin Danios) could be interesting and the final addition needed.
I don't understand those saying the current first team isn't great. At the moment, it's mostly the same team as last year and losing Ebs and Guehi was always going to happen after the FA Cup win. Lacroix is a surprise as I thought we'd have him for another season. I actually think the World Cup call up has done us there.
The question is really the Guehi replacement, which we were never going to fill straight away as he was world class. Riad was meant to be that replacement before he got injured so let's wait and see if he can stay fit. Not going to be at the same level as Guehi (who is a top 4 player), but adequate replacement given our level in the league.
The young CM from Auxerre (Kevin Danios) could be interesting and the final addition needed.
I don't understand those saying the current first team isn't great. At the moment, it's mostly the same team as last year and losing Ebs and Guehi was always going to happen after the FA Cup win. Lacroix is a surprise as I thought we'd have him for another season. I actually think the World Cup call up has done us there.
The question is really the Guehi replacement, which we were never going to fill straight away as he was world class. Riad was meant to be that replacement before he got injured so let's wait and see if he can stay fit. Not going to be at the same level as Guehi (who is a top 4 player), but adequate replacement given our level in the league.
Teddy Eagle
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One of the dichotomies of football - we buy young players hoping they'll be great while Chelsea sell them hoping they won't. The obvious conclusion is that both decisions are at best educated guesses.
Some would argue Lacroix - two years ago - was better than Andersen. And, obviously, financially it was a win
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For me 6/10 currently.
If we get Dubois and Le Guen 9/10.
COYP
If we get Dubois and Le Guen 9/10.
COYP
Plaistow Eagle
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Sorry Danois - think I’ll call him Kevin Dan..!!🤣
Aray
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You must really rate them two! I’ve never heard of either of them until days ago!
Plaistow Eagle
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It’s not just the players it’s the quality in depth.
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In conversation with a supporter last night, he expressed the view that 4 of our signings include "Two unknowns", an "Injury prone defender" and a "Loanee" (Guessand) who hasn't impressed him one iota.He also highlighted the departure of Lacroix.
Certainly his musings didn't lighten my mood and I was delighted when he slid into the driving seat of his plush vehicle ! He is not normally such a 'Glum bucket' perhaps he had a contretemps with his dear wife !!
Certainly his musings didn't lighten my mood and I was delighted when he slid into the driving seat of his plush vehicle ! He is not normally such a 'Glum bucket' perhaps he had a contretemps with his dear wife !!
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As the season progresses we will see if the players brought in amount to anything - I'm thinking it's just making up the numbers on the cheap for those on the way out. Incidentally I haven't been particularly impressed by Guessand either.
Willo
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I concur with this viewpoint.
As the season unfolds we might all conclude that the 'Window' for us is worthy of praise.A tad premature to form a judgement at this juncture.
I liked the ones with Guehi, Eze, Olise and Wharton.
We can summarise everyone’s thoughts on the previous windows as follows:
Parish is letting the club down by not showing more ambition and spending while simultaneously being the best chairman ever due to his tight financial control
We need to plan better to replace key players before they go but also shouldn’t sign anyone until players have left
We need to stop faffing about over paying an extra £5m to get deals done but every signing we have over paid for by about £5m.
We shouldn’t leave our business until the last minute but should also be cannier in doing late deals to get value
Why can’t we replicate the model of Brighton / Brentford / Fulham or any other club who hasn’t won a trophy while we’ve won three in recent times
Does that cover it?
A good summary of the paradoxes surrounding the transfer market and the view of fans in general and which is not exclusive to Palace.
One of the bizarre features is the market place behaviour e g circa £50 million is now the benchmark for very good quality international centre backs - Konsa being the latest example following on from Van Hecke and Lacroix.
Who sets this, particularly when you see that Maguire was sold for £80 million some years ago.
Rampant Inflation seems to have escaped the world of centre backs.