Bigtoe Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Lets not go overboard about saturday's win. I didn't know I had. I said lets see if they were up for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted October 22, 2012 Members Share Posted October 22, 2012 Bewildered is a good word. Not just about chasing a young and untried manager but also about some of the comments about MM and Holloway etc. Give me an experienced bloke to manager Premiership players any day of the week. We are looking at getting out of the Championship in an upward direction here. Nothing more at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrelli Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I didn't know I had. I said lets see if they were up for it... yeh fair enough. I just think Gartside is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. If the new manager can work with the existing coaching set up then great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefinfrandsen Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 It might be that I've just missed it, but I've never heard the club say anything about that. I thought it was just a case of putting them 3 in charge until we found a replacement. As for the amount of stick Freedmans getting, I can't believe it. He's not my first choice but to say he's a backward choice etc is a joke, the same people then say that we should keep Phillips who has less experience than Freedman. If he gets the job then he gets my full backing, I just hope he does from the rest of the crowd. he will get the backing, but the honeymoon period will be shorter than coyle had. can see why the board are going in this direction with a younger man in charge to supplement the new youth set up . but surely we should be walking before we run, horses for courses and all that the only aim should be to get out of this league, employing DF will lengthen our odds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter superjohnmcginlay Posted October 22, 2012 Site Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2012 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2221532/Dougie-Freedman-set-Bolton-Crystal-Palace-eye-Steve-Coppell-reunion.html?ITO=1490 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Alf Hartigan Posted October 22, 2012 Site Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2012 I think most folk agree that our team is good enough to be at least play off places. But why do some folk still want McCarthy with a track record of managing 2 premiership clubs and getting them both relegated. Do you honestly think we would drop him if he got us promoted. Mick McCarthy = no long term vision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I think most folk agree that our team is good enough to be at least play off places. But why do some folk still want McCarthy with a track record of managing 2 premiership clubs and getting them both relegated. Do you honestly think we would drop him if he got us promoted. Mick McCarthy = no long term vision. He only got one relegated didnt he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Alf Hartigan Posted October 22, 2012 Site Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2012 He only got one relegated didnt he? I'm counting Wolves too, their fans will tell you they were only going one way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoopJohnnyJohn Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Never seen this Appleton bloke we were linked with until today... He looks like a bloody smackhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Alf Hartigan Posted October 22, 2012 Site Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2012 Never seen this Appleton bloke we were linked with until today... He looks like a bloody smackhead. Why, cos he's got a bald head and he's thin? Does my fookin head in that (yes I'm thin and bald) I've known many a smackhead with a full thatch, not too many fatties though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnoopJohnnyJohn Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Why, cos he's got a bald head and he's thin? Does my fookin head in that (yes I'm thin and bald) I've known many a smackhead with a full thatch, not too many fatties though. Probably more to the distant look, furrowed brow, lack of eyebrows and ridiculously gaunt cheeks. He scares me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyoneawalker Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Dougie fookin freedman well that is out of left field you can hear the sniggers from here from the "experienced" managers out there McCarthy megson pullis et al and probably coyle thinking ooh he'll get fucked there young inexperienced prem per madonnas hardened senior pros tough crowd high expectations shrinking budget and to be fair they have a point but you know what fuck them we blazed a trail under Allardyce and maybe just maybe we can do it again but it is a long shot but I'd rather do that than sit waiting for mick fucking McCarthy to get sacked as he bores us all to death if he keeps lee and Phillips I'll be we'll happy if not I'll be gutted lennie Lawrence and Curtis Fleming fuck me that's worrying but what ever I'm with no balls and casino he'll get a fair crack of the whip from me he literally can't be more inept than coyle clearly is Edited October 23, 2012 by onlyoneawalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomRepWanderer Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Dougie fookin freedman well that is out of left field you can hear the sniggers from here from the "experienced" managers out there McCarthy megson pullis et al and probably coyle thinking ooh he'll get fucked there young inexperienced prem per madonnas hardened senior pros tough crowd high expectations shrinking budget and to be fair they have a point but you know what fuck them we blazed a trail under Allardyce and maybe just maybe we can do it again but it is a long shot but I'd rather do that than sit waiting for mick fucking McCarthy to get sacked as he bores us all to death if he keeps lee and Phillips I'll be we'll happy if not I'll be gutted lennie Lawrence and Curtis Fleming fuck me that's worrying but what ever I'm with no balls and casino he'll get a fair crack of the whip from me he literally can't be more inept than coyle clearly is I think that is the criteria he has to accept, Freedman up top with JP and SL alongside him, I could live with that, just not Lenny fucking Lawrence anywhere near the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Ratwhite Posted October 23, 2012 Site Supporter Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) I'm not totally unhappy with the appointment if it happens. According to London rags, he has "asked to leave the club", which was the reason in the turn around in statements from Palace yesterday. The fact he has done this means that the deal must be done, as he has burned his bridges with his beloved CP fans. If I had a choice between McM, Keane, Souness or Freedman. I would have plumped for Freedman. The fact that the Dingles(x2) are not offering the afore mentioned names the managers jobs (and in Blackburn's case after 3.5 weeks and mediocre results ) says a lot. If he keeps Jim-Sam-Ju in the back room, I'll be happy. He has Ratty's blessing. Get behind the man. Promotion is still the aim. Onwards and upwards. Edited October 23, 2012 by Ratwhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbrown Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Stick me in the bewildered camp too. I really need to know if Curtis has a hand in this anywhere. Things may begin to make sense if there is a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emus wig Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I've said it before as long as we don't get the balloon that is McCarthy I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passmosster Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 do i think he may be succesful yes do i think we should keep lee and phillips involved? certainly He's bringing in Lennie Lawrence and Curtis Fleming according to the Croydon newspaper. Those whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Blixa Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 He's bringing in Lennie Lawrence and Curtis Fleming according to the Croydon newspaper. Those whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad. Palace fans seem worried about Lawrence going. You suspect he has more influence than you might think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted October 23, 2012 Moderators Share Posted October 23, 2012 lawrence being their sammy lee? an old head the old head coyle was too insecure to have on board, perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Blixa Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 lawrence being their sammy lee? an old head the old head coyle was too insecure to have on board, perhaps Almost certainly. Not a bad track record Lawrence in his own right. Wouldn't want him managing us, but as support, decent option, especially if Little Sam is still in the mix on the coaching side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passmosster Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Almost certainly. Not a bad track record Lawrence in his own right. Wouldn't want him managing us, but as support, decent option, especially if Little Sam is still in the mix on the coaching side. That leaves Curtis Fleming putting the cones out. Oh well, that's what Sandy Stewart did for the best part of 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted October 23, 2012 Moderators Share Posted October 23, 2012 well, we want the first team to be the number one priority and i guess it is but it's very important that the academy functions and flourishes if we're happy with that side of things, why rip it all up i guess and freedman has credit in the bank for using the products of their academy so its fitting he has to be able to make the first team work, but thats only part of his job and its the part we will judge him on gartside has to see a bigger picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I hear Marland was drawing the contract for Freedman last night, his back room team are coming, where does that Leave Phillips and Sammy Lee? granted you could say they were happy with there lot under Coyle however I have a feeling that might change under a new manager and set up, It seems little thought has been put on the impact on this I can see a divided camp ultimately ending in many of the long term lads getting hacked off and going somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodwhite Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I hear Marland was drawing the contract for Freedman last night, his back room team are coming, where does that Leave Phillips and Sammy Lee? granted you could say they were happy with there lot under Coyle however I have a feeling that might change under a new manager and set up, It seems little thought has been put on the impact on this I can see a divided camp ultimately ending in many of the long term lads getting hacked off and going somewhere else. How do you know little thought has been put into the set up. The way I see it the academy is vitally important to the long term future of the club. We need good solid and experienced paeople running it and also integrating the "product" into the first team. This is were JP and SL come in. They are highly qualified coaches who have been brought through or brought in to oversee this and make it a success. Why move them to first team and then have to recruit at the academy level when you can bring in a manager who can also fit into the long term project. (DF brings through young players at Palace) I suspect all these discussion have been had with the relavent people as we need to remember the people running our club are experienced businessmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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