The Bear Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 43 minutes ago, Leicester_Loyal said: Looks like the line about spending more time with his family was just a spin then to save face rather than sack him? Tough job that's for sure, will sit back and hit teams on the break like Wolves did surely. That wasn't ever an official line, just what people had heard. Him getting another job so soon confirms he was sacked basically. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 Think Nuno is a smart move for Palace tbh. They've got a squad used to playing well organised, high pressing, defensive football. Hodgson was fvcking useless at taking it the extra step and turning it in to consistent, counter attacking threat. Nuno isn't exactly Klopp, Conte or Tuchel but he's a step in the right direction. They won't be the most exciting team in the league for a neutral but they should be doing more than relegation dodging also rans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 I think he'll miss Eze given his style of football requires players to carry the ball at pace. Palace will probably finish roughly where they usually do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 Big job for Nuno but I don't think either could've expected much better in this situation. It's a decent match. Interesting how Nuno does in the transfer market, assuming their is less agent involvement. As they do need a fair few signings. Interesting Lampard hasn't gone there, I think he's waiting to see how the England job goes this summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 5 hours ago, peach0000 said: People say that every season but 3 or 4 of the big boys underachieve every year. People alway go on during the transfer windows like certain signings will make teams unbeatable but in reality it means nothing. I do agree, sort of, but do think Chelsea & Liverpool in particular will be different beasts. Chelsea have already fixed themselves really, they only underachieved because of Lampard and the first half of the season. I see no reason Man City tail off, and Liverpool looked back their best towards the end too. I'd be amazed if we finished above any of those three. Manchester United are the best chance. They've got by far the worst manager. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 3 hours ago, davieG said: Sit below the top 4 all season until the last game or two then sneak in under the radar . I would be happier to be 10th in January then finish 5th 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Dan LCFC said: I do agree, sort of, but do think Chelsea & Liverpool in particular will be different beasts. Chelsea have already fixed themselves really, they only underachieved because of Lampard and the first half of the season. I see no reason Man City tail off, and Liverpool looked back their best towards the end too. I'd be amazed if we finished above any of those three. Manchester United are the best chance. They've got by far the worst manager. Even United are only going to improve, tbf. When they're predictably fourth this year comfortably behind Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea then Ole will be replaced and Conte will get a job at the level he's holding out for. Edited 8 June 2021 by Finnegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 4 minutes ago, Finnegan said: Even United are only going to improve, tbf. When they're predictably fourth this year comfortably behind Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea then Ole will be replaced and Conte will get a job at the level he's holding out for. Sadly probably true. They do confuse me a bit though. I hardly ever watch them and think they look any good. They seem to be frequently fortunate to win. They won't sack Solskjaer if he's 4th. They've proven many a time they don't care for winning anything. They're very much the new Arsenal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torten Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 Every season it looks like all the top clubs are sorted and we have no chance. There’s always one or two who fall away, keep the faith. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Teapot Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 Villa fans think they'll be challenging the top 4 because they signed a championship winger and that level of ambition should warn man City off Grealish as they'll get Europe next year. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤫 Think they're in for a wake up call. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Teapot Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 53 minutes ago, Finnegan said: Even United are only going to improve, tbf. When they're predictably fourth this year comfortably behind Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea then Ole will be replaced and Conte will get a job at the level he's holding out for. We're about to sign two highly rated French under 21 players.....are we not improving as well? Chelsea spent 250m last summer and still only got one more point. Doesn't always work like this. To be honest about 70% of signings don't come off in the first season - look at werner for example. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 1 hour ago, Finnegan said: Think Nuno is a smart move for Palace tbh. They've got a squad used to playing well organised, high pressing, defensive football. Hodgson was fvcking useless at taking it the extra step and turning it in to consistent, counter attacking threat. Nuno isn't exactly Klopp, Conte or Tuchel but he's a step in the right direction. They won't be the most exciting team in the league for a neutral but they should be doing more than relegation dodging also rans. Why? They've always been relegation-dodging also rans. Except for the times when they've been relegated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambert09 Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 Palace are so jammy, everytime you think it’s their time to drop they get something right. Nuno will keep them up. It won’t be pretty but they won’t go down with him in charge. I can’t wait to see schlupp soaked in baby oil 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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filbertway Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 6 hours ago, Leicester_Loyal said: Looks like the line about spending more time with his family was just a spin then to save face rather than sack him? Tough job that's for sure, will sit back and hit teams on the break like Wolves did surely. Christ Simon Jordan hates attacking football doesnt he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 Everton fans think they are getting Galtier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 6 hours ago, Finnegan said: Think Nuno is a smart move for Palace tbh. They've got a squad used to playing well organised, high pressing, defensive football. Hodgson was fvcking useless at taking it the extra step and turning it in to consistent, counter attacking threat. Nuno isn't exactly Klopp, Conte or Tuchel but he's a step in the right direction. They won't be the most exciting team in the league for a neutral but they should be doing more than relegation dodging also rans. The problem for any manager is they need about 10 new players, it's a complete squad overhaul and although that's common in the EFL of a season with some teams in the PL it's almost unheard of except for promoted teams who often go straight back down. With the right recruitment they could be a good match for Nuno but they'll need a number of free transfers/loans or players of modest fees with a smattering of proper signings and thst will be a challenge. A lot of players available on a free this summer that don't already belong to Palace have likely lined moves up already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 6 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: Everton fans think they are getting Galtier Thought he'd gone Nice? Galtier is class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 That French striker that Leeds loaned whilst in the Championship, Jean-Kevin Augustin, had an obligation to buy should they be promoted by June 30th. They were promoted, but COVID shafted the season, and cos this lad was wank, Leeds tried to pull a fast one, and refused to pay. Now FIFA have sent Leeds a feck-u-2 notice to pay up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_up_north Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 I think I had him on FM years ago but as a winger. Sure he's a PSG prospect in the French under 21s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Thought he'd gone Nice? Galtier is class Not sure, but wiki claims some Romanian bloke, Ursea, is manager of Nice or is he temporary, as he was Assistant previously edit Sorry @Ric Flair seems you are right https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2021/lille-seeking-e5m-from-ogc-nice-for-christophe-galtier/ Edited 8 June 2021 by Dahnsouff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 11 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Thought he'd gone Nice? Galtier is class 8 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said: Not sure, but wiki claims some Romanian bloke, Ursea, is manager of Nice or is he temporary, as he was Assistant previously edit Sorry @Ric Flair seems you are right https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2021/lille-seeking-e5m-from-ogc-nice-for-christophe-galtier/ Apparently nothing formally signed, which is why the Everton links have come about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 Everton can’t be getting the guy who just won Ligue 1, surely. They’re better off with the guy who came 11th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 8 June 2021 Share Posted 8 June 2021 10 hours ago, Torten said: Every season it looks like all the top clubs are sorted and we have no chance. There’s always one or two who fall away, keep the faith. This. A major injury to Fernandes, Salah, Kane, Kante or Dias and their respective teams could have much different seasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Posted 9 June 2021 Share Posted 9 June 2021 Apparently Lee Mason is retiring from being an active ref. Yay Unfortunately he's failing upwards and will be a designated VAR ref. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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