SambaMaverick

That's a lot of words to say he doesn't have one single redeemable attribute

Seems like almost everyone is in agreement that he's gash but I'm genuinely wracking my brain for one thing he is good at... One single tangible, football-related attribute that warrants him being in this squad for three more years. Anyone?

A fucking ridiculous spectacle, at least it was funny

I think you may be underestimating the selfishness/ignorance/obliviousness of some people. If a game is going on while emergency services try and get to someone, you'll have people all over the stairs, blocking rows trying to watch the game, milling about down to the concourse etc etc. If the game stops and fans are made aware, I guess the thought is to have nothing distracting from the relevant people doing their job and make people aware of what's happening. Health and safety gone sensible.

20-ish goals/assists in 75-odd games at 18 is impressive, it's not a great league but it's competitive and physical. Can't say I'd be excited if we were in the Prem, but could be a decent bet at Championship level for a modest fee if we get it over the line. He's got a bit of class about him imo.

Gutted for Palace and the fans in particular, but the phrase 'rules are written in blood' comes to mind. I'd say no club will make Palace's mistake again in a hurry.

Agree apart from Manning. He didn't disgrace himself last season, I think he's got a part to play for this season only.

I've got no problems with the bloke other than the two stupid reds last season, he seems a good egg in the main. But a contract until 2028?? I'd be surprised if any other top half Championship club would've offered him 12 months, it just seems a bit stupid.

They are about to sell Igamane for a decent chunk, their first good sale for years. But wages are a total no-go at the moment, only way it could happen is if they qualify for Champions League and we won't know that until later on in the summer.

For me, I'd have a bit more patience if he'd cost us nish and came from the academy. To cost £10m as a first team player and deliver what he has, it's disappointing. Not his fault though I guess. Looking forward to seeing how he's come on next season

It just tells me all of our recent wingers have been gash, which we know. Edozie and Sulemana have five-plus years on Brooks as well, although his stunted development is not entirely his fault with the illness etc

Everyone was probably thinking 'let's sign someone better', which they promptly didn't do

Yes, Dibling is a luxury player. Welsh international is like being a World Cup of Bowls winner, utterly pointless to highlight that. He played less than 1000 Premier League minutes. I just don't think he would've/will added/add anything, that's my opinion. Everything we've heard about Still suggests he wants physicality, pace, power etc.

He was playing in a very aggressive, very front-footed side who happen to be very good - luxury players often do, with others picking up the slack. I'm not saying he's a totally awful player, but I don't think he would be any use in a relegation scrap. He only started in nine of those games by the way, and he played under 1000 minutes. So...

What?

Ditto, he's a bit of a luxury player. Would have been washed away with the tide along with the rest of our side in the Prem.

You know what I mean though. To sign anyone from that league they'd have to be all-singing, all-dancing at that level.

Clark could barely get a game in Austria last term, sign him and we'll have learned fucking nothing

At least they won't have had the time to spunk their full wad of Hollyweird cash on new signings by then Fucking boring and predictable first game, though

A sports quarter like Birmingham are planning would be much more interesting but probably a bit riskier than chucking up a load of slop and calling it development

More likely they sell portions off to private equity on a sliding scale up towards that valuation as and when they need money. Being involved with that club is surely a licence to print cash, at Championship level anyway

Cry about it

https://archive.ph/2bL1H

Not exactly a lot of pedigree in this new-look recruitment team, but I suppose we'll have to give SR (another) chance to nut up or shut up.

He seems like a gaudy idiot, just like the rest of the Saudi sport 'project'. Stick to boxing mate, where you can throw money at it. Football is a bit different. That's without getting into all the human rights stuff as well