Palace Supporters Thread

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-Bandit-

19-06-2010

a new ground would be great, i would definitely be up for that. renovating selhurst would be a nightmare, its not just the main stand that needs doing but the arthur waite too.

didn't we once have plans for a new ground years back. i can't recall if it was under noades or whether it was with goldberg or jordan but i definitely remember something about relocating back then.

Sattrega

19-06-2010

Originally Posted by -Bandit-:
“didn't we once have plans for a new ground years back. i can't recall if it was under noades or whether it was with goldberg or jordan but i definitely remember something about relocating back then.”

Yep. I can't remember how far back it was (I'm thinking late 90's but could be wrong) but it was supposed to be where Croydon Airport was. There was even scale models of the new stadium which I'm sure either the Croydon Advertiser or SLP printed. I can't seem to find anything online about it, though.

Tusk0312

20-06-2010

Originally Posted by Sattrega:
“For this club to finally move forward then relocating to a new purpose-built stadium is a brilliant idea. If it were to happen my only hope would be that it was different to those normal dome-type stadiums you see. Build something with a bit more character to it. And then call it "The Nest" ”

i like that!

i remember those plans for a new ground years ago.
it was really nice.

Sattrega

21-06-2010

Quote:
“Palace's new manager George Burley is hoping that Darren Ambrose signs a new contract with the club.

A few weeks ago Ambrose was poised to join London rivals QPR in a £750,000 deal.

Since then the CPFC 2010 consortium have bought the club and Burley, who handed the 26-year-old his professional debut at Ipswich, hopes that the player will stay.

"I brought Darren through as a kid and gave him debut at 17 at Ipswich," said Burley.

"I think maybe he was too young when he left Ipswich for Newcastle.

"He scored 20 goals last season and he is a player I want to keep. He's a top player and we will be trying to get him to extend his contract."”

Link.

-Bandit-

21-06-2010

i'm hoping that as burley was the one to bring ambrose through as a kid that will swing things in favour of darren staying.

i also read that despite having a few offers from other clubs, danny butterfield wants to stay at palace and negotiate a new contract.

Sattrega

22-06-2010

Shaun Derry has been offered a new deal to fend off the advances of QPR & Ipswich.

Link

-Bandit-

22-06-2010

Originally Posted by Sattrega:
“Shaun Derry has been offered a new deal to fend off the advances of QPR & Ipswich.

Link”

didn't work. he has signed a two-year deal with QPR.

link

KJ44

22-06-2010

Originally Posted by -Bandit-:
“didn't work. he has signed a two-year deal with QPR.

link”

It hurts, especially 'cos it's to Warnock and QPR, but I wish him well.

Sattrega

23-06-2010

Yeah, it's a shame to see him go but he's been a good servant to the club. All the best to him at Loftus Road.

Elsewhere some much better news as it looks like Warnock has given up on his quest to sign Ambrose.

Link

Tusk0312

23-06-2010

aye, sad to see Derry go but once that transfer embargo is lifted we can get
someone better in.

good news about Ambrose. hopefully he commits his future now.

Sattrega

24-06-2010

Quote:
“The Crystal Palace squad return to Beckenham on Thursday 1st July for the start of pre-season training and Eagles boss George Burley is only too aware that there are issues that need to be sorted out, before they drive through the gates at 9am.

"In terms of the staff at the training ground we are essentially starting from scratch as we look to bring in a backroom team. We have a very small squad at the moment, there are a number of players who are out of contract so there is a lot of issues at the club which need to be dealt with."

When asked just how much of a budget he will have at his disposal for the new campaign, Burley revealed it will allow the club to "compete" in the upcoming campaign.

"There is a budget in place that the new consortium are keen to follow, they are a little bit nervy after what has happened over the last couple of seasons. I think that is the way it should be as you can throw money at your club but you need to be solvent There is a budget and we will certainly be able to compete and do well in the Championship."

When new managers join clubs there are often a flurry of transfers, both in and out, but Burley is only concentrating in signing players that want to play for Crystal Palace.

"For me it is about getting the right players in. I have got a lot of contacts within the game and we have got room to bring players in but they will need to have the right attitude and commitment so that they can do well for Crystal Palace."”

Link.

-Bandit-

24-06-2010

the big CVA meeting tomorrow morning. just keeping everything crossed that there are no last second nasty surprises in store!

Tusk0312

24-06-2010

Originally Posted by -Bandit-:
“the big CVA meeting tomorrow morning. just keeping everything crossed that there are no last second nasty surprises in store!”

i've read that even if we get the CVA tomorrow and
exit administration it could be up to 3 or 4 weeks before
the transfer embargo is lifted. that would take us close
to August!

Sattrega

25-06-2010

Originally Posted by -Bandit-:
“the big CVA meeting tomorrow morning. just keeping everything crossed that there are no last second nasty surprises in store!”

I've become all nervous again! Fingers crossed everything goes according to plan. This is another huge day for us.

Joooe

25-06-2010

CVA agreed! 28 days or so for appeals and for the League to accept takeover.

Sattrega

25-06-2010

Originally Posted by Joooe:
“CVA agreed! 28 days or so for appeals and for the League to accept takeover.”

Excellent news! Absolutely delighted!

-Bandit-

25-06-2010

that's really great news and a big relief.

word is we can now sign players but they won't be able to register with the football league for 28 days until they clear everything.

Sattrega

26-06-2010

First rumour:

Palace boss George Burley could be set to make Ipswich defender David Wright his first signing at Selhurst Park.
The South London Press understands the 30-year-old - whose deal at Portman Road is up this summer - is a target for the Scot, who was appointed Eagles chief last week.
Wright started his career at Crewe before a £500,000 switch to Wigan. He joined Ipswich for £200,000 in 2007 and has made over 400 career appearances.
Leeds have also been linked with the Warrington-born stopper.

KJ44

26-06-2010

Originally Posted by Sattrega:
“Excellent news! Absolutely delighted! ”

I didn't attend the meeting, but I did send my forms back as requested. I'm told that 91% approved.

Tusk0312

26-06-2010

Originally Posted by Sattrega:
“First rumour:

Palace boss George Burley could be set to make Ipswich defender David Wright his first signing at Selhurst Park.
The South London Press understands the 30-year-old - whose deal at Portman Road is up this summer - is a target for the Scot, who was appointed Eagles chief last week.
Wright started his career at Crewe before a £500,000 switch to Wigan. He joined Ipswich for £200,000 in 2007 and has made over 400 career appearances.
Leeds have also been linked with the Warrington-born stopper.”

isn't he a right-back? hope that doesn't mean the rumours
about Nathaniel Clyne going to Birmingham are true.

Sattrega

27-06-2010

Originally Posted by Tusk0312:
“isn't he a right-back? hope that doesn't mean the rumours
about Nathaniel Clyne going to Birmingham are true.”

I think he is, but he did play predominantly left-back for Ipswich last season.

-Bandit-

28-06-2010

richard wright also being linked with us.

link.

Sattrega

28-06-2010

Originally Posted by -Bandit-:
“richard wright also being linked with us.

link.”

If that is to have him as back-up to Speroni than that will be a very good acquisition. I just hope it doesn't mean that Jules may be on his way.

Tusk0312

28-06-2010

i bet Charlie Mann will be annoyed if Richard Wright does join.

Sattrega

29-06-2010

Quote:
“Former Crystal Palace defender Dean Austin has been appointed first team coach.

Austin, 40, who spent four years as a Palace player, has had previous managerial experience at Southend United and Watford.

New boss George Burley told the Croydon Advertiser: "I'm bringing in Dean Austin to help myself and Dougie [Freedman].

"Obviously he knows the club well. He will work alongside us with the first team and will also help with scouting."

Burley has confirmed that he will continue to bring in more backroom staff members in the coming weeks.

"The administration has left us rather short in terms of staff at the training ground, but by the time the players return for pre-season on Thursday we hope to have everything ready", he said.

After the announcement this week of the CVA being agreed by Palace's creditors, Burley has been told that he is able to start the process of bringing in new playing staff - Ipswich defender David Wright's name has been rumoured to be the first.

"I've been told that I can bring people in and we are working on a number of deals," he said. "Nothing is done officially with David yet but he is one we are trying to sign."”

Link.

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