((HT: NBCSN/Sky Sports))
The HQ saw that Crystal Palace would be the first to sack a manager in the Premier League season- Neil Warnock on Saturday after a 3-1 loss to Southampton as they fight in relegation.
Now, West Brom (struggling themselves at the bottom of the table) has sacked Alan Irvine who was regarded as a strange choice to take over in the first place after last season's misfortunes. The West Brom side have lost three in a row and are currently 16th in the table, but they're only one point above the drop zone.
The odd part of all this was that former Spurs manager Tim Sherwood was in line to take over for Warnock at Palace, but now he is lined up to take over for Irvine- according to the London Telegraph.
Got all that...???
But it gets better...
Alan Pardew may be jetting from Newcastle to go back to the place where he was a player in the 1980's and '90s- Crystal Palace.
Rebecca and the Robbies discuss
There will be a quiz later on...
Showing posts with label Crystal Palace. Show all posts
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Monday, December 29, 2014
Saturday, December 27, 2014
OSG Prem: And We Have Our First Sacking
((HT: BPL/NBCSN))
At least Crystal Palace waited until after the holiday to do it...
It took this loss to Southampton to send Neil Warnock on his way- after only four months on the job...
Warnock was manager from 2007 and 2010 and was seen as a hopeful replacement for Tony Pulis- who left the squad two days before the regular season after a dispute with the ownership over player control. Pulis, strangely, and former Spurs manager Tim Sherwood are seen as replacements for the replacement now that Palace are back in the relegation zone.
From the Palace website:
Crystal Palace Football Club can today confirm that Neil Warnock has been relieved of his duties and is no longer first-team manager.
The club would like to put on record its thanks to Neil for all his hard work and energy over the past four months.
Keith Millen will lead the team against Queens Park Rangers tomorrow as caretaker manager.
This was the longest time a Premier League season had gone without a sacking since the 95-96 season.
At least Crystal Palace waited until after the holiday to do it...
It took this loss to Southampton to send Neil Warnock on his way- after only four months on the job...
Warnock was manager from 2007 and 2010 and was seen as a hopeful replacement for Tony Pulis- who left the squad two days before the regular season after a dispute with the ownership over player control. Pulis, strangely, and former Spurs manager Tim Sherwood are seen as replacements for the replacement now that Palace are back in the relegation zone.
From the Palace website:
Crystal Palace Football Club can today confirm that Neil Warnock has been relieved of his duties and is no longer first-team manager.
The club would like to put on record its thanks to Neil for all his hard work and energy over the past four months.
Keith Millen will lead the team against Queens Park Rangers tomorrow as caretaker manager.
This was the longest time a Premier League season had gone without a sacking since the 95-96 season.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
OSG Prem: Was Vincent Tan Right The Whole Time...???
((HT: Sky Sports))
The prevailing thought was the Malky Mackay was the frontrunner for the vacant Crystal Palace manager's position. But in a quick turn of events, Mackay's offer was pulled from the table and his buddy, Iain Moody, CPFC's Sporting Director resigned in a hurry from his post.
Seems Tan sent a series of documents to the Football Association for review that show Mackay's alleged lack of tact, abusive, homophobic, bigoted language in e-mails, and lack of respect for the game- three things the FA doesn't take too kindly to... 70,000 e-mails and 100,000 texts worth while Mackay and Moody worked at Cardiff City.
The Daily Mail has the full story hyah...
Here's the update from Sky Sports
A statement from Palace about Moody read: "In light of the events of yesterday, sporting director Iain Moody has tendered his resignation and it has been accepted with immediate effect. There will be no further comment from the club on this matter."
Remember, Mackay launched a £7.5m legal claim against Tan for compensation and wrongful dismissal after he was sacked. But he dropped the claim in May and issued an apology to Tan.
Why, the HQ is unsure...
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood is now the favorite to take over.
But, at the same time, Mackay is ready to defend himself in the matter...
The prevailing thought was the Malky Mackay was the frontrunner for the vacant Crystal Palace manager's position. But in a quick turn of events, Mackay's offer was pulled from the table and his buddy, Iain Moody, CPFC's Sporting Director resigned in a hurry from his post.
Seems Tan sent a series of documents to the Football Association for review that show Mackay's alleged lack of tact, abusive, homophobic, bigoted language in e-mails, and lack of respect for the game- three things the FA doesn't take too kindly to... 70,000 e-mails and 100,000 texts worth while Mackay and Moody worked at Cardiff City.
The Daily Mail has the full story hyah...
Here's the update from Sky Sports
A statement from Palace about Moody read: "In light of the events of yesterday, sporting director Iain Moody has tendered his resignation and it has been accepted with immediate effect. There will be no further comment from the club on this matter."
Remember, Mackay launched a £7.5m legal claim against Tan for compensation and wrongful dismissal after he was sacked. But he dropped the claim in May and issued an apology to Tan.
Why, the HQ is unsure...
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood is now the favorite to take over.
But, at the same time, Mackay is ready to defend himself in the matter...
Friday, August 15, 2014
OSG Prem: Pulis Quits Crystal Palace
((HT: Sky Sports))
Two days before the season starts...
It's either one of two things- a selfish move by a manager or the be all-end all in frustration over a squad that hasn't spent any money in the off-season to improve their lot.
The background...
Tony Pulis took over for Ian Holloway in November last season as Palace was in the heart of the relegation battle in the Premier League. He constructed a style of play and a mindset to get everything turned around and had the Eagles finish 11th in the table.
Only two sides know the real reason for his abrupt and shocking departure- Pulis and ownership.
But Palace has gone from receivership to manageable budgets- just not spending any money on importing talent in the process.
One can look at this two ways- considering what Pulis did with what he was given, the front office felt they didn't need to spend. But Pulis, in turn, would present the notion that there is no improvement without spending.
The folks at Sports Tonight discuss the season- presumably before the Pulis walk...
So, was Pulis foolish or did he know what was about to happen and didn't like where it was heading.
Two days before the season starts...
It's either one of two things- a selfish move by a manager or the be all-end all in frustration over a squad that hasn't spent any money in the off-season to improve their lot.
The background...
Tony Pulis took over for Ian Holloway in November last season as Palace was in the heart of the relegation battle in the Premier League. He constructed a style of play and a mindset to get everything turned around and had the Eagles finish 11th in the table.
Only two sides know the real reason for his abrupt and shocking departure- Pulis and ownership.
But Palace has gone from receivership to manageable budgets- just not spending any money on importing talent in the process.
One can look at this two ways- considering what Pulis did with what he was given, the front office felt they didn't need to spend. But Pulis, in turn, would present the notion that there is no improvement without spending.
The folks at Sports Tonight discuss the season- presumably before the Pulis walk...
So, was Pulis foolish or did he know what was about to happen and didn't like where it was heading.
Monday, May 5, 2014
OSG Prem: Liverpool Commits Epic Collapse To Draw Palace
((HT: NBCSN/BPL/BBC Sport))
There is no other way to describe it...
The collapse of Liverpool was nothing short of jaw-dropping in the last 20 minutes of their match with Crystal Palace. And, frankly, it was a ten minute stretch where the game went from 3-0 Liverpool to a 3-3 draw. It amounts to an amazing home finale for Palace and the run that manager Tony Pulis had when he was named manager during the season.
And it amounts to leaving the title in Manchester City's hands as the Citizens have a game in hand that they make up this week against Aston Villa. A win on Wednesday will eliminate Chelsea from title contention and leave it to a two-team race on the final day. City plays West Ham at home while Liverpool takes on Newcastle.
Here's the collapse- edited, of course...
And the Reds knew it, too, once the final whistle sounded...
And the HQ gives mad props to Arlo White, Lee Dixon, and Rebecca Lowe in the broadcast. White and Dixon laid out (That's a TV term for "not talking") for almost 2:30 to let the above breath. And Lowe, in her talk back in studio expressed the right amount of context as to JUST HOW GAWDAWFUL important and outright shocking it was.
Here's Brendan Rodgers afterwards all-but-conceding the title
Now, Liverpool needs to make sure ManCity draws or loses Wednesday to get back in it.
Hey, happened when Norwich played Chelsea...
There is no other way to describe it...
The collapse of Liverpool was nothing short of jaw-dropping in the last 20 minutes of their match with Crystal Palace. And, frankly, it was a ten minute stretch where the game went from 3-0 Liverpool to a 3-3 draw. It amounts to an amazing home finale for Palace and the run that manager Tony Pulis had when he was named manager during the season.
And it amounts to leaving the title in Manchester City's hands as the Citizens have a game in hand that they make up this week against Aston Villa. A win on Wednesday will eliminate Chelsea from title contention and leave it to a two-team race on the final day. City plays West Ham at home while Liverpool takes on Newcastle.
Here's the collapse- edited, of course...
And the Reds knew it, too, once the final whistle sounded...
And the HQ gives mad props to Arlo White, Lee Dixon, and Rebecca Lowe in the broadcast. White and Dixon laid out (That's a TV term for "not talking") for almost 2:30 to let the above breath. And Lowe, in her talk back in studio expressed the right amount of context as to JUST HOW GAWDAWFUL important and outright shocking it was.
Here's Brendan Rodgers afterwards all-but-conceding the title
Now, Liverpool needs to make sure ManCity draws or loses Wednesday to get back in it.
Hey, happened when Norwich played Chelsea...
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
OSG Prem: The Top And Bottom Get Closer Again...
((HT: BPL on NBC/BPL))
Everton needed to keep pace with Arsenal to keep the pressure on for the fourth Champions League spot. Crystal Palace has done wonders under Tony Pulis and it looks like the Blues squandered a major chance to stay involved in the discussion.
Pulis should take Manager of the Year honors as the Eagles have won their fourth in a row...
Jason Puncheon started the scoring in a game that Martinez felt his team played scared in a 3-2 loss...
Sunderland is still six points from safety, but their efforts in a 2-2 draw with Manchester City may go a long way in reinforcing their mental wherewithal to think they can stay up and get past Cardiff City, Fulham, and Norwich.
Connor Wickham sent a lot of fantasy players scrambling for some salary cap help after scoring twice and tripling his career Premier League output. Man City now needs to win out and get some help if they want to make it past Liverpool for the Premier League title.
Everton needed to keep pace with Arsenal to keep the pressure on for the fourth Champions League spot. Crystal Palace has done wonders under Tony Pulis and it looks like the Blues squandered a major chance to stay involved in the discussion.
Pulis should take Manager of the Year honors as the Eagles have won their fourth in a row...
Jason Puncheon started the scoring in a game that Martinez felt his team played scared in a 3-2 loss...
Sunderland is still six points from safety, but their efforts in a 2-2 draw with Manchester City may go a long way in reinforcing their mental wherewithal to think they can stay up and get past Cardiff City, Fulham, and Norwich.
Connor Wickham sent a lot of fantasy players scrambling for some salary cap help after scoring twice and tripling his career Premier League output. Man City now needs to win out and get some help if they want to make it past Liverpool for the Premier League title.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
OSG Prem: Action At The Bottom, The Top Keeps Winning (And Leicester City Is In)
((HT: BPL on NBC))
First, the HQ would like to commend Leicester City for their automatic promotion to the Premier League for next season as their 23-game unbeaten streak, combined with two losses last night, gives the Foxes their first peek at the Premier in ten years.
Here's their win over Sheffield Wednesday that helped seal it...
((HT: SWFC))
Now, to the big boys... there was life all over the place...
Manchester United found the right time to find out-of-form Newscastle- winning 4-0 with Juan Mata stirring the drink...
Chelsea found a disinterested Stoke squad and won 3-0
Hull City got one goal at home against Swansea and that's all most folks need for the full three points these days. The Tigers are now 12th and the Swans 16th...
Man City took care of Southampton 4-1, but the visitors are more worried at the seriousness of the injury to Jay Rodriguez- which looked like a knee cap or ligament damage that led to a stretchering off and a shell-shocked bunch after that.
The life at the bottom came in a few different forms- Fulham found some offense and beat Benteke-less Aston Villa 2-1 to get closer to leaving the relegation zone. Villa manager Paul Lambert was pretty disappointed...
Cardiff, the HQ thinks, cemented their spot in the Championship with a 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in a big 6-pointer...
Palace manager Tony Pulis was pleased with his huge win...
((HT: BBCSport))
And the team that REALLY needs to pay attention to the rest of their schedule is Norwich. They only have a 6-pointer with Fulham left in the bottom part of their schedule. The rest of their schedule has the top four teams in it. So, they could be the third team to fall if they aren't on their best...
The Canaries were booed off the pitch after the 1-0 West Brom win and they are in serious trouble...
First, the HQ would like to commend Leicester City for their automatic promotion to the Premier League for next season as their 23-game unbeaten streak, combined with two losses last night, gives the Foxes their first peek at the Premier in ten years.
Here's their win over Sheffield Wednesday that helped seal it...
((HT: SWFC))
Now, to the big boys... there was life all over the place...
Manchester United found the right time to find out-of-form Newscastle- winning 4-0 with Juan Mata stirring the drink...
Chelsea found a disinterested Stoke squad and won 3-0
Hull City got one goal at home against Swansea and that's all most folks need for the full three points these days. The Tigers are now 12th and the Swans 16th...
Man City took care of Southampton 4-1, but the visitors are more worried at the seriousness of the injury to Jay Rodriguez- which looked like a knee cap or ligament damage that led to a stretchering off and a shell-shocked bunch after that.
The life at the bottom came in a few different forms- Fulham found some offense and beat Benteke-less Aston Villa 2-1 to get closer to leaving the relegation zone. Villa manager Paul Lambert was pretty disappointed...
Cardiff, the HQ thinks, cemented their spot in the Championship with a 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in a big 6-pointer...
Palace manager Tony Pulis was pleased with his huge win...
((HT: BBCSport))
And the team that REALLY needs to pay attention to the rest of their schedule is Norwich. They only have a 6-pointer with Fulham left in the bottom part of their schedule. The rest of their schedule has the top four teams in it. So, they could be the third team to fall if they aren't on their best...
The Canaries were booed off the pitch after the 1-0 West Brom win and they are in serious trouble...
Saturday, March 29, 2014
OSG Prem: Mourinho Concedes Title, Man City-Arsenal Rules The Afternoon
((HT: BPL/Sky Sports/NBCSN))
The early morning started with protests above Old Trafford, but a big win inside as Manchester United went down a goal early. They came back to win 4-1 over Aston Villa thanks to two Wayne Rooney goals.
Elsewhere...
Southampton continued their claim to the top half by blowing out an outgunned Newcastle side 4-0.
Peter Odemwingie scored to give Stoke a 1-0 over Hull City
Two goals from de Guizman gave Swansea a big three points in a 3-0 over Norwich
Now, to the wild stuff...
The last time Chelsea's John Terry gave up an own goal was, like, in 1934 or something. But his OG in the 52nd minute gave Crystal Palace their first win over the Blues since 1990. The Eagles got a HUGE three points taking them 5 points clear of the drop. Afterwards, Jose Mourinho all but conceded the title...
West Brom and Cardiff had all the appearance of a six-pointer with the Bluebirds in the drop zone and the opponents hovering just above it. The game had its huge swings of momentum, and the Baggies' Morgan Amalfitano gave Paul Merson fits...
((HT:Sky Sports))
And then, there was all the late drama of stoppage time...
Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer seemed to get a good laugh out of the last two minutes along with counterpart Pepe Mel. He still seemed a little shocked about getting a point out of the deal...
((HT: BBC Sport))
So, that put everything into the courts of Man City and Arsenal- who were the nightcap at the Emirates.
David Silva had the Citizens up at the break, but his squad gave up their first goal since February 3rd to Flamini. The game ends in a 1-1 draw and keeps Chelsea one up on Liverpool with City another point back- with two games in hand.
Arsenal are three back of third with the Reds playing tomorrow.
The early morning started with protests above Old Trafford, but a big win inside as Manchester United went down a goal early. They came back to win 4-1 over Aston Villa thanks to two Wayne Rooney goals.
Elsewhere...
Southampton continued their claim to the top half by blowing out an outgunned Newcastle side 4-0.
Peter Odemwingie scored to give Stoke a 1-0 over Hull City
Two goals from de Guizman gave Swansea a big three points in a 3-0 over Norwich
Now, to the wild stuff...
The last time Chelsea's John Terry gave up an own goal was, like, in 1934 or something. But his OG in the 52nd minute gave Crystal Palace their first win over the Blues since 1990. The Eagles got a HUGE three points taking them 5 points clear of the drop. Afterwards, Jose Mourinho all but conceded the title...
West Brom and Cardiff had all the appearance of a six-pointer with the Bluebirds in the drop zone and the opponents hovering just above it. The game had its huge swings of momentum, and the Baggies' Morgan Amalfitano gave Paul Merson fits...
((HT:Sky Sports))
And then, there was all the late drama of stoppage time...
Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer seemed to get a good laugh out of the last two minutes along with counterpart Pepe Mel. He still seemed a little shocked about getting a point out of the deal...
((HT: BBC Sport))
So, that put everything into the courts of Man City and Arsenal- who were the nightcap at the Emirates.
David Silva had the Citizens up at the break, but his squad gave up their first goal since February 3rd to Flamini. The game ends in a 1-1 draw and keeps Chelsea one up on Liverpool with City another point back- with two games in hand.
Arsenal are three back of third with the Reds playing tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
OSG Prem: The After Effect Of The Goalie Nutty- Fan Charges Players
((HT: Gemma Day))
We discussed earlier in the day how the Hull City-Crystal Palace game got out of control toward the end...
Keeper Allen McGregor took a swipe at Stuart O'Keefe after a tackle-gone-wrong and drew a red after an entire game of simmering competitiveness... it's at the end of the highlight reel below...
((HT: BPL))
So, once again, but not shown on the air was a Palace fan getting onto the pitch trying to get at McGregor...
The rabid core of fans is just the place for something to go wrong...
And the HQ regretfully waits for that to happen sooner rather than later...
We discussed earlier in the day how the Hull City-Crystal Palace game got out of control toward the end...
Keeper Allen McGregor took a swipe at Stuart O'Keefe after a tackle-gone-wrong and drew a red after an entire game of simmering competitiveness... it's at the end of the highlight reel below...
((HT: BPL))
So, once again, but not shown on the air was a Palace fan getting onto the pitch trying to get at McGregor...
The rabid core of fans is just the place for something to go wrong...
And the HQ regretfully waits for that to happen sooner rather than later...
OSG Prem: Hull City's Bruce Probably Is Getting Fined Again...
((HT: BPL))
Hull City manager Steve Bruce thinks he got jobbed in his 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace...
On two occasions, Bruce thought Hull should have been awarded two PK's and brings up an interesting point about holding referees accountable in the media...
Don't think it'll happen, but it's an interesting point...
Allan McGregor's nutty at the end by Hull City gave them a red and a trim to 10 men...
Interesting to see what happens to the keeper there as well...
Hull City manager Steve Bruce thinks he got jobbed in his 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace...
On two occasions, Bruce thought Hull should have been awarded two PK's and brings up an interesting point about holding referees accountable in the media...
Don't think it'll happen, but it's an interesting point...
Allan McGregor's nutty at the end by Hull City gave them a red and a trim to 10 men...
Interesting to see what happens to the keeper there as well...
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
OSG Prem: Holloway Gone From Crystal Palace
We have the second casualty of the Premier League season...
Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish has a press conference set for later this afternoon and it is looks like Ian Holloway is out at Palace...
You could see the writing on the wall after the 4-1 blowout by Fulham Monday night...
Holloway had a meeting with Parish and more talks were held yesterday. The only team keeping them from being at the bottom of the table is Sunderland after Palace have only won once in nine matches.
Parish, when announcing the Holloway presser already seems resigned to a return to the Championship:
"We've tried to get a squad that can keep us in this division, but also be a very strong squad in the Championship should the worst happen.
"When you go down it's about what state you're in. You have to plan for both eventualities and we'll do our best to stay up. It might be about whether there are three worse teams."
Here's the highlights from the Fulham loss...
((HT: NBC Sports/BPL))
Neil Warnock, Tony Pulis, and Roberto di Matteo are the front three with the bookmakers to succeed Holloway...
Here's the last presser Holloway had with the club...
((HT: SkySports))
Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish has a press conference set for later this afternoon and it is looks like Ian Holloway is out at Palace...
You could see the writing on the wall after the 4-1 blowout by Fulham Monday night...
Holloway had a meeting with Parish and more talks were held yesterday. The only team keeping them from being at the bottom of the table is Sunderland after Palace have only won once in nine matches.
Parish, when announcing the Holloway presser already seems resigned to a return to the Championship:
"We've tried to get a squad that can keep us in this division, but also be a very strong squad in the Championship should the worst happen.
"When you go down it's about what state you're in. You have to plan for both eventualities and we'll do our best to stay up. It might be about whether there are three worse teams."
Here's the highlights from the Fulham loss...
((HT: NBC Sports/BPL))
Neil Warnock, Tony Pulis, and Roberto di Matteo are the front three with the bookmakers to succeed Holloway...
Here's the last presser Holloway had with the club...
((HT: SkySports))
Monday, May 27, 2013
OSG Prem: The Richest Game In England
((HT: Sky Sports))
And a lot of people think it's the richest game in the world...
Winner take all... for, about, 120-million pounds...
It's the nPower Championship play-in game that would decide the third member of the league to be promoted to the Premier League between Crystal Palace and Watford.
And, while the game won't go down in history as one of the most exciting play-in games ever in the history of... ever...
Here's your winner...
Palace manager Ian Holloway told Sky Sports: "I am so proud of these [players]. I am so proud of the club. We are in the Premier League, so God help us." The Eagles return to the top flight after an 8-year hiatus.
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola said in return: "They had a player like Zaha, who was on a different level and made the difference."
It will be interesting to see how Palace responds to the loss of Zaha to Manchester United. And what the opening odds are to see the three promoted stay up...
And a lot of people think it's the richest game in the world...
Winner take all... for, about, 120-million pounds...
It's the nPower Championship play-in game that would decide the third member of the league to be promoted to the Premier League between Crystal Palace and Watford.
And, while the game won't go down in history as one of the most exciting play-in games ever in the history of... ever...
Here's your winner...
Palace manager Ian Holloway told Sky Sports: "I am so proud of these [players]. I am so proud of the club. We are in the Premier League, so God help us." The Eagles return to the top flight after an 8-year hiatus.
Watford boss Gianfranco Zola said in return: "They had a player like Zaha, who was on a different level and made the difference."
It will be interesting to see how Palace responds to the loss of Zaha to Manchester United. And what the opening odds are to see the three promoted stay up...
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
DEVELOPING: ManU Out Of Carling Cup
((HT: SkySports/youtube))
Crystal Palace proved that anything can happen any time, anywhere...
Evidence...???
Knocking out Manchester United in the Carling Cup quarterfinals competition 2-1 at Old Trafford is the answer. Darren Ambrose surprised the hell out of everyone with this cracking shot to give the Palace the 1-0 lead. They survived the onslaught three-and-a-half minutes later for the equalizer.
They went to extra time and got the go-ahead goal for the 2-1 lead and had to hold on again... it's being regarded as one of the great results of the season to date...
Here's the Ambrose goal until it's pulled...
It's the second loss in the last 43 for ManU at Old Trafford...
Crystal Palace proved that anything can happen any time, anywhere...
Evidence...???
Knocking out Manchester United in the Carling Cup quarterfinals competition 2-1 at Old Trafford is the answer. Darren Ambrose surprised the hell out of everyone with this cracking shot to give the Palace the 1-0 lead. They survived the onslaught three-and-a-half minutes later for the equalizer.
They went to extra time and got the go-ahead goal for the 2-1 lead and had to hold on again... it's being regarded as one of the great results of the season to date...
Here's the Ambrose goal until it's pulled...
It's the second loss in the last 43 for ManU at Old Trafford...
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