Indeed we are HT but I always think the insurance policy of letting players go to other top 6 sides helps with that. I believe it is a policy that other successful sides have followed through the years.



Hold on typo there. I meant unsuccessful sides.

Seriously though why do people think we got rid of Navarette.

As far as I can see there are only the following rationales for getting rid of a player without a fee:

1) we haven’t got a pot

2) Surplus to requirements

3) the player is a trouble maker.

I assume it’s a sub set of 1). I guess he was on a decent wage and not delivering to the extent that he was felt to be necessary to keep.

My feeling was he could make an impact but tended to be a flat track bully. He could play well or fade. Having said that we are really thin in that position- so basically it was a crackers decision. I’m sure he could have hung on in England for a couple of months more especially with lockdown ending.

Interesting bit on BBC local news about Crystal Palace Sports Centre & stadium. Looking at how the ground is crumbling with weeds growing, rusty metalwork & a few rats, all rather reminiscent of the clubs decline.

Our next base if Wimbledon doesn’t work out I assume DC?

One of my least favourite home grounds, was so perishing cold in winter being on top of a hill. Having said that, there used to be 2 lovely donkeys wandering around their paddock on the far side. Don't think they were Buck & Dusty but they certainly moved quicker than Gary Mason.