den Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 Said from day one he’s a Rolls Royce. I haven’t seen anyone like him come through our academy. Unfortunately our betters at Ewood either didn’t know that, or didn’t care. £££££’s that’s all they saw. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Tugay-is-God Posted May 21, 2024 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2024 I do find articles like this a bit galling. One measly mention of Rovers, whereas "much of the credit for Wharton’s rapid progression must go to Glasner". In general, all of this talk as if the 'genius' recruitment team at Palace plucked another gem out of nowhere is just very annoying. I know I'm also just bitter. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreams of 1995 Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 14 minutes ago, Tugay-is-God said: I do find articles like this a bit galling. One measly mention of Rovers, whereas "much of the credit for Wharton’s rapid progression must go to Glasner". In general, all of this talk as if the 'genius' recruitment team at Palace plucked another gem out of nowhere is just very annoying. I know I'm also just bitter. What a crap article that is. Some people will read that as a matter of fact. Wow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebruce Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 2 hours ago, Polky said: On the other hand, this guy thought we were 'keen to hold on to the teenager until the summer', so maybe he doesn't know what he's talking about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilsdenrover Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 53 minutes ago, Tugay-is-God said: I do find articles like this a bit galling. One measly mention of Rovers, whereas "much of the credit for Wharton’s rapid progression must go to Glasner". In general, all of this talk as if the 'genius' recruitment team at Palace plucked another gem out of nowhere is just very annoying. I know I'm also just bitter. He’s pretty much the same player he was at Rovers, the major difference is in the quality of his teammates. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Melbournevictory1 Posted May 21, 2024 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2024 It's starting to look like he may be the best player to have ever worn a Palace shirt. That's from us Palace fans. That's including Wilf, Ian Wright, Lombardo, Don Rogers et al and the current 3 front headline makers. We know how you feel, happened to Palace a few times. Victor Moses and John Bostock being two glaring examples. Except Wharton seems extraordinarily good. Good luck next season. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 42 minutes ago, Melbournevictory1 said: It's starting to look like he may be the best player to have ever worn a Palace shirt. That's from us Palace fans. That's including Wilf, Ian Wright, Lombardo, Don Rogers et al and the current 3 front headline makers. We know how you feel, happened to Palace a few times. Victor Moses and John Bostock being two glaring examples. Except Wharton seems extraordinarily good. Good luck next season. Better than Johnny Byrne ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roversfan99 Posted May 21, 2024 Share Posted May 21, 2024 He should make the full squad but it seems almost certain that with Southgate wanting enough players to cover the cup final absentees for the friendly games that he will probably be cut. Either way, it is a great achievement for him. But to be honest (and I know he wouldnt have been close to the squad had he stayed in the Championship) it just adds to the frustration and anger that he had to be pushed out for a poor price out of desperation purely for the owners to claw money back to cover their own self inflicted legal issues with no money available to better us. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upside Down Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 16 hours ago, arbitro said: I'm really pleased for Adam and his family and anybody with any sense could see his potential coming through the ranks at Rovers. Hearing this though only increases my intense dislike of Waggott, Pasha and the owners. The fee we got for him was well below what many thought he was worth and we were right and not with the benefit of hindsight. Of course he is playing on a bigger stage in the PL and with better players but the majority of us could see what he had playing in an average Championship team. Palace completely took advantage of the financial situation that the owners have put themselves in through their questionable business dealings. Unforgivable. Well said. Our rave reviews of Adam are not done through rose tinted glasses, we were all saying that at the time. 18 million is an insulting figure, not just to us but to him as well. He was easily worth double that at the bare minimum. There was absolutely no resistance from the owners and their boot licking stooges as they sold him to the very first bidder. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polky Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 Adam and Scott’s reaction to the call up 😃 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebruce Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 3 hours ago, Polky said: Adam and Scott’s reaction to the call up 😃 I take it Simon Wharton isn't a footballer? The number next to his name implies he might be, but the facial hair implies he's older than Adam and I've never heard about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Look4Me Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 2 hours ago, bluebruce said: I take it Simon Wharton isn't a footballer? The number next to his name implies he might be, but the facial hair implies he's older than Adam and I've never heard about him. Found an article from last year saying he works as a joiner and plays for Langho. http://www.live-magazines.co.uk/family-values-2/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebruce Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 5 minutes ago, Look4Me said: Found an article from last year saying he works as a joiner and plays for Langho. http://www.live-magazines.co.uk/family-values-2/ No shame in that of course, but pity it didn't work out for him too. Yet another Wharton brother coming through the club would have been quite something. The family have done great to churn out two talented pros though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premier fan Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 As a Crystal Palace fan I just want to say what a fantastic player we’ve bought from you guys. He just does the basics so well. Control, passing, tackling etc… nothing outrageous but just so consistent. He covers the pitch very well and is very disciplined in his positioning. Well ahead of his age. He stepped up to the team because we had a number of injuries in that position and he’s gone from strength to strength. I honestly hope he stays with us for many years and we can get some sort of success - cup or European place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 4 minutes ago, premier fan said: As a Crystal Palace fan I just want to say what a fantastic player we’ve bought from you guys. He just does the basics so well. Control, passing, tackling etc… nothing outrageous but just so consistent. He covers the pitch very well and is very disciplined in his positioning. Well ahead of his age. He stepped up to the team because we had a number of injuries in that position and he’s gone from strength to strength. I honestly hope he stays with us for many years and we can get some sort of success - cup or European place. “ Bought ?” I think you mean stolen. Make the most of the next season, he’ll be on his way this time next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premier fan Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 You sound bitter. There was no ‘closed’ market - anyone could have offered more money. Also, he was a championship player so unproven at the highest level. That affects the price. I guarantee he will be with us for at least 3 years + he doesn’t need to move on for international recognition as witnessed by the England call up. Too many players fancy a big move and end up being a squad player for the big 6 clubs. Wharton will undoubtedly know this. We will pay him what he’s worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry Blue Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 10 minutes ago, premier fan said: As a Crystal Palace fan I just want to say what a fantastic player we’ve bought from you guys. He just does the basics so well. Control, passing, tackling etc… nothing outrageous but just so consistent. He covers the pitch very well and is very disciplined in his positioning. Well ahead of his age. He stepped up to the team because we had a number of injuries in that position and he’s gone from strength to strength. I honestly hope he stays with us for many years and we can get some sort of success - cup or European place. He is outstanding. From what I've seen at Ewood he's gifted with natural ability with his thinking being a few steps ahead. He knew where the ball was going before he kicked it and disguised a pass like no one else I've seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerb Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 1 minute ago, premier fan said: You sound bitter. Try having our owners for 14 years and you will begin to understand. Enjoy him while you can. You were successful because of our owners being desperate for the money due to ongoing legal issues in India. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premier fan Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 18 hours ago, Melbournevictory1 said: It's starting to look like he may be the best player to have ever worn a Palace shirt. That's from us Palace fans. That's including Wilf, Ian Wright, Lombardo, Don Rogers et al and the current 3 front headline makers. We know how you feel, happened to Palace a few times. Victor Moses and John Bostock being two glaring examples. Except Wharton seems extraordinarily good. Good luck next season. Too early for this statement - Lombardo was class. cpfc fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premier fan Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 4 minutes ago, Rogerb said: Try having our owners for 14 years and you will begin to understand. Enjoy him while you can. You were successful because of our owners being desperate for the money due to ongoing legal issues in India. Well at least you had great times in the past 😊 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebruce Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 1 hour ago, premier fan said: You sound bitter. There was no ‘closed’ market - anyone could have offered more money. Also, he was a championship player so unproven at the highest level. That affects the price. I guarantee he will be with us for at least 3 years + he doesn’t need to move on for international recognition as witnessed by the England call up. Too many players fancy a big move and end up being a squad player for the big 6 clubs. Wharton will undoubtedly know this. We will pay him what he’s worth. We are bitter. We have lost a potentially world class, homegrown, fan of the club for about a third of what he is probably going to be worth by the summer. Not Palace's fault though, who wouldn't take that kind of bargain? I think you should start adjusting yourself to the fact that it's very unlikely he stays with you for 3+ years. He supports our club and we only got two seasons out of him at senior level. It's one thing getting called up to a 33 man provisional squad for England and another thing altogether to become a firm fixture in the starting 11. Loads of players move to other bigger Prem teams to solidify their international credentials. Even sitting on a big 6 bench can be enough sadly. They can also pay a lot more, and money talks. If he is still with you in 3 years, it's because he didn't improve or even regressed. Unless you somehow start getting regular European football. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Blue Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 1 hour ago, premier fan said: You sound bitter. There was no ‘closed’ market - anyone could have offered more money. Also, he was a championship player so unproven at the highest level. That affects the price. I guarantee he will be with us for at least 3 years + he doesn’t need to move on for international recognition as witnessed by the England call up. Too many players fancy a big move and end up being a squad player for the big 6 clubs. Wharton will undoubtedly know this. We will pay him what he’s worth. He’s too good for Palace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyblue Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 ‘Guaranteed’… aye ok 😀 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 3 minutes ago, Mattyblue said: ‘Guaranteed’… aye ok 😀 Not a chance, unless he gets injured or his head goes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penwortham Blue Posted May 22, 2024 Share Posted May 22, 2024 2 hours ago, premier fan said: Well at least you had great times in the past 😊 Not when we were robbed by George Courtney at Selhurst Park in May 1989 second leg play off and yes, I’m still bitter about it 😊 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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