Allan Williams

@allanw.bsky.social

Palace, politics. Whimsy encouraged.

Would have loved a centre back (and we tried) and feel there's a drop off in quality, but given financial restrictions we have bulked out the squad and added some quality. I'm pretty happy. Give them time to bed in and we will be on the charge with Pierre Sage

The closer we get to the window the more random names are going to be linked to us. This defender is incredible but I get the not loving it as a move to help Chelsea. But if it puts money into other positions then I am okay. Let's judge after window closes, not wet ourselves in fear just yet eh?

There’s plenty of positives to take from today Daichi and Wharton on it from day 1 Mitchell starting as he played last season Khalaili has settled right in. Read value add until he tired We played good football. Not afraid to cross or shoot. And we are due 3 players When it clicks it’ll be fun

Back from Everton. Am sure its old ground but: Two poor teams. First half we could and should have been 2 up. Munoz error, great finish and that's it. Second half we offered very little. Poor Riad. I like Khalaili. Pino had a decent cameo but otherwise we looked soft. Leadership an issue.

I'm sorry but after over a month of very hot weather and no rain at all, if you are a politician and you are not talking about climate change and how it impacts and is affected by EVERYTHING, from AI & data to food to transport to water to schools to housing & heating, then what are you even doing?

I think my big concern over transfers is that we are waiting until the end of the window to save a couple of million. But that sacrifices the points in the first few games, which would net us higher positions and more millions in prize money.

Two immediate thoughts on UEFA statement: 1. As a Palace fan, I am now conflicted on whether I should be liking UEFA again 2. Italy are never playing in a world cup ever again.

Judging the manager on pre season is stupid Judging the manager on pre season fitness games is stupider Judging the manager on pre season without any new signings is even stupider Judging a manager on pre season without TWELVE players who aren’t back from World Cup duty is stupidest

Question. Did Bloom stick Hearts in a blind trust? Because if they lose this tie and the next they drop into the conference league - higher league position would keep Hearts in over that lot on the coast, wouldn't it?

We won games that papered over cracks in the squad. Players unfit. Squad picked on vibes and then not trusted. Lack of plan B. He is meant to be an elite cup coach but that was awful. Home euros in two years with a squad at its peak. Personally I'd cut losses and throw money at Pep.