What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

[OurManFlint II]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

Place have 10 games to, 8 of those are against teams below them.

[Ninja]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

Their only priority this season is staying up. They have the option of a massively experienced coach, who has operated at the highest levels during a very successful career. He also knows the club extremely well. Why would they not appoint him.

While hodgsons teams do tend to be defensive, I'd object to the idea that he's a proponent of 'old fashioned football' as has been suggested. He likes his side's to get the ball down on the floor and keep possession. He's hardly an old school hoof it merchant

Very successful?
Apart from helping a few Scandinavian clubs to improve, which wasn't exactly difficult, what exactly has he achieved in the UK that makes you think he's been successful?

[NYCBlue]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

I just looked at the PL table. Jesus! There are 9 teams in the fight to stay up with only 4 points separating the bottom from the "top".

[The Lone Gunman]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

I just looked at the PL table. Jesus! There are 9 teams in the fight to stay up with only 4 points separating the bottom from the "top".

Great, isn’t it? The Premier League has been excellent entertainment so far this season. A title race with an unexpected contender that looks likely to go to the wire, a wide open relegation battle, the likes of Brighton, Brentford and Fulham punching above their weight and a record-breaking goalscorer.

At various stages this season, six or seven different sides have looked doomed to relegation. Southampton and Bournemouth are the current favourites, but with nine clubs right in the mix anything could happen.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

Meanwhile in the real football world working class clubs like Bury struggle whilst the fat cats wallow in filthy cash

Manchester United about to be sold for a Disgraceful amount of money

God bless the Premier League , its only 60 quid a ticket

[Ninja]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

Meanwhile in the real football world working class clubs like Bury struggle whilst the fat cats wallow in filthy cash

Manchester United about to be sold for a Disgraceful amount of money

God bless the Premier League , its only 60 quid a ticket

You'd pay it too for a day in the Kop.

[NYCBlue]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

Meanwhile in the real football world working class clubs like Bury struggle whilst the fat cats wallow in filthy cash

Manchester United about to be sold for a Disgraceful amount of money

God bless the Premier League , its only 60 quid a ticket

When was it any different?

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

You'd pay it too for a day in the Kop.

I wouldn't give my money to that bunch

Spurs , Arsenal .....how are working class fans of those clubs who cannot afford season tickets able to watch their club ?

Most of these clubs income now comes from tv money yet they still stiff the supporters

And it filters down through the leagues

I think it's all bollocks

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

When was it any different?

The gulf between the rich and poor in football has never been greater

And if the Premier league has its way it will increase

Horrible monstrosity

I am amazed people are still prepared to pay obscene money to watch football

To be fair CCFC pricing is very reasonable but even in the championships some clubs are fleecing the fans

[Ninja]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

I wouldn't give my money to that bunch

Spurs , Arsenal .....how are working class fans of those clubs who cannot afford season tickets able to watch their club ?

Most of these clubs income now comes from tv money yet they still stiff the supporters

And it filters down through the leagues

I think it's all bollocks

Corporate greed, we both know that.
It'll never change Sludge, CCFC would be charging £60 a ticket if they thought they could get away with it.

[J R Hartley]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

Since the last 40 or so years of his career I think .

Nonsense

He drills his team well defensively and defends deep. Hoping to nick a 1-0 on the break.

His teams are usually in negative possession compared to the opposition.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

Corporate greed, we both know that.
It'll never change Sludge, CCFC would be charging £60 a ticket if they thought they could get away with it.

You like to think some clubs know where they come from

[Cyclops]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

At various stages this season, six or seven different sides have looked doomed to relegation. Southampton and Bournemouth are the current favourites, but with nine clubs right in the mix anything could happen.

This situation seems to have bypassed everyone.
Cutting edge analysis there.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

This situation seems to have bypassed everyone.
Cutting edge analysis there.

It's exciting if you support these sides or have a sky package but the rest of football is being left behind by this circus of money

[The Lone Gunman]

Re: What does Hodgson's re-appointment at Palace tell us about the state of football in the Premiership?

This situation seems to have bypassed everyone. Cutting edge analysis there.

What it tells me is that older styles of football can work in the Premier League and newer styles are dependent on the abilities of managers and players.