The news this week that Crystal Palace are set to invest
again in their vaunted academy to improve the facilities to achieve ‘category
one’ status to protect their home grown players reignited some passionate
thoughts we’ve had on the subject. Check out this trip down memory lane
(originally posted July 2008) for thoughts on young players and how smaller
clubs get a raw deal
Saturday, 2 March 2013
Friday, 1 March 2013
Monday, 21 January 2013
The King is dead. Long live the King.
Saturday’s return of Crystal Palace
legend Dougie Freedman may have opened a few raw wounds, but ultimately proved
that the club moves forward with all of its support firmly behind Ian Holloway
Sunday, 13 January 2013
The BIG Debate: When is an advantage NOT an advantage?
Manchester City’s opening goal against Arsenal today caused
controversy for the fact that City were deemed to have had their cake and eaten
it. Should they have had a free kick after advantage had been played? If the
game wants to see attacking play rewarded then they should.
Sunday, 6 January 2013
Famous 5ive: Magic of the Cup
Third Round weekend is meant to be special, but is that
still the case? Here are five potential ways to help bring back the magic of
the cup when ultimately money talks
Saturday, 8 December 2012
Best in the world?
With
Chelsea set to jet off to the other side of the world this week, we take a
retro look at the Club World Cup, and it’s interesting to note that problems
with the tournament identified by us way back in 2008 still hold weight going
into this year’s edition
Friday, 30 November 2012
A short review – A Life Too Short: The Tragedy of Robert Enke
Some brief thoughts on Ronald Reng’s thought-provoking book
Friday, 16 November 2012
Cult Hero: Wilfried Zaha
"Potential-wise Wilfried represents the biggest talent
to come from the Palace youth system...He is probably the best prospect we
[Palace] have had in terms of what he could go on to achieve."
Thursday, 1 November 2012
Monday, 29 October 2012
Has football got its priorities right?
No one likes to see a dive, but is it really the worst thing happening in the game?
Saturday, 13 October 2012
Anger Management
Modern football is the world of instant outrage;
everyone is angry and upset about EVERYTHING. The worrying thing is though,
that while people get wound up about the smallest things, they seem to miss the
bigger picture
Monday, 8 October 2012
We are all just Kean to move on...
It's fair to say that Steve Kean's reign at Ewood Park could be described as somewhat tumultuous, but where Blackburn go from here is vitally important to seeing if fans can rediscover their connection to the club. Rovers fan Gareth Thomas takes you through his thoughts on the way forward
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Brits on Tour
Friday, 28 September 2012
Behind enemy lines
Games against your local rivals can
make or break a season, as Crystal Palace are hopefully finding out
Monday, 17 September 2012
CollinsBeans Champions League Preview 2012/13
Yes, its back, the big one – the tournament
they all want to win. CollinsBeans provides you with all you need to know and a
handy cut out and keep guide to this season’s Champions League. What are you waiting
for? Come in and see...
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Reasons to be (slightly more) cheerful
Some bright new
signings, a change in ideology and of course three points – the season starts
here for Crystal Palace!
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
He Who Dares Wins...
...or at least stands a better chance of doing so. Crystal
Palace’s poor start to the season is down to a negative outlook as much as
defensive errors
Friday, 17 August 2012
CollinsBeans Championship 2012/13 Preview
It’s not all about the top flight – time for some predictions on what is always a very tough league to call.
Wednesday, 15 August 2012
CollinsBeans Premier League 2012/13 Preview
Disclaimer: please do not use this as a basis for investment at the bookmakers.
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