There is a sickness running rampart throughout the Premier League andour beloved Eagles have been stricken with it. The pressure to succeed in the World's most lucrative league is causing teams to lose touch with reality. Ludicrous transfer fees topping $200m are now the norm. And failure to produce no matter the situation is not tolerated.
As we all know, just two months ago soccer legend Frank De Boer was named Crystal Palace boss in a move many hoped would usher in a new phase in Eagles history. This change was to take us away from defense minded tactics and make footy at Selhurst Park free, flowing and glorious to watch. We would no longer have to struggle toward the end of each season, digging ourselves out of the hole we had gotten into. But, as any sane person can see, this change would not be quick. It would take time to adapt and alter the mentality or personnel. Frank told us not to expect immediate results and we listened and nodded. Now, we are three games in, three loses to our name and not even one single goal scored. And guess what's happening. Frank is facing the chop.
Palace's top brass had an emergency meeting this week to decide whether to axe Frank and go back to our old ways. I mean "what the fuck". Who the hell can change the entire workings of a 112 year old institution in a matter of weeks. They must be sick in the head to expect results so quick.
We all need to just take a deep breath, stop acting like spoilt brats and make sensible decisions. If we don't, the worst might just happen. We might become Manchester United.
Stay strong my Austin Eagles.
