Burley chases defender to fill the hole at left back
by Daniel Jones
PALACE boss George Burley is hoping to wrap up a deal for a left back today to solve his defensive headache for Saturday's Championship opener against Leicester.
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George Burley
New signing David Wright is struggling with a hamstring strain and is unlikely to be fit for the weekend. That leaves teenager Nathaniel Clyne as Burley's only available full back.
With last week's expected transfer of Tony Capaldi falling through at the final minute Burley was reluctant to name the defender, but admitted he was desperate to get it done before Saturday.
"We are hoping to tie up a deal for a left back today," he said. "We have been working hard all week to strengthen the squad as we are very short of numbers.
"But our hands have been tied a little bit with the administration situation."
The Eagles are still waiting for the Football League share to be transferred to CPFC 2010. Until that is done the club remain in administration.
Palace had an initial offer for Plymouth Argyle left back Onismor Bhasera knocked back earlier in the week.
*See tomorrow's Croydon Advertiser for six pages of Palace coverage including a double page pull-out squad poster and interviews with Martin Long and Wilfried Zaha
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by Lee, Croydon
Friday, August 06 2010, 10:01AM
“L0uis 4-6-0
Why do you come out with comments like if Calvin Andrew is played on the left wing in your opinion he CAN IMPRESS.
L0uis, Lofty sums you up, you cannot possibly see how Players like Andrew have performed last season by listening to games on the Radio, reading the match reports in the Henfield Times & reading Mick Jone`s Blog.
L0uis 4-6-0, with you attending Matches this season then you can comment on the players & teams performances but if you honestly think Calvin Andrew can play on the left wing & do a decent job then obviously you are clueless about Football.”
by jim, essex
Friday, August 06 2010, 9:20AM
“luis calvin andrews as a winger ,luis do you know anything about football, a winger has to be fast and balanced , skillful and and hit the ball on a sixpence, luis andrews is like an ostrich on legs , as graceful as a elephant, and like you could,nt score in an empty net let alone with a keeper in it " luis how comes you wriggle like a worm when asked question , LUIS PLEASE FOR ALL our sakes TAKE YOUR DAM MEDECATION ,”
by Chris, Bromley
Thursday, August 05 2010, 6:57PM
“Calvin Andrew = mis control, running after the ball he didn't trap then falling over when he goes to pass it! The only good thing he did last season was to close down space which caused panic with opposing defenders.”
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Thursday, August 05 2010, 6:03PM
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